Pinxin also does a range of vegan sauces and condiments. We actually intended to head back to pick some of these up, but ran out of time. Never mind; we’ll definitely go back when we are next allowed to travel to Penang.
It is a lovely place with many seating places to choose from. The environment is nice and comfortable.
品馨蔬食館秉持着為顧客的味覺找到原味的信念烹飪料理，在檳城四條路營業了半年。
Possessing nice aroma, their Volcano Fried Rice was enjoyable though their thick brown sauce may look unappetizing at first glance. Somehow the fried rice shares similarities with Nasi Goreng Pataya we used to have in Malay warung.
Here's the location.
8 Morality Vegetarian Restaurant is not a huge place, service is good and the place is clean.
I look forward to trying these dishes next time.
The Hong Siew Noodle was something similar to a Taiwanese Beef Noodles (except that its plant-based dish)... the broth packed an in-depth of flavors with a mild spicy touch. The Radish was beautifully braised with a clean, discernible sweetness. The noodle choice was thick Vermicelli Noodles... which we thought the combo was not too shabby; the portion could be larger though
We had a great cup of hand brew Oceanrich coffee (RM 14)
Similarly, I had tried their Vegetarian Loh Mai Kai and it was just awesome. Seriously good and it was not greasy. 9/10 would be my rating for this.
The banana leaf rice set is served in a combination of traditional and modern way. Rice is still being laid on a banana leaf, but the dishes and gravies are served in a single steel cup instead of being scooped on the banana leaf. Well, we loved every bits of the gravies here, and the dishes were delicious. If ever we felt the taste became too complicated, a bite of the picked chili will help to cleanse the entire taste buds.
Brown Poodle Burger Platter (RM 19) is a creative creation of a vegetarian dish. It uses baked bagel (burger buns are available too) and have the meat patty replaced with crunchy soy patty, which we did not realise even. It it served along with cheese, fresh vegetables, tomato and pickles, then air fried seaweed fries on the side. Overall is not a bad choice, just we feel the sauce topping the burger a tad confusing.
Nothing overly exciting but basic, staple home-cooked dishes. The seasoning was minimal and all of the dishes were nicely cooked (none of them were disappointing), a pretty safe option for those looking a dine-out spot (especially for those on vegetarian diet).
Even we got there at 2pm, surprisingly, the restaurant consider quite full with few tables left. Lucky for us, we got reservation already! So advice to you, make your reservation first!
Bak Kut Teh turned out to be a delightful surprise. Flavorful and rated as good for someone who rarely fancy vegetable soup and brown rice. It is a creative dish when Idealite's chef introduced buckwheat noodles in this Tomyum soup. Yes, I picked buckwheat and this is more commonly known as 'Soba' on Japanese menu. Despite its name, buckwheat is unlike wheat, it is gluten free!
As for desserts, we had this Signature Sesame Paste and it was really good. Not only black sesame seeds were blended, but also some Millet were added to give the extra flavor. It was not too sweet and just perfectly nice for people who does not have a sweet tooth like me.
The latter one was probably one of the most expensive vegetarian Nasi Lemak I've seen and tasted but it was nicely done. The rice was beautifully cooked with a bold Coconut flavor, served with Deep Fried Turmeric Tofu, Okra, Peanuts, Sambal and Sunny Side Up. Though everything was nice, the combination did not quite surprise us as if it was a bowl of beyond average Nasi Lemak. The sides were equally good either, the flavor combinations were unique but definitely delicious. Our only complain was the small serving portion.
The Inari Ramen Soup was nicely cooked- the noodles were chewy and the soup was reasonably seasoned. It was a comforting dish but nothing out of the ordinary
A meal is not complete without dessert and what better to enjoy dessert in a way where you’re able to have a taste of everything.
The kitchen veers successfully into Nyonya dishes with the serving of the Nasi Lemak. We devoured deep-fried veggie fish, and salted fish besides papadam and curry with warm rice boiled with coconut oil. This vegetarian version of the Malaysian favorite definitely sets a new standard for the nasi lemak dish.
A wooden partition that separates two hall stands in the center, sandwiched by two narrow walkways into kitchen, certainly not a modern interior! Smooth concrete floor, it was painted red. Rattan chairs compliment perfectly the cheerful table clothes, welcoming guests for a healthy meal. They also have a small grocery section in the middle hall.
For starter, we had this Salad with Sesame Paste. Assorted fresh organic vegetables topped with fresly blended sesame paste. It may look bland at first, but I was completely wrong, when I took my first bite, the whole mouthful was full of the strong aroma of black sesame, it brings a bit of sweetness and had successfully brought some flavor to the fresh greens. I previously had one of their mango salad before, but I find it a bit bland personally, I would definitely prefer this over the mango salad.
One of their best sellers is Assam Laksa... which ticked most of the boxes right. The sourness was apparent and the unique Assam flavor was bold, the heat was there too (presumably from the Bird's Eye chilies)... though we did not get the sweet seafood aftertaste in this
Château33 was having fine dining buffet at RM88.00 nett per pax.
We did not want something heavy so we had some lighter options- the Sauteed Mushrooms With Bread was delicious... lightly seasoned fresh Button Mushrooms served with a couple pieces of buttered rustic Toasts. Those who enjoy the earthiness of Mushrooms would fall in love with this dish, ideal for both snacking or as a light main dish.
One of their best sellers- the Hakka Lei Cha Noodles was very good. The noodles were nicely cooked with a chewy-bouncy texture, the real draw was the well-toasted Peanuts which gave the dish a unique aroma. The overall seasoning of the dish was quite spot on and it was a dish that we thoroughly enjoyed
More choices for meat-free eaters, Art Nature Cafe, a long established vegetarian cafe from Alor Setar (Kedah) has recently opened up a new branch here in Penang's ICT Mall, KOMTAR. It offers the same menu as the main branch, it has a variety of local vegetarian food with a creative twist. Notable highlights include Assam Lemak Laksa, Tofu with Cheese and Egg, Oyster Mushroom Porridge etc. Apart from being part of the meat-free community, the cafe occasionally hosts photography-related events. The cafe is located right next to the main KOMTAR bus terminal so it tends to be a little noisy but if you are someone who enjoys watching the busy scenes where bus riders hop on and off the buses, this is definitely the place you are looking for.
