What2See : Best of Penang Food! by cklam
Roti Bakar Kacang Phool Penang
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsThe Kacang Phool is eaten with dipping warm bread into it. To appeal to the varied tastes of diners, the set comes with cheese, garlic, French toast, garlic cheese or normal bread, with prices ranging from RM6 till RM9.
乐台居 Loke Thye Kee Restaurant
Housed within the oldest restaurant building in Penang (built circa 1929), Loke Thye Kee Restaurant* serves mainly Chinese cuisine, prepared the traditional way by our own chefs. We specialise in Hainanese dishes like Chicken Chop, Chicken Rice, Macaroni Pie, Spring Rolls & Curry Fish Head. All dishes are prepared fresh daily. Our guests can choose to dine within its cool, air-conditioned interiors or al-fresco on the balconies. Loke Thye Kee Restaurant will provide our guests with good food within nostalgic surroundings.
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsLoke Thye Kee building is the place you find yourself passing by every time you drive down Burma Road from Penang Road. A distinctive landmark, this building with a cafe, restaurant and bar has ceased operations for a few months. It has since re-opened under new management – by the people that runs Blue Reef Fish & Chips.
Eam Huat Teo Chew Fish Charcoal Steamboat
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsEam Huat Charcoal Steamboat is known for its clear flavoured soup, made by boiling chicken bones, pork bones and fish bones. The steamboat is served piping hot in a traditional metal pot with a chimney holding the charcoal.
Swez Brasserie
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsCitibank card members as well as AEON members get to enjoy special discounts. Swez Brasserie offers a special price of RM88. Available daily from 6.30pm, the buffet promotion runs from June to July. Additional info: The buffet (from 18th June to 18th July) is priced at RM104 nett per adult, RM52 nett per child and 50% discount for senior citizens.
The 1885
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsFor the hot starter, there is the flaky warm vegetable tart with mushroom duxelle scented truffle, tomato confit, wild arugula and black olive oil. The composition and taste give a lasting pleasure and is loved by most.
Northam Beach Cafe
Northam Beach Cafe is a nicer type of hawker center in Penang. It is located right next to a beach hence the name. Northam Beach Cafe utilizes the open air concept so you could enjoy the wind coming from the sea. And because of the nice location, decoration and ample free parking space it is popular with the locals and tourists alike.
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsMade from roasted peanuts, white sesame seeds and sugar, the crunchy peanut sugar is delicious and pair well with a strong cup of local coffee.
Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop 正斗粥麵專家
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsTasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop with its numerous awards has gained a following among the Penangites, with the numbers increasing by the day. The restaurant is open daily and there is a spacious dining hall and a private room for diners to retreat to.
Sigi’s Bar & Grill On The Beach
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsThe chef presented several dishes, starting off with the Roasted Tomato Soup with nachos. The freshly made soup was tangy, buoyed by slight hint of roasted tomato flavor.
Miam Miam Penang
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsThe puffed savory souffle with airy and foamy egg and cheese topping arrived in a cast iron pot. Inside was a filling made up of fluffy aromatic Japanese garlic rice, prawns, scallops and squid. I personally like this rice dish.
Farquhar Mansion
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsOn the whole, this restaurant serves up quality food with a touch of class. There are several items that require some tweaks, but Farquhar Mansion can easily smoothen the rough edges and stand out to be one of Penang’s top dining places.
什么鸭！What The Duck
posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsThe unusual Duck Lover Platter of Trio offers the duck chowder with bread stick, smoked duck on toast with tomato cilantro salsa and a Thai-style duck roll. Served with pieces of duck meat and button mushroom, the chowder boiled with vegetables was creamy enough. This appetizer with a wonderful interplay of flavors and textures is well worth a try.
Moody Cow Cafe
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsMy favourite, though, is the cheezy jack, which is a marriage of the local chempedak fruit and cheese. This Moody Cow Cafe favorite is a creamy treat, with well-rounded balance of sweetness and bold flavor from the many pieces of chempedak.
Lecker Ecke German Cuisine Restaurant
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsOur first visit was indeed pleasurable. We are already planning our return to celebrate our friend’s birthday.
Restoran Minah
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsThis is an old-time favourite for Malay cuisine. Third-generation owners are carrying on the 64-year tradition at this non-air conditioned restaurant in Gelugor.
Monkeycup Cafe
cklam posted www.what2seeonline.com 437 ReviewsIf you are looking for something sweet, there is a range of interesting desserts, including non-bake matcha cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, oreo cheesecake, mousse, creme brulee, croissants and muffins. Especially popular is the chocolata.