Thursday 2 September 2010

Penang Food Trail

26 - 29 August 2010

Loh Mee and Fried Mee Shua
Joo Huat Restaurant
336-1-G, Jalan Perak,
10400 Penang
N05 23.918' E100 18.864'

Fried Mee Shua
Price: less than RM 5
Rate: 4/5

Joo Huat Restaurant

336-1-G, Jalan Perak,10400 Penang
N05 23.918' E100 18.864'

Loh Mee
Price: Less than RM 5
Rate: 5/5


Hokkien Mee
One Corner Cafe
No 2, Jalan Bawasah,
10050 Penang
012-459 0028

Operation hour: 8am - 11am
Price: RM 3.50
Rate: 5/5

This is the best food we had in penang. We were told to wait for at least an hour but fortunately it finally only spent us 35 minute. Do bring some reading materials so that you have something to do while waiting for the food. It really worths for at least a try.


Yi Garden Cafe
150-152, Jalan Macalister,
10400 Pulau Pinang
N05 24.975' E100 19.448'
Operating hour: 12pm - 12am
Koh Low Char Hor Fun
Rate: 3/5
Comment: Many people order this, but I found it is not hot enough
Pan Mee
Rate: 3.5/5
Comment: The noodles are smooth, the soup is thick but it is not the taste that I expected
Wan Tan
Rate: 5/5
Comment: The wantan is really nice, the skin is thin and smooth, the meat tastes great. I didnt have an opportunity to try the noodles
O chien
Price: RM 6

Rate: 4/5
Comment: It is highly recommended by people, but I do not find it really that nice.

Char koay teowKafe Heng Huat
108, Lorong Selamt
N05 25.024' E100 19.474'

Operation hour: 11.30am - 6pm, closed on Tuesday
Price: RM7.00
Rate: 4.5/5

This char koay teow is different than the one we had in Sister CKT. The most significant difference is the size of the prawns which is double, of course so is the price.

I have to tell you that the prawns are superb fresh and juicy. The taste is different in the sense that it is more oily and the texture of the koay teow is smoother. Unfortunately I would also have to inform you here that you may need to wait for around half an hour.



One staff approached us and recommended their o-chien (fried oyster with egg). I realized later that it was from the restaurant opposite. The oyster and taste were really good except for it was a little bit oily, which I expected. I would rate it 4.5/5.

Ice Kacang and Chendol
Chuan Kee Cafe
82, Lorong Selamat, 10400 Penang
N05 25.043' E100 19.493'

Ice Kacang - 3/5
Chendol - 4/5, Must give it a try


Char koay teow
Sister CKT
Lam Heng Cafe
A corner coffe shop at the end of Macalister Road.
N05 25.178' E100 19.039'

Operation hour: 7am - 12pm
Price: RM 4.00
Rate: 4/5

From the appearance and the texture of the noodles, we could know they are fried slowly, until they get drier, sticked on the wok and eventually turn out to be slight chewy. This is something not common. :)


Yam Cake
Lam Heng Cafe
A corner coffe shop at the end of Macalister Road.
N05 25.178' E100 19.039'

Operation hour: 7am - 12pm
Price: N/A
Rate: 3/5
Tips: Do not try the otak-otak

It is sold at a stall next to sister CKT. The best comment about this yam cake is the freshness. It is still warm when served. The texture is smooth, but unfortunately it is lack of yam. The minced dried shrimps which are really nice save the taste.

Char Koay Teow
Gurney drive food stall
N05 26.279' E100 18.360'

Operation hour: night
Price: RM 4.00
Rate: 3/5

I saw a real long queue so I decided to give it a try. It is not too bad, but not too good.

Thai Style Hainan Chicken Rice
Lorong Bertam, facing KOMTAR tower
Lam Hong Restaurant
N05 24.914' E100 19.750'
Operating Hour: Lunch

Price: ~RM 8 for 2 persons
Rate: 3/5
Comment: They are sweet and dark (because of the sauce), which I do not prefer and the chicken pieces look messy due to the way they are chopped

Durian Ice Kacang
Kek Seng Restaurant
Lorong Bertam, facing KOMTAR tower
N05 24.910' E100 19.783'

Rate: 2/5
Comment: The ice is not fine enough, the taste is not nice

Laksa
Pasar Air Itam
N05 24.082 E100 16.699'
Operating hours: 12pm - 10pm, Closed on Tuesday Price: RM 3.50
Rate: 3/5
Comment: A little bit disappointing


Prima Coffee Shop
N04 51.069' E100 44.396'

Operating hour: morning
Price: 3.20
Rate: Noodle - 4.5/5, wantan - 3/5
Curry mee
Price: RM3.00
Rate: 4/5


Restoran Sin Aik Kee
No 27 Jalan Tengah
09800 Serdang
Kedah
Tel : 04 4077288
Business Hours : 4.30pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Monday & Tuesday
GPS Coordinates :   N05 12.606   E100 36.779
Though it doesn't look tempting, it tastes not bad, thanks to the minced pork and seafood in the porridge. Some love the sweet and sour soup on the fish, but I find it not sour enough and the sweetness is a little bit too much. Overall, I rate it 4/5.


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