Located at less popular area, Zi Zai finally had it own specialty which hopefully not only attract locals, but also tourists as well. It is getting harder to find a Poon Choi in Penang without stepping into air-conditioned fine dining restaurants and being “slaughtered”. Zi Zai, in this case, is an exception. Come with two sizes, 13 ingredients, and free flow rice, it probably fill your tummy to the max. Note that the restaurant only open during dinner time and one day reservation is required for Poon Choi.

[Read more →]

As a whole, it had a cozy and less oily place for steamboat (or should I say shabu-shabu)? Pricing-wise was a bit expensive (RM30++) compared to some competitors around here but I don’t mind paying extra RM10++ just to get an air-conditioned and clean place for steamboat. It is always good to make reservation first. If BBQ is not your primary concern, you may considered Lolipot. They also provide membership in which members will entitle for 10% discount.

[Read more →]

As a whole, if you are looking for a dessert after dinner or just want to have a healthy dessert, Sweet-i is the place. The owner is very friendly and is able to recommend some desserts for you. Anything healthier you have you cook it yourself.

[Read more →]

According to my friend, the quality was dropped compared to 10 years ago. Personally I feel that the food was too sweet by adding too much sugar (maybe can ask the cook to put less sugar next time). This also caused the food less authentic. Lack of customers may also cause the freshness of ingredients to drop. Other than that, prawns are basically fresh and the serving is fast. They also provide a cozy and relaxing environment to enjoy Thai cuisine near industry area. Parking is also not an issue here. Did I mention that it is pork free as well?

[Read more →]

As a whole, if you are looking for one of the best laksa in Balik Pulau, you should try this stall. There are many photo shooting opportunities around as well. Make sure you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

[Read more →]

I quite enjoy the dishes that night. My friend saw me there and he saluted me of having two main courses. Well, what to do of eating alone and at the same time want to review more items.

[Read more →]

As a whole, an item worth trying even though you can have steamboat buffet out there at lower price. This is more toward quality and environment. The food and service is quite consistent after so many years. Not sure about its Gurney Plaza’s branch but it was removed from its name card. Expensive rental, perhaps?

[Read more →]

As a whole, the seafood is fresh and food presentation is much better than Teluk Kumbar’s. Being human, we used to make our past experience as base line and compare the rest with it. The same applies when dining in a restaurant’s branch. For Good Friend’s case, many felt that food at Bayan Lepas branch tasted different compared to Teluk Kumbar “HQ”. It was expected as Bayan Lepas branch is aiming for better quality of food by using better ingredients, including cooking oil. Having said that, healthier food usually tastes suck. Try not to relate back to Teluk Kumbar version and this Bayan Lepas branch should be a restaurant worth trying.

[Read more →]

It was amazed that with so many items we tried, there were still so many sections in the menu we didn’t try, such as spagetti, vegetarian, and breakfast. So many dishes they can prepare in a small kitchen. As a whole, a place worth visiting if you have friends or family members of different taste buds. They do have some specialties and it is a good place to relax and chit chat as well. Open during lunch and dinner time and close on Monday.

[Read more →]

As the rum penetrating meringue, you may find the rum actually resting at the bottom of the dessert so it could be a bit bitter. Best way to consume this dessert is to mix everything together. Other than this dessert, Yeng Keng Cafe also serves some authentic hainamese as well as local cuisines. Priced at a reasonable of RM20 for 4 pax, you should try this rare dessert when at Penang.

[Read more →]