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2013-10-20
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Nested in tanjong katong district, you might easily miss this restaurant with so many food eateries in the same vicinity, so spot its bright orange signage when you are here.Personally I have not been to Penang and The meal started with a Nutmeg Lime Drink at first the taste was unfamiliar and tasted like preserved fruits but not only was it a thirst quencher, it thoroughly cleanses the palette between dishes.Next was the Penang Fruit Rojak ($7.80). I am not a fan of rojak due to its strong tast
Personally I have not been to Penang and The meal started with a Nutmeg Lime Drink at first the taste was unfamiliar and tasted like preserved fruits but not only was it a thirst quencher, it thoroughly cleanses the palette between dishes.
Next was the Penang Fruit Rojak ($7.80). I am not a fan of rojak due to its strong tasting sauce, but this unlike others, the sauce was light and refreshing.
Following up the Asam Laksa ($8.30) . This was my favorite dishes of all, i have ordered this dish at the coronation outlet a year back and it was too sour for me to handle. However this time round, the tuna and mint leaves neutralised the sourness in the laksa, and the soup was a flavorful mix.
Up next the Penang Sampler ($13). Consisting of belachan wings and lor bak, this dish failed to impress. The wings were nice and crispy however lacking the belachan taste. While Im not familiar with lor bak, it did not create a strong impression.
Special mention to the Penang Prawn Noodle Soup ($8.30). At first sight, the soup was deep brown, hinting the hours took to cook the broth. The soup was light on the palette, very fragrant with a strong yet not overpowering prawn taste.
Another surprise was the Nasi Goreng Kampong Penang ($8.90). One of the better fried rice I have tasted, it was fragrant yet not oily. The achar complements the rice very well. Will definitely return for this.
Last 2 mains were the Penang Char Kway Teow ($8.30) and Herbal Duck Mee Sua ($9). The kway teow was a bit to dry and overcooked for my liking while the mee sua, though the broth which have been cooked for 6 hours was rich, the mee sua failed to absorb the taste of the broth.
The meal ended with handmade Chendol and Almond Tang Yuan. Both were fragrant and a perfect closure to this meal.
The overall dining experience was a good one with hits and misses, after all everyone has different preference. This place is perfect for a nice family dinner but do make a reservation as seats are limited. I would definitely return again for another authentic penang experience, not forgetting the other outlet near coronation plaza which is more centralised.
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