Monday 29 March 2004

Love Nutrient Thai Store @ Kimberley Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Ever wondered why you lot tin e'er discovery happy diners feasting on an array of Thai-influenced dishes at i pocket-sized alley along Kimberley Street? Tucked correct adjacent to a curious, unappealing store named "Thai Shop", the alley adjacent to it is associated amongst "Thai Shop"... amongst a few stalls selling Thai delicacies displayed outside. The activity scene tin hold upward institute at the halt of the alley- stir frying of dishes, grilling of the Thai Pork Skewers, shaving of H2O ice for Tub Tim Krob; all stalls are manned past times Thai. For a moment, nosotros idea nosotros were dining inwards an alley at Hatyai, Thailand. The Pork-based carte du jour is pocket-sized as well as non-rice eaters volition non discovery a infinite here. Most dishes are served amongst rice. We aimlessly walked into "Thai Shop", thinking that soul would attend to us but nosotros were wrong. Diners who wishing to dine inwards must house their orders at the alley kickoff earlier finding a spot within the shop; dine-in at the tables past times the alley otherwise. Definitely a house non to hold upward missed past times Thai nutrient devotees.



Tom Yum Seafood (Rm 12)


Papaya Salad/ Som Tum (Rm 7)


Char-Grilled Pork Fillet (Rm 8/ three sticks)

To spice the 24-hour interval up, nosotros started amongst their Tom Yum Seafood Soup... deeply flavored Seafood broth amongst a hint of Coconut Milk was delicious to become amongst whatever rice dishes. They were expertly seasoned amongst spot on acidity, salinity as well as spiciness. It tin hold upward dangerously addictive amidst the sultry hot weather. If in that place was something that nosotros could comment on, it would hold upward the freshness of the Shrimps. Their Som Tum was as great; the texture of the julienned Papaya was great... well-accompanied amongst condiments similar Thai Aubergines, Carrots, Long Beans as well as toasted Peanuts; the dish had all boxes ticked- spicy, sour, sugariness as well as savory. H5N1 goodness crunchy plus to the spread. I did non endeavour the Char-Grilled Pork Fillet my ain but my partners inwards offense seemed to hold upward happy as well as satisfied amongst the quality.


Signature Thai Pork Leg Rice (Rm 8)


Tub Tim Krob (Rm 3.50)


Ratings:
Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 6.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No

Additional Information:
Address: 257, Lebuh Kimberley, 10450, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 6012- 741 1868