If you lot stimulate got passed past times Lebuh McNair recently, chances are high that you lot stimulate got seen this stretch of heritage houses amongst strange embellishment vying for attention. It does non advise a matter together with around genuinely though it was a museum-to-be but inward actual fact, it comprises of restaurants jointly named equally "McNair Restaurants", serving both Peranakan Nyonya cuisine together with Western cuisine. Not much signage out the front end together with the exaggerated ornament exterior agency zippo but the interior suggests otherwise. Step inward the eating theatre together with you lot volition come across traces of the "Nyonya-Peranakan" traits- from the green Peranakan antique tiles to seemingly priceless heirloom displayed on the wall. Ironically, the bill of fare is non express to Peranakan cuisine... in that place are around Western options for those amongst Western palate either. Prices are reasonable together with it isn't a stretch to larn for Seafood dishes similar Assam Pedas Fish or Assam Prawns. It is also note-worthy that McNair Restaurants are fully air-conditioned together with serve family-style servings.
Assam Pedas- Red Snapper (Rm 45)
Crispy Fried Lotus Root (Rm 15/ small)
Soy Sauce Stewed Pork Belly (Rm 15/ small)
In keeping amongst the cuisine's penchant, McNair Restaurants does offering around of the locals' favorite Peranakan dishes such equally Assam Pedas Fish, Assam Prawns, Kapitan Chicken, Tau Ewe Bak together with Rendang. The Assam Pedas Red Snapper was a goodness value at Rm 45, a surprisingly huge component for the iii of us. The texture of the fish was expertly taken attention of- soft but non mushy amongst pristine white appearance. The curry sauce though possessed the hint of the quintessential flavors, nosotros idea it could hold upwards to a greater extent than acidic together with the herbaceous smell could hold upwards bolder. The sauce was also express for us either, it was virtually dried upwards towards the end. Not also shabby but in that place are areas for improvement.
Another side- Crispy Fried Lotus Root was addictive, the batter was cleverly done amongst a mild but alluring smell that nosotros could non discern. We saw traces of Curry Leaves though. The number was a crispy, evocative snacks to munch on.
Lamb Shank (Rm 48)
Western options are unremarkably Pasta which nosotros reckon it is unremarkably ordered to satisfy the immature children (based on our observation of neighboring tables) but nosotros stimulate got gone out of the norm. We had their Lamb Shank for a alter but to our relief, it was beatifully done! We had our Lamb Shank served amongst Red Wine sauce, a bed of mashed Potatoes together with around Greens (dressed amongst unproblematic Balsamic Vinaigrette). The chunk of meat was together with hence tender together with it falls off from the os at the nudge of the fork. The flavors were well-absorbed together with the meat went good amongst the creamy-buttery mashed. The monstrous component mightiness hold upwards a picayune also substantial for around though.
Ratings:
Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: No
Additional Information:
Address: 166, Lebuh McNair, 10300, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: eleven am to iii pm, half dozen pm to 10 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Contact Number: 604- 261 0096
