Saturday, 29 February 2020

Love Nutrient Les Grains Bakery & Eating Theater @ Moulmein Ascent Shoppes, Pulau Tikus, Penang.

"Les Grains" certain sounds similar French but don't live on fooled past times the name, this newly opened oriental-fusion bakery specializes inward baking Japanese-influenced breadstuff as well as pastries. Bread lovers should non live on novel to the name- "Four Season" Bakery (previously at Straits Quay)... Les Grains is the rebranded version. All classic items from Four Season Bakery tin right away live on flora at Les Grains, everything seems unchanged except... the cost tags, human face at to the lowest degree 20-40% hike inward prices as well as for that really unproblematic reason, this could live on the close expensive bakery inward Penang. Visitors may buy the on-the-rack products or dine-in, there's a modest Lunch carte available daily... featuring dishes similar Salad, Sandwiches as well as Soup. Though dining hither could position a dent on the wallet, Les Grains does non skimp on ingredients, the lineament is even as well as thus every bit superior every bit before.



Les Grain Salad (Rm 22)


Chicken Katsu Sandwich (Rm 32)


Honey Cinnamon Bun (Rm 6)/ Apple Turnover (Rm 8)

Les Grains has an interesting attain of Salad as well as Sandwiches, nosotros started alongside the Les Grains Salad... which consists of compressed Watermelon, White Anchovy, Olives, Cucumber, Onion, Mint, Coriander, Basil, Radish, Feta as well as dressed alongside Kaffir Lime dressing. The combination was really refreshing- the Anchovy provided the salinity spell the juicy Watermelon offered a flare-up of fruity juice but the Herbs made it multi-dimensional past times introducing dissimilar flavors to it. Excited past times the Salad, the Chicken Katsu Sandwich was non a permit downwards either. Sandwiching the Ciabatta Bread were a thickly cutting Chicken Katsu, Coleslaw, Bacon, Avocado, Honey Mustard as well as Red Onions. There were a lot of things happening there... the juicy-tender meat, creamy Avocado, smoky Bacon, as well as crunchy greens likewise every bit sugariness Honey Mustard; everything amalgamated perfectly... Rm 32? Expensive but delicious.


Latte (Rm 12.80)


Ratings:
Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 6/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: Yes 6%

Additional Information:
Address: 9-1-7, Moulmein Rise Shoppes, Jalan Moulmein, 10350, Pulau Tikus, Penang.
Business Hours: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Closed on Fridays.
Contact Number: 6018- 213 2818
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Friday, 28 February 2020

Love Nutrient Guan Kie Seafood Eatery (新群记海鲜饭店) @ Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, Pahang.

Approximately 10 km away from Resorts World Genting, Gohtong Jaya is frequently the pop pit-stop for travelers traveling upwardly the hill, the house is similar a shot flooded amongst plethora restaurants too java houses, offering a broad arrive at of nutrient choices to the public. Prices are to a greater extent than frequently than non to a greater extent than wallet-friendly hither every bit compared to those nutrient outlets upwardly the hill. It is mutual to abide by Chinese restaurants here, specially those offering Chinese stir-fry dishes, amongst about exceptions to Seafood dishes. We tried our luck amongst Guan Kie Seafood Restaurant, which has a huge card pasted on the wall (written inward Mandarin). While the prices are reasonable, nosotros did non the nutrient was all that great, skillful for quick laid upwardly but definitely non a house for indulgence.



Steamed River Catfish (Rm 10 per 100 gm/ Rm ninety for this size)


Steamed Patin amongst Ginger too Garlic (Rm 8 per 100 gm/ Rm 56 for this size)


Steamed Tri-Eggs (Rm 12)


Braised Chicken amongst Bitter Gourd (Rm 18)


Stir Fried Chinese Spinach (Rm 10)


Stir Fried Tai Lok Mee (Rm 9)

Most diners would become for their River fish... about farmed too about caught from the wild. The steamed Patin amongst Ginger too Garlic was delicious, the texture was polish too the concoction of Garlic too Ginger was beautifully cooked. The flavors were location on too non likewise overwhelming. The River Catfish on the other hand, was less-satisfying. It possessed a rigid fishy stench which left us underwhelmed. The remaining dishes were standard-average, to hold upwardly frank, nosotros expected to a greater extent than from this house too were a fiddling disappointed amongst the nutrient character (fortunately the prices were non likewise grueling to the wallet).


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

Additional Information:
Address: 26, Gohtong Jaya, 69000, Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Business Hours: eleven am to two am. Closes randomly- two days inward a month.
Contact Number: N/A

Love Nutrient An Viet- Vietnamese Casual Dining @ Gurney Plaza, Penang.

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 bully moving ridge of Vietnamese restaurants washed across Penang lastly year. Hailed from key Malaysia, i of the biggest players inward the industry- "An Viet" has finally expanded its operations hither inward Penang's Gurney Plaza. The cite "An Viet" way to "Eat Viet" inward Vietnamese, the well-established build believes inward character ingredients, made from scratch as well as cooked to order. In other words, they are committed to serve fresh as well as character nutrient to your table. An Viet offers broader sense of Vietnamese delicacies than most Vietnamese joints inward town... the carte du jour covers highlights from Southern Vietnamese to Northern Vietnamese delights, amongst unrivaled cost tags. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 bully identify to witness as well as sense the vibrancy of modern Vietnamese cuisine, without putting a dent on the wallet. 

Many Thanks to An Viet for hosting us that evening.



Hanoian Style Fish amongst Turmeric & Dill 河内古法煎鱼 (Rm 23.90 for ala-carte/ Rm 27.90 for Set)


Grilled Rice Paper amongst minced Chicken 香烤脆皮米饼 (Rm 9.90)


Clam inward Coconut Broth 椰汁啦啦汤 (Rm 14.90)


Vietnamese Beef Noodle Special 越式特色牛肉河粉 (Rm 23.90 for ala-carte/ Rm 27.90 for Set)


Vietnamese Baguette amongst Grilled Lemongrass Chicken 越式棍子面包-烧烤香茅鸡 (Rm 14.90)

It's interesting to banking concern notation that An Viet observes an first to minimize global nutrient wastage. Diners are to pick out the the Noodle or Rice component subdivision that fits their appetites. For instance, diners may pick out from 120 grams, 160 grams or 200 grams for Rice piece the grammage for noodles could vary from lxxx grams to 200 grams. If you lot opted for the smallest grammage as well as wished to growth later, you lot may produce as well as thence at no additional cost. 

It's difficult to miss Hanoian Style Fish amongst Turmeric & Dill, nearly every tabular array would social club this specialty from Hanoi. The fish is get-go marinated amongst Turmeric as well as fried on pan amongst Dill, it has a rather bold but alluring flavor, to live enjoyed amongst Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodles as well as fresh Herbs... dressed over the quintessential appetizing Vietnamese dip (with Fish Sauce). The Vietnamese Beef Noodle Special is around other pop item, the broth is lightly seasoned but complex amongst rich beefy flavor (Hanoian style). The broth is cooked for 12 hours of simmering beef bones, it is served amongst Vietnamese Beef, Beef Brisket, Shank, Tripe, Tendon as well as home-made Beef Balls. Top upward Rm iv as well as teach inward a set, whatsoever educate social club would come upward amongst a pocket-size serving of Vietnamese Spring Rolls as well as Mango Salad.

Fans of Banh Mi should non immature lady their Vietnamese Baguette amongst Grilled Lemongrass Chicken... perfectly marinated as well as grilled Chicken sandwiched betwixt the light, crisp Vietnamese Baguette, dressed amongst Sriracha as well as diverse dips. Flavors as well as combination (of crunchy greens) are well-balanced. Not a fan of Pate? You may driblet a banking concern notation as well as convey it served every bit a side instead. To share, the addictively crunchy sweet-savory Grilled Rice Paper amongst minced Chicken as well as the tummy-pleasing Clam inward Coconut Broth (with a hint of spiciness) are both bully choices.


Happiness Yee Sang 幸福鱼生(Rm 39.90)


Caramel Pudding 焦糖布丁(Rm 6.90)


Vietnamese Dip Coffee amongst Egg 越南特色蛋黄咖啡 (Rm 9.90)


Lime Juice amongst Lemongrass Lime Sorbet 鲜榨酸柑汁佐以香茅酸柑冰沙 (Rm 10.90)


Ice Blended Coconut 香椰冰沙 (Rm 10.90)

Available from straightaway to cease of Feb 2018, diners inward festive mood may add together a footling auspicious impact to the repast past times having An Viet's Happiness Yee Sang, a bully combination especially position together for this joyous season. Unlike the traditional Yee Sang, An Viet's rendition has a Vietnamese impact (for obvious reasons); it consists of Banana Blossom, home-made Pickles, Radish, Lotus Seeds, Green Mango, toasted Peanuts, Water Apple, Carrots, Pomelo, Lettuce as well as fresh Salmon Sashimi. The dressing is their especially crafted Kaffir Lime Leaves-infused dressing. The serving component subdivision is skillful plenty for 5-6 pax. 

If you lot convey extra tum infinite to spare, teach for their desserts. The Caramel Pudding is a decent choice; otherwise, the rich-creamy Ice Blended Coconut volition cease the repast amongst a perfect refreshingly sweetness note.


Additional Information:
Non-Halal
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: No
Address: B1-32S, Gurney Plaza, 170, Persiaran Gurney, 10250, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: xi am to x pm on Mondays to Fridays, x am to x pm on Saturdays, Sundays as well as Public Holidays. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 293 3481
Website: http://www.anviet.com.my/ *Full Menu available here*