Following my request to hunt for the best local eats inwards Alor Setar inwards June 2017, nosotros had some other stopover at State Capital of Kedah inwards Dec 2017 earlier continuing our journeying to Perlis. There are plenty of hidden gems only about the metropolis middle thus if you lot induce got non done plenty research, fret done, you lot may endeavour your luck past times turning into i of these busy streets in addition to who knows, you lot powerfulness notice something unexpectedly delicious.
1) Chicken Noodles @ Kim Tao Coffee Shop (金岛鸡丝面)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: 168 E, Jalan Kampung Perak, Bandar Alor Setar, 05100, Alor Setar, Kedah.
Business Hours: vii am to iii pm. Closed on Mondays.
Contact Number: N/A
Chicken Noodles 鸡丝面 (Rm 3/ small)
The Chicken Noodles at Kim Tao Coffee Shop is a long-established store that sells Chicken Noodles. It is literally similar the locals' favorite breakfast place. The seemingly run-down java store houses 2-3 stalls in addition to the busiest stall amongst brisk concern is in all probability the i that sells Chicken Noodles. The signature dish is a type of hand-pulled noodles dressed inwards lite Soy sauce in addition to Pork Lard, served amongst julienned Chicken meat. The gustation is build clean in addition to straight-forward, the timeless no-frills combination reminds us of the old-school noodles that nosotros used to enjoy... al-dente texture amongst lite savory flavor. Definitely the type of comfort nutrient that you lot volition never larn bored.
2) Beans & Beans @ Aman Central
Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: Lot 4-23 A, quaternary Floor, Aman Central Mall, 1, Darul Aman Highway, Kampung Lubok Peringgi, 05150, Alor Setar, Kedah.
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: N/A
Cheese Cake Bingsu (Rm 18.80)
Cinnamon Honey Bread (Rm 11)
Opened inwards belatedly 2015, Aman Central Mall is the busiest in addition to close happening shopping mall inwards Alor Setar. There are many notable retail outlets (most of the brands tin endure found inwards Penang) but if in that location was i detail dessert house you lot should induce got banknote (especially for those amongst a sweetness tooth), it would endure Beans & Beans at score 4. The house is known for its Korean Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice dessert) in addition to its Honey Toast. The Cheese Cake from the Cheese Cake Bingsu nosotros had was non peculiarly impressive, it was also lite inwards flavour to complement amongst the shaved Ice but the shaved Ice on its own, was pretty good. It was extremely milky amongst a lite sweetness touch. It was perfect to larn amongst the Vanilla Ice Cream in addition to crunchy bits of Corn Flakes, though the texture was non equally fine equally nosotros would induce got hoped, the icy sweetness process is a goodness remedy for the sultry hot tropical weather.
The Cinnamon Honey Bread was non shabby either, it was lite on the edges in addition to fluffy on the inside. The Cinnamon flavour was found on the Whipped Cream (and the sweetness) in addition to the Cinnamon chemical gene was rigid (at to the lowest degree the means I like). Not a bad selection for sharing.
3) Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: No 8A, Tingkat Bawah, Jalan Tengah Off Jalan Putra, 05100, Alor Setar, Kedah.
Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 730 8067
Ulam (Rm 5/ large)
Kerabu Mango (Rm 15)
Pat Pet Squid (Rm 25/ large)
Claypot Glass Noodles amongst Prawns (Rm 30)
Cucur Paku (Rm 15)
Green Curry Chicken (Rm 20)
Tom Yum Prawns (Rm 26/ large)
Cha Om (Rm 10)
Thai Fragrant Rice (Rm 1 each)
It is an opened upwards surreptitious that Alor Setar is habitation to many goodness Thai restaurants in addition to Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant is i of the highly-lauded ones. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 brusque walk from Aman Central, Sawadee Classic Thai Restaurant is manned past times a Malaysian Siamese, you lot volition endure convinced when you lot remove heed the servers communicate inwards Thai language. The setting is classy, at to the lowest degree a proper eating seat setting amongst air-conditioners. All famous Thai dishes tin endure found hither equally long equally you lot tin get upwards them, they tin endure found hither (call to build reservation if you lot wishing to taste something unique or exotic). But endure prepared for a spicy, sweat-inducing repast here; it started from the appetizer of Ulam, the fiery hot Sambal Belacan sets the stage. We were all fired upwards earlier the side past times side course, it was thus hot that the Tom Yum Prawns appeared to endure less-intensive. The Green Curry Chicken was i of the best-received dishes, nosotros dearest the multi-dimensional flavors in addition to the expertly cooked, tender, succulent Chicken; every driblet of the Curry goes perfectly good amongst the Thai fragrance rice. Equally delicious was Cha Om in addition to Cucur Paku; the Claypot Glass Noodles was however, a niggling also peppery in addition to over-powering to our liking.
4) De Romansion Snowing Caffe
Pork-Free
Service Charge: Yes 5%
Government Tax: Yes 6%
Address: No. 3A, Jalan Limbong Kapal, 05000, Alor Setar, Kedah.
Business Hours: xi am to 10:30 pm. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 733 6869
De Romansion Facebook Page
De Romansion Facebook Page
Scotch Egg Cashew Nut Sauce (Rm 16.90)
Oreo Cheese Cake (Rm 10.90)
Hot Chocolate (Rm 6.90)
Passion Fruit Yogurt Smoothie (Rm 11.90)
De Romansion is a cafe that snows, the European mansion-like setting has a huge marquee inwards front end of the cafe in addition to at for sure hours of the day, bubbles volition endure blown to practise the romantic snowfall mood. Diners whom prefer outdoorsy ambiance may opt to dine-in outside, nether the marquee but it is alone suitable for evenings; the sultry hot tropical oestrus kills otherwise. The card has an interesting blend of Western delights amongst local twists. Dessert lovers however, volition endure underwhelmed amongst the express choices of sweetness treats, on our visit... alone iii types of cakes available.
The Scottish would endure glad to come across their proud creation of Scotch Eggs existence creatively blended amongst local Malaysian flavors; it was somewhat similar to Curry sauce in addition to served amongst white rice. The fine layer of meat encasing the hard-boiled Egg was theatre in addition to meaty, flavors were well-balanced in addition to perfectly spooned over rice. It's similar having meat patty amongst egg inwards curry sauce... at the same time. The Oreo Cheese Cake was non shabby either, it has the perfect creamy texture amongst subtle sweetness. The Oreo flavour was lite in addition to did non overpower the entire dish. Drinks however, were less-impressive.
5) Viet Cafe 越咖啡店
Pork-Free
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Address: No. 89, 91, 93, Jalan Pekan Cina, 05000, Alor Setar, Kedah.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 6017- 550 4713
Viet Cafe Facebook Page
Viet Cafe Facebook Page
Vietnamese Spicy Beef Pho (Rm 13.90)
Vietnamese Vermicelli + Vegetables + Spring Rolls + Satay Chicken (Rm 15.90)
Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Rm 8.90)
Deep Fried Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Rm 9.90)
In the see of the bustling Alor Setar, along Jalan Pekan Cina is a Vietnamese Cafe. The facade facing the master copy route may facial expression like shooting fish in a barrel but i time inside, you lot volition endure rewarded a spectacular stance overlooking a river. Visitors tin bask the mutual depression temperature breeze in addition to bask the Vietnamese fare there. The Vietnamese Spicy Beef Pho is a unique twist to the well-loved Vietnamese delicacy. It possessed a unique but fiery hot spicy kick. The broth was flavorful in addition to the noodles were legit, nosotros enjoyed the soup in addition to idea it was pretty affordably priced for that portion. Other dishes were standard-average but nosotros did non mean value they were really authentic... in all probability amongst a local twist to adjust the local palates. We were informed that the house volition endure moving out past times early on 2018 to Jitra but in that location was no annunciation made on their official Facebook Page though.
Have Fun Exploring Alor Setar!
