Love Nutrient Mr. Dakgalbi Korean Eatery @ Gurney Plaza, Penang.

Dakgalbi, a type of Korean stir-fry dish amongst Gochujang sauce, has been well-received yesteryear Malaysians. One of the biggest players- Mr. Dakgalbi has of late opened a novel branch at Gurney Plaza. With its success inward fundamental Malaysia, the spread of word on the construct expanding its describe of piece of occupation concern operations to Penang was quick; many ardent fans of Korean Dakgalbi were seen queuing patiently over the weekend, simply to bring their cravings fixed. The franchised eating theatre has a modest bill of fare dedicated for Dakgalbi but their unique selling betoken is none other than their alluring Cheese Ring where diners larn to relish the stir-fried Chicken amongst pulls of gooey, stretchy melted Cheese.

Cheese Ring Set (Rm 76/ Medium- serves 2)

There are about hits together with misses for Mr. Dakgalbi's rendition- the Gochujang sauce was non saccharine sweetness together with flavors were pretty good balanced but spiciness was muted together with ingredients similar Sweet Potatoes together with Perilla Leaves hence the authenticity was discounted. The magical mix of Cheese together with the Korean stir-fried Chicken was lovely, the salinity of the Cheese cuts through the sweetness of the Gochujang sauce. But the existent describe was the Fried Rice, the kitchen cleverly cooked the Rice amongst an al-dente texture; later a quick toss on the cast Fe pan, the flavors were well-blended amongst a tinge of delightful burnt smell (the remaining Chicken meat was cutting into modest pieces together with the melted Cheese was introduced to the Fried Rice).

Rice/ Ramen/ Ban Chan

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)

Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Ambiance: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Pork-Free

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 170-03-61 A, Gurney Plaza, 170, Persiaran Gurney, 10250, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: xi am to 10 pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 6016- 765 0514

Love Nutrient Spacebar Java @ Lorong Toh Aka, Georgetown, Penang.

More reasons for locals in addition to travelers (especially cafe hoppers) to uncover the beauty of laneways inwards Penang, specially those narrow alleys seemingly lacked of maintenance. Some cafe proprietors saw the "charm" of this heritage site in addition to accept decided to run their businesses there. One of such is Spacebar Coffee, the same construct that runs the cafe housed inside Sekeping Victoria. It's latest corporation at Lorong Toh Aka, a long-forgotten back-lane behind the bustling Beach Street; has a laid-back atmosphere but the irregular red-bricks on the wall exude a mysterious warmth, making the identify pretty amiable for gathering or casual encounter ups. Currently inwards its soft-launch mode, tables are pretty express in addition to then human face to part your tabular array amongst other visitors. On the menu, it has a few in-house blends (for Coffee) in addition to Tea, amongst a brace of home-made Cake choices. It does non serve primary in addition to then unlikely a identify to instruct your breakfast/ tiffin settled.

Butter Pound Cake (Rm 9)

Olive Oil Zucchini Cake (Rm 10)

Raw Pu Er (Rm 15/ pot)

Spacebar Coffee bakes its ain cakes fresh on daily footing in addition to then the card changes accordingly. On our visit, nosotros had Olive Oil Zucchini Cake (served amongst a splash of Yogurt) in addition to Butter Pound Cake. The onetime 1 was amazing, it was slightly heated (via Oven) earlier serving to the table; every bit a resultant of that, the edges were slightly burnt amongst a delightful crisp texture. It has a hint of saltiness amongst bold Olive fragrance in addition to no, it was non sweetness at all. It was an odd but proficient attempt. The Butter Pound Cake was slightly sweeter in addition to denser inwards comparing amongst the Olive Oil Zucchini Cake. We washed them downward amongst Raw Pu Er.

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: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 5.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Pork-Free

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: No. 1, Lorong Toh Aka, 10450, Georgetown, Penang. (1st corner unit of measurement turning from Beach Street into Lorong Toh Aka, on the left)

Business Hours: 8 am to vi pm. Closed on Wednesdays in addition to Thursdays.

Contact Number: N/A

Spacebar Coffee Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Relau 88 Assam Laksa @ Relau, Penang.

Penang has never run out of hidden gems, especially when nutrient is concerned. Relau 88 Laksa is 1 skilful secret, the Assam Laksa stall housed inside a garden provide store at a corner family along Jalan Paya Terubong at Relau has been serving pleasurable Assam Laksa for months. Since it shares the same identify equally the garden provide store, the identify is surrounded alongside charming flowers but it does instruct stuffy nether the sultry hot weather. Positive reputation spread through words of mouth, the identify is at nowadays thronged alongside patrons inwards the know. It is especially busy on weekends, especially for those who yearn for a light, refreshing lunch/ snack. But Relau 88 is non a 1 flim-flam pony, the locals' favorite icy sweetness treats- Cendol as well as Ice Kacang are also available to cool your summertime day.

Assam Laksa (Rm 4.00- small/ Fish Ball- Rm 0.50 each) as well as Deep Fried Spring Rolls (Rm 0.80 each)

Ice Kacang (Rm 2) as well as Cendol (Rm 2)

It's a consummate repast hither at Relau 88- diners may starting fourth dimension alongside appetizers similar Deep Fried Spring Rolls or popular off along forthwith to the Assam Laksa as well as halt alongside a bowl of Cendol/ Ice Kacang. The Spring Rolls were lovely- perfectly crisp as well as almost delicious to instruct alongside the rich Laksa fish broth. Relau 88's rendition has a well-balanced flavors of sweet, sour as well as savory; the extremists who prefer their Assam Laksa sweetness or sour may non bask this. The set-back of the Assam Laksa was the overcooked noodles, we'd prefer our noodles acquit a lilliputian seize alongside teeth but Relau 88's seemed slightly overcooked as well as slouchy. We quenched our thirst alongside Ice Kacang as well as Cendol, the latter 1 stood out improve than the old choice. The home-made Palm Sugar carried a delightful smoky sweetness flavour as well as nosotros idea it was rather unique as well as distinctive equally compared to those Cendol flora elsewhere. 

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: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 5.5/10 (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: 88, Persiaran Paya Terubong 2, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to six pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 6012- 444 4227

Relau 88 Facebook Page

Love Nutrient A.M. Noshery @ Isle Glades, Gelugor, Penang.

Unlike whatever other places that serve Western Breakfast, AM Noshery serves breakfast differently. The 'Breakfast inward a Cup' concept is pop inward other countries but non inward Penang but that is precisely what makes AM Noshery stands out alongside the rest. Leveraged on the vivid persuasion of combining Bacon with Egg, the unassuming cafe inside the neighborhood of Island Glades has proven to last 1 of the favorite spots for the parents to convince their immature children eating breakfast. Those with stubborn Asian palate are non forsaken here, AM Noshery offers Asian staples similar Rice in addition to Noodles but ironically, nosotros works life the noodle dish out-shined its signature AM cups.

Hakka Mee (Rm 5.50)

Bacon-Egg Cup (Rm 3.50 each)

A.M. Wrap (Rm 4.50)

The AM Cups were straight-forward, a only but delectable combination of Bacon in addition to Egg. AM Noshery sure knows their Eggs well. The Egg nosotros had was perfectly cooked with a flowing, luscious Yolk oozing out. The AM Wrap was alright- Scrambled Egg with a hint of Cheese in addition to Chicken Meat, pretty imaginable. Both AM Cups in addition to AM Wrap are pretty prophylactic options.

What surprised us was the Hakka Noodles; apartment Noodles were used in addition to given a quick toss with minced Meat sauce, cubed Carrots also every bit a splash of their home-made Chili Paste. It surely packed a flavorful punch, it carried a hint of spiciness with salinity in addition to sweetness perfectly balanced out. With the bouncy noodles, nosotros persuasion it was good; inward fact, meliorate than their signature AM Cups (blame my Asian palate).

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: 7/10 (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: 2D, Lorong Delima 6, Island Glades, Gelugor, Penang.

Business Hours: vii am to three pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

Contact Number: 6012- 431 1945