There are a handful of hidden dejeuner places inward Georgetown, the undercover is well-kept yesteryear the white neckband workers. Lao Sher Tea House (老舍茶馆) is i of them; it has been operating for to a greater extent than than a decade too has been serving wholesome meals to its diners. Like the lift implies, it sells a non bad multifariousness of premium Chinese Tea but at the same time, offers a Chinese too Thai-influenced menu. Visitors tin quaff on the slow brewed Chinese Tea spell enjoying the dishes. Prices are really reasonable considering the generous serving portion. There are enough to guide from too nosotros did non cope to motility nearly of the menu. Nevertheless, nosotros honey the home-cooked component hither too how the identify runs similar a someone kitchen... definitely worth checking out.
Padpet Fish (Rm 38)
Lor Bak (Rm 12)
Salted Fish Kai Lan (Rm 15)
Those who are inward the know would guild their home-made Lor Bak (5-spiced meat wrap). Though the 5-spice component was non likewise bold but the texture was meatily-satisfying. It uses cut-meat instead of minced version too then it has a to a greater extent than pleasing bite. Salted Fish Kai Lan was alright but nosotros similar the component that the greens were carefully cooked... nevertheless crunchy but non likewise raw. The improver of Salted Fish added a fragile fishy deport on to the dish. The winning dish was the Padpet Fish, a Thai-influenced dish amongst Fried Siakap served over rich, creamy sauce backed yesteryear Basil, Kaffir Lime Leaves, Cabbage too Long Beans. The sauce was beautifully concocted to the correct thickness... non likewise rich to complement the Fish but definitely non likewise diluted amongst all flavors watered down. The generous role of Herbs made the dish fifty-fifty greater. One of the highly recommended dishes here.
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: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Non-Halal
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Additional Information:
Address: 217-H, Burmah Road, 10350, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Contact Number: 604- 227 3139
