Penangites should non last novel to the Hong Kies' Cha Chaan Teng civilization too at that spot are indeed already a few Hong Kie-styled Cha Chaan Tengs inwards Penang. While non repulsive against Cha Chaan Teng, they convey never been a pop selection inwards Penang (due to the overwhelming publish of Hawker Centers inwards Penang). Hong Kong 8 am is ane of the novel additions to the Penang Cha Chaan Teng scene, since its opening inwards slow June 2017, Hong Kong 8 am has been luring a slap-up amount of crowd. We visited the identify iii times too the outset two times were packed to the brim- nosotros could non notice a spot (we were told at to the lowest degree a 30-min wait). We came dorsum for the 3rd time- the identify has express seats (not to a greater extent than than xi tables inwards total) too the bill of fare is disappointingly small. Signature dishes include Polo Bun, home-made Noodles too Milk Tea. We were a piffling underwhelmed amongst the selection, at least.... classics similar Hong Kong Egg Tarts are missing from the list, non to advert the Sandwiches (蛋治), Scrambled Egg, Macaroni Soup (通粉) etc. Wallet-friendly prices but the foods were non equally impressive equally nosotros would convey hoped.
Butter Polo Bun/ 菠萝油 (Rm 3.50)
Pork Chop Noodles/ 猪扒全蛋面 (Rm 7.90)
Shrimp Dumpling Noodle/ 鲜虾云吞面 (Rm 5.90)
Hong Kong 8 am boasts its home-made Polo Bun amongst aplomb (over social media). While nosotros beloved the soft-fluffy texture, it did non gustation quite similar the authentic ones. The texture was somewhat akin to a proficient dinner gyre amongst Butter, non to advert that the Butter was non appropriate. It was thinly sliced too did non come upwards inwards a proper solid reason (semi-melted- different the thick, foursquare Butter cube). Also, it did non come upwards inwards equally warm equally nosotros would convey hoped. The solely affair nosotros could mayhap concord was the crusty-flaky top.
The Pork Chop Noodles were alright- the Pork Chop was carefully cooked amongst tender, juicy texture spell the noodles were bouncy. The seasoning was on the dot too it was a decent dish. The Shrimp Dumpling Noodle on the other hand, was a permit down. Our outset seize amongst teeth on the noodles gave us the impression that the noodles contained the peculiar odour of Lye Water too they were somewhat overcooked (at to the lowest degree non equally bouncy equally compared to the before dish). The broth barely registered whatever flavor, non fifty-fifty a slight hint of the Dried Flounder. The Shrimp Wan Ton (云吞) turned out to last inwards a different shape equally well- Dumplings (水饺). Also, nosotros idea the dish was rather bland too monotonous.
Frozen Milk Tea/ 冰镇奶茶 (Rm 3.90)
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 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: 93, Lorong Macalister Road, 10040, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 8 am to two pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Contact Number: 6012- 521 5060
