With most to x years of sense inwards the nutrient & drinkable industry, BRFNC Food Services (same management every bit Blue Reef Fish due north Chips) takes over the management of Loke Thye Kee, an iconic heritage edifice that sits correct smack inwards key Georgetown. The 88 yr erstwhile edifice stays every bit it is, the only alter made was the newly rolled out menu. It is a infinite dedicated to get married history amongst skilful food. Loke Thye Kee was i time famed every bit i of the outset established Hainanese restaurants inwards Georgetown inwards the olden days; amongst that inwards mind, the novel management decided to save the Hainanese chemical cistron too every bit introducing approximately Nyonya dishes to the menu. The erstwhile schoolhouse atmosphere is a reminiscent of the past- the interior ornament suggests evocative memories on the Hainanese Kopitiam. The eating theatre opens every bit early on every bit 8:30 am too aspect to run across an intimate diverseness of Hainanese Coffee amongst Toast for breakfast; full-fledged Hainanese-Nyonya card volition move served starting from noon. If you lot are on the scout for Pork-Free caterer, Loke Thye Kee provides catering services every bit well.
Many Thanks to Loke Thye Kee for hosting us that afternoon.
Hainanese Choon Piah (Rm 12 for 2)
Kerabu Kacang Botol (Rm 12)
No longer an ubiquitous dish, the Hainanese Choon Piah tin only move found inwards for certain Hainanese restaurants too nosotros are glad that Loke Thye Kee serves that. We found Loke Thye Kee's version extremely palatable, the peel was sparse piece the filling was tasty; a compassion that untrained sense of savour buds could non discern the presence of the crab meat. We enjoyed our portion of the Choon Piah amongst the Hainanese-dip, a concoction made of Worcestershire sauce too Chilies.
Another appetizer, the Kerabu Kacang Botol was i time again a palate-pleaser. It possessed the quintessential squeeze amongst addictive meaty seize amongst teeth (from the Dried Shrimp). It was cleverly seasoned amongst a prissy balanced of acidity too every bit sweetness; would move fifty-fifty improve amongst a hint of chilies to jazz upward the heat.
Assam Prawns (Rm xviii for 6)
Braised Duck too Yam/ Ak Orh (Rm 28)
Gulai Tumis- Red Snapper (Rm 45/ one-half fish)
Speaking of odd offering, the braised Yam too Duck is definitely a rare gem. Loke Thye Kee has executed well, the Yam balls made of shredded Yam too molded into spherical shape was delicious. The texture was somewhat beyond our imagination, it was soft amongst a gritty texture; the Yam flavor was bold too worked good amongst the Duck. Our only wishing was the Duck could move served inwards small-scale pieces.
The Gulai Tumis- Red Snapper was served to us pipage hot; the dangerously addictive Gulai Tumis was perfectly spoon over rice. It ticked all the boxes- fresh fish too robust amongst flavors, the curry registered the much-sought-after acidity (from Tamarind); if only it was a niggling spicier. The Assam Prawns were alright, it did non larn out us amongst a rattling deep impression. The sauce was skilful but the Prawns were non every bit juicy too plump every bit nosotros would cause got hoped.
The Gulai Tumis- Red Snapper was served to us pipage hot; the dangerously addictive Gulai Tumis was perfectly spoon over rice. It ticked all the boxes- fresh fish too robust amongst flavors, the curry registered the much-sought-after acidity (from Tamarind); if only it was a niggling spicier. The Assam Prawns were alright, it did non larn out us amongst a rattling deep impression. The sauce was skilful but the Prawns were non every bit juicy too plump every bit nosotros would cause got hoped.
Hainanese Chicken Chop (Rm 19)
Loke Thye Kee's Hainanese Chicken Chop could easily outsize whatever cafes/ restaurants selling Chicken Chop out there, it was battered amongst Egg too served over sauce inwards Tomato-red hue. It was non authentic but it was perfectly fine every bit a dish alone. The meat was juicy too plump piece the sauce was carefully seasoned. The wedges soaked nether the Chicken Chop lost the crisp too thus, nosotros were left underwhelmed. Good value nevertheless.
Additional Information:
Pork-Free
Service Charge: Yes 10%
Government Tax: No
Address: 2, Jalan Burmah, 10050, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 8:30 am to 12 pm (breakfast); 12 pm to 9:30 pm (lunch too dinner). Closed on Tuesdays.
Contact Number: 604- 264 1919
