recipe willy: Love Nutrient Kang Fresh H2o Nutrient (阿江中泰河海鲜) @ Bagan Samak, Kedah.

While the nearest body of body of water tin hold upward found at Penang, the isle lacks of river. The nearest house for gourmands to explore fresh river make would hold upward the neighboring state- Kedah. Approximately 45 minute-drive from Penang volition reason yous at Bagan Samak, a sleepy town adjacent to Nibong Tebal (at the edge of Penang too Kedah). The streets are non well-maintained, so make aspect a bumpy ride on your journeying there. There are quite a pose out of Seafood restaurants at Bagan Samak but nosotros tried our luck at Kang's (also a recommendation past times our friend). Kang is non easily noticeable from the entrance (to the town) but requires a few minute-drive; nosotros were guided past times the huge signage along the road. There are ample parking spaces correct inward front end of the restaurant; from far, it is a casual dining institution but the rut intolerant would hold upward glad that the eating theater does direct hold a large air-conditioned room. The house is spacious amongst high seating capacity; walk to the halt of the eating theater too yous volition notice enough of fresh river make caged inward the fish tanks. They may non direct hold a real large carte but they ace inward damage of freshness.

Steamed Cat Fish/ 清蒸白须公 (Rm 42.50/ past times weight)

One of the quintessential orders at Kang's, their signature Steamed Cat Fish left us amongst a real deep impression. We bespeak non interrogation the freshness of the fish, the pristine white flesh could hold upward the best evidence. The fish belly was unctuously rich too fatty spell the flesh was firm, sans the dingy odor; best paired amongst their premium Soy sauce. It was a unproblematic dish but the satisfaction was beyond words. Though non cheap, the cost was of acceptable hit too does non pose a dent on the wallet.

Seafood Tom Yum/ 东炎海鲜 (Rm 20)

Steamed River Prawns/ 清蒸大头虾 (Rm 40)

Stir Fried Clams amongst Ginger too Spring Onions/ 姜葱炒蛤蜊 (Rm 12)

Kang did non skimp on the Seafood Tom Yum; flavors were bold too authentic, nosotros had to choice out countless sticks of Lemongrass. The tangy Thai soup carried a balanced medley of sour too spicy notes spell sweetness was rather muted. It was to a greater extent than of a Southern-Thai-styled Tom Yum. We idea it was a dimension-breaker though, amidst of the delicately done Seafood dishes. Steamed River Prawns on the other hand, could hold upward to a greater extent than convincing... they were every bit good modest inward size too thus, affected the overall texture. To hold upward frank, the dish did non shine; nosotros idea it was rather an ordinary offering.

Deep Fried Tilapia amongst Three-Flavored Sauce/ 三味非洲鱼 (Rm 28)

Stir Fried Tofu amongst Scallions/ 豆干蒜仔 (Rm 8)

Four Heavenly Kings amongst Sambal/ 四大天王 (Rm 14)

Save yourself closed to infinite for the Deep Fried Tilapia amongst Three-flavored sauce; the fish was deep fried till tacky crisp too doused amongst sweet, sour too spicy sauce. The texture was lovely too nigh addictive- crispy on the exterior spell the meat remains employment solid within but the existent line was the sugariness too spicy sauce. It reminded us of the thick sugariness Chili sauce that nigh Malaysian could relate to; a dish that could larn good amongst Rice.