Love Nutrient Magazine Road's Char Bee Hoon @ Noordin Street, Georgetown, Penang.

With the surge inwards living costs, Malaysians instruct to a greater extent than cautious virtually their spending habits in addition to if you lot are 1 of the budget watchers that contend to brand ends meet, this is the identify for you... for a simple, hearty but satisfying  meal. It in 1 lawsuit ran its concern at the narrow alley of Magazine Road (right beside Kimnovak/ 金露华)  and due to the urban evolution happening inwards the vicinity, it was forced to relocate. The novel place is at Noordin Street, a stone's throw distance away from Cititel Express. Those inwards the know would locomote familiar virtually their Char Bee Hoon, Toh Tau Th'ng, Loh Bak in addition to Prawn Fritters; at the acquaint location, dining inwards is to a greater extent than comfortable than before. 

Toh Tau Th'ng/ Sweet Peanut Soup (Rm 2)

Char Bee Hoon/ Stir Fried Vermicelli Noodles in addition to Yellow Noodles (Rm 1.70)

Prawn Fritters (Rm 1.30 each)

H5N1 staple for the low-medium income earners, Char Bee Hoon is a mutual local process hither inwards Penang. For Rm 1.70, you lot instruct yourself a huge plate of Char Bee Hoon here, amongst a generous splash of their homemade tangy in addition to well-spiced Sambal. Not the green dry out in addition to "wok-hei" packed type of Char Bee Hoon but rather, a moisture in addition to soft texture. No, non soggy but non the al-dente texture either. For lite nibble, nosotros had their Prawn Fritters... crispy edges in addition to soft inner texture, non specially amazing though. We washed everything downward amongst a serving of sugariness Peanut Soup. Toh Tau Th'ng is 1 of the locals' favorites but theirs come upward amongst a bold Pandan odor which inwards a way, likewise overwhelming in addition to the fragrance of Peanuts was shadowed. It was however, delicately sweetened to our liking. Good selection every bit a lite sugariness process nevertheless.

Ratings:

Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

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

Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

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

Non-Halal

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: No. 117, Noordin Street, 10300, Georgetown, Penang. *opposite to Chin Bee Chinese Restaurant in addition to Hock Lok Siew Biscuit Trading/ walking distance from Cititel Express*

Business Hours: 11: thirty am to 5:30 pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: N/A

Love Nutrient Richard Rivalee's Cafe @ Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus, Penang.

Update: Richard Rivalee's Cafe has moved to m Mall 020 at Penang Times Square (Ground Floor)

How oft create yous teach to swallow non bad home-cooked nutrient served yesteryear famous Fashion Designer? Now yous teach to create thence at Richard Rivalee's Couture House, Bangkok Lane. Richard does it for fun. Advocated yesteryear some of his regular customers, Richard is determined to gear upwards a few of his most-loved dishes inwards modest scale in addition to serve them inwards his office. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 component of his component (couture house) is transformed into a cafe; though small, it is brilliantly spaced in addition to arranged. Diners teach to know to a greater extent than almost Richard's stories yesteryear looking at the photos (taken amongst some celebrities inwards town) hanging on the walls in addition to occasionally, when Richard's available, he'd similar to engage amongst his diners in addition to telephone substitution opinions... non solely almost culinary or fashion but life every bit well. The carte du jour is small... likely featuring iii types of mains in addition to a type of dessert (subject to availability). Richard cooks his nutrient inwards modest scale... likely approximately xx servings (each type of main) thence if yous are keen, create plow over him a telephone phone earlier visiting his cafe. 

Siam Laksa (Rm 7)

Richard's rendition of Siam Laksa was amazing, non solely the noodles managed to last cooked at the correct texture but the fish broth carried an avalanche of flavors. It has a balanced medley of sweet, savory in addition to spicy notes. The broth was creamy-rich but amongst the refreshing compaction of greens added (julienned Cucumber, Pineapple, Onions, lettuce, Long Beans etc), it was most comforting. One item Herb stood out though.... Thai Basil; it was rather dominant but to our surprise, it did non contradict amongst other Herbs (with similar rigid characteristics). Everything seemed to blend good inwards that magical bowl of wholesomeness. Richard believes that authentic Siam Laksa should non gustation sour but if yous would prefer yours amongst a zing, yous may squelch inwards some fresh Lime juice. 

Nasi Ulam (Rm 13)

Nasi Lemak (Rm 13)

Tummy fillers on the carte du jour were Richard's home-made Nasi Ulam in addition to Nasi Lemak. The kickoff pick was bountiful in addition to served amongst unproblematic but appetizing Acar-acar in addition to a modest serving home-made Otak-Otak. The splash of Sambal lightens upwards the dish in addition to the generosity of spices provided the quintessential flavors to the Nasi Ulam. Flavors were expertly balanced. The Otak-Otak possessed a custard-soft texture but robust inwards flavors. We enjoyed every mouthful of the delicacy in addition to for the ingredients every bit good every bit part given, nosotros idea the Rm xiii Nasi Ulam was selling at a discounted rate.

Another Rice-variant that Richard could offering is Nasi Lemak, the Coconut Milk-infused Rice was served amongst a Chicken Thigh (Rendang), pickled greens in addition to a halved Hard Boiled Egg. The Chicken Thigh was cooked till fork tender in addition to the flavour was intense in addition to rich, the Rendang sauce went good amongst the creamy-fragrant Rice; best eaten together amongst the lip-numbingly hot Sambal Belacan.

All orders of primary volition come upwards amongst a drinking glass of gratis Lemon drink.

Those amongst a sweetness molar volition non become domicile amongst regret afterwards having their Sago Cake amongst Palm Sugar (Rm 5). The Nyonya sweetness process was expertly crafted amongst the chewy-resilient texture but the existent depict of the dessert was the thick, rich in addition to luscious Palm Sugar/ Gula Melaka. The smokiness of the Palm Sugar was the mortal of the dish in addition to together amongst the desiccated Coconut, the Coconut flavour was fifty-fifty bolder. Richard's rendition was ane of the best I've always had. 

Ratings:

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

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

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

Parking: 6/10 (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: 12, Bangkok Lane, 10250, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to five pm on every Mon to Thursday; 12 pm to eleven pm (or sold out) on Fridays to Sundays. Closed on Tuesdays.

Contact Number: 6011- 1649 6399

Love Nutrient Franco @ Alora Hotel, Bukit Jambul, Penang.

Many would associate Miam Miam amongst Franco, an established franchise construct inward Malaysia... but that is inevitable. The carte shows around shape of similarities. With that existence said, the showtime eating seat named nether the brand- Franco has in conclusion opened its doors to the populace few days ago. The eating seat is housed within Alora Hotel (previously B-suite Hotel) at Bukit Jambul (right side yesteryear side to i-Avenue). The setting's cool as well as hipstery... amongst organized hanging low-cal bulbs as well as comforting couches dedicated for grouping diners. The service on the other hand, was off-putting. Not alone that nosotros had to hold off for an hr earlier the orders were served (there were alone two tables on our visit), the cantankerous server rudely confiscated the carte later on seeing me photographing around of the pages. Servers were confused as well as non well-trained, orders were wrongly submitted as well as many items were non available on our visit. On the taste, nosotros were non quite impressed either. We wondered if the repast did non become good because nosotros did non lodge the correct dishes or the fact that nearly of the items at that spot were non upward to par. 

Franco French Toast (Rm 17.80)

Hardcore fans of Miam Miam would uncovering it difficult to give means to Franco's signature French Toast. Franco's rendition was disappointingly average. We expected the Toast to live on crispy on the exterior as well as fluffy-soft within but the reality proven otherwise (more similar an overpriced Roti Benggali French Toast). The dish was served to us cold, non likewise certain why as well as how. We were also informed that the kitchen was running out of Whipped Cream but nosotros were fine amongst it since they replaced it amongst Vanilla Soft Serve. The carbohydrate syrup was a consummate allow down... it was an ersatz sugariness syrup, non the green Maple Syrup found inward Miam Miam. 

On a side note, the Vanilla Soft Serve was toothsome. It was milky as well as creamy but delicately sweetened. We believe it would become good amongst around sugariness treats or but practiced to become on its own. 

Togarashi Seafood Pasta (Rm 25.90)

We were disappointed amongst Togarashi Seafood Pasta's presentation... lackluster. We figured out why the mention Togarashi.... must accept come upward from the Japanese seven-flavored Chili Powder/ Shichimi Togarashi. Quite similar to Aglio Olio inward around means but the peppery Chili Powder makes the Pasta addictive but they could live on to a greater extent than generous amongst the component equally good equally the Seafood. 

Azuki Red Beans & Jelly Matcha Pancake (Rm 23.80)

Moving on to sugariness treat, nosotros had their Azuki Red Beans & Jelly Matcha Pancake. Green Tea Jellies were non available on our catch (many things were unavailable inward fact). To our dismay, the Pancake was quite thick as well as dense. The texture was somewhat similar to bread, though the Green Tea season was rather bold. It (the Pancake) barely registered whatever sweetness. The Matcha Soft Serve was peculiarly comforting... for the sweltering weather. The sweetness purely comes from the mashed Azuki Red Beans. For Rm 23.80.... definitely overpriced. 

Ratings:

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

Service: 5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 6.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Halal

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: Yes 6%

Additional Information:

Address: No. 19, Medan Kampung Relau, 11900, Bukit Jambul, Penang.

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

Contact Number: 604- 646 7777

Alora Hotel Penang Facebook Page 

Love Nutrient Hanamaru Sanuki Udon & Yoshinoya @ Sunway Carnival Mall, Seberang Jaya, Penang.

One of the famous international fast nutrient chains- Hanamaru together with Yoshinoya are lastly hither inwards Penang! (In example you lot didn't know, Yoshinoya is an established construct inwards Nippon since 1899!) The Beef bowl chain Yoshinoya together with Udon specialist Hanamaru accept started their businesses inwards Sunway Carnival Mall piece the outlets at Gurney Plaza volition live opening existent presently (basement of the mall). Both brands are known to offering low-priced but character Udon together with Beef bowl. Both brands are housed inwards the same place, though good separated into 2 unlike sections. The forepart business office of the eating theatre is given to Hanamaru... which adopts the self-service model piece Yoshinoya runs on the green fast nutrient chain ordering method. Prices are standard-average but much cheaper than the Earth of origin- Japan. 

Ontama Beef Bowl (Rm 13.80/ Regular) together with Miso Soup (Rm 2.80)

The Beef Don nosotros received was a fiddling unlike equally compared to the Earth of origin's. In Japan, raw Egg was used inwards lieu of soft-boiled Egg; in all probability due to hygiene number but the outcome was similar. The Beef slices were non equally thick equally expected together with thus, the texture was affected but the marination was brilliant. The flavour of the sauce on the other hand, was thin. Also, the Rice was non cooked properly to the correct texture. All inwards all, it was a disappointment that the measure was non fifty-fifty some Japan's.

Ontama Bukkake (Rm 8.80/ Regular)

Zaru Udon (Rm 7.80/ Regular) together with Karaage (Rm 3.80)

Zaru Udon is the perfect choice to fighting the sultry warm weather condition inwards Penang. We honey the chewy-resilient texture of the Sanuki Udon together with they went perfectly amongst the savory-sweet Mentsuyu. Probably due to the warm weather, the Zaru Udon was non served equally mutual depression temperature equally I would accept hoped. We were left underwhelmed for the absence of unlimited refills of Tempura Flakes, chopped Spring Onions together with grated Ginger.

If mutual depression temperature dish is non your thing, larn for their Ontama Bukkake, the Udon is doused amongst with a thick, sugariness together with savory Dashi stock together with topped amongst a perfect soft-boiled Egg. We enjoyed ours amongst a sprinkle of the Shichimi Togarashi/ Japanese Seven-Flavored Powder. The flavors were amazing but if you lot must know, I'd prefer Zaru Udon. Over the self-service counter, diners may conduct to add together some Tempura items to their meal.

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: 7/10 (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: Yes (prices are GST-inclusive)

Additional Information:

Address: S-01A, Level 2, Sunway Carnival Mall, 3068, Jalan Todak, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700, Seberang Jaya, Penang.

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

Contact Number: N/A