An eccentric as well as unusually tranquility eating theatre cum lounge along Church Street, 1 would eventually discovery it difficult to notice the place. It took me a few rounds of turnings earlier I could locate the place. It does non bring much to offer, but a simple, criterion Western menu. Prices are slightly on the higher side (for ala-carte orders, their Set Lunch is rattling affordable) but nosotros were pleased with the attentive service. However, at that spot seems to hold out an unpleasant cigarette-smoke odor clinging inwards the air on our visit. I promise the administration is able to produce something to larn rid of the odor. Insider Cafe Lounge is facing the famous tourist attraction- Pinang Peranakan Mansion, on the same street.
Insider's ain version of Vongole (Rm 19.90) did non grapple to print me. Probably the Chef was besides excited with the Chili Flakes, every bit a number of that, my Vongole was painted inwards a ruddy hue. The absence of Parsley fix me aback too. Also, the Spaghetti could hold out to a greater extent than al-dente. Fortunately, the boozy-aroma was all the same at that spot as well as the seafood-sweetness permeated through the Clams; decent though I would prefer the authentic version of Vongole.
Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 less-exciting dish, Mushroom Chicken (Rm 21.90) was served together with Fries as well as Greens. Evenly roasted Chicken Thigh drenched inwards a Mushroom Gravy, a rather mutual as well as conventional dish that tin hold out constitute inwards well-nigh Western restaurants. The earthy season of the Mushroom Gravy did non stand upward out, I would prefer fresh Button Mushrooms instead of canned ones; also, they quest to marinate the Chicken for a longer menses of time. It was rather bland on its own. Fortunately, the Chicken was cooked to the correct doneness. I am non certain if I volition club this dish again.
We ended the repast with Cinnamon Apple Toast (Rm 15.80), cubed-caramelized Apple infused with Cinnamon served atop of a huge block of toast along with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream as well as about Dried Cranberries. The Toast was lightly smeared with Butter, zilch much to comment- merely a block of plain, ordinary Toast. The caramelized Apple, on the other hand, was quite toothsome; at to the lowest degree they were quite generous with the Cinnamon Powder. The juicy compaction of Apple, icy mutual frigidity Vanilla Ice Cream as well as crusty Toast; a combination that 1 would discovery it difficult to resist. Not mind-blowingly practiced but a contenting dish to hold out shared alongside a few.
Ratings:
Taste: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Price: 6.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)
Parking: 5.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Ambiance: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)
Service Charge: No
Government Tax: No
Additional Information:
Address: 36, Church Street, 10200, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: eleven am to three am. Kitchen closes on Sundays.
Contact Number: 604- 261 1345
