Love Nutrient Hai Nan Town (海南) @ Weld Quay, Georgetown, Penang.

The Peranakan specialties are of acquired gustation in addition to entirely those with trained palate would know how to appreciate them. One may soundless uncovering a handful of decent restaurants that serve Nyonya nutrient inward Penang but it would non hold upward slowly to uncovering that cuts through the novelties in addition to larn downwards to the venture perennial favorites that would non function out of fashion. Hai Nan Town that sits inward betwixt the bustling Ferry Terminal in addition to Port Swettenham, the eating theater is almost to celebrate its 11th anniversary in addition to has been the de facto eating theater inward town, specially for Nyonya cuisine. The eating theater knocks out an extensive attain of dwelling styled Nyonya staples- Curries, Kerabu, Stir Fries in addition to desserts; it has ever been the pop selection for Penang companies hosting events in addition to staff  gatherings (due to Pork-Free status). There are entirely 1 mortal room available (that houses ii tables) in addition to then the heat-intolerant visiting inward a large grouping may telephone phone inward a few days before for advance reservation spell the others would accept to settle for the tables at the outdoor terrace... but hold upward rewarded with a breath-taking bounding main sentiment overlooking the ferry terminal. 

Many Thanks to Hai Nan Town for hosting us that afternoon.

Assam Prawns (market price/ Rm 50 for this portion)

Beef Rendang (Rm 18/ small) 

Hai Nan Town believes inward fresh ingredients would choose out the best flavors, the Beef Rendang was expertly braised till fork tender. The beautifully cooked meat literally melted inward the mouth! The thick in addition to rich glue was addictive in addition to robust with flavors. It may hold upward veering towards the salty side, perfect to spoon over rice nevertheless. Assam Prawns received the unanimous votes as the best dish of the day. The Prawns were plump in addition to most succulent yet, well-coated with the sweet, tangy Assam sauce. The roe-filled Prawn caput was lick-worthy, every fleck of the Assam Prawn was a joy to eat. 

Chicken Curry Kapitan (Rm 26/ medium)

Curry Tumis Ikan (market price/ Rm 80- Chinese Pomfret Fish)

Adding farther enjoyment to your meal, attempt their Curry Tumis Ikan; the dish is a favorite with the patrons. Hai Nan Town is serious almost their curries in addition to for their spicy, tangy Curry Tumis Ikan, they paired it with Okra, Tomatoes, in addition to Onions. They Curry spices were expertly done with no powdery texture in addition to the correct consistency/ thickness. It has a robust savory season spell the spiciness is tamed with the sufficient total of acidic to give it an extra dimension. The Chinese Pomfret was fresh in addition to could hold upward testified past times the pristine white flesh with minimal or no fish stench at all. Best agency to taste the dish? Drown the rice with lots of curries. 

The Chicken lovers could larn for their Curry Kapitan, a moreish in addition to classic Nyonya dish but non many could create it right, Hai Nan Town is 1 of the few ones that did it right. The meat was again, cooked till fall-apart tender, lilliputian endeavour was necessary to slit through the meat... non fifty-fifty the toughest business office of the bird. We honey the thick Curry sauce that clung onto the Chicken... it has a serious depth of flavors that could linger inward the palate for sometime. It was non monotonous, the correct total Tamarind was vivid in addition to surely introduced about other layer of dimension to the dish. It tin hold upward dangerously addictive... specially with the presence of steaming hot White Rice.

Choon Piah/ Spring Rolls (Rm 12)

Joo Hoo Char (Rm 20/ medium)

Kerabu Sayur Rumi (Rm 14/ small)

I was novel to Kerabu Sayur Rumi (known as Pigwort Watercress inward English), at to the lowest degree non beingness served raw. The greens are oft stir fried with Sambal Hae Bi (Dried Shrimps). Hai Nan Town was courageous plenty to innovate the Nyonya Salad, chopped Pigwort Watercress dressed with acidic-spicy dressing in addition to served together with julienned Torch Ginger, Onions in addition to Shrimps. Do non await downwards on this dish, non entirely it was brimming with flavors but the spiciness gradually kicks in. It has a balanced medley of acidic, spicy, sweetness in addition to savory notes. It was the perfect dish to assuage our guilt for over-indulgence. 

The Choon Piah was tasty... the peel was sparse in addition to the filling was generous but the season did non striking me; in all likelihood the commons Chicken bits were replaced with Crab Meat in addition to they were also fine to hold upward discerned. Joo Hoo Char was every bit delicious but about of us could non concur on the add-on of Coriander. 

Penang Cendol (N/A)

Bee Koh Moy/ Black Glutinous Rice Dessert with Coconut Cream (Rm 4)

Do non leave of absence Hai Nan Town without having a bowl of their home-made Bee Koh Moy, a creamy, rich but nutty Nyonya dessert made with Black Glutinous Rice, Dried Longan in addition to served with a spoonful of Coconut Cream. The telephone commutation to this dessert is the salted Coconut Cream... which provides a feel of creaminess in addition to salty essence to the sweetness treat. The Black Glutinous Rice should hold upward thoroughly cooked but non overly squishy, the nutty texture must hold upward at that topographic point in addition to nosotros glad that Hai Nan Town managed to tick all the boxes. Extra marks for serving the dessert pipage hot. Alternatively, yous may want to larn for their Cendol; though non as creamy as I would accept hoped, it was satisfying plenty to set a halt to the sultry tropical heat. 

Additional Information:

*Special Request for whatever Nyonya Dish(es) tin hold upward arranged with 1 twenty-four hr catamenia prior advance reservation; champaign of report to availability*

Pork-Free

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: Yes 6%

Address: Tanjung City Marina, 8A, Pengkalan Weld, 10300, Georgetown, Penang. 

Business Hours: 11:30 am to three pm, 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 604- 263 8633

Love Nutrient Marketplace Lane Cafe @ Lorong Pasar, Georgetown, Penang.

Market Lane Cafe settled inwards a sequestered location correct smack inwards Georgetown- Lorong Pasar, a narrow, placidity alley betwixt Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Steward Lane as well as Chulia Lane. We saw to a greater extent than or less familiar faces inwards Market Lane Cafe, likely from to a greater extent than or less cafes nearby. The snug cafe has express seating, maybe a full of five tables, as well as then its non a house suitable for big grouping gatherings. The cafe has a small-scale modern Asian menu, featuring to a greater extent than or less of their proud creations. Prices are slightly higher equally compared to its contenders but they are justifiable amongst the generous portion. There are to a greater extent than or less hits as well as misses but equally the house is fairly novel as well as the bill of fare is constantly improving, the house is soundless worth a 2nd visit. 

H5N1 refreshing start, Spicy Seafood Salad (Rm 18) caught my immediate attending piece glancing through their menu. I was anticipating a spicy, tangy, refreshing appetizer but my wishing was non answered. The hearty Salad consists of Japanese Cucumber, Lettuce, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Parsley, Thai Basil, Shrimps as well as Squids. It was dressed inwards a zingy Lime Salad dressing but the spiciness was besides soft to endure discerned. It has a peppery hint but overshadowed yesteryear the acidity of the Lime. The add-on of Cauliflower did non deal to convince me but nosotros similar the speckles of Parsley as well as Thai basil. Not solely that the estrus was absent, nosotros idea a sleek of sweetness as well as saltiness would add together to a greater extent than or less marks to the dish too. The Salad, however, mightiness endure a keen alternative for weight-watchers. 

Chicken Rendang amongst toasted Bread (Rm18) was somewhat over-priced, a whole Chicken Thigh (Rendang) served amongst 3 pieces of toasted wholemeal Bread. The Chicken was extremely tender, the meat was flaking apart at only the nudge of a fork. The Rendang sauce, on the other hand, was veering towards the sweeter side. Not besides shabby but Market Lane Cafe needs to furnish to a greater extent than element(s) to justify the price. 

H5N1 ubiquitous dish constitute inwards cafes- Spicy Olio Pasta (Rm 20) comes inwards a huge portion, peradventure sufficient for 2 small-scale eaters. Do non expect downward on the smithereens of Chili flakes, they imparted a spicy estrus to the dish. Flavors were okay but nosotros idea the Spaghetti could endure to a greater extent than al-dente, they were slightly overcooked but non slouchy. Additionally, nosotros were non quite pleased amongst the greasiness of the dish; to a greater extent than or less refinements required. 

Flat White Rm 10

Ratings:

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

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

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

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

Parking: 5.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Pork-Free

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 34C, Lorong Pasar, 10200, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: nine am to half dozen pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 6011- 1220 9698

Market Lane Cafe Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Thai Me Upwardly (夜泰美) @ Zainal Abidin, Georgetown, Penang.

Thai Boat Noodle craze continues inward Penang, patently seen from the opening of a novel Thai Boat Noodle-specialist at Jalan Zainal Abidin, Georgetown. The novel institution has a quirky, catchy name- Thai Me Up; the modest carte du jour features a serial of their Noodle-dishes but no, they create non serve their noodles inward modest constituent but rather, normal-average portion. It should non move also difficult to locate the place, Thai Me Up is precisely side yesteryear side to Sentral College on the same road. However, given that the nutrient was non mind-blowingly good, I would non brand my means all out precisely to accept their noodles. Nevertheless, they are nonetheless novel together with the carte du jour is constantly evolving, I powerfulness withdraw to brand a mo catch earlier making a conclusion. 

It was precisely also futile to refrain myself from ordering Thai Boat Noodle (Rm 8.90), a bowl of satisfying, herbaceous sugariness meat broth containing a generous sum of Pork together with herbs. Diners teach to guide betwixt Soya Noodles, Pumpkin Noodles, Spinach Noodles or Oat Noodles. We had Oat Noodles for this one, the noodles were disappointingly average. They were a piddling also heavy to teach amongst the lite together with seemingly invigorating broth; flavors did non grapple to dovetail amongst each other. We would nonetheless prefer the classic choice of Thai Glass Noodles or Vermicelli Noodles. Another matter worth mentioning was their home-made tangy Chili Sauce; an acidic concoction of Vinegar together with tongue-burning Chilies. 

We were introduced to their signature dish- Khao Soi (Rm 7.90), a Burmese-influenced dish which comes inward thick, rich together with creamy Curry akin to Green Curry, minus the light-green hue. It possessed an indelible sweetness but the olfactory holding stood out. The extra splash of Chili Paste added approximately other layer of dimension to the dish yesteryear introducing a slight sharp, piquant but gentle Chili heat. The Chef played a prissy twist yesteryear adding inward Pickled Radish, making the dish would non move together with then overly rich together with surfeit for i to complete it exclusively on his/her own. 

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

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

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

Service Charge: No

Additional Information:

Address: 39F, Jalan Zainal Abidin, 10400, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 11: thirty am to 9: thirty pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 6016- 463 6088

Thai Me Up Facebook Page