Love Nutrient Bao Civilisation @ Maritime Piazza, Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.

Gua Bao (刈包) is normally known every bit the national burger for the Taiwanese; though they are quite mutual inwards Penang but the Taiwanese delicacy does non appear to convey stirred upwards the involvement of the gourmands. With the Gua Bao-scene going on for a few years, Maritime Piazza sees the opening of a novel Gua Bao-specialist. It settles inwards the slot correct adjacent to Milkcow Soft Serve, 1st flooring of the building. The house is non fully air-conditioned but 1 could bask the natural ocean breeze, though it tin hold upwards quite warm inwards the sultry afternoons. The bill of fare is pretty Gua Bao-focused, though at that topographic point are a few sides that diners tin order.

Steamed Bao alongside Grilled Chicken Set (Rm 22)

Yaki Pasta (Rm 20)

Bao Culture's signature Gua Bao comes inwards dissimilar form, diners tin opt to convey them steamed or fried... same theory applies to the filling. The health witting inwards us suggested nosotros should teach for their Steamed Bao alongside Grilled Chicken, doused alongside a Japanese-influenced Tarutaru sauce (Japanese Tartar sauce). The Sandwich-like process was tasty- soft together with pillowy Bun sandwiching a slab of Grilled Chicken, a sliver of Cheddar Cheese together with about greens. The kickoff impression nosotros had? Fillet O' Fish from McDonald's. Probably due to the familiar combination of Japanese Tartar Sauce together with Cheddar Cheese. Anyway, nosotros enjoyed the texture of the Grilled Chicken- juicy together with tender but the season was mild, or overshadowed past times the Tartar Sauce. The Fries were decent but slightly saltish to our liking.

Yaki Pasta was exotic together with the flavors were every bit good complicated for us. It has a mix of many flavors- Mentsuyu (Japanese Noodle dipping sauce), smokiness of the Bacon, eggy olfactory belongings from the flowing Egg. The Pasta was slightly overcooked together with overall, the flavors did non shine. We'd recommend to stick to their signature Gua Bao, simply to play safe. 

Complimentary Ice Cream for every companionship of Set 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: 6.5/10 (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)

Non-Halal

Wifi-Available

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: No. 29D, 3-2 & 3-3, Maritime Piazza, Karpal Singh Drive, 11600, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 6019- 411 0808

Bao Culture Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Arabica Estate Cafe @ Automall, Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.

Arabica Estate Cafe occupies the vacant spot correct adjacent to Milkcow at Auto Mall, Karpal Singh Drive; an established build that has branches across the country. The decor at Auto Mall is modern alongside industrial vibe inwards shades of wooden beam; the house is airy as well as diners larn to relish the natural body of body of water breeze but it tin larn extremely warm inwards the afternoon. The carte du jour is small... roofing a few types of Pizza as well as Pasta. The house is novel as well as clean... as well as alongside the soul-touching body of body of water breeze, it tin last an ideal spot for an eventide encounter up. 

The pasta carte du jour is indifferent every bit compared to other cafes; left alongside no other options I had to settle for Smoked Duck Spaghetti (Rm 22). The determination was a correct one, the Smoked Duck Spaghetti appeared inwards the shape of Arabiata, a spicy Tomato sauce. The Spaghetti was nicely cooked (though non every bit al-dente every bit nosotros would bring hoped) as well as evenly covered. There was a hint of spiciness, packed alongside a herbaceous punch. It was a compassion that the Smoked Duck was also fossil oil inwards texture though.

Waffles are a dime a dozen inwards Penang but Arabica Estate's Wonderberry Waffle (Rm 16) was lip-smacking. It was crispy on the exterior (so crispy that biting it volition generate a crackling sound) as well as fluffy-soft inside. The crispiness could final longer if non because of the overly-drenched Strawberry syrup. I would prefer to purchase the Waffle alone, without having anything served together alongside it, plainly Butter as well as Maple Syrup should produce the justice. For Wonderberry Waffle, at that spot were unopen to fresh Strawberries as well as Blueberries, topped alongside a dollop of Nestle Vanilla Ice Cream. Forget close the ersatz Ice Cream, the Waffle itself was adept plenty to build unopen to other visit. 

Ratings:

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

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

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

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

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

Pork-Free

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

*Prices shown are GST-inclusive*

Additional Information:

Address: 29D-3-2 & 29D-3-3, Maritime Piazza, Persiaran Karpal Singh, 11600, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to 12 am. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: N/A

Love Nutrient Iyara Thai Cuisine @ Automall, Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.

Ardent fans of Thai nutrient involve non to accept an arduous journeying out of town but to detect a decent Thai restaurant. Iyara is a novel Thai institution housed inward Automall, Karpal Singh Drive. It is a simple, homey infinite amongst uncomplicated Thai-influenced setting. The identify has a clear too straight-forward menu; non the fancy Thai-seafood card but rather, traditional too authentic Thai delicacies too desserts. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 identify well-nigh suitable for household unit of measurement dine out. 

*A reader of mine shared her sense amongst me: she ordered the same Cendol but it was served differently- the constituent was a huge difference. It appears that in that place mightiness endure a style of inconsistencies in Iyara.*

We decided to company into something out of the norm; non a mutual scene inward Thai restaurant- Thai Koay Chiap (Rm 10/ Small) comes inward a hearty portion, Pork Knuckle version if you lot must know. It was served to our tabular array pipage hot, the broth exhibited express pork flavors, in all likelihood dominated past times the herbaceous smell of the soup. The koay/ folded Rice cake was soft too smooth, perfectly complementing the seemingly invigorating soup. Extremely comforting if eaten on a rainy twenty-four hours but if I must nitpick, it would endure the total of meat given; nosotros would prefer a meatier concoction instead of having to a greater extent than fats over meat. 

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 slightly dissimilar variation of Pat Thai- Glass Noodles (Rm 10/ Small); the presentation mightiness endure deceivingly unproblematic too non quite visually-appealing. The texture was okay, though they were non chewy but they were non slouchy or mushy either. It has traces of Tomato Ketchup/ Thai sweetness Chili Paste but the Chef played a overnice twist... past times adding inward loads of sweet-savory Thai Dried Shrimps. As a effect of that, the Pat Thai carried an avalanche flavors from the sea. Additionally, the add-on of julienned Cabbage too Spring Onions added but about other layer of juicy compaction to the dish. 

I would non walk out from whatsoever Thai restaurants without ordering Tom Yum Seafood (Rm 28/ Small); Iyara's comes inward a scorching cherry-red hue. The constituent was large plenty for 2-3 diners. We dearest how the Tom Yum brimming amongst flavors- sweet, sour too spicy notes; all omnipresent inward the fiery hot soup. However, nosotros idea that they could endure to a greater extent than generous amongst the ingredients; 3 pieces of Shrimps, Squid too Fish inward total. Too much soup too likewise express ingredients; the Tom Yum is perfectly spooned over rice though. 

Tab Tim Krob/ Water Chestnut inward Coconut Milk (Rm 6.90)

Cendol (Rm 7.90)

Dessert lovers are non forsaken hither inward Iyara. Treat yourself to a bowl of pop Thai-dessert, Tab Tim Krob for Rm 6.90. It did non come upwards inward a huge constituent but it was generously tucked amongst sliced Jackfruit, Herbal Jelly cubes, Water Chestnut too served amongst fresh Coconut Milk. It carried a sleek of sweetness; absolutely comforting. Equally delicious was Cendol; they were running out of Ice Cream, I would dearest to lead keep a scoop of Ice Cream otherwise. It comes inward a hearty portion- Green Cendol Jelly, Herbal Jelly too big, sweetness Red Beans; drenched inward fresh Coconut Milk. 

Ratings:

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

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

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

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

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

Non-Halal

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Additional Information:

Address: 29C-02-03, Maritime, Lebuh Sungai Pinang 5, Karpal Singh Drive, 11600, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to 3:30 pm; half dozen pm to 10 pm. Closed on Wednesdays.

Contact Number: 604- 376 3733

Iyara Thai Cuisine Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Milkcow Soft Serve H2o Ice Cream @ Automall, Karpal Singh Drive, Penang.

An unprecedented moving ridge of novel shops serving artisan Ice Cream arriving inwards town but it should expected inwards a town alongside year-round sunshine. The people from South should non live on novel to Milkcow, the Korean Soft Serve has stormed KL as well as Ipoh; the branch at Automall is the state's starting fourth dimension outlet that serves the brand's creamy goods. The addictive Soft Serve boasts virtually its smoothness as well as creaminess, vivid paired alongside their carefully sourced toppings such equally Honey Comb, Macarons alongside to a greater extent than or less items carrying the organic status. The location's a niggling strange though, occupying a corner lot (1st floor) of Auto Mall at Karpal Singh Drive, contrary to Starbucks as well as facing the ocean view. Al-fresco dining is adopted inwards lieu of a comfortable air-conditioned enclosed infinite (the rut intolerant mightiness non live on impressed); it may live on ideal to bask the eventide ocean breeze but it may larn a niggling stuffy as well as warm inwards sultry afternoons. We were at that topographic point on an afternoon as well as it appeared that our Soft Serves melted faster than usual... also, nosotros demand non hold off for our queue equally at that topographic point was non fifty-fifty one. 

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 comforting sweetness relief for the warm as well as sweat-inducing weather- Milky Pop (Rm 11.50) has rich, luscious Soft Serve alongside drizzle of Salted Caramel as well as jeweled alongside Popcorns. The Soft Serve appeared to live on low-cal as well as tardily on the palate, alongside creamier as well as milkier texture equally good equally soft, muted sweetness. The savory Federal Reserve annotation was soft for this but the season to a greater extent than oft than non stood out equally compared to the other season nosotros had. It was alright but non equally toothsome equally nosotros would accept hoped. 

One of their signature choices, Milky Cube (Rm 13.50) has fresh Honeycomb slab alongside waxy finish; the Honeycomb provides a sweetness rootage to the silky smoothen frosty expert but it may live on a niggling equally good sweetness for some. The milky season is to a greater extent than dominant for this choice. Though it tin convey to a greater extent than or less cast of damages to the wallet, this tin live on a healthier choice to your Ice Cream craving alongside aplenty toppings to pile on your sweetness treat. 

Ratings:

Taste: 7.5/10 (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)

Halal

Service Charge: No

Additional Information:

Address: No. 29 D-3-1, Automall Maritime Piazza, Persiaran Karpal Singh, 11600, Jelutong, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to 1 am. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: N/A

Milkcow Penang Facebook Page