Love Nutrient Botanica Mansion @ Balik Pulau, Penang.

Far deep within Balik Pulau (approximately 10 min-drive), you lot volition respect a novel slice of evolution area... named Botanic CT, the Mansion perches at 1 the hills over there... also inwards the vicinity is Prince of Wales Island International School. It is a beautifully restored mansion (it was at that topographic point since decades ago) alongside a charming garden overlooking the greens at Balik Pulau, at that topographic point are Gym in addition to Pool facilities too... for the Botanica residents. There's an in-house eatery that caters to the needs of the nearby schools in addition to residents. It has the classic English linguistic communication setting... elegant, sophisticated nevertheless modern inwards its ain way. The eatery has a pocket-size menu... featuring a blend of Malaysian cuisine in addition to English-styled dishes.The historic villa reminds me of those classy ones at Cameron Highlands; for the ambiance in addition to feel of heritage... their Afternoon Tea Package (Rm 52.90 nett for 2 pax) is particularly pop in addition to well-received. The servers were immature but nosotros were assured of the seamless in addition to attentive care. 

Directions: From Balik Pulau Market, motility similar a shot until you lot hitting the pocket-size roundabout that divides that route into two. Follow the path on your correct in addition to croak on driving for some other 10 minutes, you lot volition respect the Botanica CT expanse on your right, brand a correct plough inwards it. Go similar a shot until the really end, Botanica Mansion is correct inwards front end of you.

Hainanese Spring Rolls (3 pcs for Rm 12.90)

Haianese Spring Rolls are non mutual at restaurants on the same league in addition to then nosotros idea nosotros could endeavor our luck there. They were served swimming inwards a puddle of oil... which puts us off. Taste-wise... null out of the ordinary though the pare was crisply fried. The filling was uninspiring in addition to lacked of the meaty, juicy element. We were also quite disappointed alongside the Worcestershire sauce, which was served similar that... no chopped Red Chilies, Onions or whatsoever.

Spaghetti Ala Nippon (Rm 19.90)

Grilled Fish (Rm 21.90)

Both Western in addition to Oriental dishes are available but nosotros opted for the Western side. The Teriyaki Chicken Pasta was good... but tin dismiss live on better. The Spaghetti was al-dentely cooked but nosotros did non taste the Teriyaki Sauce. We idea the sauce was a tad besides sugariness in addition to it was rather monotonous towards the end. The Chicken on the other hand, was nicely done. It was juicy in addition to tender alongside a perfectly charred but puckered skin. 

The Tomato Sauce for Grilled Fish was tasty, alongside a balanced of tanginess in addition to sweetness, beautifully complementing the Dory Fillet. We scratched our caput in addition to could non figure out why were at that topographic point a dozen of Wedges; nosotros would of course, prefer fresh greens inwards lieu of the greasy deep fried Wedges.

To halt the meal, nosotros had their traditional Apple Pie alongside Vanilla Ice Cream (Rm 10.90); a flaky, crumbly slice of Pie... served alongside Vanilla Ice Cream in addition to Vanilla Sauce. The Apple filling was only alright, the flavour did non stand upward out. We would prefer a fruitier flavour alongside stronger spice chemical percentage (Cinnamon perhaps). The pastry was buttery in addition to flaky, it was prissy but besides crumbly to concord the filling. The Vanilla Sauce was a lackluster either.

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)

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

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

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

Pork-Free

Wifi-Avaiable

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 156, Jalan Sungai Air Putih, Botanica. CT, 11000, Balik Pulau, Penang.

Business Hours: eleven am to 10 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 604- 866 7398

Botanica Mansion Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Ane Consume Restoran @ Summerton, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Choices are extremely express when it comes to halal Chinese nutrient (in Penang) but at that spot is around other novel choice correct instantly amongst the opening of "i Eat Restoran" at Summerton. The eating seat does non alone serve ordinary Zhu Char styled dishes but they specialize inward serving halal Hainanese-Nyonya dishes. The card seems to accept many interesting options but non all were available on our visit. Not a identify that nosotros would frequent given the okay-passable quality; it mightiness be, however, otherwise for our Muslim friends. 

Mee Bandung (Rm 8), a dish made famous inward Muar, Johor, sees a presence inward the restaurant. Blanched Vermicelli Noodles drenched inward a thick, sweetness sauce, completed amongst Shrimps, Greens in addition to Bird's Eye Chilies. The noodles were carefully cooked to the correct texture in addition to the Chilies did innovate a penetrating spiciness to the dish. The sauce, however, was a tad sweetness to my liking. 

Some of us had Joo Hoo Char (Rm 12) served amongst fresh Lettuce in addition to home-made Sambal to become amongst Rice. An indisputable fact that they create add together inward a handful sum of julienned Dried Cuttlefish but the overall flavour did non stand upwards out. The Sambal did non create much judge to the dish, it lacked of a punch; the salty-aromatic essence of Sambal Belacan was also soft to hold upwards discerned. 

One of the pop Nyonya delicacies- Roti Chicken (Rm 7) which literally refers to Chicken Toast. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 unlike rendition from Roti Babi, which uses Pork.  Deep Fried Bread (soaked amongst Egg) filled amongst Chicken-Jicama filling in addition to served amongst Worcester dip. The texture was soft instead amongst crispy edges but they were generous amongst the filling. The seize amongst teeth was satisfying, enhanced amongst the Worcester dip but something was missing, every bit though nosotros postulate a "X" component subdivision to give it a kick. The dish did non larn out me a rattling rigid impression or urge to create it again.  

Ratings:

Taste: 6.5/10 (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 cheap, 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)

Service Charge: No

Pork-Free/ Halal (we did non come across the certificate from Jakim yet)

Additional Information:

Address: 110-01-21, Summerton, Persiaran Bayan Indah, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Business Hours: 11: xxx am to three pm, half-dozen pm to 10: xxx pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 6012- 450 2278

i Eat Restoran Facebook Page

Love Nutrient [New Management] Loke Thye Kee (乐台居) @ Burmah Road, Georgetown, Penang.

With most to x years of sense inwards the nutrient & drinkable industry, BRFNC Food Services (same management every bit Blue Reef Fish due north Chips) takes over the management of Loke Thye Kee, an iconic heritage edifice that sits correct smack inwards key Georgetown. The 88 yr erstwhile edifice stays every bit it is, the only alter made was the newly rolled out menu. It is a infinite dedicated to get married history amongst skilful food. Loke Thye Kee was i time famed every bit i of the outset established Hainanese restaurants inwards Georgetown inwards the olden days; amongst that inwards mind, the novel management decided to save the Hainanese chemical cistron too every bit introducing approximately Nyonya dishes to the menu. The erstwhile schoolhouse atmosphere is a reminiscent of the past- the interior ornament suggests evocative memories on the Hainanese Kopitiam. The eating theatre opens every bit early on every bit 8:30 am too aspect to run across an intimate diverseness of Hainanese Coffee amongst Toast for breakfast; full-fledged Hainanese-Nyonya card volition move served starting from noon. If you lot are on the scout for Pork-Free caterer, Loke Thye Kee provides catering services every bit well.

Many Thanks to Loke Thye Kee for hosting us that afternoon.

Hainanese Choon Piah (Rm 12 for 2)

Kerabu Kacang Botol (Rm 12)

No longer an ubiquitous dish, the Hainanese Choon Piah tin only move found inwards for certain Hainanese restaurants too nosotros are glad that Loke Thye Kee serves that. We found Loke Thye Kee's version extremely palatable, the peel was sparse piece the filling was tasty; a compassion that untrained sense of savour buds could non discern the presence of the crab meat. We enjoyed our portion of the Choon Piah amongst the Hainanese-dip, a concoction made of Worcestershire sauce too Chilies. 

Another appetizer, the Kerabu Kacang Botol was i time again a palate-pleaser. It possessed the quintessential squeeze amongst addictive meaty seize amongst teeth (from the Dried Shrimp). It was cleverly seasoned amongst a prissy balanced of acidity too every bit sweetness; would move fifty-fifty improve amongst a hint of chilies to jazz upward the heat. 

Assam Prawns (Rm xviii for 6)

Braised Duck too Yam/ Ak Orh (Rm 28)

Gulai Tumis- Red Snapper (Rm 45/ one-half fish)

Speaking of odd offering, the braised Yam too Duck is definitely a rare gem. Loke Thye Kee has executed well, the Yam balls made of shredded Yam too molded into spherical shape was delicious. The texture was somewhat beyond our imagination, it was soft amongst a gritty texture; the Yam flavor was bold too worked good amongst the Duck. Our only wishing was the Duck could move served inwards small-scale pieces.

The Gulai Tumis- Red Snapper was served to us pipage hot; the dangerously addictive Gulai Tumis was perfectly spoon over rice. It ticked all the boxes- fresh fish too robust amongst flavors, the curry registered the much-sought-after acidity (from Tamarind); if only it was a niggling spicier. The Assam Prawns were alright, it did non larn out us amongst a rattling deep impression. The sauce was skilful but the Prawns were non every bit juicy too plump every bit nosotros would cause got hoped. 

Hainanese Chicken Chop (Rm 19)

Loke Thye Kee's Hainanese Chicken Chop could easily outsize whatever cafes/ restaurants selling Chicken Chop out there, it was battered amongst Egg too served over sauce inwards Tomato-red hue. It was non authentic but it was perfectly fine every bit a dish alone. The meat was juicy too plump piece the sauce was carefully seasoned. The wedges soaked nether the Chicken Chop lost the crisp too thus, nosotros were left underwhelmed. Good value nevertheless.

Additional Information:

Pork-Free

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: No

Address: 2, Jalan Burmah, 10050, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 8:30 am to 12 pm (breakfast); 12 pm to 9:30 pm (lunch too dinner). Closed on Tuesdays.

Contact Number: 604- 264 1919

Loke Thye Kee Facebook Page