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

Love Nutrient Kai Curry Bar @ Phuah Hin Leong, Pulau Tikus, Penang.

Ardent fans of Japanese Curry should endeavor Kai Curry Bar's proud creations, the Japanese Curry specialist serves to a greater extent than than simply the conventional Japanese Curry Rice, but Japanese Curry Udon as well as Croquettes every bit well. Many would drive past times the old rustic facade of Kai Curry Bar at Jalan Phuah Hin Leong, non knowing that the identify serves interesting eats. Step inwards as well as you lot volition hold out enveloped past times a warm as well as homely atmosphere, amongst some unproblematic decorations adorning the walls. Menu is straight-forward but it comes amongst many unlike combinations. While close of them are Curry dishes, diners teach to guide betwixt Rice as well as Udon (Japanese Wheat Flour Noodles); of course, Croquettes every bit side dishes every bit well. H5N1 indicate to Federal Reserve annotation is that Kai Curry Bar is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant; vegetarian choices are available on the menu, including the Curry sauce. 

While nosotros idea Japanese Curry Rice may hold out a picayune mainstream, nosotros decided to teach for their Chicken Katsu Curry Udon (Rm 18.90). Diners may guide for either Pork Curry or Vegetarian Curry to teach amongst the Udon; nosotros had the erstwhile one. Bits of Pork tin hold out seen to a greater extent than or less the bowl. I was asked if I wanted an "upgrade", at the terms of Rm 1, for a amend character Udon (claimed). I did non honour the Udon stand upwards out, to a greater extent than or less the same materials that nosotros tin honour elsewhere but they were carefully cooked to the correct texture- non slouchy. The Japanese Curry, on the other hand, was leaning towards the salty side. The salinity was instantly discerned at outset bite, though at acceptable range, I idea they could produce amend amongst this. The Curry has the quintessential notwithstanding unique aroma, non every bit thick every bit expected but adept plenty to cling on the noodles. 

The Chicken Katsu served together amongst the Udon was beyond amazing. The Chicken Katsu was deep fried till perfection, carrying golden chocolate-brown hue. We were pleasantly surprised past times the shattering crisp, the Chicken was pleasingly theater but non difficult to the bite. The ratio of batter/ bread-crumb to meat was exactly calibrated. Extra marks awarded to them for non incorporating the pare (not likewise thick plenty to hold out discerned if any). If I were to come upwards back, it volition hold out because of their Chicken Katsu. 

Salmon Cream Croquettes (Rm 3.50 for 2 balls) served amongst Pineapple confiture as well as a sugariness berry-like jam. The soft, creamy filling amongst Salmon fish flakes was encased inwards a crispy, crunchy layer, filled amongst breadstuff crumbs. It was adept every bit side; if you lot as well as thus wish, you lot may bask your Croquettes amongst the dip which introduces a zingy refreshing touching on to the breadstuff crumbed roll. 

Any gild of Curry Rice/ Udon comes amongst a costless Potato Salad as well as hand off upwards Rm 1 for Roasted Barley Tea. 

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)

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

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

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

Non-Halal

Service Charge: No

Additional Information:

Address: 15, Jalan Phuah Hin Leong, 10050, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: eleven am to three pm, six pm to nine pm. Closed on Sundays as well as Mondays.

Contact Number: 604- 226 0322

Kai Curry Bar Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Tokyo Kitchen @ Paradigm City, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

Icon City is a newly developed expanse at Bukit Mertajam, located strategically virtually to Autocity, Juru. The commercial district sees a novel spate of tenants moving in, including ane of the famous franchise chain- Tokyo Kitchen. As the mention mightiness accept suggested, Tokyo Kitchen specializes inwards serving Japanese food. The eating seat is beautifully as well as appropriately decorated according to the theme; hanging Japanese lanterns, wooden tables as well as chairs, Japanese drawing adorning the wall; the harmonized combination exudes a "zen" experience. The eating seat has a bible-thick menu, which covers an extensive hit of Japanese delights. Not a house that I would teach all out to catch but if yous are inwards the vicinity, the house is worth a look. 

H5N1 slightly unlike variant- Chicken Katsu Curry Udon (Rm 23.80) was amazing. The curry has the correct thickness, the Udon was well-executed (not slouchy nor under-cooked) piece the Chicken Katsu was delectable either. The Curry carried a hint of sweetness but non to the extent that the sweetness overpowered the entire dish. The Chicken Katsu was half-dipped inwards the Curry as well as it was non crispy the minute it was served to our table. It has a tender as well as juicy seize amongst teeth but extra marks would hold upwards given if the Chicken Katsu was able to hold its crispiness. 

Side social club of Chuka Hotate (Rm 9.80) was disappointing. Unlike the ordinary ones that nosotros tin notice elsewhere, nosotros believed Tokyo Kitchen made theirs freshly. However, the flavors were a trivial soft to hold upwards discerned, the Scallops ask a tinge of sweetness to select out the flavors. The crunchiness was at that topographic point but they volition ask to teach beyond that to justify the price. 

We were inwards the mood to endeavour something exceptional as well as so... nosotros ordered their Sushi Set (Rm 43.80). The seemingly ordinary Sushi Set has a hidden bomb inside; ane of the 12 pieces of Sushi was filled amongst butt-load of Wasabi. The 5 of us played a elementary game as well as nosotros took turns to alternative the Sushi. It was sheathed nether the Maguro Sushi; though the total of Wasabi was a lot to a greater extent than than the other pieces but it was still, nevertheless, lesser than what nosotros were expecting. Nothing to shout out over for the Sushi, around refinement mightiness hold upwards needed for the texture of the Rice, which turned out to hold upwards a trivial dry out as well as difficult at the end. Nonetheless, nosotros enjoyed the game as well as nosotros would non take away heed to teach for around other round.

Tempura Udon (Rm 23.80)0)

Ratings:

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

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

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

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

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

Pork-Free

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Additional Information:

Address: 45, Jalan Icon City, Icon City, 14000, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

Business Hours: 11:30 am to three pm; 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Randomly closes on Monday/ Tuesday on alternate weeks.

Contact Number: 604- 505 7282