Love Nutrient Arang Java @ Bayan Lepas, Penang.

As the yr destination vacation approaches, at that topographic point is no meliorate fourth dimension to cafe hop. The neighborhood of Relau/ Bayan Baru continues to grow; the novel evolution correct beside sPICE too Olive Tree Hotel is right away ready, Arang Coffee is alongside the commencement few tenants moved in. We'd in all probability facial expression a few food-focused shops opening too inside a walkable family-dense residential population (Ideal too Elit Avenue); this identify is definitely ane of the interesting places to watch inward this growing neighborhood. While Arang Coffee is soon inward their soft-launch state, their bill of fare is non quite railroad train yet. On our visit, at that topographic point were alone 3 options available: Garden Salad (Rm 9), Grilled Chicken too Cheese Sandwich (Rm 18) too Seafood Aglio Olio (Rm 26). The airy too pleasant interior decor is industrial-influenced with a playful element- caged charcoal hanging inward the air... but I justice that fits in... for their refer "Arang" (which literally way Charcoal inward Malay). To notice the place, follow the road just to Olive Tree Hotel, you lot should locomote able to encounter it spell turning into the top dog entrance of the hotel. 

Not besides certain if it was Squid Ink Pasta or Charcoal Pasta (no hint of Squid though) but they presented their Seafood Aglio Olio (Rm 26) similar a slice of art- coiled too graced with Squid too Shrimps. The Spaghetti was deftly cooked to the correct texture too reasonably seasoned. It carried a hint of garlic with a sleek spiciness. The seafood was alright (though non spectacular) too the flavor combo was amazing but nosotros persuasion the cost tag was rather steep for the portion. My concern: I am non besides certain if Penangites are willing to pay Rm 26 for this dish.

Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 pretty toast-centric dish- Grilled Chicken too Cheese Sandwich (Rm 18); it was a permit downwardly that Arang Coffee uses ordinary White Toast to sandwich the filling. They did non handle to larn the texture quite right, the Toast was besides sparse too did non possess the fluffy-soft texture that a commons artisan breadstuff would possess. I persuasion it was a lackluster. The Chicken too Cheese filling on the other hand, was delectable. We acknowledged their generosity too the sum of Cheese was correct on the point (not besides salty nor cheesy that it overshadows the poultry). We would also similar to commend on their home-made Fries; they were crispy too were nicely done sans the greasiness. They made a lovely side to the Sandwich. They volition postulate to brand around refinement to their bread, sourdough mightiness locomote a skilful idea. 

Flat White (Rm 9.50)

Mocha (Rm 9.50)

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

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

Pork-Free

Service Charge: No

Additional Information:
Address: 72G, Persiaran Mahsuri 2, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

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

Contact Number: N/A

Arang Coffee Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Dark Door Java & Tea @ Arena Curve, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

If y'all are a serious Cronut fan, hence Black Door Coffee & Tea is your spot. The latest improver at Arena Curve, Bayan Lepas (opposite to Arang Coffee) serves upward about Cronut-related sugariness treats but that's non all, at that spot are an array of the green Cafe fare equally good equally about home-made pastries in addition to cakes. While the name- Black Door does pigment a motion-picture demo on the exterior, nosotros sure enough did non await the interior decor to live on inwards completely nighttime shade equally well. The atmosphere is casual amongst a feel of industrial vibe. But the fact that the cafe offers full-fledged menu- from appetizer to primary course of written report in addition to dessert hence for those who are working nearby (Bayan Lepas) or order to uncovering yourself wandering nigh the neighborhood, the cafe is worth-visiting. 

Charcoal Berries Cronut (Rm 15) amongst Haagen Dazs Ice Cream (Rm 3)

Black Door Benedict (Rm 18)

We were told that the Charcoal Berries Cronut amongst a scoop of Haagen Dazs Ice Cream is 1 of their best sellers; the extremely flaky Cronut was familiar... in all probability from the same supplier equally to most cafes inwards town but nosotros were also told that they brand their ain Berry sauce. The concoction was sugariness but the flavors were elusive. Together amongst the Ice Cream, it was sugariness amongst flaky-buttery aroma; non likewise shabby for a alter (in lieu of the conventional cakes) but non likewise sure if nosotros would desire to pay Rm xviii for that again. 

We were at that spot during tea fourth dimension in addition to nosotros wanted something light; their All Day Breakfast would adapt our requirement. Their Black Door Benedict, a Egg-Ben variant... has Ham, sauteed Mushrooms, greens in addition to poached Egg ladled over about home-made Hollandaise sauce. The combination was familiar but it was a allow downwards to uncovering the Egg slightly overcooked in addition to the Hollandaise sauce was non upward to par.... we'd stick to their Cronuts or perhaps... their home-made cakes (the appearance looks decent in addition to convincing, seen from the display fridge). 

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: 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: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: Block 72-1-5, Arena Curve, Jalan Mahsuri, 11950, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Business Hours: xi am to xi pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 6017- 498 6536

Black Door Coffee & Tea Facebook Page 

Love Nutrient Kum Kei (柑记) @ Olive Tree Commercial Lots, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

More options for the mill workers nearby in addition to this fourth dimension would hold upwards Hong Kong Roast goodies. The Hong Kong-inspired eatery named Kum Kei at Olive Tree Commercial Lots serves a bill of fare dedicated alone to Roasted goodies- Chicken, Duck in addition to Pork amongst a few sides such every bit Dumplings in addition to stir tike dishes. The interior is clean, well-spaced in addition to brightly-lit, seemingly a welcoming infinite suitable for household unit of measurement occasions (there are a few circular tables too) but the bill of fare was non available on our view (no impress outs, mere gild forms) in addition to the staff could hold upwards to a greater extent than attentive in addition to well-trained. As a walk-in, nosotros were greeted in addition to seated, nosotros constitute a tabular array in addition to the staff did non bother to innovate or manus over their bill of fare to us. We wrote downward our orders in addition to had to arrive at got to their cashier, at that topographic point were ii servers behind doing zippo but happily engaged inwards their ain conversation. We dearest the ambiance of the place- comfortable in addition to fully air-conditioned but the cost tags tin forcefulness out hold upwards hurtful to the wallet....

Set Meal (Dry Noodles Combo amongst Steamed Chicken in addition to Roasted Duck/ Rm 18)

For a full-fledged meal, teach for their Set Meal which comes amongst a pick of Rice or Noodles (Dry or Soup), a combination of Roasted delights, blanched vegetables in addition to a bowl of Soup. The Noodles possessed somewhat like al-dente texture every bit Wan Ton Mee in addition to heavily dressed amongst Pork Lard in addition to a calorie-free dash of Soy sauce. We dearest the texture of the noodles but idea the combination was besides greasy to our liking. The Steamed Chicken was zippo out of the ordinary, the texture was non every bit smooth-tender every bit expected, but it was yet alright. The Roasted Duck on the other hand, fared ameliorate than Chicken, the meat was tender in addition to paired perfectly good amongst the sugariness Duck sauce. It was a welcoming demeanour on to the softly-flavored noodles. All inwards all, the nutrient character was of standard-average but nosotros idea the cost tag was somewhat hefty, specially for those inwards the working class. 

Ratings:

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

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

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

Parking: 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: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 76-G, Olive Tree Commercial Lots, Persiaran Mahsuri 2, 11950, Bayan Lepas, Penang. *Right side past times side to Arang Coffee*

Business Hours: 11:30 am to three pm, 5:30 pm to nine pm. Closed on Sundays.

Contact Number: 6016- 499 4286

Kum Kei Penang Facebook Page

Love Nutrient Le Carbonara @ Arena Curve, Bayan Baru, Penang.

More options for the Muslim diners inwards Bayan Baru area- Le Carbonara is a newly opened Western-Italian eating theatre that offers Italian-inspired Western dishes (run past times Muslim Chef). The house looks uncomplicated as well as the interior setting is basic; nosotros were actually concerned if our calories volition last wasted. But nosotros were glad that everything turned out well; inwards fact, Le Carbonara sets the bar high. Prices may non seem wallet-friendly at outset glance but if you lot were to banking venture gibe out carefully, they offering only about uncommon dishes (like Ravioli) at acceptable rates. The budget-watcher or lunch-crowd may sentinel out for their Set Lunch, economically priced at Rm 20.90 nett, it includes a serving of Soup, Main, Dessert every bit good every bit a drink. While the dishes did non disappoint, it did convey them a piece to serve our orders. Those who are inwards a rush may wishing to get got their dishes pre-ordered to avoid disappointment. Le Carbonara at Arena Curve is facing Arang Coffee. 

Ravioli Con Salmone (Rm 27)

Spaghetti Aglio Olio [Set Lunch/ Rm 20.90]

Chicken Chop [Set Lunch/ Rm 20.90]

Le Carbonara's Set Lunch provides proficient render inwards value. It includes a starter (soup), main, dessert as well as a drink. There were 2 options (for mains) on our visit- Aglio Olio as well as Chicken Chop. They for sure know their Aglio Olio well, the texture was amazing (al-dente) as well as the flavors were impressive (reasonably seasoned alongside earthy Mushroom odour as well as garlicky-spiced). The Chicken Chop was however, a lackluster. It was disappointingly average- pan fried Chicken thigh as well as served alongside Black Pepper sauce, Fries as well as Coleslaw. Also, the component division was besides modest (not complaining for that cost though, only a general-neutral statement). 

The bomb of the solar daytime was Ravioli Con Salmone- a modest chunk Salmon sheathed nether a sparse layer of Pasta sheet, presented inwards the shape of dumpling as well as served over a thick, creamy Tomato-infused cream sauce. The sauce was addictive, the acidity of the Tomato cuts through the creaminess as well as alongside the parsley introduced, it was multi-dimensional. For Rm 27 (8 Raviolis)... it for sure did non come upwardly inexpensive but nosotros were glad that they get got delivered the quality. 

Cream of Pumpkin Soup as well as Iced Lemon Tea [Inclusive inwards the Set Lunch]

Tiramisu [Inclusive inwards the Set Lunch]

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

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 72-1-9, Arena Curve, Jalan Mahsuri, 11950, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Business Hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 6:30 pm to x pm on every Mon to Thursday; 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm on Fridays; 11:30 am to 10:30 pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays.

Contact Number: 6017- 560 2831

Le Carbonara Facebook Page