PENANG NYONYA CUISINE

We spotted Asian Flavours Cafe signboard during our 'cari makan' trip in Jalan Kuchai Lama known as food heaven. I remembered few bloggers came here for a review and give praises on the food.

The restaurant set up was simple yet modern and brigthen up by the orange colour chairs paired with cream colour tables.

A newspaper cutting on Chef Vincent Chee who hails from Penang
Penang Assam Laksa (RM6.90)
Simply love the soup which was aromatic, full of fish flakes and topped with fresh mint leaves and other greens. With extra prawn paste and cut chilies padi, absolutely more ummph..

Penang Prawn Mee (RM7.90)
First sip on the soup, can't feel the presence of prawn but porky taste evident by pork lards. Although there were 2 prawns, 3 pieces of boiled pork ribs and a half boiled egg, slices of pork meat and 'kangkong', it fails to satisfy our tastebuds. We added more fried onions and chili paste but certainly can't agree this is PPM.

Penang Otak-Otak (RM5)

Surprisingly, the serving came in a round shape (like steamed egg) and a piece of small banana leaf at the bottom of the plate. Lack of herbs and spicyness although the 'daun kadok' and coconut milk play important role to churn up a delicious otak-otak.

Chendol (RM3.50)
A small notice hung on the wall stated 'no artificial colouring used in making chendol but only juice extract from pandan leave' which we agreed. As we mixed this bowl of dessert fulled of shave ice and coconut milk, a spoonful of red beans + chendol was found at the bottom. Poured more black sugar but still unable to satiate our thirst for a nice bowl of Chendol.
The above lunch costs RM23.90 which is reasonable.

ASIAN FLAVOURS CAFE
42, JALAN 11/116B
KUCHAI LAMA ENTREPRENEUR'S PARK
KUALA LUMPUR

PENANG FOOD IN PENANG VILLAGE

It was Ramadan month and the ambiance inside the Penang Village Restaurant, Berjaya Times Squre was quiet and empty when we arrived. The buffet spread (RM28++) lined up on the table was ready for muslim customers to buka puasa but I was not entice at all.

Not knowing what is the best seller in this outlet , the waiter recommended us to try their famous Penang Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang, Village Special Fried Rice and Durian Cendol. For drinks, it was Jasmine Hot Tea and Ice Lemon Tea.


VILLAGE SPECIAL FRIED RICE (RM13.90++)

accompanied with 1 fried prawn, 2 pieces of fried chicken meat, 1 fried egg, sambal prawns and a small bowl of acar

Presentation was good. Fried rice was flavorful and best eaten with sambal prawns. However, the fried chicken meat was quite hard.

PENANG NASI LEMAK WITH BEEF RENDANG (RM13.90++)

accompanied with curry beef rendang, a half boiled egg, 2 tamarind prawns, sambal prawns and acar

The rice was aromatic with the fragrant from the coconut milk. I like the curry gravy which was tasty and tender meat. The tamarind prawns was pretty hard and cool but edible.

ICE LEMON TEA (RM4.50++) & HOT JASMINE TEA (RM2.50++)

DURIAN CENDOL (RM8.50++)

A meal wouldn't complete without dessert. The cendul filled with durian paste and topped with a dollop of ice cream was a perfect combination.




Penang Village

Berjaya Times Square

Lower Ground Floor

Tel:03-21448825