** HOT WOK has closed down **
We ordered a tom yam soup, of which I don’t understand why we order tom yam soup in a Nyonya restaurant. Anyway, it wasn’t that good; it was just ok to me. But yet, can’t tell what went wrong too.
They also recommended this dish to us; they will deep fried the fish and pour their special sauce on to the fish. First taste was ok to me and this is something different. But after a few bites, I think I prefer those authentic Curry Tumis.
When you’re into Nyonya restaurant, you wouldn’t want to miss their ‘Tau Yiu Bak’ (Dark Soya Sauce Meat). I believe this is their authentic dish.
The other day, I passed by Tanjong Tokong and didn’t know Hot Wok have moved; only know they will be opened another one in Burmah Road. Thought that could be the branch, didn’t know they moved out from Tanjong Tokong.
In fact, the one in Tanjong Tokong is more spacious, and that can park many cars in that compound. After I noticed they have moved, I realized I have a post on them has yet to publish.
This post is kind of long enough, this was taken sometime in December last year where we do not know what to take for dinner, and we drove all the way to Tanjong Tokong for Nyonya food.
In fact, we ordered quite a lot of dishes the other day and I can’t recall how much we pay for it too.
In fact, the one in Tanjong Tokong is more spacious, and that can park many cars in that compound. After I noticed they have moved, I realized I have a post on them has yet to publish.
This post is kind of long enough, this was taken sometime in December last year where we do not know what to take for dinner, and we drove all the way to Tanjong Tokong for Nyonya food.
In fact, we ordered quite a lot of dishes the other day and I can’t recall how much we pay for it too.
We ordered a tom yam soup, of which I don’t understand why we order tom yam soup in a Nyonya restaurant. Anyway, it wasn’t that good; it was just ok to me. But yet, can’t tell what went wrong too.They also recommended this dish to us; they will deep fried the fish and pour their special sauce on to the fish. First taste was ok to me and this is something different. But after a few bites, I think I prefer those authentic Curry Tumis.When you’re into Nyonya restaurant, you wouldn’t want to miss their ‘Tau Yiu Bak’ (Dark Soya Sauce Meat). I believe this is their authentic dish.We also have a Belanchan Fried Chicken in case their serving is small.
With all the meats, we have 2 plates of vegetables.
Stir fry bean sprouts with salted fish.
And, a mixed vegetables.
The dinner isn’t that appetizing to me, guess I prefer others Nyonya restaurant. I remember once I went to Mama Nyonya in Abu Sitee Lane, their food was excellent, unfortunately at that time I was yet a blogger. Well, it gives me a reason to visit them again, huh?
Oh yes, this place is famous of the antique items, like sewing machine, tiffin carrier, pictures, etc. It gives their customer a pleasant place to dine in. Yet, I have not explored how the new one looks like. I hope I’ll visit them soon.
With all the meats, we have 2 plates of vegetables.
Stir fry bean sprouts with salted fish.And, a mixed vegetables.The dinner isn’t that appetizing to me, guess I prefer others Nyonya restaurant. I remember once I went to Mama Nyonya in Abu Sitee Lane, their food was excellent, unfortunately at that time I was yet a blogger. Well, it gives me a reason to visit them again, huh?
Oh yes, this place is famous of the antique items, like sewing machine, tiffin carrier, pictures, etc. It gives their customer a pleasant place to dine in. Yet, I have not explored how the new one looks like. I hope I’ll visit them soon.
Comments
I have yet to try out the food in this new place.
Hi Sweet Jasmine, this is the 4th place they shift. Their very 1st place was next to Tepanyakki (the building that next to Island Plaza).
will be there next weekend for our outing with friends...
Hot Wok. upmarket price?
will take notice of Mama's at Abu Siti Lane. strangely, we never ate at any Nyonya restaurants when we were studying in pg.
Not sure its still there as last there in late 70's, ha ha.
Love the dishes you showed here. My mom was a Nonya lady and fortunately my wife who is not a Nonya let alone able to speak Malay learned from her Nonya friends and today her Nonya dishes are out of this world, ha ha. I married the right lady, Lee.
passed by here last month and suddenly saw it in a bungalow now.
Hi Gill Gill... it's been awhile didn't visit them, think I have to find time and pay them a visit.
Hi Ling239, errr... ok la.
Hi PenangTuaPui, have you posted the outting?
Hi 550ml jar of faith, errr... not now. Perhaps later.
Hi Little Inbox, :) good for you.
Hi Squall, so, when are you coming back then??
Hi Ironeaters, welcome back!! Long time no see.... not really from them, it's originated from Nyonyas.
Hi Andrew, welcome to my blog. Yup, you're right.
Hi J2Kfm, ya, sort off. They are kind of up market price.
Hi U.Lee, welcome to my other corner. Can you remember the name of the restaurant??
Hi Babe_KL, good to see you here. Do you plan to pay Penang another visit??
N 1 more thing those with reservation will receive complimentary dessert also.
So hope to hear from u guys soon.
New Kid On The Blog- Sorry for the bad dining experinced. Please give us another try.....
As the upmarket price is was the rental in Gurney Plaza was RM22k per month so we had to increase the price to cover our overhead but now we cut down the price on seafood & drinks. As people might be curious why we moved from Tanjung Tokong bcoz the owner wants to take back the bungalow n sell it at RM5mil.
Thanks for the feedback.
Price wise, I won't complain much as quality Nyonya food really required a lot of preparations. I do cook often and I find that Nyonya food preparations are rather taxing. Just a simple dish like the Jiu Hoo Char will take about half a day of finely cutting the vegetables into perfect balanced strips to get the best taste out of the dish.
http://crizfood.blogspot.com/
Hot Wok has improved even the God of Cookery Hong Kong voted this is his best nyonya restaurant in Penang.