Gonbei 權兵衛 Fine Japanese Cuisine

Christmas has just passed, so, how do you all spend it? I had a good one in fact, yes, again it’s in KL. Well, this is more of a remembrance of what we had spent last year, especially with the Mama Mia’s musical stage was on the hit last year.

1st stop was lunch in Starhill Gallery on Christmas Eve… a sumptuous lunch with Abalone Sashimi as appetizer which is on the house some more. That gives all of us a indulge feeling. Not to forget that 2nd plate of Abalone Sashimi is only costs RM38 per piece, all Abalones are imported from Chile.

Next, followed by a variety of sashimi, with the range of White Tuna, Red Tuna and Salmons. Look at the size of these assorted sashimi… I would have to comment that I doubt I could find such generous sashimi in Penang.

Grilled items like Mackerel, Salmons, and Unagi (Eel). It’s juicy and tender.

Fried items like Tempura, we have Prawns and Soft Shell Crabs. The prawns are fresh and it’s big in sizes too, and that goes to the crabs as well.

Teppanyaki items are the butter garlic fried prawns and salmons.

Other items that we had were Teriyaki Chicken, Japanese Soft Tofu, Temaki (Handroll Tuna & Salmon) and Green Peas (Edamame 枝豆 えだまめ).

With all the food that we had, honestly, we could easily skip dinner. We were so full, … well that’s not the end, we were served Green Tea Ice Cream with Red Beans, and also assorted local fruits, papaya, watermelon, honeydew and pineapple.

Though I heard of people commented the service and food are lousy, but honestly, it was superb to us. The service was attentive, and the food serving is value for money too.

What they offered right now is ala carte buffet at RM75++, dinner is buffet style at RM88++.

To all my readers... I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a
Happy Happy New Year!!

Address & Contact Number
Gonbei Fine Japanese Cuisine 權兵衛
T2, Relish Floor Starhill Gallery
181 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2782 3801
Fax: +603-2782 3818

Operating Hours:
Daily:
12p.m-10p.m

Sat, Sun Public Holiday (Buffet):
12p.m-4p.m
6p.m-10.30p.m

Blue Reef

What makes me happy when I take my family for dinner or lunch, they find the food is value for money and the food is absolutely delicious!

I don’t need to review much about their food, in fact, they are pretty reputable in the area, with the word spread around, email exchange or speculations, in fact every night they were full, and you ought to make reservation to dine in here too.

One of the long weekend I took my family to all the way to Tanjong Bungah for dinner, and this place is not any stranger to anyone that stays around the area. Yes, am talking about Blue Reef.

What’s their signature? Basically Fish & Chips (RM16.00), and look at the serving, it’s basically an Aussie’s size. If you’re small eater, best to share with another person. Cuz, honestly the generosity in giving the food is honestly grateful.

What they have is either beer battered or bread crumbed. In fact, I like the bread crump version, probably due to the crunchiness. When I first took this Fish & Chips, I was pretty skeptical about the freshness of the fish, well, to my surprise, the fish is fresh and mostly are imported, and the way they deep fried, the batter lock down the freshness and the meat is tender too. It’s a must to have.

Smoked Black Pepper Tuna Salad (RM15.00) is something unique and the vegetables are refreshing despite the salty smoked tuna. It gives a pleasant combination too!

What best to eat with a bowl of hot soup?? With hubby’s ordering food, he will never miss out the Garlic Bread (RM5.00) & a bowl of soup, beat it is Mushroom or even this… Pumpkin Soup (RM8.00).

Aglio Olio with Prawns (RM16.00) is something new, in fact, it replaces what they earlier have, that’s Aglio Olio with Bacons. Due to the operation change in the kitchen, they have replaced with this new pasta. Well, for that matter of fact, this isn’t that bad, but a bit dry that’s all.

Glazed Paprika Chicken (RM17.00)… sometimes you find it weird to have chicken meal in a fishy restaurant… but this piece of chicken it’s absolutely impressing my family! The meat is tender and juicy!

Grilled Barramundi (White Seabass) (RM19.00) is the cheaper version of grilled fish; of course, they have other choices like Garoupa, or even Alaskan Codfish.

Oh ya, there’s one more item that you wouldn’t want to miss… A Salmon Burger (RM19.00)! I honestly have not seen a Salmon Burger before, not to mention to taste. But this is definitely a good one. The Salmon pâté (patty) is well cook; you would not find any dryness of the cooked paté. And it’s absolutely fragrant; I could taste some onions in it.

Have you ever thought a kiddy’s size of meal? Check this out…. Kiddy’s size Fish & Chips,… it ain’t small! Right?? And it’s only costs RM10.00.


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Address & Contact Number
Blue Reef
22 Lebuh Lembah Permai 4
11200 Tanjung Bungah
Penang
Tel: +604-8999 128

Business Hours:
11.30am - 2.30pm
6.30pm - 10.30pm

Non-Halal (Bring Your Own Wine)
GPS Coordinate : N 05*27′16.38″ E 100*17′25.4″
Close on Monday

Fun Tea Garden

It was indeed an honor invitation from Criz to celebrate his 2nd blogniversary on 18 December 2009, a fun gathering, lucky draw for invited guests, and also variety of food tasting too. It’s basically variety of dim sum and also noodle tasting.

Variety down from steam items like siu mai, har kau, and many other more.

Apart from steam items, we were also served the pan fried, baked or deep fried items like, prawn fritters, and egg tarts, spring rolls, many others more.

How could we miss out Chinese bun as in Bao in Dim Sum, right? We were served the normal Char Siu Bao (Barbeque Pork Bun), Pork Bun, and Fermented Pork Bun (南乳包).

As mentioned noodle tasting is also part of the anniversary celebration, thus a couple of fried noodle were served… and the clicking sound from the cameras could be heard from one to another.

First was served the Penang so called ‘Hokkien Char’. It was tasty and delicious, with their specially made sambal chili, it’s a heavenly match.

Followed by Crispy Noodle, Cantonese called this Sang Mee. First they will deep fried the noodle and then pour the sautéed sauce on the crispy noodle.

Apart from the above mentioned, Fried Yee Mee is their signature.

In fact, I find that all the noodles are their signature. Why then? Reason is simple, and with only one reason! Basically what makes this noodle flavourful and tasty it’s the wok heat, otherwise, you would not be able to taste such a good fried noodle.

Even the next noodle that served is just a simple Char Hor Fun, and it’s honestly delicious.

This gathering not only celebrates CrizFood.com 2nd anniversary, but also a gathering for all the bloggers. A gathering that forge bloggers unity, exchange ideas in terms of photo shooting, context of food post, etc.

Before I end this post, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year... those that travelling, drive safely!

Other attendees –
Now Eating
Gourmet Garden
Food Promotions
All About Penang Food
Steven Goh
Eating Pleasure
Viva’s for Min’s Adventure
Food Paradise
Cariso Delicacies Corner
Cokeworld Citizen


Address & Contact Number
No. 150 & 152, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong
10100 Penang
Tel: +6013-421 1274 (Danny Ooi)

Business Hour:
Dim Sum: 7.30am to 6.00am (Closed on Thursday)
Economy Rice: 5.30pm to 3.00am (Closed on Thursday)
GPS: 5.414822, 100.332148

The Forum Chinese Cuisine 富臨閣

This is something that the Penang Blogger Community would like to present or rather post. The very first blogger’s wedding, and we are honored to be invited by Mr & Mrs Steven Goh for his happy occasion which was held in Forum Chinese Restaurant on 5th December 2009.

Since we were told for not reviewing the food, I am even more happy to share the food that we bunch of beautiful and handsome gluttons enjoying.

Deluxe Hot & Cold Dish Combination (永結同心喜盤)

Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Dried Scallop and Crab Meat (蟹肉乾貝燴魚翅)

Braised Chicken with Chest Nuts wrapped in Aluminum Foil (銀衣栗子燉肥雞)

Deep Fried Prawns coated with Oat & Crispy Minced Egg (麥香蛋絲脆明蝦)

Steamed Garoupa Fish “Teow Chew” Style (潮洲式蒸海石斑)

Stewed Assorted Mushroom with Broccoli in Oyster Sauce (蠔皇三菇西蘭花)

Steamed in Lotus Leaf Rice with Waxed Sausages (荷葉臘腸焗香飯)

Sweetened Honeydew Melon Cream with Sago (冰凍蜜瓜西米露)



Address & Contact Number
803-01, 3rd Floor
Island Plaza
117 Jalan Tokong
10470 Penang
Tel: +604-899 0088

Business Hour:
11.30am to 3.00pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pm (Monday to Saturday)
9.30am to 3.00pm, 6.30pm to 10.00pm (Sunday & Public Holiday)

GPS: 5.450371, 100.305946