Showing posts with label Gurney Plaza. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gurney Plaza. Show all posts

Friday, September 10, 2010

Manila Place Restaurant

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Some people said the world is so small, wherever you go, you will tend to bump into somebody that you know. Well, I truly agreed with that… cuz, while I was having my meal in the new Manila Place few weekends ago, I actually bump into Christopher Choong whom is the famous photographer for many wedding events in Penang. First thought was like, the world is so small. Second thought was hey, am meeting somebody could give me some good tips on photographing.

It was just merely coincident, while I was shooting some food on my table. Chris was suggesting why not I use the lens that he has, and flick second, he just handed me his lens and I’d just put it on and try. And the effect of the outcome was superb. That even makes me more eager to have one for myself.

From the conversation, I realized we have actually met once in one of my colleague’s wedding over in Butterworth. That time I was not a blogger and not even interested in taking photograph. But always admire how people take nice photo shoots. Of course, the surrounding lighting, the lens capability and the tools is important to make one interesting and beautiful.

Well… Manila Place has shifted from their first original lot to the new wing of Gurney Plaza mall. The prior lot has now make way for Chicago Ribs, and what Manila Place now located is just next to Dragon-I Restaurant. Thought many may think will that pull away their customers? I would strongly comment that it will not, as old customers like us, are anxious to dine in their new outlet, cuz, the new outlet is giving us the new feeling, the new experience.

Don’t believe me?? In fact the food range has improved a lot, where you could choose more than what you expected. And I could see many are return customers to the outlet, I bet they were as anxious as me too. Also it has bigger space to cater more customers too… a cozy corner for customers to wait for their seating, and of course the variety of magazines to read while waiting.

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Set Lunch – Grilled Mushroom Chicken, grilled chicken that serves with home made mushroom sauce.

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The set lunch is also 1st served with their all time ready creamy mushroom soup.

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Next is the House Special Burger – Chicken. This comes with fried egg and cheese and double thick burger profile, serves with wedges and fresh garden salad.

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Honey Lemon, the best in the island, cuz, I couldn’t find anywhere that give sumptuous honey and lemon. Best to have when you have bad sore throat.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Chicago Rib House

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The first Chicago Rib House was first established in Auto City Juru has closed down, it has opened its new wing in Gurney Plaza instead. One I could think of the stream of people that flowing into the mall is obviously better than Auto City and second the power of spending is some how greater in Penang compared to mainland.

But it’s sad to see good places like that moving out to the island but can’t sustain in mainland. I honestly wonder how would other business lifelong business years in mainland or rather in Penang. I tend to see good restaurant closing down, those that I’d tried and even posted before.

Anyway, good to have good rib restaurant in town, from the BBQ Rib that was previously located along Burmah Road has closed down, honestly I can’t find any good rib restaurant anymore. Of course, with Chicago Rib House open its wing in Gurney Plaza is definitely a good news for all the ribs lovers.

I actually don’t have to boast about how good their food is or how attentive the service is… in actual fact, they are simply good. Since we can’t have Tony Romas down in town, even we have we can’t have anything non-halal. So, what can I ask for more then, right??

It was a Mother’s Day festive that day, all mothers are given a glass of free cocktail. But I wasn’t one, thus we were given a sweets. Well, that’s tiny little token that warmth your heart. Well, I was touched.

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Probably is their opening promotion, if you order 2 main entrée you will have a deep fried mushroom for free (RM10-90).

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Grill Blackened Catch (RM18-90) – fresh catch of the day grilled with blackened seasoning and served with French fries and fresh vegetables.

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St Louis Pork Ribs – pork ribs basted with Original and Red Hot BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of two sides. Half Rack (RM30-90), Full Rack (RM45-90).

These two are absolutely finger licking good and it makes you come back for more. If you ain’t any meaty person, best to share with your buddies.

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I always like the gigantic sky juice that they serve. Isn’t it huge?

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Ocean Breeze and my all time favourite Shirley Temple (RM8-90), is best to drink on such hot day!!


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Address & Contact Number
Chicago Rib House
GP-170-G-43
Gurney Plaza
Persiaran Gurney
10250 Penang
Tel: +604-2290 763

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Food & Tea Hong Kong Restaurant 歡喜地茶餐廳

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Franchise business is now an upcoming trend for many young entrepreneur, you could see many malls out there has many franchise outlets, the famous one are Coffee Bean, Starbucks, Dome, KFC, McDonald, Laksa Shack, etc. Food & Tea Hong Kong Restaurant (歡喜地茶餐廳) is an upcoming one right now, they claimed they are the fast leading Asian Fast Food Restaurant and was established in July 2004, within the 6 years, it was from 1 out to now many outlets, even 1 in Jakarta too.

Food that offers are basically typical Hong Kong specialties, like cheese baked rice, noodles, fried rice, fried noodles and assorted drinks. Food & Tea has opened its door in Gurney Plaza for some time, it’s located in 3rd floor, it occupied from a disc shop which has closed down sometime last year.

From the menu, they have food that is recommended by their chef and also the best selling items. And please be reminded, whatever stated with the best selling items, are easily sold out within the business hour.

I have encountered this problem when I dined yesterday, if the staff are well trained to give their customers a head-up, perhaps the customer could avoid some disappointment in ordering food.

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Wax Meat Carrot Cake (RM3-20)

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Claypot Minced Meat “Teng Chai” Porridge (RM6-60)

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Stir Fried Udon Noodle with Prawns (RM9-30)

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Lotus Seed and White Fungus dessert (RM3-10)

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Apple Green Tea (RM4-90)



Address & Contact Number
Food & Tea Hong Kong Restaurant
2nd Floor Gurney Plaza
Penang
Tel: +604-226 3488

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Gelatissimo, Gurney Plaza

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When I received the email from Gourmet Garden about the review for Gelatissimo, I immediately accept it without second thought. Cuz, that gives me the opportunity to know more about the making Gelato.

In fact, do I fancy their ice cream? Well, of course… otherwise, I would not have been visited their first outlet in The Garden.

When we first stepped into this place, we posted a lot of questions to the owner, we asked question what’s the differences between ice cream and gelato, what’s the difference between gelato and sorbet, and many more.

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He’s kind enough to explain each of our doubts and also showed us the process of making the gelato.

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Honestly how does this Gelato came about, there are many versions of it, what I have extracted from the Gelatissimo’s site is something like this - In the thirteenth century Marco Polo discovered recipes for frozen milk desserts among the treasure he brought back from the court of the great Khan. A few centuries later in France, ices became really fashionable. Francesco Procope, (now with a French accented name) opened the first Parisienne ice cream parlour. Within a short time, there were some two hundred and fifty such parlours. From France, ice cream making spread to the English court.

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We have tried all the flavour that day and what’s the best is their best selling flavour – Mango. Some how it’s flavourful compared to other brand of ice cream or gelato.

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Of course, they have other drinks that is for other customers too… for example, gelato float, gelato shakes, etc.

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And all sizes of cups for what you could order, and the price list is also openly presented to its customers too.

Down in Malaysia, only 3 branches and this one of it is in Gurney Plaza.

Outlet Address
Gurney Plaza
170-G-45A, Persiaran Gurney

1-Utama
G53 1-Utama Shopping Centre
Lebuh Bandar Utama

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Xuan Xin Restaurant 炫昇港式小厨

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It’s always feel sweet when your love one or care one tells you he wants to buy you a sumptuous dinner or lunch. Not only feeling sweet but also feeling warmth and touched. I had that feeling the other weekend when hubby said that to me. Though that’s not anything luxury or expensive, but it’s the thought that count. Agree with me??

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We both supposedly attend an appointment at 2pm, since it’s still early, we both decided to have an early lunch and that’s what hubby brought me to this place, Xuan Xin Restaurant.

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In fact, before they changed to the newer menu, we came here once, or that was some time last year. The food was big serving and nice.

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What we had that time was Claypot Beancurd & Chicken Dice, and

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Roast Pork Belly, and

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Green Spinach Soup. I supposed that’s chicken stock or anchovies stock.

This is our second visit, and we both noticed they have changed the menu and more new dishes are introduced to its customers.

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What we had was Stewed Home Made Bean Curd (RM10-80, 家鄉豆腐). This is honestly similar to what CRC in Jalan Padang Victoria is offering or even Everyday Supreme in Red Rock Hotel, Macalister Road. Xuan Xin’s offer isn’t that bad, texture comparatively Xuan Xin has more to improve.

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Deep Fried Pork Chop with Black Pepper Sauce (RM15-80, 黑胡椒豬排王), I believe the meat has marinated long enough, thus the meat is full of flavour and tender too.

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Last, green vegetable is almost a must for every meal. We had something simple, Stir Fry Lettuce with Garlics (RM9-80, 油麥菜清炒).

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All the above is best serve with steam white rice which is RM1-00 per bowl.

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And last, but not least, a pot of Chinese Tea (RM3-00, 中國茶 ~ 香片) that helps to digest and wash off the oil.

That really fills up the stomach and touches the heart. Don’t it?


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Address & Contact Number
炫昇港式小厨
Xuan Xin Restaurant
170-03-86, Gurney Plaza
Persiaran Gurney
Penang
Tel: +604-229 7882
Business Hour:
Open Daily, 10.30am to 10.00pm