Saturday 30 January 2016

Wantan Mee @ 71 Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah, Penang

Few days ago, hubby saw a post about this wantan mee in facebook and reckon that we shall give it a try. This shop was operating in a house and the uncle told us that his operating hour is from 7am till 11pm. And the plate of normal wantan mee is RM3 not longer RM2.50. However, the wantan itself is still RM0.10/piece.
It is located at No. 71, Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah, Penang. (Slightly opposite to Tenby International School)
Having a chat with uncle and he told us that if we would like to buy some wantan for Chinese New Year can come and buy from him. He will be selling 3 types of wantan - frozen wantan, deep fried wantan and fresh wantan. According to the uncle, price of wantan will be remain unchanged if order for Chinese New Year.
Wantan Mee (Big Served) - RM4
Hubby ordered for big serve. We were surprised to see that it is really big in size. The noodles are a bit different from others. You can see from the picture. 
Wantan Mee - RM3 (Normal Served)
Wantan Soup
Deep Fried Wantan
It cost just RM0.10/pc of wantan. Uncle told us must go with the sauce. And told us that the sauce is same with the wantan noodles.

FoOd PaRaDiSe verdict

I personally quite like the noodles as it is very springy. In term of the wantan, I still preferred the deep fried wantan over the soup wantan.

Monday 25 January 2016

Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.

I have been patronizing this shop for quiet sometime. I remembered the first time was on one of the Saturday morning. 
This shop is not hard to find. It just next to the DSOP shop. Although, it is just a small shop but the business is very good. All you need to do is find a seat and sit down and the owner will come taking orders from you.
Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.

Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.
Special Ice Coffee
This is a must ordered item for me when patronizing this shop. However, be warned that it is quite sweet though. 
Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.
Half Boiled Egg on Buttered Toast
My hubby and gal usually will order this during their visit. They just love the half boiled egg on buttered toast. The toast is very crunchy although it was topped by the half boiled egg. 
Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.
Hot Tea
Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.

Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.
Special Toast
This will be my alternative if I did not ordered the noodles. Basically it is a toasted bread with sausage, cheese and egg. 
Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.

Ah Lai Cafe @ Churtch Street Ghaut, Penang.
Curry Instant Noodles + Cheese
You must be wondering what so special about this curry instant noodles right? This curry instant noodles came with some cabbage and sausage and egg topped with chesse. Off course you can opt for no cheese too. Including cheese is something different. 
They also served Tom Yam and Normal soup base. 

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.

 My first visit to Butter and Olive was the opening of their Bayan Lepas/Relau branch. I have been there several times as that is the nearest shop for me to visit. I have tried many of their buns and cakes. This time, we visited their Sungai Dua branch where it has beverage station and they also serve set lunch.
Butter & Olive principles is to provide healthy eating. Therefore, they use raw sugar, butter, whole grain flour, fruits, vegetables, natural yeast and  no high transfat margerine products for their baking.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Sungai Dua Branch
No. 676 - G -1 Jalan Sungai Dua, 11700 Penang.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Interior of Sungai Dua branch
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.


Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Some of the assorted buns and tart

Food that we review:

Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
1a - Dinosaur Egg Bread - RM4.20
I love this bread very much as I love walnut very much. Inside of this bread consists of raisin and walnut which coated with some sugars on top of the bun. If you love raisin and walnut, this would be a great choice to choose.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
1b. Green Tea Signature Bun - RM3.80
Green Tea and mochi lover, you might want to try this out. Inside of the bun consist of mochi and almond. And it has generous amount of almond. This is also one of my favorite buns.  
1c. Signature Durian - RM3.80
Any durian lover? In precisely D24 durian lover? If you are one of them, don't forget to try out their signaturian durian.
1d. Yoghurt Cheese Bun - RM2.80
I love to do baking using yoghurt as it usually will make my cake very moist and healthier. This yoghurt cheese bun looks just a normal bun but it is very soft in texture.
1e. Floating island Bread - RM3.50
I think this floating island bread is very good for breakfast. As it consists of egg, ham and cheese. I think my gal would love this for her breakfast at school.
1f. Kaya Bun - RM2.80
Kaya lover, you can give it a try with their kaya filling and topped with dry coconut.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 2a. Europe Cheesy Footlong Sausage - RM4.20
This is indeed footlong sausage. Cheesy and sausage lover, try this out!
2b. Italian Mushroom Bread - RM5
This is basically consists of mushroom, cheese and some herbs. It's a bit like pizza filling but it is a bun bread. 
2c. Wholemeal Sweet Potato Bun - RM4.20
For me, this is also one of the buns that I will choose as i believe it is make with wholemeal flour. And the filling itself is combination of sweet potato and butter. The filling is not too sweet at all. Just perfect for my liking.
2d. Polo Barbeque Chicken Bun - RM3.50
I remembered in my university time, I love having hot egg tart and polo bun. But this one is with the chicken barbeque filling. 
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Hanjuku Cheese - RM4.20/pc or 5 for RM20
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Egg Pudding - 4 for RM10 
This egg pudding is very cute right? And it taste nice too. This is in fact one of their signature puddings. I think kids would love having this. By the way, the pudding is not too sweet as well. 
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Baked Cheese - 4 for RM12
At first sight, this baked cheese make me think of Christmas. Not too sure why but just feel it when I saw it. Love the way they make the baked cheese using small liner cup. As it will not feel too full after consume one small piece of it. 
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Pineapple Tart - RM3
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Taiwanese Scone - 3 for RM6
Have you ever tried Taiwanese style of scone before? At butter & olive, you can give this a try. I love the Taiwanese scone as its look very cute.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Fairyland - RM6 for 4pcs
Inside of the fairyland filling consist of the "Chai Poh". It is something different compare with the other bun. You shall give this a try if you like something different.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.

Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Molten Cheese Tart - RM4.20/pc
This is one of the new popular molten cheese tarts. Cheesy lover really should give this tart a try. It is very full after you consume one of this. But it tastes very good.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Green Tea Honey - RM4.50
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Chocolate Almond - RM4.20
They also served toasted bread with green tea + honey and toasted chocolate almond bread. I prefer the chocolate almond and if the bread toast could be thicker, I think it would be more perfect for me.
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Honey Marble Cake - RM8
The honey marble cake is very soft and fluffy. Chinese New Year around the corner, perhaps you can order this.

Beverage

Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Cappuccino - RM9.90
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
 Caffe Mocha - RM10.90
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Ice Blended Chocolate - RM14.90 and Strawberry mango Smoothie - RM15.90
Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.

Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Healthy Mixed Fruit Tea - RM12.90/pot (Serve with hot/cold)
Out of the beverages that we reviewd, my first choice would be the healthy mixed fruit tea. Some of the ingredients uses are goji, red dates, green apples and oranges, Give this a try!

Desserts

Butter & Olive Wholesome Pastry House (PG) Sdn Bhd @ Sungai Dua, Penang.
Pure Coconut Milk Ice-Cream - RM3.90/cup
How about coconut milk ice-cream with the hot weather in Penang lately? And with RM3.90 per cup with toppings. It is just irresistible, right? It is surely a nice cooling desserts. 

Sunday 10 January 2016

Valentine Day Menu at David Brown's Restaurant & Tea Terrace @ Penang Hill, Penang.

Do you have any idea where to dine during Valentine's Day for this year? It's just 5 weeks away from Valentine Day - 14.02.2016 (Sunday). It is also falls on the 7th day of Chinese New Year this year. 
Let me proudly introduce you to David Brown Valentine's Menu of 2016:

VALENTINE DAY MENU

STARTER

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
ROULEAU DE PRINTEMPS
Cod Fish Paper Roll & Mango Spring Roll
As a starter, I get to try two types on one plate. One with deep fried spring roll skin and one with paper roll. Personally, I love the one that wrap with paper roll. 

SOUP

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
LOBSTER BISQUE
Lobster Essence & Slipper Lobster Meat
Always love their bread as it always serve it warm with cold butter. 
As for the soup, it has a rich lobster aroma when it was served. For the first sip, I can taste different kind of herbs being added to the soup. Personally, I feel that it's a little bit spicy for those who cannot take spicy food. For me, it tastes alright. In each bowl of soup, it consists of lobster meat and crouton.

1ST MAIN COURSE

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
CHICKEN ROULADE
Poivrade Sauce & Potato Confit
For the first bite, I feel that it's contain strong spice in the stuffing but the more I try, I fall in love with it. 
(There will be two main dishes for this menu and the first main course is fixed.)

2ND MAIN COURSES

There are 3 options for 2ND main course. You can choose either one out of the following three:
Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
STEAMED CHITEAU COD
Seafood Veloute & Chive Pomme Puree
This will be my first choice out of the 3 options available.The cod fish that I had does not have the strong fishy aroma. The sauces was just the right amount to go with the cod fish. Personally, I love the mashed potatoes with chive. It is nicely done for my liking. This is a nice plate of combination of colour and taste. 

OR
Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
LAMB STEW
Balsamic Portwine & Potato Confit
The lamb stew is also a nice choice to choose. As the lamb was stew till very soft and tender. I think those who loves tender lamb stew will love this dish.

OR
Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
PAN SEARED GRAIN FED TENDERLOIN
Australia Potato crisps & Aujus

DESSERT
Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
ALWAYS SWEET
Chocolate Strawberry Mousse & Sponge
To end the meal, we had chocolate strawberry mousse and sponge cake. It is basically sponge cake in the first, third and last layer. In between, there are the chocolate and strawberry mousse. It is quite a refreshing cake. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and assorted fruits such as strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and cape gooseberry.

TEA OR COFFEE

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
Coffee
You have a choice of coffee or tea.

VALENTINE MENU PRICE

COUPLE PACKAGE is just RM338++/couple 
or 
INDIVIDUAL cost RM170++/pax.

This valentine menu is available from 12.02.2016 (Friday) till 14.02.2016 (Sunday).

FOC RED OR WHITE HOUSE WINE

There will be FOC one bottle of Red or White House Wine for full payment made upon booking.
This promotion is only available on 14.02.2016 (Valentine's Day) only.
Please note that there are two session for Valentine's Day:
Session 1 : 5:30pm - 8pm
Session 2 : 8:30pm - 10pm

* Please note: For 12.02.2016 and 13.02.2016, they will serve high tea and A la carte menu. However for 14.02.2016, they will not serve high tea and A la carte menu.
Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill

Valentine Menu at David Brown Restaurant, Penang Hill
Red or White House Wine

David Brown Restaurant & Tea Terrace

Location: Strawberry Hill, Penang Hill, 11300, Air Itam, Penang.
Tel: 04-8288337/ 018-4096277
Email: st.penanghill@gmail.com
Website: www.penanghillco.com.my
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