Edo Ichi Japanese Cuisine (江户一) @ Island Plaza, Penang.

This is one of the most popular Japanese restaurants in this area. I suggest that if you want to dine in this restaurant, you better make a reservation especially at night and during weekend.

We been to this place for several times and I remembered that we left due to full house and without reservation. 

Food that we savour:

Unagi Ishiyaki - RM43

We love this eel fried rice in hot stone. The rice texture at the bottom of the hot stone is a bit crispy and taste delicious. Love the fragrant of the rice. The eel is very deliciously grilled.

Saba Shioyaki - RM19

We oredered this mackerel with salt as one of the dish to try out. It tastes very delicious.

We also tried this during one of our set lunch on one of the visit. It cost RM28 with a bowl of rice, miso soup, cawanzhen, pickles and salads.

Karei No Kimuchi Chige Ko Nabe - RM35

We ordered this hot pot with sole fish and vegetable in Kimuchi paste soup since my aunty loves Kim chi flavours.

My family feel that it is a bit spicy but for me is still acceptable just feel a bit salty to my liking.

The combination of vegetables and fish in the pot is very fresh and delicious.

Yasai Roll - RM19

Then I decided to order vegetables roll with cucumber, avacado, carrot and beetroot.

This vegetables roll is very delicious and tasty. We quite enjoy this compare to the normal sushi roll. 

Japanese Pepper

Kamo Shoyu Ramen - RM28

We were suggested to try this duck ramen since we would like to try one ramen. So since it is one of the recommendations, we gave this a try. 

The duck slice is very tender and taste delicious. We love the texture of the ramen. It is very springy and not soggy just like the way we love it. 

The soup base is very delicious too.

Tori Teba Moto Spicy Age - RM19

This is a bit spicy and salty for my family members. But it has a nice aroma and the chicken is very tender.

FoOd PaRaDiDe verdict:

This is one of the Japanese Resrsurant that we will go back often. Food were delicious and the service is very attentive. At the moment if you hold a parkson card that you are entitle to 10% discount of your bill and you entitle a free ice-cream for RM50 spent.

Restaurant that we reviewed:

Edo Ichi Japanese Cuisine

G03, G04, G05 & G06 Island Plaza, Ground Floor.

No.118, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Penang.

Tel: 604-8903199

Koay Teow Th'ng at Kedai Kopi Tong Hoe, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, Penang.

During one early outing with hubby, we stopped by Jalan Kuala Kangsar to park our car. Early morning usually is quite hard to get car park since morning market just few foot steps away. 

Apparently we want to go to savour other food but after we parked our car, I spotted the following coffee shop and was amaze by the full house customer.  Well, normally you saw many people in a eatery shop, either food were awesome or the price is relatively cheap.

Kedai Kopi Tong Hoe

Koay Teow Soup

Koay Teow Noodle Soup

Chicken wings with beansprout 

FoOd PaRaDiSe verdict :

The Koay Teow soup base is a bit different from the other stall. I feel that their broth got duck aroma in it. If you love duck very much then this is certainly a place for you to visit. Guess how much is the total cost for the above meal? We order 1 bowl of Koay Teow Th'ng (Big Serving), 1 bowl of Koay Teow Mee (Big Serving) and 1 plate of chicken wings with beansprout?

The total amount is just cost us RM10.

Night Time Koay Teow Thn'g Stall at intersection of Lebuh Melayu and Beach Street, Penang.

Have you ever tried the Koay Teow Th'ng at the intersection of Lebuh Melayu and Beach Street? Whenever we passed by this place, we saw most of their tables were occupied.

After the first visit to this stall, we have been kept coming back for the food. Each time we would order something new to tried. 

Their operation hour start from 7pm but sometime you need to wait a little bit longer as the owner will need time to set up the stall and get ready the tables and chairs. Their seating areas are just along the road side or at the corridor of the buildings.

Sometime you get the chance to listen to the music played by the nearby temple while eating the bowl of hot Koay Teow th'ng.

Koay Teow Th'ng stall

Bee Hoon Th'ng (thin vermicelli)

Bee Hoon Th'ng (Thick Vermicelli)

Koay Teow Noodle Th'ng

Blanched vegetables

Chicken Wings

You have to depend your luck to savour these chicken wings. Actually during one of our visits, hubby saw there are some chicken wings from the stall station. So he ordered it to try. But on the next visit, we were told by the owner that someone had placed the booking. 

The chicken wings are very firm but tender. Don't expect it taste so delicious.

Chicken Feet

Dry Bee Hoon Th'ng

During one occasion, I tried the dry version of bee hoon. Not too bad. If you like dry version you can give this a try.

FoOd PaRaDiSe verdict: 

My gal and I usually ordered the bee hoon th'ng. My gal usually opts for the thin vermicelli. However, I opt for the thick vermicelli. I still reckon that the soup base of this stall is better to go with thick vermicelli. Hahaha...... But off course that is my opinion. We also like to get some vegetables to go with the soup. The price vice is very reasonable and consider cheap. 

ASIATIQUE Kitchen & LOUNGE

If you are adventure type of person and looking for some surprises in fusion food,  may be it's time for you to visit:

ASIATIQUE Kitchen & Lounge

Address: C-G-3 Vantage Desiran Tanjung, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang.

Telephone Number: 604-890 3995

Business Hours: 12.00noon-11.00pm (Closed Tuesday)
GPS: 5.456445, 100.307985
FB: https://www.facebook.com/AsiatiquePenang
Website: http://www.asiatique-penang.com.my/

Open space kitchen

Interior of ASIATIQUE

ASIATIQUE Kitchen & Lounge describes themselves as

"Modern Australian cooking on a plate with good, simple and tasty food! People refer fusion to confusion. They see fusion, as perfection. Asiatique Kitchen & Lounge Penang offers casual, yet classy dining with our carefully prepared menu of seasonal, local and quality ingredients. The beauty of combining Asian flavours into French cooking techniques creates a unique tantalizing food experience. They call it, the Modern Australian cooking. They aim for excellence, discipline and perfection in their food. If it ain't good, it ain't leaving their kitchen. ASIATIQUE restaurant and lounge is 100% MSG free. All dishes are carefully prepared by their young talented group of chefs that are dedicated to only serving good food."

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After some briefing of ASIATIQUE, come join me to find out what I have tried during my visit to ASIATIQUE lately.

 Firstly, start with 

ASIATIQUE SPECIAL MOCKTAILS

AMOHLICIOUS - RM15

It is basically Ribena, Lychee fruit, Lychee syrup and Soda water.

LOVE OF DENISE - RM15

Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice and Grenadine Syrup.

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VICTER's SPECIAL COCKTAILS

SPOOKY EYES - RM20

Malibu, Midori Melon, Lychee Fruit, Cherry Fruit and Milk

CRUMBLING MOCHA 

Home made chocolate cookie, chocolate chips, vanilla syrup blend with freshly brewed coffee.

FRESHLY BREWED LATTE - RM11

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SOUPS

GREEN PEA CAPPUCCINO - RM11

Parmesan nutmeg foam and cinnamon lavosh.

POTATO AND LEEK MISO SOUP - RM11

Crispy tofu puffs and nori crackers.
FoOd PaRaDiSe Comment: Out of the two soups, i prefer the the green pea cappuccino. I can taste the strong aroma pea flavours.

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STARTER

CHILLED SILKEN TOFU - RM12

Caviar, dried shrimp, hoisin jam and chives.
Basically as it written on top, it's a chilled tofu top with caviar, dried shrimp, hoisin sauce and chives. It is a nice starter to start with if you want something light.

CRAB AND CORN CAKES (3pcs) - RM16

Singapore spicy chilli sauce and arugula salad.

LAKSA FRIED CHICKEN WINGS - RM13

Laksa paste, chilli and lime sauce.
When this starter being served, I can smell the aroma of the laksa. This actually quite interest me as I never think to marinate the chicken wings with laksa paste. The tastes is quite delicious. I think it will be a good choice to go with some beers or wines.

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MAIN COURSE

PAN SEARED SALMON - RM30

Laksa cream, pickled cucumber, mint salad and fermented prawn foam.
This is another dish that with laksa flavour. The taste vice is quite nice though. I like the combination of the pickled cucumber and mint salad and not to forget about the laksa cream. But i think my gal sure will tell me she will be very hungry if she only had  this for her main course. 

ROAST PORK AGLIO OLIO - RM22

Crispy roast pork, thai basil and chilli flakes.
Have you try roast pork aglio olio before? Well, it's my first time though. I love the combination. But I would prefer the thai basil not to be deep fried. I like thai basil aroma very much. Actually, you cannot taste much of the roast pork in this dish though. Perhaps a bit more roast pork would be perfect.

FIVE SPICE DUCK BREAST - RM34

Yam puree, sautéed chilli spinach, kushiyaki quail eggs and orange plum reduction.
Usually, I will hardly order duck in a western cuisines. The five spice duck breast in ASIATIQUE is kinda delicious. As the duck breast that I tried is quite juicy and tender. I tasted a strong aroma of the orange flavours. I quite enjoy this dish too!

BRAISED PORK BELLY - RM28

Grilled abalone mushroom, garlic spinach aioli, confit potatoes and poached duck egg.
If you like pork belly, may be you can give this a try! And they use poached duck egg rather the normal egg. The pork belly is very tender.

COFIT OF MISO SAKE - RM32

Shrimp and radish cake, coriander and raisin cous cous and miso glaze.

COCONUT AND GINGER CARBONARA FETTUCCINI - RM24

Coconut, ginger and pandan leave cream, poached hainanese chicken, crispy chicken skin and garlic sambal.
This dish is quite rich in flavour. The combination of coconut and cream. I think it tastes nicer to go together with the sambal garlic.

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DESSERTS

SARSI POACHED PEARS - RM12

Rambutan Salsa and nutmeg granita

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ASIATIQUE still has many desserts which I will try out in my next visit there. Overall, it's quite a nice place to eat out. Ample parking space and the staff are very friendly. And I also like the way that they will always change their menu and try out new things. Stay tune for my second visit!