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
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!
