Hardwicke House @ Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Penang.

Two weeks ago, a bunch of food blogger's are invited to attend the review of Hardwicke House. And would like to thank the Management and Staff for their invitation and Gourmet Garden for their arrangement for this review.

Since it is a weekday dinner, so we had to rush down to town after work. So by the time we arrived there, it's almost 7pm. Therefore, we start our jobs by taking the photos of Hardwicke House outlook and also some of the interiors.

Hardwicke House, some of the interior design and table settings.

After we arrived at Harwicke House, we were asked to take some photos of the hot beverage as following:

All the hot beverages : Flat White @ RM4.80, Cappuccino @ RM 5.50, Cafe Latte @ RM 6.50, Espresso @ RM 3.80 and Regular Black @ RM 3.80 (not shown in the photos above).

I had no comments about the hot beverages mentioned above as I did not have the chance to try any of those. As some of us are too busy with the photos snapping.

If you love this type of coffee, you are welcome to buy it from them. As conversation with Mr. Balan, he told me that they sold CAFFE Molinari Espresso Coffee Pod " Oro ~ it is selected blend of Arabica and Robusta coffee and CAFFE Molinari Decaffeinated Espresso Coffee Pod "Pro" ~ it is also selected blend of Arabica and Robusta coffee decaffeinated. (Both sachet can be seen in the above pictures)

On the other hand, they also sell various types of coffee machine. If you are interested, please enquiries with them.

Apart from the hot beverages, in this review, we had the opportunity to try three wines selection, which I will elaborate more in the following:

During the wine testing session, we had Mr. Balan to brief us with all the wine we tested for the night. First we start of by having some Friulvini Verduzzo IGT (RM 55.00). It is founded in 1959.

The characteristics of the wine are as following:

Colour: Straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Perfume: Delicate, slightly fruity, pleasantly aromatic.

Flavour: Pleasantly, amiable, slightly acidulous and full bodies.

We were told that it goes well with the entree, confectionery and fruit. That's why this is the first wine we tried before we proceed with our foods.

FoOd PaRaDiSe Comments: I quite enjoy this wine. And I think it will suits people that they started to take wine. This would be the first choice especially for ladies. ^-^

The second wine we tested were Terranoble Sauvignon Blanc 2005 (RM 63.00). It is a wine from Maule Valley, CHILE.

The characteristics of the wine are as following:

Colour: Yellow colour with some greenish tone.

Perfume: Intense fruity aromas in which may find tropical fruits, especially pineapple.

Flavour: Fresh wine, dry and well balanced. It has a good structure and nice natural acidity which remains long permanence in mouth.

Terranoble Sauvignon Blanc 2005 ideal as an aperitif (ie. usually served to stimulate the appetite before a meal), with seafood and fish. It is best drink at 7°C - 8°C.

FoOd PaRaDiSe Comments: This is my favourites drink for the night. I love the aroma very much.

The last wine is Schubert Hardwicke Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (Recommended Retail Price is RM 118.00. Promotion Price now is RM 60.00), from New Zealand.

The characteristics of the wine are as following:

Colour: Deeply coloured.

Perfume: Combination of blackberries, plum, dark chocolate with notes of walnut and spices.

Flavour: Well structures with layers of super ripe tannins complemented by long, sweet and dark fruit filled finish.

FoOd PaRaDiSe Comments: If you like red wines, I would like to recommend you to try this wine.

Next, let me bring you to the varieties choice buffet by Hardwicked:

This is the salad corner. Where you have variety choices of vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, pasta, button mushroom, onion, raisins, olives, mustard and not to mention their sauces such as Thousand Island, Mayonnaise and...........

This corner are from soup to main course.

First Row: Cream of Asparagus, bun, butter, Spaghetti and Bolognese Sauce
Second Row: Fried Rice, Brinjal Sambal and Dhall

Third Row: Mee Goreng and Cabbage Poriel

First Row: Mashed potato, corn kernels, bbq sauce, mushroom sauce and black pepper sauce.

Second Row: Lamb Rogan Josh, Roast Beef

Last Row: Tandoori Chicken, Naan, Baked Cured Salmon with Cheese

Chicken Lobak and Crispy Vietnam Prawn Roll

BBQ Section ~ Which is located in the main entrance of Hardwicke. Photos above are the roast Lamb being serve.

Other BBQ choices are squids, crabs, prawns, sausage, capsicum, Lala and fish.

Fruits Corner, Coffee and Tea section

Desserts Corner

And More Desserts

Ice Cream Corner

After reading this blog, if you like to try this place out, I have something to share with all of you. That is Hardwicke House is having promotion of Buffet Lunch for RM18++ (Monday to Saturday)and Buffet Dinner for RM38++ (Monday to Saturday).

And good news are kids get to eat for free daily. (Terms and condition: below 7 years old with one per paying adult). For senior citizens (55 years old and above) 30% discount daily.

That's not all, for December 2009 and January 2010 promotion, you get a free flow of non alcoholic beverages with all buffets.

Sunday Buffet Brunch is @ RM 20++ and Sunday Buffet BBQ Dinner is @ RM38++

*****Please note : Free parking for dinner only*****

Hardwicke also have some promotion running in their facebook. Which is on your birthday, you will receive the following gifts:

- Free Buffet Lunch/Dinner for the birthday boy or girl

- Complimentary VIP room (Subject to availability)

- Free 1 bottle of red/white wine

-10% discount for group booking

- minimum 10 persons and above

If you are tempted, please give them a call to reserve a place to avoid disappointment.

Hardwicke House B.B. Q Buffet Restaurant

Address: 67 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,

10500 Penang, Malaysia. (Next to Gleaneagles Medical Centre)

Tel: 04 - 2264998

Fax: 04 - 2283393

Map Location

***** Please note that Hardwicke House is an independent restaurant that only served international buffet lunch and dinner. They did not have any a la carte Menu. *****

Chai Seafood @ Batu Maung, Penang

Since after my first visit to this shop, it has been marked down in our mind that this is the place that we will be coming back often. Since it is in Bayan Lepas area so it makes us easier when we want to have some chu char. Furthermore, the service is quite fast and also it has air condition. As nowadays the kid will always complained that it is too hot. So if you facing this kind of problem, perhaps you can drop by this place for lunch or dinner.

Following are some of the dishes that we tried after several visit

From above 1st row: Hatyai Bean curd ~ RM8 and Stir fry "Yau Mak" with garlic ~ RM7

If you like the "kerabu style" of bean curd, then I would like to recommend you to try their Hatyai bean curd. As it has the best combination of sweetness, spiciness and sourness. Not to mentioned that the bean curd is very crunchy after they deep fried it.

From 2nd row: Steam Kappa with Lemon ~ RM12

During one occasion, hubby visited this shop for lunch and he happened to try the kappa there. And he insisted to bring my gal and I to try it out. As he described that the kappa is bigger in size compares to the normal one that we had.

So we head there and try the steam kappa with lemon as introduce by the lady boss there. Well, the kappa is indeed very big and juicy and not to mention that the sweetness came from the freshness of the kappa. My gal and I enjoyed it very much.

***** Please note that the big size kappa is not available all the time. *****

Last row: Steam Promfret ~ RM18 and Seaweed Soup

My gal loves seaweed soup, so we decided to give it a try. And it turn out to be not bad. As for the promfret, it is quite normal.

First row: Stir fry green beans with dried shrimp ~ RM10

Another dish that I highly recommend you to try is the stir fry green beans with dried shrimp. Providing that you love green beans and dried shrimp. The dried shrimp is deep fried and then stir fry with the green beans. That's make both the green beans and dried shrimp very crunchy.

***** Please note that this dish is very dried. If you prefer some sauces, then you should omit this dish *****

Second row: Marmite Chicken ~ RM14

Their marmite chicken is a bit different to others as it is cooked with some chili padi. So be very careful when you dig in. The chicken is very tender and tastes nice.

Last row: Steam grouper with teochew style ~ RM40 and Hot plate sizzling bean curd ~ RM12

The steam fish with teochew style makes you have more appetite as it is a bit sourish and the fish is fresh. As for the sizzling bean curd, it is quite simple dish.
First row: Steam fish with special bean paste sauce

Please be warned that this dish is a bit spicy for people that who cannot take spicy foods like my gal. She complained that it is too spicy for her. But hubby and I quite like the taste as it is something different.

Second row: Onion Omelette and stir fry asparagus

Both are quite a simple dish.

Last row: Stir fry bitter gourd with spare ribs and black bean paste, Stir fry lady fingers with garlic

Both hubby and I enjoyed the stir fry bitter gourd with spare ribs. Out of surprise with the combination, the bitter gourd does not taste bitter for us. And it is not salty as well. The spare ribs are quite tender. As for the stir fry lady fingers with garlic, it became a favourite dish for my gal right now. hahhahaha.......

First row: Flower shell ~ RM8

During one of the visit, hubby saw that they have flower shell, so he ordered some to try. As occasionally, my gal loves easting this kind of shell. But off course we will limit her to some extend. The flower shell is nice when it dip with the chili sauce.

Second row: Stir fry vegetables ~ RM7 and Assam Prawn ~ RM16

Their assam prawn is quite special as normally we will get the dark color assam prawn that cooked with soy sauce. But this is different, you can see from the photo above. As a prawn lover, off course i enjoyed the plate of assam prawn very much. hahahhahaa......

Last row: Curry Fish ~ RM18

Occasionally, my gal will ask us to order some curry fish. As she loves to coated her rice with some curry. The curry fish is quite nice and the fish itself is so fresh. But be warned that it is quite a big serving. It seems like never ending of fish inside the clay pot. hahhahahhaa.......

First row: Stir fry mix vegetables with broccoli and stir fry kappa with chili padi

After trying the steam kappa, we decided to dry other cooking style of kappa. Which is cook with soy sauce and chili padi. Which is not bad. But this time round, the kappa is the normal type.
Second row: Mantis Prawn

Since this visit is with my mum and sister. Hubby order mantis prawn for them to try. The mantis prawn is very fresh as once you order the mantis prawn, they will scope it straight from their aquarium. Their mantis prawn is nice.
Last row: Chili crab and man tou

Whenever we have more people dine in, hubby will order crab especially with my sister presence. This is the first time we try the chili crab. And it turn out to be quite nice. My gal was in love with the mantou. I think she ate lots of the mantou. hahhahaha.....

First row: Stir fry kappa with spring onion ~ RM12

Another try of their kappa with spring onion. Since my gal wants something not spicy. So that she can have some of it. As the previous stir fry kappa with chili padi is a bit spicy for her. hahhaha.....
Second row: Curry Fish ~ RM24

Since this trip is with my friend, we order some curry fish for her to try. However, we found that it is a bit different from what we ordered before. But we still enjoyed the dish.

Last Row: Hatyai Chicken ~ RM14

Hubby want to us to try the Hatyao Chicken in one of our visits but we were told that it is quite a big served for 3 of us. So since this time round we have more people. So we get to try it. I believed that it is quite similar with the hatyai bean curd that we had before. But please be warn that it is quite a big plate of chicken. We have the difficulty to finish them too. hahhahaaa....

Well, that's what we ordered after several visits.

Sakae Sushi @ Queensbay Mall, Penang

I have blog about Sakae Sushi twice last year. You can view that from here and here. And I have two dinning experiences this year which I am about to share with all of you.

During one of the visits, we get to know from their menu that they serves

Hotate Mentaiyaki ~ RM16.90

So hubby order this and try. Well, the scallop is not bad but we found that it is too "Rich" for our taste buds. One scallop will already filled up our tummy. lol

Sweet Corn Sushi

Tuna Mayo Sushi

California Mini Maki

Ebi

Tai Sashimi

Salmon Carpaccio

Hubby and I quite enjoy this salmon carpaccio very much. lol

Rainbow Maki

I like the name of the maki. And the taste is also very nice. My gal loves it too!

Endamame

This is my gal favourites food in Japanese Restaurant. lol

Hana Maki

Kakiage

Kiddy Set ~ Aeroplane RM13.90

One of the visits, my gal wants to have some rice. And since there are some kiddy set to choose from, I asked her to choose the one she likes. Then she chose Aeroplane. She enjoys her foods very much as it consists of rice chicken burger, some sausages, fries, crab meat, egg and also two different kinds of sushi.

Cute Little Pink Bunny

During the recent trip, we saw this cute little bunny and I ordered one for my gal to try. Off course she cannot resist the cute little looking pink bunny, she finished everything off. hahhahahaa....

Nabeyaki Udon

This is the order of hubby. And he comments that the udon is ok.

Overall, if you like some express Japanese foods, perhaps you can drop by Sakae Sushi and try it out. From time to time, they do have new promotions and some new menu. For example, right now, they have X'mas Sakae Signature Black Plates and Tea Time Buffet (Monday to Friday 3pm - 6pm)