Xuan Xin Ramen Kitchen @ Gurney Plaza

If you frequent Gurney Plaza, you would have probably noticed the existence of a Chinese restaurant name, Xuan Xin. Recently, they opened another branch in the same complex, specialising only in ramen.

 the place so packed on a public holiday

wallpaper encripted with very nice Chinese art and words

the "yucky"fake fruit juices which come with the set meals (kiwi and grape)

ramen with szechuan spicy shredded pork (very spicy, not recommended for those with weak tongue)

ramen with braised pork rib (perhaps the best taste dish of the day)

 Xuan Xin braised soy meat with rice (not as nice as told by the waiter)-RM11.80

 Shanghai steamed minced pork dumpling "siu long pao" (no soup-filling which is a must in ALL siu long pao)

We ordered 2 set meals which come with 2 "siu long pao", 2 ramen and 2 drinks at a cost of RM14.80 per set. A single bowl of ramen costs more than RM11 already. So, the set meal was really worth the money. However, not knowing the "siu long pao" taste so bad, otherwise we would have just ordered ala carte instead.

Nevertheless, despite the food not tasting as good as expected, the service is definitely good. The waiters and waitresses there are very friendly it makes the whole experience of dining there a happy one.

Desserts @ Breeks, Gurney Plaza

Have you ever had cravings for certain food at a certain time? Well, i definitely do!! And my friend, Bennett is good enough to treat me ice cream when i told him i had ice cream cravings a few days ago. He suggested to try Breek's. And, so we went and i had no regrets!

his: chococino

 mine: towering choccolato-chocolate +vanilla ice with chocolate sauce, cornflakes & whipped cream

Breeks has a variety of desserts to offer. Besides that, they also have daily set lunch at RM12.90++. Different set of menus of each day of the week. Set is also available on weekends but at RM14.90++ each.

Where at?

Gurney Plaza, Al-Fresco area

Shinjutei

Celebrated a colleague's farewell at a Japanese restaurant called Shinjutei, located along Cantoment Road, just right next to a mechanic shop, in front of the traffic light T-junction.
They have set lunch which comes with a bowl of rice,pickles,salad,a bowl of soup and dessert. Price-wise is very similar to that of other Japanese restaurants. However, the interior of this shop looks rather ancient.

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cold and hot green tea

 the set lunch

 salmon teriyaki-RM19

 sakana(deep fried dory fillet) teriyaki-RM12

 chicken teriyaki-RM10

I find the service rather slow. So, if you are looking for a place for quick meal, this is not the place i would suggest.

Where at?
39B, Jalan Cantoment, 10250 Penang

04-228 8853

Sin Kheang Aun @ Chulia Street

I could still remember all the traditional-looking restaurants my parents took me to during my childhood times. Most of them have either gave way to evolution or stopped business because nobody else in the generation wants to take over. Recently, a colleague of mine took me to this place called Sin Kheang Aun. The minute i walked into the shop, it reminisced me of the "old" restaurants which i had been to. Those who run these kind of business are usually family members. They don't hire a lot of outsiders. And the service given is so heart-felt and warm.

a view of the shop at the side lane

the front view (if you had notice, the spelling of the name differs from the above) 

traditional fried bee hun-RM4

 

fried rice-RM4

 

 main "star" of the day, chicken chop done the Chinese style (RM9)

sauce for extra taste + my iced barley

I wish there are more of these type of cafes because when you dine there, you know that these people cook for pleasure and not for business.

Where at?

1st shop at Chulia Street 

Desserts at Swensens

Again, another lucky night. Got ice cream treat from Bennett. This time, at my favorite ice cream place, Swensens. I mean, who doesn't know Swensens?

sticky chewy chocolate-RM15.90

ring-a-ding-a-ling-RM16.90

The sticky chewy was really heavenly sweet but too much of it could be a little "jelat".

I think Swensens really has very good desserts and despite the good business i notice, the branch at Queensbay still closes leaving the only Penang branch located at Gurney Plaza. 

Happy Mother's Day

Supported my student's special mother's day cupcake sale. A specially packed and decorated cupcakes (comes in 3) at the price of RM10 each.

taste of the cupcake?...too sweet although i have sweet tooth

To all the great mothers out there...Happy Mother's Day and to my beloved mom, although you might most probably not read this, but i just want to tell you how precious you are to me and thank you for giving me everything i have now...you are my most precious gem and i heart you forever!!

Dhoby Ghaut kopitiam

Dhoby Ghaut, a kopitiam located along the main road at Sungai Nibong, has a variety of food to offer especially for those into late night supper/snack. They are famous for their 'koay teow thng'.

the koay teow thng stall and curry mee stall

koay teow thng-RM3

 

 curry mee-RM3

 vegetable in soya sauce and meat floss-RM4

siew mai-cannot remember the price but definitely less than RM2 :)

They also have a variety of seafood "panggang". Do drop by to try the famous koay teow thng. You will not regret!! ;)