Grand Opening of Dragon-I @ Gurney Plaza

It was the grand opening of Dragon -I restaurant at Gurney Plaza and for this special day, CIMB card holders get to enjoy a 50% discount on the entire bill for dining in at 1pm onwards.

I was lucky as I have a friend holding the card. The queue was so long as some rushed there to catch a glimpse of super star who made their way for the grand opening. I didn't get to experience as i went there after work and it was already over by the time i arrived. By the time we reached, it was already 1.30 pm and we were given number 58!

huge crowd waiting for their seats??

interior decoration

the matching-red menu

titbits appetizer - you can choose not to take this as you need to pay for it (RM2)

ramen with minced meat & mushroom in spicy sauce-RM13

Shanghai steamed meat dumpling-RM9

sauteed spare rib with signature sauce-RM22

honey glazed crispy eel-RM16

braised beancurd with minced meat & chilli sauce in Sichuan style-RM18

souffle egg white ball with red bean paste & banana-RM10

barley beancurd skin soup with gingko & quail egg-RM6

I have always wanted to visit Dragon-I since they opened their first branch at Queensbay Mall as everyone complimented how good their food is. Nevertheless, after having tried it myself, i felt that it was only so-so. Take the eel for example, i will never order it again as it carries a fishy smell even after glazed with honey. 

The noodle and rice was ok though. As well as the desserts. However, there are  way too many in the menu and i need to make a few more trips to try all.

Till then, happy eating, folks!! :)

Inaka Japanese Restaurant

A weekend with my old pals and colleagues enable me to try out another Japanese restaurant. As the restaurant's layout comes in a split-level form, it is divided into 2 sections, smoking and non-smoking with non-smoking area located at the lower half and smoking at the upper half.

the outside view of the restaurant

the upper half

The service here is very nice as all the staff are friendly. They even kept us updated with their weekly promotions by sending us menu through emails upon request. The prices here are reasonable for a Japanese restaurant. And lots of varieties to choose from. You definitely need to make a few visits to be able to try all out.

the lower half

And below are our orders:

hot and cold ocha (foc)

chawanmushi (RM3)

sushi/maki (RM4)

gekikara ramen (RM13)

sarayaki ramen (RM13)

wakayama ramen (RM13)

half-shell mussel ramen (RM13)

tonsoku ramen (RM13)

garlic rice (RM7)

unatama don (RM17)

hampen cheese age "taufu fried with cheese" (RM10)

green tea and black sesame ice cream (RM 4.90 and RM5.90 each)

Ocha and plain water in this restaurant is foc. The entire bill only adds on to another 10% service charge. We are very satisfied with the food over all. I would rate it as the best Japanese restaurant with most appealing price. Though, i think they should add mapo taufu into their menu as i love Japanese mapo taufu very much.

Where at?

No. 253G-1-1, Premier Center, Jalan Burmah, 10350 Penang

Tel: 04-2272268

Email: inaka@live.com.my