Clinic Cafe @ Gurney Plaza

I love catching up with friends because it gives me the opportunity to dine at new places like the recently newly opened theme restaurant, Clinic Cafe at Gurney Plaza. Following its name, this cafe is decorated just like a hospital, only with more cheers (red colour). Even the waitresses and waiters are dressed like nurses, doctors and surgeons. They call their kitchen the "surgery room". Interesting, huh?

the entrance on 4th floor

one of the wall decoration

notice the operation-theatre-like lamps on the ceiling

Food-wise, they serve fusion-type from oriental to western to a little Malay such as nasi lemak.

fresh carrot juice-RM6.80

honey lemon-RM5.30

iced white coffee-RM6.80

clinic chicken pasta-RM11.80

black pepper chicken pasta-RM11.80

yong zhou fried rice-RM7.80

The taste of the food are only so-so. I guess people go there more to experience a different ambiance of dining. I am one who will most probably not go back as i have gotten the taste of dining in a well-decorated "hospital". :)

Invited Review at Tree Monkey

It was a Sunday and i get to dine with the monkeys at Tree Monkey. :) Before i proceed explaining about this place, i would like to thank Mr. Warren for the food review invitation. The place is located right next to the Penang Spice Garden, which is a little pass Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Feringghi. Anyway, there was no monkeys during the entire dining session, instead i spotted a few squirrels. :)

the entrance by the road

the entrance to the deck

seating in the hut

another hut seating

their so-called reception counter

a view of the sea when it is still bright

Tree Monkey adapts a serene and relax concept with all its tables and chairs made of wood imported from Indonesia.

Sitting on the deck allows you an overview of sea. They hire all Thai chefs and thus they serve Thai cuisine. As the bloggers were invited for a food review, we were hence served some of their popular dishes.

Thai tapas which comes with a choice of 8 pieces (RM30), 12 pieces (RM45) and 16 pieces (RM60)

Asian tapas which comes with a choice of 8 pieces (RM60) and 12 pieces (RM90)

tomyam soup (comes with Asian tapas)-not spicy enough

tumeric rice(to be eaten with Asian tapas)-RM14.80

sunset paradise (only available between 6-7pm)-RM10

coconut ice cream

a view of sunset

Workers there are really friendly, not sure if that was because they knew we are bloggers. Honestly, i would say that the food there is a little pricey. You rather convince yourself that you are paying for the ambiance instead. Also, the distance of the place would make you think twice. Besides that, you don't have to worry about parking as there are abundance along the road. They also provide free insect repellents just in case you notice the existence of the little creatures. :)

Extra information:
Choices for Thai tapas:
Thai toast, money bag, herbs chicken, spring roll, pandan chicken, otak otak, mussels salsa, lemongrass stick, prawn sarong, prawn sabai, Thai fish cake, crab

Choices for Asian tapas:
mango salad, satay, beef salad, crispy herbs fish, prawn chili paste, sweet bean curd, kangkung belacan, egg, masaman curry, panaeng curry, tomyam soup, tomkha soup (white tomyam)

Where at?
Lone Crag Villa, Lot 595
Mukim 2, Jalan Teluk Bahang

Tel: 04-8813494

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