:: Idealite Wellness Restaurant 品味舒食 ::

Idealite ~ Malaysia First Wholesome Dining Place, is now available in Penang. :) If you are into a healthy and wholesome meal, you can try out this place. There are 3 outlets available in Penang ~ Waterfall, Queensbay Mall and Gurney Plaza.

I have heard of this restaurant for sometime, but do not have a chance to visit it. Finally, they have open one new outlet in Gurney Plaza, so it's easier for me. :)

Overview of Idealite

People said first impression is very important. Yes, I agree with this especially if you are into business. Their menu is superb attractive. Check it out yourself. I just have here a sneak preview. :P

 I've ordered their Signature Nasi Lemak. It's an excellent choice, and indeed a Signature Dish. I love the Sweet Potato curry. The taste of spices are perfectly brings out the flavour. Definitely won't be a wrong choice.This serves with the Brown Rice. Yumm is th word. =D

Signature Nasi Lemak (RM 15.70)

 He ordered Bak Kut Teh Vermicelli and was satisfied with the choice. Initially I was thinking a meatless bak kut teh will be weird but it does come out really something out of expectation.

Bak Kut Teh Vermicelli (RM 13.70)

  Because he is a MEAT person, so he was afraid that just the vermicelli will not fill up his tummy, so he ordered extra dish, which is Sesame Chee Cheong Fun. Well, since the original Chee Cheong Fun you could get out there are also meatless, so I personally think the Sesame Chee Cheong Fun they serve here not that unique or special. But you can try too if you want.

Sesame Chee Cheong Fun (RM 5.70)

There a lot of healthy drinks they serve here, from fresh fruit juices to Chinese Sweet Deserts to some healthy drinks. Well, we ordered Fresh Lemonade, and indeed very very lemony, and of course they serve it less sweet, so it's kinda sour. =P

Fresh Lemonade (RM 5.70)

If you are looking for a healthy meal and meatless meal, and you don't really have time to prepare it yourself, do drop by this place for a wholesome meal. Their promises ~ no MSG, and a healthier way.

Idealite Gurney Plaza 
3F-60, Gurney Plaza,
Persiaran Gurney
10300 Georgetown Penang

:: Via Pre ::

As Christmas is just around the corner, I think this place is a great place for Christmas Hangout with friends. I went with my bunch of colleagues.

Overview of Via Pre

Via Pre has a very cozy environment with great food as well. It's a good Italian Restaurant.
I love their Pizza the most. Thin crust with very appetizing toppings. Yumms.

Buffalina (RM 32) 

  Buffalina (tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, parma ham, rucola, parmigiano) - a splendid combination!
The parma ham is real good!

Del Porto Salad (RM 26)

Del Porto Salad ~ a combination of mix salad, rocket salad, smoked salmon, prawns, asparagus, artichokes, tomatoes, lemon & chives dressings, capers and olives. A word to describe ~ fresh.

Gnocchi Allo Speck (RM 29)

Gnocchi Allo Speck ~ Ricotta & Potatoes dumpling in blue cheese sauce with speck. I like this very much. But this dish you cannot finish it all by yourself coz it's too cheesy. =P

Catch of the Day (RM 39)

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio (RM 18)

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio seems a simple dish but it's the most difficult dish to prepare. Look plain but simply delicious. ^^

Tiramisu (RM 16)

Ricotta Cake (RM 16)

How could you say no to dessert in an Italian Restaurant? No matter how full you are, I think you would just share a dessert. Haha... of course I said YES! and Obviously say yes again to a hot latte. :)

Hot Latte (RM 9)

It's a lovely meal at a cozy place. Excellent is the perfect word. :)

Via Pre
5 Weld Quay,
10300 Georgetown
Penang
Tel: 04-262 0560
Business Hour: 10am - 11pm (Daily)

:: Victoria Rossa English Tea Room ::

I always love English Afternoon Tea and this place I'm going to share here is listed as one of my favourite spots now. Today is not my first time, and definitely not my last time too. I will sure visit this place very often. Perhaps I will blog on the next time on other type of food or on any updates or new menu of this place. 

An Overview of Victoria Rossa English Tea Room

I love the deco of this place. It's such English style, and it feels like when you are dining here or having a cup of tea, you are dining like the Queen. :) 

The Front Area

Their pastries here like scones, butter cake, orange cake or Hershey's chocolate cake, are really good. I love their scones and orange cake. Yumms... 

Raisin Scone (RM 6)

Of course, cannot resist their flower tea too. Today I had a pot of Victorian's Blend - Tea of Julia (Chamomile with lemongrass). Very mild tea, a good choice for the day. Oh, you need to steep for 8 minutes. (Exactly, wait for the hour glass)

Victorian's Blend - Tea of Julia (RM 12/ pot)

My favourite main at Victoria Rossa is their Shepherd's Pie. Love it. Spiciness from the amountful of blackpepper. =D 

Old Style Shepherd's Pie (RM 19.90)

Their Old English Grilled Chicken wasn't my liking. Too much of thyme herbs. Tasted the herbs, and not the chicken. 

Old English Grilled Chicken (RM 26) 

They do serve special set for Lunch. For the environment, so the pricing considered quite okay.

Special Lunch Menu

Overall, this place is a very beautifully decorated restaurant, with the English twist. It's a perfect place for a peaceful afternoon tea, and also for a good girls' night out. 
They also caters for party as well. 

Victoria Rossa

Victoria Rossa English Tea Room
33, Jalan Irrawady, 10050 Penang 
Tel: 04-226 9128
Business Hour: 11am till 10pm (Close on Tuesday) 

:: The Little Nyonya Cuisine ::

This is not my first time here. I have been here a few times. Love the food they serve here. So, I have decided to pen it down this round. As from the name, you will know this place serves Nyonya Cuisine. If you don't know what is Nyonya about, you could always google it, or can just ask me. :)

An overview of what they have it here

Food over here are a little spicy.. erm okay, not little. Kinda a lot if for those can't even take one tiny bit of spiciness. Have some water by yourself if you can't. :)

Melaka Kapitan Curry Noodles (RM 8.80)

The flavours from the curry is such an Omph...

Tomyam Chicken Rice with Tomyam Soup (RM 10.80)

The chicken is tender, delicious with tomyam taste with it. The soup is not very satisfying though.

Indonesian Prawn Rice (RM 10.80)

Haha... don't ask me why they serve Indonesian rice here in this nyonya cafe here. I have no idea, seriously. But who cares, as the prawns curry is really good. Best to go with sambal.... walalala...

Bee Koh Moy ~ Black Glutinous Dessert (RM 3.80)

Surprisingly, this is good and with little sweet. A great option for those who are sugar-levels- watching eaters and would love to have some dessert after meal. :)

The Little Nyonya Cuisine
170-B1-32B Plaza Gurney
Persiaran Gurney 10250 Penang
Tel: 04-227 0694
Business Hour: 10.00am - 10.00pm (Daily)

:: Delight Delicatessen ::

A new place in town - about a month old, this newbie in town serves Flame Broiled Mera Mera Chicken. If you are into Nando's Peri Peri Chicken, you can try out this place, as their secret recipe Mera Mera sauce, with a little localised flavour, could you give a big SURPRISE! 

Considered a big portion for their serving and lip-smacking taste, it's definitely worth your first time, your money and a guaranteed satisfaction. 

 They only serves 2 types of main course - Mera Mera Chicken and Spaghetti Bolognese. 
But don't worry, the Mera Mera Chicken is good enough. :) 

Mera Mera Chicken (Whole Leg Chicken + 2 sides)

Ala-Carte: RM 13.80

Delight Set: RM 19.80

(Delight Set comes with Main course & 2 sides, Homemade Mushroom Soup, 

Drinks and Free Flow Ice Cream)

Delight Mera Mera Sauces (comes in 3 levels: Mild Mera, Pungent Mera, Super Pungent Mera)

Salmon Balls (RM 6.80)

These balls are not ordinary Fish Balls. There are really Salmon Chunks in there! 

The delight set comes with their homemade mushroom soup. Well, it's a thumbs up for the soup. "Forget the canned stuff, this is a LOT better" for the tagline, and they really MEAN it. :) 

Delight Delicatessen

86 B & C, Macalister Lane,

10400 Penang

Tel: 016-4962266

Business Hour: 11.30am till 10.00pm (Close on Tuesday)

:: Beach Blanket Babylon :::

This cozy & romantic by-the-sea restaurant is within the premises of 32 Mansion, serving mainly western. With such a view, the environment point easily scored more than 80%. Just 2 concern if you are dining at night - i) chances of providing a charity "blood donation" to the flying friends, M; ii) it can be very warm during hot summer days. 

:: Overview of Beach Blanket Babylon ::

First time trying out this restaurant, and was there for His birthday. :)
The taste wise is excellent, and with the great taste, the pricing is considered expected. 

 

:: Pistachio crusted lamb rack, crushed sweet potatoes, peach, toasted pine nut ::

Ala-Carte: RM 63

Set Dinner: RM 93

:: Confit Duck with mashed potatoes, spiced beetroot & carrot ::

 

 

 Ala-Carte: RM 47

(Set dinner comes with Marinated Watermelon & Crispy fish Salad, 

soup of the day, main course, dessert and coffee/tea)

 

 Overall, a great place for a fine dining, with a more affordable pricing. 

Beach Blanket Babylon

32, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,

10050 Penang.

Tel: 04-2622232

Business Hour: 12noon till 3pm & 7pm till 12midnight (Daily)