Ang Hoi Lor | Authentic Penang Restaurant
A true Penangite would definitely have heard about Ang Hoay Lor and the food that is served there. It is truly synonymous with Penang’s local delights and flavour. This quaint shop located right in the heart of Old Georgetown is famous for its oyster mee, bak khi, fried tang hoon, pork leg beehoon, fried oyster and tauhu suan na, to name a few.
Limited parking is available. We circled the area twice before we managed to get a prime parking spot right in front of the shop J. The authentic feel of olden days greeted us as we entered the shop.
It was quite clear that Ang Hoay Lor has its share of loyal supporters, people who have been patronizing the shop for years. We settled on a few specialty dishes and sat back to wait while sipping hot chrysanthemum tea.
The fried oyster was the first dish to arrive. It looked a bit dark from overfrying, but the taste proved otherwise. There were sufficient fresh oysters and the spring onions added that extra oomph to the dish.
The oyster mee came next, with generous helpings of oyster, fish meat, pork and vege. We felt that the dish was slightly on the salty side.
One thing we note is that only pickled chillies and cabai burung are provided here. We were quite disappointed when we asked for sambal, and were told there was none available.
For those unfamiliar with bak khi, this (we are told by the server) is a famed Hokkien delight. It is essentially pork meat wrapped in a layer of cornstarch flour, fried and served in a thick soup.
After our experience eating this dish, we all agreed it is an acquired taste. If you like the texture of sticky cornstarch, you will most likely enjoy it.
The other 2 side dishes we ordered were the prawn fritters and the tauhu suan na. The prawn fritters were fried to a crispy golden brown (mmmm J) and the tauhu fried with suan na was indeed flavourful, though a bit salty.
All in all, if you are looking for a taste and ambience that is reminisce of Old Penang, look no further than Ang Hoay Lor.
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Incidentally, as I planned to visit the place for dinner, I had read of it. I was impressed that they offered a Healthy Steam Cusinese Set complete with herbal soup! So off we went!
I had high hopes for the place as we entered the venue. It was very well decorated. Very chic! And complete with pool table too!
Glancing through the menu, OXO Cafelab serves a variety of cuisines – Asian, Western, Local. And they serve breakfast too from 8am-11am.
For their opening promotion, OXO Cafelab is offering 15% discount for their set meals. A set meal comes with a drink (cordial), soup OR salad, main dish and dessert. No discount for ala carte orders. I opted for the set meal and chose the Soup. Soup of the day was Mushroom Soup. I didn’t really care for the soup as I found it too starchy and bland.
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Mido Cafe, Hong Kong.
I am sorry I am taking forever to come up with my food adventures in Hong Kong (HK). Who would have thought a week off work would see so much backlog? Even the total unpacking of the suitcase had to wait. But better late than never eh? And here I am. Starting off with something that’s totally old school Hong Kong. This place has been featured often in TVB series and was not actually something on my list but we met up with friend and it was he who brought us here. He did the ordering so I have very little idea about the dish names.
Just at the corner of , where one of the many famous HK night markets are, this place is easy to locate. There’s a retro feel to the interior of this char chan teng, where booth seats line the windows and we chose the corner one where the table looked like some triangle off my trigonometry books. I loved that I could peep out and see men busy setting up their stalls. A glance around and I could spot some old items that probably have been there since the shop opened – an old cash registry, the antiquated ceiling fans etc. Felt surreal to be in HK somehow where things seem so familiar just because we have seen them almost everyday on telly.
Once you’re seated, glasses of hot chinese tea are plonked down in front of you, as per the custom of HK coffeeshops. The menu is sometimes wedged under the glass table for easy reference, but there are also recommendations on the walls.
Our first dish was this Stir fried Hor Fun with beef slices. I noticed that the eating places in HK like to serve mustard as a dipping sauce with meat and this place was no different. The Hor Fun (??) is thicker than the ones we’re used to, but smooth nevertheless. As for the beef slices, flavourful and tender to bite, was probably due to meat tenderizer being used. And the mustard does add a certain kick to the overall blend of flavours.
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Yau Ma Tei,
Hong Kong.
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Where To Eat for Valentine’s Day in Penang
Continuing the second part of this Valentine’s Day special (read the first part ), this post is for those of you who believe in the sure proof ‘tradition’ of wining and dining. One of the most important criteria for me personally on such an occasion would be ambience coupled with good food.
So, here are my top restaurant picks for Valentine’s Day suited for various budgets.
1. Topping the list would definitely be . The view is breath taking (even more so at night) and coupled with the cool weather, this place is definitely romance material!
And no worries on how to get up to Penang Hill, as David Brown’s has graciously arranged for transportation from Botanical Garden. Valentine’s Day Set Dinner at RM128+ or RM150+. For reservations, call 04-8288 337.
2. at Upper Penang Road. Very Zen like place, lovely ambience, fusion Oriental food and impeccable service. Sounds like a recipe for romance yes? At time of writing this post, the Valentine’s Day menu at Opera has yet to be finalized. But do check back with the restaurant by the end of the week. For reservations, call 04-263 2893
3. at Batu Ferringhi. Brazillian Carvery anyone? Valentine’s Day 5 Course Set dinner that includes Salad, Soup, 3 choices of Main Course, Dessert, Coffee/tea and Red/White wine. RM150nett per person. For reservations, call 04-881 4287
4. at Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. Reasonable prices, above average food. Valentine’s Day 5 course Set Dinner includes Appetizer, Soup, 2 main course of fish and chicken (thats right you dont have to choose cos you get BOTH!), and dessert. Free flow wine and fruit juice. RM99++ per person. For reservations, call 04-2610288
5. Buffet’s anyone? If buffets are your thing, check out E & O Hotel’s Valentine Romance “Wine & Dine” BBQ Dinner at Sarkies Corner. RM138++ per person. Inclusive free flow wine, beer, soft drink, fruit punch. Valentine’s Gift and flower. For reservations, call 04- 222 2000 Ext 3175
6. For something a lil more extravagant, try E&O Hotel’s Candlelight Dinner at 1885. It starts with a pre-dinner cocktail party. Followed by dinner as a pianist serenades you. Valentine gift of an Aimee Phillips gemstone, chocolates and roses. Plus there’s a lucky draw of gemstones worth RM1850! RM298++ per person. For reservations, call 04-222 2000 Ext 3170
7. Valentine’s Day BBQ Buffet at Park Royal Hotel (Tamarind Brasserie) complete with Valentine’s Day gift. RM128++ per person. For reservations call 04-881 1133.
8. Valetine’s Day Candlelight 8 Course Dinner at Tiffins, Park Royal Hotel. The eight course dinner includes tapas, cold & hot appetizer, soup, sorbet, choice of main course, cheese platter, dessert and heart shaped chocolate pralines. For reservations call 04-881 1133.
9. Louis Cafe at Argyll Road. This is a new undiscovered cafe that has a cosy ambience and is definitely value for money! Valentine’s Day 5 Course Set Dinner at RM99 per couple. 10% off for the first 15 couples! Also, look out for more reviews of this place on lingzie.com in the coming week! For reservations, call 04-228 7729
Hopefully, this Valentine’s Day Special has sparked your imagination and given you some ideas on how to celebrate with your loved one!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
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