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Greetings and felicitations!
There are an infinite number of amazing-but-true-facts around us.
The very best example is that it is anatomically impracticable to lick your own elbow.
You are trying it, aren't you?
However, you may defy that if you are double jointed or you possess a exceptionally long tongue or a chameleon-like ballistic tongue.
Here is another one, i guess everyone knows about the old aphorism "like father, like son" but is this saying true?
It tends to be true, only in some cases.
The best instance i could think of is the illustrious E&O projects.
First, the achievement of the colonial-style sea confronting hotel, Eastern & Oriental Hotel was succeeded by its subsidiary, Delicious Cafe which now has a total of 5 outlets across Malaysia.
Straits Quay which was established at the end of last year followed the trend and now, it is reckoned as one of the coolest high key hangout spots in Penang island.
Penang is not as prosperous as KL and eventually, quite a number of restaurants which could be found in the capital of Malaysia can't be located here.
Nevertheless, we do have Charlie Brown Cafe and the first Delicious Cafe in Penang which has just opened its door four days ago.
Ladies and gentlemen, please accept my apology for the low-quality pictures taken as i was there at night and it was dim inside the cafe.
Their exterior looks plain and i found it challenging to spot the words 'delicious' from some distance.
The whole interior is done in a contemporary style and it is nature themed or heaven themed.
No doubt, white colour looks dominate the elegant cafe with an abundance of white bird cages which are trapping the blue light suspending at every corner.
Are the cages symbolizing purity, peace and freedom?
The place is as big as a castle and it is divided into three sections: lounging area, dining area and private rooms.
Comfortable couches and low height coffee tables are made available in the lounging area and you are only allowed to have drinks and desserts in that particular area.
You may sit under the white holy tree when you are queueing to be seated.
There is also an outdoor dining area which also serves as a smoking area.
No doubt, white colour looks dominate the elegant cafe with an abundance of white bird cages which are trapping the blue light suspending at every corner.
Are the cages symbolizing purity, peace and freedom?
The place is as big as a castle and it is divided into three sections: lounging area, dining area and private rooms.
Comfortable couches and low height coffee tables are made available in the lounging area and you are only allowed to have drinks and desserts in that particular area.
You may sit under the white holy tree when you are queueing to be seated.
There is also an outdoor dining area which also serves as a smoking area.
The queueing region.
The dining area.
The relaxing lounging area & private room.
Alluring bakes & cakes were displayed right at the front door.
The outdoor dining area.
My other half and i were originally seated in the lounging area but our decision to try the pie forced us to shift to the dining area.
At the first sight, the completely white menu was plain and dull but actually it was not.
There are engravings on the menu cover which form a repetition of flower leaf pattern.
We were encountering omnivore's dilemma as a vast array of food which comprises burgers, sandwiches, grazing, desserts and pastries was offered.
It was pretty difficult to choose with only the complicated food names and limited descriptions provided.
For your information, there is not even a single picture in the menu booklet.
Besides, some of the food listed are ranked as vegetarian friendly.
The staff was so friendly, helpful and he even crouched down when taking our orders.
He gave us a list of recommendations where we picked two from.
Both of them turned out to be super satisfying.
Regarding drinks, we went for cold drinking water which was free of charge.
I have got to give them a thumb up in term of service.
There was no need to summon the service crew for water refilling, they were wandering here and there, standing by to offer their service with a jug of water in their hands.
At the first sight, the completely white menu was plain and dull but actually it was not.
There are engravings on the menu cover which form a repetition of flower leaf pattern.
We were encountering omnivore's dilemma as a vast array of food which comprises burgers, sandwiches, grazing, desserts and pastries was offered.
It was pretty difficult to choose with only the complicated food names and limited descriptions provided.
For your information, there is not even a single picture in the menu booklet.
Besides, some of the food listed are ranked as vegetarian friendly.
The staff was so friendly, helpful and he even crouched down when taking our orders.
He gave us a list of recommendations where we picked two from.
Both of them turned out to be super satisfying.
Regarding drinks, we went for cold drinking water which was free of charge.
I have got to give them a thumb up in term of service.
There was no need to summon the service crew for water refilling, they were wandering here and there, standing by to offer their service with a jug of water in their hands.
We did really adore the traditionally paired set of condiments there.
The salt and pepper mills found here are may be regarded as rare objects in Penang.
You will have to grind the salt cubes and peppercorn yourself by twisting the grinder.
As a result, freshly ground black pepper is created.
The salt and pepper mills found here are may be regarded as rare objects in Penang.
You will have to grind the salt cubes and peppercorn yourself by twisting the grinder.
As a result, freshly ground black pepper is created.
The staff claimed that the Macadamia Cheesecake (RM13.90) is one of the cafe's best-sellers.
With no hesitation, we bought ourselves one too.
We did not wait long for our food and the cake was the first to arrive.
Here came our Chicken & Leek Pie (RM20.90).
The golden brown pie was accompanied by some salad and a ceramic 'wishing lamp' of unidentified cream sauce which was suspected to be cream of mushroom soup.
Other than that, the top part of the pie can be opened and inside the pie was a huge, solid and compact mash of chicken meat.
The light brown pie shell was super thin and crispy.
Speaking of the chicken meat, it was tender and delicate, not to mention its juiciness which was still there despite being oven baked.
The cream sauce simply perfect matched the pie and so did black pepper.
With no hesitation, we bought ourselves one too.
We did not wait long for our food and the cake was the first to arrive.
Out of our expectation, the portion was big and it was cup-shaped with thick solidified caramel sitting on its head.
In addition, there was plentiful macadamia nuts above the pale yellowish cake.
Those nuts were not original ones cause they were already been caramelized.
With reference to the pictures below, there was a thin brown layer beneath everything which i believe it was made from chopped macadamia nuts.
In addition, there was plentiful macadamia nuts above the pale yellowish cake.
Those nuts were not original ones cause they were already been caramelized.
With reference to the pictures below, there was a thin brown layer beneath everything which i believe it was made from chopped macadamia nuts.
The smooth and slightly tarty cake melted right away when it got involved with my saliva.
This not only flooded my taste buds with pure splendour but also left me longing for more.
Just enjoy the cake along with some caramel and nuts which are crunchy and buttery.
The combination will absolutely produce a decadent piece of heaven.
This not only flooded my taste buds with pure splendour but also left me longing for more.
Just enjoy the cake along with some caramel and nuts which are crunchy and buttery.
The combination will absolutely produce a decadent piece of heaven.
Here came our Chicken & Leek Pie (RM20.90).
The golden brown pie was accompanied by some salad and a ceramic 'wishing lamp' of unidentified cream sauce which was suspected to be cream of mushroom soup.
Other than that, the top part of the pie can be opened and inside the pie was a huge, solid and compact mash of chicken meat.
The light brown pie shell was super thin and crispy.
Speaking of the chicken meat, it was tender and delicate, not to mention its juiciness which was still there despite being oven baked.
The cream sauce simply perfect matched the pie and so did black pepper.
Overall, every extra penny deserves its value.
I found the prices quite reasonable for such truly scrumptious homemade food in such lovely dining environment.
Just, i think that it is necessary for them to install some curtains and floor mats for sound absorption.
The place was full of noises and you know what, one of my macadamia nuts fell onto my ceramic plate and it resulted in a loud cracking sound.
But, i will be back, for sure.
I found the prices quite reasonable for such truly scrumptious homemade food in such lovely dining environment.
Just, i think that it is necessary for them to install some curtains and floor mats for sound absorption.
The place was full of noises and you know what, one of my macadamia nuts fell onto my ceramic plate and it resulted in a loud cracking sound.
But, i will be back, for sure.
Address :
3C-G-3 & 3A, Ground Floor, Straits Quay.
3C-G-3 & 3A, Ground Floor, Straits Quay.
Operation hours :
10 am to 12 am [weekdays]
9 am to 12 am [weekends & public holidays]
Contact no. :
604 - 8998555
604 - 8998555
12 comments:
rich guyz....how can u always eat at reataurant since u stil a study guyz....
seriously, i am not rich.
Just, michelle and i are very stingy during normal days.
I just spent rm2.50 for two days.
With both her pocket money and mine, rm40+ is considered okay to us. =]
i would really want to know exactly how the cake got 'involved' with your saliva?
Well, no matter whatever u r eating, saliva does play a major role, probabyl in the first line of digestion. It moistens the food. Besides, the cake came in contact with my saliva, wasn't it?
I hope this helps.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saliva
method 1 : google 's a l i v a '
method 2 : try it out
seriously, more pics and less words in your blog please...do try to accept constructive criticism, your English might improve by leaps and bounds...you might learn a thing or two from this blog...he writes impeccably http://fatboyrecipes.blogspot.com/
First of all, thanks for the advice. I am just a beginner and will definitely continue to improve. Sadly, there is no one here to criticise me. =(
Hi there, can i know which camera model are u using to capture those pictures? thanks.
Hi Wynelle, I'm sorry for the late reply, i has been busy lately recently.
The camera used is Nikon D3000, thank you. =)
honest speaking, i think delicious cakes/food are on the higher end..... we are paying for the ambiance.. no doubt it is good, but i believe there are other places with more competitive price.
The staff was so friendly, helpful and he even crouched down when taking our orders.
He gave us a list of recommendations where we picked two from.
Both of them turned out to be super satisfying.
Regarding drinks, we went for cold drinking water which was free of charge.
I have got to give them a thumb up in term of service.
There was no need to summon the service crew for water refilling, they were wandering here and there, standing by to offer their service with a jug of water in their hands.
I would say you are very lucky of what you had got from their service... What I encounter is totally opposite from what you have done.. Is it their quality service dropped withtin this few months? When we first going, there is no smile from the staff, only one busy waitress say welcome and continue to clean the tables. Others are like doing their things slowly and talking but ignore us. Since this is our first time, we are confuse we should wait for the guide to the table or we can walk in like our own home. And there is a sign stated, please wait our guidance. After waiting for 5 mins, we walked to the cashier and ask what should we do, only another server approach us with a dull face...Even recommendation was not done and not friendly at all...About water refilling, no one is around and don't talk about proactive, even we ask refilling and they acknowledge, at the end, my water never refilled. Overall, food is nice and the service - speechless. I expect something better from them especially they are from E&O group..
going for the first time later.. hope it is good. been trying to call to make a reservation but nobody picks up the call..what a bad start....
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