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With how many restaurant owners have taken advantage of the awarded pre-war town house renovate it into a classic and cozy dining place. Most of these restaurants are not big but pretty much small and cater for your needs. Soul Kitchen Trattoria  menu surely would not be extensive yet is simple cooking to make it a comfy dining experience.

On my last trip to Penang, after a full day of street photography, its time for us to head to this classic Italian restaurant Soul Kitchen Trattoria being operate by lovely and very friendly German – Malaysian couple. The place is certainly not huge with our booking of 12 pax, we manage to book the whole indoor area.

[No Longer In Operation]

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If you do pass on this street you will surely notice on this small green pre-war building which is just located 50m directly accross of Cititel junction.

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I just love the whole ambience of the whole restaurant that decorate with, and Jason trying to be the model for the place.

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The wall look a bit torn down with a simple white paint and a big logo is painted on it with 2 electric candle light place upon on the wall.

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No much fancy decoration on it as they have used simple and reusable items to decorate the whole place, wooden crates, used luggage, old radio being placed on the stair case.

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Postcards from other countries a being decorated along on the side walls next to the kitchen.

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They do not have specific menu with most of their food menu are written in two big wooden blackboard on the wall besides that, a small piece of board are place on the floor with their daily specials. When we saw the menu, I told Ken like, I think we are going to order 80% of what is on the menu.

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What I have been told that the menu do change from 2-3 months once by remaining the best sellers.

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As I mention the restaurant is not big, we operate the whole indoor area and it is highly recommended you make a reservation before you coming to this place. As for the night, it was fully booked. there are alot of walk in customer and they turn away dissapointed.

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Beverate wise they do not serve wine, surely you can bring your own wine as long as you order food from the restaurant.

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This 2 girls sure impress the rest of the photographer that not many girls are willing to follow and walk whole day for street photography as they just tag along without complains.

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Bernice is just too hungry till she is hoping there is food place on the table now.

I love travelling and one of the place I travel quite often few years back was Indonesia, then did stay there for about a month too till I ask my friends to bring me around the whole city and went for food hunting. Since then, its hard to find nice Indonesian food except Ayem Penyet which is one of my favorite that I find it similar to their local taste.  IR 1968 Indochine Restaurant and Bar.

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Not until last week, a dinner was organise here by Lisa and Henry at Terrance Hock Choon that a newly build up area that operate not that long located at Jalan Ampang, which is a conversion of an old building to a few combination of restaurant that serve fine dining with a classic old building that provide a perfect ambiance to host a romantic dinner, corporate function or even events.

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A few restaurant is in this place and what I have been told by my friend that the Japanese Restaurant Fukuharu serve pretty unique menu for the night, as the menu is a board with a limited choices (served fresh ingredient for the day) with chef’s special.

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IR stands for Indonesian Restaurant which I got to know that is one of a famous restaurant that visited by many celebrities in Hong Kong and recently had branches a new outlet in Kuala Lumpur.

Through its great history that the restaurant had been founded as early as 1968 by Hudson’s grandfather operating their first outlet in Hong Kong then operate by his dad and now himself, the cuisine is serve with a hint of Chinese mix Indonesian as they are originally from Indonesia and operate in Hong Kong that the taste changes to suit local taste bud.

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Let’s head up to the restaurant for a peek before dining.  . . It was decorated with a very romantic feel at the ground floor with pale white near transparent curtain hanging around the stair ways and candle light lit all the way up to the restaurant.

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I love how the restaurant is decorated by painting black on the walls and ceiling, modern Chinese lantern is place up, filled with ashes wooden chairs and tables.

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Lovely couples can be seated seated here, with the place is decorated perfectly with candles, laterns and dim oval, lights placed in between.

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A bar that ready to cater all your thirst.

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Wine range is quite unique.

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Decorative item in the restaurant is quite unique too,with animal head in bronsze/

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This gives me the memory of a cartoon that you ask for future and past that what is going to happen.

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You can be seated outside if you like and for smokers, its quite a comfortable area to go after~

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night view~

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To all the world cup fans out there, they also do have big projection screen to play some of the live mathes.

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If you are a corporate functions, they can arrange the whole list of menu and setting for you.

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A very comfortable ambience to be in while dining and catching up with friends~

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They used classic traddional china style porcelain . .  wish I can steal one back….:)

Sure this is one of the even that had been talking about for the past few days. My colleague, my best friends surprising my parents(didnt know that they are into this kind of things). I do believe this campaign had been 1 of the successfull campaign to create awareness of an earth. For me, during my time in Melbourne, I was thought in this kind of awareness already just that alot of things in Malaysia have not been implement yet. Like now, I go hypermarket I have my own recycle bag that I used to carry along to avoid using plastic bags, and to coffee shop or normal MacD purchasing I will try to avoid taking plastics bag also if I can take the whole thing by myself.
Well, do believe that every 1 contribute abit to the earth will sure makes alot of difference and sure do look forward how will it be like in KL. I will just switch off my mobile, drive in the dark lol, what every have to do with electricity I will turn it off. Heee, so the best thing of me I will just gang up with my friends and meet some more and stay there for 1 hour. hehehe and one of the most funny thing that I got an sms from my buddies. This is what he sms to me

‘Tonight we’re not opening light not only on 8.30 to 9.3o. We dine at candle light then followed by disco light! Save the world pls…’
Sure he does. Although me the part me and my friend contribute is not much but still a contribution…

I have always wanted to try this Jemput tree out, so when I reach Pg directly ask my friend meet me here. Get to know that they serve local and western cuisine so should be not a bad place as usually I drive pass by.
When I reached there I am pretty surprise how they decorate the place as usually drive pass through then can just have a glance. This is the main entrance to the hang out area which is very interesting.

Their beverage area to serve drinks.

The seating area have a few style which you can choose too, as nearby the entrance there all the tables in the middle is filled with sand and sea shells and lights around it. So would be like mini candle light place.
This is one of the private hut that can accommodate around 6 pax. Since we were there early and not many people so we get to choose the place. Very nice and cozy area to chat and hang out among friends.
After sited down and walk around only realise that the have another lagi private 1 which is on the 1st floor. Cool, maybe some where in the future will tag my friend here for celebration of b’day. lol~

They serve western,pasta and local cuisine. Price is reasonable.

Order the drinks of ‘Ice Lemon Tea’ and ‘Sour Plum Iced’. Both of the drinks are up to expectation as both also priced at RM3.50 each.
As I was quite full from very late lunch, so my friend order ‘Mushroom Soup with garlic bread’. Would not really introduce this soup as it is thick but then not much taste. More like milk taste and taste a bit weird. The garlic bread is nice, maybe can order separately. RM5.90 for this.
Outside from restaurant, I would recommend this dish ‘Polo Funghi. It taste very nice, had the taste of the sweet tomato with the blend cheeze definitely a good selection. Only RM 14.90

Then I order the Tomyam Noodle’, as you get to choose Maggie Noodle, Bee Hoon or Mee. Quite alot of ingredients inside, with prawns, mushroom, and veggies but as always the prawn is not fresh in most of the stalls for tom yam soup. The taste of the soup is more sour than spicy, if they add a bit more spicy it will be just nice. RM7.90 for this.
As in the end, the bill comes in total of RM36 which I think is reasonable for the environment they provide yet the prices is not extremely expensive or cheap.

Remarks: Please wear long pants, if not the mosquito will enjoy food fest.

 

-= KA CHING =-
Food rating 7/10 , Good -Stamped-
-WARNING –This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-
Location:
Jemputree
64, Jalan Chow Thye Road
Penang
(directly opposide Hotel 1926 or nearby Green House Kopitiam)
 
Tel: 04-228 6607

I get to know this place during my last trip back to Penang during Chinese New Year and came across that I peep from the outside entrance and caught my attention that I will try this restaurant during next trip. So here am I back to Penang again. As I got a review from my friend, as he celebrated his Valentine Day here, he gave a good feedback, good environment and food not bad.

I did not know they got awarded. Click to view..lol

I reached this place and full of mist and feel like in Penang hill, nope, was just accidentally caught by my camera effect and thought it is nice just post it up.

When I walked in here, I thought this was the area of having dinner but then see see the place so empty, aii…like wrong place like that, but turn out to be a Salsa bar, got to know it after I finish my dinner as there are a few couple having fun with their Salsa dancing which is pretty cool. Salsa lovers, here might be one of the place to hang out.
As you walked in, you will just fall in love with the environment that they have, very environment friendly and it is just so nice that you can sit there and eat and chat for the whole night.
This is one of the best place to walk with, it is full with flowers scent which is so refreshing with the mixture of water lilies, roses, sunflower and don know what other other.
It was raining that day so cant really enjoy sitting outside which make it a bit dissapointing so have to dine indoor. If not can enjoy the sound of the waterfall. For those people who enjoy cam whoring, totally highly recommend this place.
They did not use candle light as the romantic thing instead I find it interesting which is using the mini oil lamp to put on table. It was very classic though. Did thought of stealing it back..kekekke
Their interior was pretty classic classy, with wood table and chairs, a cosy environment to dine in especially with the one you love or your close friend to celebrate any occasions.
As usual, I will start my meal with a soup as this is the ‘Mushroom Soup’. It was quite a big serving so for a couple would encourage to be shared. This soup you can really taste wild mushroom, which is so not nice we only manage to finish half cause it had one weird taste. Do not know how to describe.
This is complementary from the house as what I have been told but seems like it comes with the soup if not mistaken. I would called it Cheeze bread’ cuz no garlic in there. Very nice cheezy baked taste. Freshly from the oven.
Here comes our main course, as we decided to share, do not know what to eat as during some where already eat some apong, mua chi before coming up. Ordered this because have 3 selection in there, it is called Ferringhi Mixed Grilled’. Tried the salmon, and it was bad, not fresh, overcooked, fish smell very strong, again I ask the waitress to come and ask them get a new piece for me as told them not fresh, well, manage to get me a new piece of salmon after waiting of 30 minutes, sure do the second piece is much better, the fish meat is much softer even though it is over cooked again, the salmon gravy on top just goes along very well.
Second is the lamb, well, we do prefer the lamb has the very strong smell of the lamb whereby alot people do not prefer, as it will go along very well with the mint sauce. So the lamb was well marinated to cover up the lamb smell, so we were quite disappointed on it. For people who do not like lamb with the strong taste, so I would highly recommend to order here.
Third piece is the chicken, the first thing when I use my fork to poke it in, Shit..overcook again. What is wrong with the chef in here la..every thing that I have is like overcook or is it their style of cooking. What the hell. No quality. The chicken was spread with some garlic spread on top. It would be very nice if the chicken is cooked 80% from the condition that I got then will be perfectly nice.
The potato with sour cream doesnt not taste good, the whole dish for this we were totally disappointed, lagi lagi with the price tag slap on this dish RM72.80. We feel that it is over price which make the quality of the food and the pieces that served out comes to be DAMM EXPENSIVE!!!!!
I always end my meal with a desert if not, I will feel like my meal is not complete. Ordered this ‘Home Made Creme Brulee. A big plate serve with small little potato portion. Do not mind on it but the best thing was the taste of the brulee is cold. Shock us abit. As all the time we dine it is warm with the top crust is fire burn to make the crust crispy, so it taste more like a pudding. Did not finish the desert also even thought it was so bloody small cup with the price of RM17.80. Maybe it was their style to make it cold.
It is because of the great environment they have I would give them 9/10 for that, but I cannot deny that I have bad experience in the dining for this restaurant, maybe I did order the wrong dish, will come back again to try some other food during special occasion and the best thing as they do offer other ala cart as low as RM11 such as Fried Rice and so on. So please do not think that this place is gonna be expensive. They offer from local food to western or even can order a few fried dish and rice and eat along. The total bill that came out was RM 124.
As for last, I must thank that waitress for serving us so well, as she had been very helpful. Thank you even though I do not know your name.
After they meal, we head to second round which is Sunset Bistro just in front of the restaurant.
-= KA CHING =-
Food rating 4.5/10 , BAD -Stamped-
-WARNING –This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-
Location:
Ferringhi Garden Restaurant
34C, Batu Ferringhi
11000, Pg
(just beside Parkroyal Hotel or infront of Sunset Bistro)

A dinner that I am looking forward for with my close friend of all. With the dinner arrangement that I have made, she thought of changing places and agreed with her. As the place I have not been before. We have the same taste and thoughts on things like food, fashion and others. That is why, this dinner is special. When I reached there, I thought that the restaurant was closed for private functions with huge black curtain covered up the whole entrance and have to try to peek in there is it available. Then just walk in and found our reservation and to my surprise, it was like a VIP seats to me. The first row in the middle directly in front of the band,stage area. I am just enjoying my moment there. As I read on the card on the table that tonight there will be a Jazz band playing in there by ‘Zailan Razak Project’. Not too fancy about jazz but definitely I go along with the flow like I am not a fan of Kenny G but a good sleeping doze.
With their nice dim lighting’s and a candle light on the table, makes it a very nice environment to celebrate a special occasion with some one special or close friend. With its nice and romantic environment, the area had change to a better lighting where after 10pm they have make the lights to the dimmest and make sure that the place you are seating is the candle light shining on the table.

This was the original booking area with the seats on the sofa, but I sure do not have complain on my current seating’s.

Here comes the food that we choose. Start of with this drink called ‘Baby Love’. A very nice drink I would recommend, with taste of oranges mix with some raspberry and it is priced at RM19

Start off with soup of the day was ‘Mushroom Soup’. A very very good mushroom soup. They blend the mushroom in there and cooked in it. The soup was not too thick or watery and was not too salty. Perfectly cook with strong taste of the mushroom. As it added some olive oil and need not add any more papper or black papper. Serve with a piece of Garlic Bread. The waiter was good in arranging it as I ordered one serving and he divided to 2 servings. The soup is price at only RM15
Started the main course with ‘Chic Escalope’. I was complaining when I saw the serving. ‘Ha…Just like dat ah’. Never mind. Try first. Please do not look down on it. The taste was absolutely good. Nice and deeply fried, and the crust of the chicken taste so nice as it is covered with garlic, herbs and you squeeze the lemon on it. Just perfectly go along with the added sour taste to bring up the flavour of the herbs and garlic. It was just perfectly cook with golden brown colour crust. Crispy on the side soft on the inside. Not bad for the pricing, RM 35
This is the second order. ‘Lamb Rack’. When it was served out, I told my friend, ‘Aiya, how to fit my stomach, so small only. Sei!!! in my thought’. With is high pricing, I believe it would have something special on it as I order it Medium Rare. Please let me tell you, when I was cutting it, I could feel the meet was juicy and soft and cut into small pieces and one for me and the other one for my friend to try also. She started first and she keep nodding her head. Means it is good. The meat is so soft and along with some of the lamb fats, it just melts with the gravy along with it. Not near to a steak but for lamb, it is just good. Served with Some pumpkins and garlic kangkung if not mistaken but I still think it is over priced. RM63

After main course, I must have desert. It is my culture. To close the meal of the day with satisfaction with the sweet,sour,salty and bitter. When to proceed to the ordering of the desert I was very disappointed as our favourite Tiramisu was sold out as it is their signature cake. Can said that one of the best I have tried so far. So ended up ordering another alternative which was choose by my friend. It is Zucotto Dome’. A great cake. With the walnut flakes and pieces with its soft sponge cake in it and covered with the fresh cream(not too strong taste of milk, perfect taste for cakes) and the end of the tip with some chocolate chip pieces. The first bite of the cake, melts in your mouth, as the fresh cream just melted and the sponge cake which is so soft makes your closing of the meals perfect. RM 11

With the cake been served, must not miss their ‘Cafe Mocha’ which I crave into. With the bitter sweet taste and sugarless, it taste the best, she cannot take without sugar so I put in two brown sugar cubes. A perfect taste for it. With the cakes and coffee. Great combo to go along. Of course with cappuccino or latte that is the best but mocha. Is just as good as ever. RM 10.
After the Jazz band started they do not served free water anymore. Purchase one and it is RM13 for 1 bottle of mineral water ‘Still’ of 500ml. ‘What the heck!’. The bottle looks unique.Did not know until paying the bills.

This was the jazz band of the night, ‘Zailan Razak Project’. One of the bass guitarist is a ex lecturer of local university around the year of 2002. Great band.

Do not say that this guy is old. He is Luiz Prakasam(hopefully I spelled correct). A great drummer I would say, as the bass guitarist mention that he had played in Europe, other parts of the world and for a great jazz band.

A special appearance of ‘Dia Fadilah‘(hopefully I spelled Correct), which I do not know who is that but she is a great live performance singer. She has a good voice.

With one of the best night ever, with a nice romantic surroundings and a great live band to look for, what can I ask for more.

~Happy Valentine’s Day~
-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 7.5/10 , Good -Stamped-

-WARNING –This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-
 

Location:
Alexis Bistro & Wine Bar
303 Jalan Ampang,
Lot 10&11,
Great Eastern Mall.KL
(nearby GlenEagles Intan Hospital)

Tel: 03-4260 2288

 
With great staff services and live band with romantic surroundings, the total bills comes to RM190. I would say, reasonable.

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