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Threesixty.us was again invited to DCOVA for the introduction of their new menu. To be honest, I was really excited to try out what they have to offer as other bloggers and I had a great meal and time dining there the last time.

Carbonara DCova (RM18.90)

The Carbonara is not a new item but it is their best selling. Made with generous chunks of back bacon and eggs. The pasta is al-dente and nicely coating the creamy egg sauce with subtle salty bite of the bacon. No wonder why it’s their best selling. It is really good.

Pasta Al Nero Di Seppia (Squid Ink Pasta) (RM25.90)

Riz Al Nero Di Seppia (Squid Ink Rice) (RM28.90)

For seafood lovers, you’re in for a treat with squid ink. Many are vary about squid ink based food due to the intimidating colour and the fishy smell. The squid ink used by DCOVA is processed into powder that is just enough to accentuate the taste of the seafood used in these dishes without overpowering it. The flavor of squid ink reminiscence the sea yet not overly ‘fishy’. It is usually used in rice or pasta based dishes and it gives a nice glossy black colour to the plate. It helps that DCOVA uses fresh seafood in their dishes that gave the whole meal a fresh sweet seafood flavor.

Both the Squid Ink Pasta and Rice from DCOVA were made really simple but tasted heavenly. The pasta was tossed in olive oil, squid rings and topped a heaping serving of Ebiko, which gave the pasta a great fragrant and slightly salty taste to it. I thought it would be great to add a sprinkle of chili flakes. On the other hand, every grain of rice was nicely coated with squid ink and fresh large shrimps lie on the bed of rice. It tasted somewhat similar to fried rice but better.

Cheesy Baked Rice Tuna (RM20.90)

The fragrant rice is cooked with DCOVA’s special blend of herbs and topped with a layer of their special homemade sauce and choice of topping (sausage, tuna or prawn). The best of it all, the golden brown cheese crust of Mozarella and Cheddar that was baked.

Classic BLT (RM19.90)

BLT, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato speaks the tier of ingredients used in the sandwich. To sandwich it all, DCOVA uses English muffins. It was served with a garden salad tossed with balsamic vinegar on the side. If you’re looking for something simple yet tummy filling, I suggest the BLT sandwich.

DCOVA Signature Freddo (RM11.50)

If you’d like cold cup of coffee but hate it getting diluted as the ice melts, try out the Signature Freddo. Freddo is an iced strong brewed coffee with milk and syrup, blended until smooth. A great choice for a sunny day.

Yuzade (RM14.90)

If you’re looking for change from the regular coffee and tea, DCOVA is introducing the Yuzade in their menu; a refreshing soda with Yuzu and homemade Japanese Yuzu jelly. Yuzu is a great source of Vitamin C and relieve sore throats.

Shanghai Rose Tea

Calling out to all girls who love a good afternoon tea without bleeding your wallet dry, try out the tea selections at DCOVA. The one we tried was Shanghai Rose tea that gave a nice subtle rose scent. You can add honey and lemon into the tea for extra depth of flavour.

Chocolate Lava Cake

The lava cakes were baked in ramekin and when spoon in, an eruption of luscious chocolate flows from the center of the cake. Served with vanilla ice cream, the perfect combination.

Chocolate Rum Cake

Rich chocolate cake layered and chocolate mousse with a little kick of rum. Chocolate lovers will love this. It’s different from the regular chocolate cake you get elsewhere and the rum brought out the chocolate flavour of the cake. Delicious!

DCOVA had never disappoint in quality of food and services. A great place to dine with friends and family and be assured of scrumptious food.

Starting from 1st July 2015, all price stated in the menu will be subjected to 60% of GST tax.

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Hidden along Jalan Phuah Hin Leong, a curry house resides.The moment you step in, a swift of Japanese Curry lingers. The regular JapaneseCurry you get from Japanese Restaurant taste pretty much the same but at Kai’s,you are in for a great treat. Kai Curry Bar was named after the owner’s son,Kai who loves curry and her curry critic. The owner of Kai Curry Barexperimented with many different kinds of Japanese Curry while adding their special twist of spices to theirs. The best is everything in the kitchen is prepared from scratch, with fresh, quality ingredients sourced from local markets and producers.

The relaxed homey curry house is decorated by Kai with his drawings of dinosaurs which are adorable! For every order, you get complimentary bottomless hot/iced green tea!

Potato Salad (Complimentary)

The potato salad is complimentary with every meal. We love how the potato salad comes with cherry tomatoes and marinated kelp. Having it together makes an ordinary potato salad more flavourful and it adds a nice bite to it.

Fukujinzuke (Pickles) (Complimentary)

The pickles were sweet and crunchy and are great with the curry rice. Their homemade pickles are marinated with chopped lotus root, brinjal, radish and sesame seeds. Delish!

Pork Hamburg Curry (RM18.90)

Opted for something different in the menu, pork hamburger it is. It may not look like much but the pork patty is delicious. Packed with herbs and spices and it’s still juicy on the inside.

Pork Katsu Curry Udon (RM19.90)

For the Pork Katsu Curry Udon, we tried it with pork curry. I must emphasize that the portion is huge! Its tummy filling to the brim with that much of Udon and they are not stingy with the curry. Served alongside is the Pork Katsu. We like how they don’t put the Pork Katsu together in the Udon as it will turn soggy if left too long inside the curry.

I guess it is safe to say that even if you ordered the Plain Curry Udon with pork curry, you get a good amount of pork with it.

Chicken Katsu Curry Udon (RM18.90)

For the Chicken Katsu Curry Udon, we opted for the vegetable curry. Lots of vegetables and the savoury sweet flavour of the curry is scrumptious.

Kids Meal Fish Finger Curry (RM12)

For the kids meal, it is served with vegetable curry as it’s sweeter and less spicy which is perfect for kids. Instead of green tea, your kids get to choose between orange or apple juice. Served on Kero Kero Keroppi serving tray, the rice is topped with scrambled eggs and vegetables on the sides for a balance meal and the fish fingers. The fish fingers caught me by surprise. Instead of using the proceed fish fingers, theirs are real fish coated in bread crumbs then fried. Thumbs up! A place you can entrust for a good healthy meal.

Salmon Cream Croquette (RM3.50/pc)

Instead of minced meat, they substitute it with salmon. It’s crumbly and crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. It’s a must try if you haven’t been here.

Overall, I would give Kai Curry Bar a good 7/10 rating. The food is good, the portion is pleasant and the atmosphere is warm and homey.

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If you were familiar with the Sire Museum Restautrant at Lebuh King, you won’t miss Mess Hall. A refurbished army equipped restaurant that serves delectable fusion cuisine of choice. Mess Hall is a serving hall for the army thus its theme and decorations in the restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you’ll be greeted by an almost 5 decade motorcycle that is still functional! Going into the back of the place, you’ll find a spacious high ceiling dining area with knick-knacks from a military era like a large model airplane and the wall of military souvenirs. We had fun fooling around the area cross dressing in the masks and hats which of course you can also purchase if you like it.

Wild-Mushroom Soup (RM9.90)

Made with 3 types of mushrooms and blended well. You can bite into chunky pieces of mushrooms and its creamy texture. The soup was served with garlic toast. The toast was toasted till crunchy and golden brown with their fresh garlic spread. 

Homemade Tortila (RM15)

The tortillas were served with hummus dipping sauce. The tortillas were toasted and sprinkled with some seasoning and the creamy hummus sauce is a winner!

 With the Groupon offer that they are doing, you can get any 2 additional drinks from the menu for the same price.

WESTERN COURSES

Aglio Olio (RM12.90)

Sautéed with garlic and chili flakes. It is a simple yet delectable dish that we all enjoyed. Rightly seasoned with a nice kick to it.

Seafood Al Pomodoro (RM15.90)

Cooked in homemade tomato sauce with generous amount of seafood and button mushrooms.

Grilled Salmon (RM32)

Lemongrass skewered salmon with a bed of roasted potatoes and vegetables. The creamy herb butter compliments the salmon nicely. 

ASIAN DELIGHTS

Each order of the Asian Delights comes with a bowl of soup of the day and served with Malaysian’s staple food, rice. It happens that the day we went, they were serving tomyam soup.

Stew Drunken Chicken (RM14.90)

Chicken drumstick in drunken herbal soup. The soup was robust with herbs and the chicken was tender and juicy. The wine just adds a nice taste to it but nothing too much.

Royal Curry Chicken (RM14.90)

Chicken thigh in royal curry and served with steam rice. I recommend this for spicy food lovers. The curry is fragrant with spices and gives you a good punch in the mouth (if you're not good with spicy food). 

Authentic Tomyam Noodles (RM8.90)

The soup is essentially spicy and sour, cooked with a great deal of seafood and mushrooms. The noodles absorbed the soup so you taste the soup in every bite. For the price you pay, it’s really worth the price.

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Moving on to my favourites, coffee, tea and cakes! I got really excited about the cups (Bodum) they used. It provides a protective layer to save direct contact to drinks that are too hot and too cold to hold and of course, it’s adorable!

The coffee is really good. Smooth but not too sweet. There’s always something therapeutic about coffee that calms an edgy soul.  

Caramel Macchiato (RM10)

Caffe Latte (RM10)

English Toffee Latte (RM11)

Hazelnut Caffe Latte (RM11)

Mix Flowers Tea (RM13)

This tea is a special mix created by the boss. Consisting of rose petals and 3 types of Chamomile flowers, a nice relaxing combination if you enjoy flower teas.

Frappe Green Tea Latte (RM13)

They do not skimp on the green tea making sure that the taste won’t get diluted by the ice. I’d give this a thumb up.

Frappe Vanilla Blue Sky (RM13)

A strong vanilla blend that resembles the sky. Personally I feel the drink taste like Paddle Pop Rainbow popsicle.

Coffee Cheese Cake (RM10)

Subtle taste of coffee, complimenting the creamy cheese and a nice crunch of the biscuit base. We enjoyed this.

 Marble Cheese Cake (RM10)

Pretty chocolate strings that adds an extra chocolaty aftertaste to the cheese cake.

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Mess Hall is also currently running a promotion on Groupon; a meal for 2 person at only RM58. I promise, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal there.

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Located at the colorful stretch of shop houses along Kek Chuan road and Soul Cafe is the blue one. If anyone of you are familiar with Kek Chuan road, you’ll know that there are lots of cafes nearby. 

Soul café is the first photography café. They hang up a beautiful collection of photographs and its interior is very simple. Above the cafe, is Sogor, female only hostel which is clean, cozy and safe. Even the owners of the cafe (a guy), is not allowed in the premise so be rest assured of a safe stay.

Homemade Creamy Mushroom Soup (RM11)

If you’re a mushroom lover, you’re going to love this. Made out of fresh mushrooms and you can really taste bits of the mushroom which is really delectable.

Croque Madam (RM15)

English muffin with streaky bacon, cheese, poached egg and green salad. We’re a huge fan of eggs benny, you ought to try this out. The eggs are nicely executed, firm whites and runny yolks. I must give credits to the salad as well. The dressing isn’t too salty so you really taste the vegetables.

Linguine Al Vongole Pesto (RM18.90)

One thing I adore about having pesto pasta is the different kind of herbs they put into the sauce. Soul Café’s is the basic one with crushed garlic, basil, pine nuts, walnuts, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. This dish is made up of a little splash of white wine and fresh live clams from the market every day. We love this dish. Savoury and scrumptious.

Cappuccino (RM9)

Coffee with milk and foam. I am impressed by the presentation as the spoon lies gently on the foam and not sinking in. The coffee is aromatic and the proportion of milk and coffee is just nice.

Caffe Mocha (RM11)

I am not a fan of Mocha because I sometimes find it too chocolatey or too sweet and it overpowers the coffee. Soul Café finds a balance in the two combination and I personally enjoy it. Best of all, it comes in a really cute unique cup shaped like a camera lens.

Affogato (RM10)

Espresso with handmade ice cream. To be honest, I am never a fan of Affogato because it’s too sweet to my liking and the sweetness covers the taste of the coffee. But I might change my mind now. Soul café’s really pleasant. The handmade ice cream is not too sweet and very creamy and it blends in nicely with the espresso which we agree is pretty good.

Gula Melaka Cheesecake

The cheesecake is really creamy with buttery biscuit base and the Gula Melaka is subtle so it’s not too sweet. The Gula Melaka does give the cheesecake a new taste experience and it’s not overwhelming.

The place is warm and cozy, almost feeling at home with pleasant coffee aroma. The servers are really helpful in recommending what’s good to suit your preferences. A little insider tips for you guys who wants to try Soul Café out. They’ll be revamping the menu and be adding in much more delicious food just for you. Don’t forget to try it out.

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When you mention Shervone, the first thing that came to mind (at least for me) is their delectable cakes. Today, Shervone is expanding their business to the heart of George Town with their first café in Burma Road, a stone throw away from PTPL College. Unlike their first shop at Krystal Point which only takes pastry orders, Shervone caters to party packs and decorations as well. You can find party hats, balloons, party decorations, cute paper plates and cups, goody bag packages and more at a reasonable price. Also, now they serve food and drinks too so; guests can enjoy great food from breakfast all the way till dinner.

Heng Penang Laksa (RM6.90)

This was the boss’s family recipe which was handed down by his parents who were laksa vendors 50years ago in Farlim. The laksa soup is flavourful and spicy. They also provide an alternative of angel hair pasta to laksa noodles. Both noodles have a nice combination but I personally prefer the traditional noodles. Old habits die hard but I must admit the angel hair pasta soaks up the good soup which made every bite great.

Briyani Spice Rice with ¼ Chicken (RM19.80)

The chicken is well seasoned and it’s still juicy on the inside. The rice is fragrant and cooked just right.

Briyani Fried Rice (RM8.90)

Fried with chicken ham and prawns, the fried rice is fragrant with the basil leaves. They added bird’s eye chili in the rice so be careful not to bite into these tear jerking spice.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (RM13.80)

The pasta was al dente, the way any pasta should be. Tossed in fragrant garlic oil with a good sprinkle of chili flakes.

Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken (RM15.80)

Every strand of noodles was covered in tomato based sauce with minced chicken and a hint of herb.

The ‘Long’ Meal (RM17.80)

It’s called the long meal as everything on the plate was made long. The eggs are made using the Rollie Egg master on a skewer with a sausage and chicken wrap. The chicken wrap is good! Filled with vegetables, cheese, seasoned grill chicken and mayo.

Panini Wasabi Salmon (RM15.80)

The Panini is spread with wasabi mayo which gave it a good spice kick with savoury smoked salmon and some greens. You can also dip your sandwich in the half-boiled egg.

Ciabata Cheesy Chicken (RM13.80)

Lined with chicken ham, cheddar cheese slice and greens on the Ciabata bread. A simple yet filling sandwich.

When it comes to dessert, of course their cakes were served. If you have yet to try them, do take my word for it and head to their stores to try them out.

Black Diamond (RM8.80)

Charcoal cream layer in between green tea cake. The cake is soft and fluffy with a subtle hint of green tea and the charcoal cream compliments the cake nicely.

Classic Cheese Cake (RM8.80)

Rich cheesy taste with nice buttery biscuit base but it was a tad dry.

Chocolicious (RM8.80)

Thick chocolate layer on top of soft chocolate cake. A little too sweet to my liking but it’s still good.

Double Chocolate (RM8.80)

A combination of dark and white chocolate that satisfies any chocolate craving.

Crème Brulee (RM11.90)

The custard is creamy and the caramelized sugar gives the dessert a nice crunch to it.

Nutella Cookies

Cookies were crumbly and appetizing.

Shervone expands their sweets line with handmade chocolates. There are more than 10 flavours of chocolates which were made by the bosses and it’s available for RM3.20 per piece. The bosses of Shervone are considerate enough to pack them up nicely in a box if you’re looking to give them as gifts to your love ones. Each flavour has its own unique taste and surprise in every bite.

From left line 1: Lemongrass White Chocolate, Orange Pistachio, Matcha Chocolate

From left line 2: Rum Raisin, Peanut Butter Rocher, Curry Banana Chocolate

From left line 1: Crunchy Wasabi, Orange Liqueur, Nutella

From left line 2: Lemon White Chocolate, Blueberry Chocolate, Strawberry White Chocolate

If you’re a coffee lover, Arissto coffee is also served at Shervone. These premium coffee capsules are packed with quality coffee beans from around the world to give you the finest cup of coffee.

Dirty Water (RM7)

Don’t get too alarmed. Dirty water simply means Americano. The coffee is fragrant and you really get to enjoy the coffee at its fullest.

Affogato (RM11)

Instead of vanilla ice cream to go with the shot of espresso, we had mango ice cream with bits of mango in it.

Lemonade (RM7.90)

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Threesixty.us was invited to join a group of bloggers to dine in DCOVA. Many would have know by now that they were formerly known as Lighthouse Coffee but is now taken over by a group of creative foodist, along Bishop Street. Many have come for their Carbonara and Cheese Baked Rice but today, they wish to introduce a new menu. And lucky enough, we get to dig our fork into this delicious preview.

EBIKO ALFREDO (RM 19.90)

Ebiko tossed in their version of creamy Alfredo sauce and served with grilled prawns. This was our favourite! I don't know if it's possible but it's like tasting the ocean! Delicious.

SPICY SEAFOOD AGLIO OLIO (RM18.90)          

Spaghetti tossed into succulent prawns and squid rings lightly sautéed with garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Beware of the bird’s eye chili added for an additional punch. A must try for spicy food lovers!

TERIYAKI CHICKEN SALAD (RM 17.90)

Hearty chunks of Teriyaki glazed chicken served on a bed of fresh mixed salad tossed in Japanese goma sauce and topped with chopped walnuts. The chicken was grilled nicely, it was still juicy and filled with flavours which adds texture, flavour and variety in the bed of greens. Also, the walnut gives a nice bite and healthy oil.

CHICKEN RICE A LA DCOVA (RM 18.90)

Juicy chicken thigh marinated with their secret ingredients and grilled to perfection. Served with fragrant flavoured rice. Their version of the Asia’s famous Hainanese Chicken Rice!

Saute Mushroomns With Cheese On Toast (RM13.90)

An assortment of mushrooms sautéed in butter and garlic and served on crispy cheese toast with fresh salad tossedin balsamic vinegar on the side.

As I’ve said it before and will always live by this believe, ‘no meal is done without dessert’! Especially for girls. Don’t lie! You know it’s true. Even when girls say that they are full, they ALWAYS make room for dessert. Correct not?

Okay, now. If you’re here for a coffee break or just wants to hang around, you must not miss out their desserts.

Y&G (RM 8.90)

Yoghurt and Granola for a healthy start or even simply as a dessert for the day! This has been on the menu since they opened their doors to customers but many looked over it thinking it’s just some regular yogurt. I can assure you this is not. Their homemade yogurt topped with sweet and crunchy granola bites, such bliss! Good cheat food.

CRÈME BRULEE (RM13.90)

Rich custard base flavoured with vanilla and topped with a contrasting layer of torched to perfection hard caramel. Perfect with espresso and simply a match made in heaven! Sorry, photo a little ugly. This don't do justice for great dessert.

Gula Melaka Cheese Cake (RM11.90)

Where East meets West! Fragrant and refined palm sugar swirled into creamy cream cheese and layered over a crunchy biscuit base. This was something all of us enjoy. It’s definitely out of our comfort zone of our regular cheesecake.

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For all coffee lovers, I suggest you come to DCOVA now. Their coffees are to die for! Well, not literally die of course. They used Throwback coffee beans by Papa Palheta. 

Expresso Macchiato (RM6.50)

A small cup of caffeine madness. It was not tainted by any milk and syrup flavourings. You can really taste the real coffee beans, something coffee enthusiast will love.

Caramel Sea Salt Macchiato (RM9.50)

Sea salt noticeably heightens the smooth, buttery texture of the caramels for a splendid salty-sweet delight. This is my favourite! 

Aussie Strong Latte (RM9.50)

In preference to drinkers who want something stronger, the Aussie Strong Latte will be the one. Additional to the regular one shot of espresso, they put in two and top it up with warm milk.

Vanilla Shakerato (RM10.50)

It basically your regular Affogato which takes the form of two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso. The sweetness and creaminess of the ice cream blends well with the bitter espresso. I think this serves well for people who enjoys desserts.

Mochaccino (RM8.50)

Mochaccino is the hybrid of Mocha and Cappuccino, the base taste of the Mocha and thick foam of the Cappuccino. 

For non-coffee lovers, you can try their Hot Chocolate and Matcha Latte!

Hot Chocolate (RM8.50)

If you love a good treat of bittersweet chocolate, you’ll love DCOVA’s Hot Chocolate. Unlike the ones you get from commercialized outlets which are much sweeter and dense, DCOVA’s had it on a bittersweet side and less milky. They used button chocolates and melt it with warm milk instead of using powered cocoa to make their Hot Chocolate.

Matcha Latte (Hot) (RM11.50)

Their Matcha Latte however was a little disappointment as I had liking for the other drinks above. It was more milky and less of the Matcha taste.

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Another new discovery to a nice quaint pizzeria. Tucked right in the corner of Burma Road, Giffy Pizza offers a great variety of pizzas. Unlike commercialized pizza that offers more of condiments and side orders to the already compacted topping, Giffy kept it simple yet turn out unbelievably delicious! Forget about the extensive decision making of choosing your crust to which value set to pick. Giffy makes pizza like how the Italians would make it, the best. Thin fluffy crusts with a good dollop of homemade tomato base evenly spread and, wait for it… a good handful of cheese! So, how can you resists?

And of course, if you’re eating with a group or even with the Threesixty team, you’re bound to stuff your face with a wide selection of toppings of pizza to go with your meal! We just hate missing out on good food.

Margherita (RM18)

The Margherita pizza is one of the classic pizza flavour you can find. Very simple topping of tomato based, mozzarella cheese and olives. That’s it. Because of its simple and minimal topping, you really get the taste of the tomato sauce. Sweet, juicy and slightly sour at the same time.

(Giffy Pizza (RM25)

Their signature pizza embraces tomato, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, ham, black olives, capsicum and eggplant. Right before serving this gorgeous pizza, they throw on an egg and bake it for another 2 minutes in the oven then serve. The egg was still runny and compliments the whole pizza. It’s like eating every good thing you can get in the shop in one plate. It may seem like a little too much but trust me, it’s worth the try.

Hell Pizza (RM23)

They don’t call it Hell Pizza for nothing. This gave a real fiery kick in the mouth. Assembling tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, chicken ham and last but not least, every Malaysian’s favourite, the bird’s eye chili. When we first ordered this, we didn’t expect it to be topped with bird’s eye chili as it was not stated on the menu, it simply said ‘chili’. Hell yeah when we found out, everyone was burning their tongue and coughing their lungs out. But we can’t deny that it’s good despite the fiery experience.

Queen Pizza (RM25)

Composes of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, anchovies, cheddar cheese, eggplant and black olives. This was our favourite from the menu. The slight saltiness from the anchovies and the creamy gooey taste of cheese was heavenly. This pizza has really strong flavour and out-of-the-ordinary taste. It’s not something you normally find from commercialized pizza place.

Calzone : Sandwich Pizza (RM25)

Looked like a giant curry puff but taste like a pizza. Baked with the same pizza dough and sealed in with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, chicken ham and mushrooms. The taste was really straightforward. Nothing too complicated.

Threesixty.us gives Giffy Pizza 7/10 stars. The place is filled with the aroma of pizza and nice and cozy. Your taste buds are in for an adventure of contemporary yet still maintaining some very classical elements of flavours to a pizza. And the price, isn’t really expensive. For the price you pay, you get to explore to a more peculiar flavours with a generous amount of topping.

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This fasting season doesn’t seem very ‘fast-friendly’. Most hotels offer such great deals for a tummy-satisfactory buffet spread that doesn’t lose in terms of variety and price! It always stirs the excitement for us non-Muslims as well because we’re in for a seasonal treat of very traditional delicacies from the Pasar Ramadhan. But Hard Rock Hotel brings them all into the comfort of guests in Starz Diners. Not only is it a treat for all locals but also a delightful palate exposure for all international guests at the hotel.

This time instead of me telling you what you’re in for from Starz Diner, I’ll let the photos do the talking!

Being a buka puasa buffet, assorted dates is a must and much more customary appetizers.

Assorted Dates

Kerabu Pucuk Paku Udang Putih, Ulam-Ulam Tempaptan, Gado-Gado, Kerabu Nangka Muda, Kerabu Ayam, Kerabu Kacang Campur

Among the long lists of mains, the head chef recommended the Ketam Masak Lemak Nanas which we all agreed was toothsome. The blue crab was braised in the turmeric coconut and pineapple gravy that absorbed the incredible sauce and the meat is tender.

Ketam Masak Lemak Nanas

Sambal Tumis Udang & Petai

Ayam Masala

Steamed Patin Fish with Ginger Soya Sauce

Fried E-foo Mee with Chicken

Mutton Kheema

Gulai Ikan Tenggiri Bendi

Kari Daging Kentang

Besides that, a special corner displaying our Raya favourites.

Ketupat

Keropok Lekor

Sambal Belacan, Budu, Sambal Cincaluk

Lemang & Daging Rendang

In their newly extended (and renovated) kitchen, the carving and action station was added into their lineup of food with the all famous local pleasure.

Lamb Shawarma with Pita Bread

Beef and Chicken Satay

Roasted Whole Lamb with Grilled Vegetables

Roti Canai with Dhal Curry

How can I forget about the dessert table?! There were assorted Malay kuih and Western pastries.

Assorted Kuih-Muih

Cucur Udang

French Mini Pastries

Pengat Nangka

Strawberry Struddel

 Lemon Lime Cheesecake with Papaya Jelly

Pave Pistachio Raspberry

The Bintang Rock Buffet will be served from 29th June – 29th July at 6.30 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. in Starz Diner. With only RM70++ per adult, RM35++ per child (6-12 years old) and for kids 5 years and below it’s FREE for the wide spread filled local delicacies buffet, it’s really pocket friendly! Psssttt! To know you are dining at Hard Rock Hotel, it’s a steal!

For details on Starz Café, click here.

We were delighted to also be introduced to the Rock Platter served over at Hard Rock Café. Not losing on its course, the Rock Platter was filled to the brim with Onion Rings, Chicken Briyani, Spaghetti Marinara, Chicken Portugese, Vegetable Spring Roll, Grilled Mini Shrimp Quesadilla, Hickory-Smoked Bar-B-Que Beef Ribs and Mini Beef Burger with Rendang Sauce. My personal favourite was the burger which was cooked till medium tender, well-seasoned and the combination with the Rendang Sauce was splendid! It gives an unusual palate experience to all burger lovers. Also, a big recognition to the barbeque ribs which was finely cooked over the grill for hours and the meat just falls off the bones. Dipped in their homemade barbeque sauce, it was delish!

Available from 29th June – 29th July for only RM140++ for 2 persons or RM210++ for 3 persons. This course menu also comes with starters of ‘Soup of The Day’ or ‘Lil’ Citrus Chicken Salad’, Mini Apple Cobble with Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert and beverages.

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Know how we watch documentaries and/or charitable groups visiting third world countries offering much love and support trying to make a difference in their lives, we feel heartbroken and pity but that feeling usually falls short. Upon waking up the next day, we brush that sympathetic feeling off and forget all about it and little did we realize how we took blessed ‘luxury’ for granted.

One of the best luxuries we were blessed with was EDUCATION. I am able do and achieve wonderous events because of education; reading, writing and creating! I know many of you too and maybe so much more! But there are children in Cambodia who WEREN'T able to do so due to poverty. Children as young as 5 years old had to work to make ends meet and plate food on the table for their family. Never given the opportunity to learn and play.

Education, The Only Escape From Poverty is currently raising funds for the children in Cambodia and they need your help! They'll be going on trip to Cambodia to visit some of the orphanages and schools, and bring some donation, be it in cash and/or educational goods for them. 

Friends in KL/Selangor if you love a delicious treat, why not order some delicious, sweet tooth craving cupcakes from Education, The Only Escape From Poverty. The cupcake is priced at RM4 per piece and there are 5 flavours to choose from. Orders have to be of a box of 16/ a box of 25 cupcakes.

1. Red Velvet with Oreo Twist

2. Peanut Butter Vanilla with Dark Chocolate Chips

3. Lemon Twist Cupcake

4. Banana Chocolate Cupcake

5. Moist Chocolate Cupcake

Also, they are now selling homemade cookies, RM 10 for a pack of 15 cookies:

• Oatmeal Raisin cookies • Double Chocolate Chips cookies • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge cookies • Crunchy Cornflakes Chocolate Dip cookies 

Most importantly, all the proceeds will be used to buy educational materials and food supplies for the kids in both schools and homes.

Whereas, for folks like us who are not in KL/Selangor, you can give willingly or buy some school supplies and get the supplies send to them! Do like their Facebook page or PM them for details on how you can lend a helping hand.

In observing the upcoming holy month of Ramadhan, Vistana Hotels is proud to present its Ramadhan feast with the theme ‘Tok Wan 101 Recipes’. Tapping into taste memories with authentic Malay dishes inspired by Tok Wans everywhere – Tok Wan being the colloquial Pahang state term for grandmother. Guests are invited to enjoy this traditional Malay spread for the breaking of the daily fast, or ‘buka puasa’.

I do not know much about Malay Tok Wan traditional dishes but whenever I go house visiting on Raya to my Malay friend’s home, I am always assured with delicious spread of Malay cooking that makes me asking for second and even third helping. This generous and scrumptious buffet spread was everything one can ever experience during Raya! The only thing missing from this buffet spread is the ketupat and lemang but that is to be awaited for when Raya comes along.

Tok Wan 101 promises an assortment of fresh tangy salads such as kerabu mangga, kerabu sotong and kerabu kaki ayam, a healthy selection of ulam-ulaman or herbal salads such as ulam raja, jantung pisang, four-angled beans and petai, couple with palate opening sambals and sauces including sambal belacan, cencaluk, tempoyak, budu and sambal nenas, all bounds to get the appetite going. Tok Wan also inspired soto ayam and hearty beef stew amongst others.

Tok Wan’s main course spread features succulent ayam goreng madu berbijam, kari ikan dengan bendi ala mamak and daging rendang tok. Other to savour over hot steamed rice include ayam percik, gulai itik serati Kelantan, sotong goreng kunyit berkuah, kacang panjang goreng sambal udang kering, pajeri terong, kambing kurma ala India and kepah masak lada hitam.

Enlivened by the presence of chef-manned stations where more all-time favourites such as kambing panggang, satay, murtabak, and Penang char koay teow awaits. Assorted noodles including prawn mee and curry mee are also available.

There were also a great spread of desserts be it traditional Malay kuih-muih such as kuih cara manis, onde-onde, seri muka, ketayap, kuih lapis, or Western, with assorted mini French pastries, cheese cake, panna cotta, English trifle, bread pudding and meringue. Also, refreshing treats like ice creams of assorted flavours and our local favourite, ice kacang and cendol.

We were serenaded by musicians all evening long playing classic melodies like getaran jiwa, lenggang kangkung, yue liang dai biao wo de xin and many more. 

The kambing panggang was my pick of the buffet! The meat was tender and well seasoned, most importantly it does not smell gamey; drizzled with its mint yogurt sauce makes the best combination. Also, savouring on my all favourite curries, daging rendang with a plate of fragrant nasi briyani. Ending the meal with sweet tooth bites of kuih tempoyak, onde-onde and cendol! I must say, they do not disappoint in term of varieties and also taste! It was finger licking good and most definitely tummy filling! 

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The Ramadhan-inspired buffet will be held in the ground floor Ballroom and the hotel is complete with ample parking spaces, making it convenient for large groups, and prayer rooms to further cater to its Muslim guests celebrating this blessed month.

The Tok Wan 101 Recipes is prices at RM48++ per adult and RM30++ per child aged 4-12 years old and available from 29th June to 27th July 2014.

To make reservations, click here.

Also, check out the post on Cafe to enjoy delightful Ala-Carte meal.

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Coffee Smith, a brand from Taiwan recently expanded its wings to Penang. The menu offers a wide variety of coffee, brunch and mains that tickle your taste buds. At Coffee Smith, they carefully select different coffee produce of high altitude Arabica beans and has over 20 years of experience of roasting coffee. The coffee beans were roasted to varying degrees in all areas of characteristics of coffee beans, to fragrant, thick alcohol degree, rich gradation, and charming back rhyme.

Fruit Yogurt Salad (RM14)

Made up of greens, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, canned peaches, raisins and apples with a spoonful of mayo-yogurt sauce. The tangy sweet sauce lifts up the ordinary plate of salad.

BRUNCH

Before we start on the taste review, I must say THE FOOD PRESENTATION IS ADORABLE! Who puts taps and water sprinklers on wooden cutting board and serve them to guests? Like seriously, who?! Okay now, back to serious reviews.

Every brunch menu is served with a cup of black coffee.

Tuscany Vegetable Baked Egg (RM14)

Tuscany Chowder hand Hamburger Steak Baked Egg (RM26)

The eggs were not seasoned but the omelette was fused with a bunch of ingredients in it; cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, baby corns, leek, spring onion, sausages top with a handful of cheese. Salty, flavourful and toothsome.

If you’re a vegetarian, you can opt for the Tuscany Vegetable Baked Egg.  

Fried Fish Fillet with French Toast (RM26)

The fish fillet was cooked till golden brown. Crispy skin yet flaky and juicy meat, drizzled with spiced mayo. The mini hamburgers were seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano and basil; fragrant and delish but a little dry! The sourdough bread on the other hand has nuts and cranberries in it and lightly buttered.  

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce (RM24)

Chicken ham and poached eggs stacked on fluffy English muffins top with Hollandaise sauce. The Hollandaise sauce was nicely done, tangy and buttery, the way it should be; but it would be better if they have added more. And to our dismay, the yolks were fully cooked!

Note to NON-BEEF eaters: The plate was served with mini beef hamburgers steaks so, do let your server know and they are happy to change them with chicken burgers or sausages for you.

MAINS

Seasonal Fish with Pumpkin Risotto (RM22)

The thing about risottos is it can either be very bad or real good and this I can tell you, this is DELICIOUS! The risotto was well executed. Neither too hard/dry nor too wet and it was nicely seasoned to enhance the sweet pumpkin taste. The fish was pan fried and seasoned on both sides. The skin was crispy and when you fork into the meat, the flakes fall off nicely.

Any seafood done wrong, that person should be punish for ruining such great piece. No kidding.

Grilled Cuttlefish with Cuttlefish Risotto (RM26)

This.Is.Love. I hadn’t come across many places in Penang serving Squid Ink Risotto (let me know in the comment section below if you know of any good ones besides El Faro). And this is a gem! The last time I had squid ink risotto was 2 years back in Barcelona and it was something unforgettable. I loved it much more than the Seafood Paella (surprisingly). And when I found this on the menu, I did not hesitate once and ordered. I was glad that I did because this is really good! It risotto was not fishy at all, nicely seasoned, perfectly cooked and with added handful of basil made it more fragrant. The squid was perfectly grilled and seasoned with salt, was not overcooked and still full of flavour. Double thumbs up to this.

Chocolate Lava Cake (RM16)

Made of quality Belgium chocolates and Belgium chocs are food champion of rich food indulgence. The chocolates are handpicked by the chef himself and air flown from Taiwan. So you can be assured that your taste palate is being served of quality. The chocolate is really rich and moist yet not too sweet, just nice. A major disappointment was there’s no lava!

Inside joke: It’s a chocolate lava cake without lava.

Rose Latte (RM12)

Distinctive rose scent with subtle sweetness from the syrup. The rose was rather overwhelming that it covered the taste of the coffee. To me, it is a downer yet undeniably unique.

Caramel Macchiato (RM13)

Strong distinctive cuppa with a mild taste of milk.

Classic Artisan Coffee (RM19)

A cup of espresso, black coffee and warm milk. This set of arrangement allow guests to create their own proportion of their favourite coffee. Genius! Be your own barista. You can either add milk to the espresso to make it a macchiato OR add espresso into the black coffee to create a stronger cuppa then, add milk to make it a latte. I think it’s a great way to cater to picky coffee drinkers.

All prices are subjected to 10% of service charge.

Threesixty.us gives Coffee Smith 8/10 stars. The environment is inviting and warm with the smell of brewing coffee. Most importantly, the food is scrumptious!

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Vivo Pizza recently expanded their pizza making experience up North in Penang. Opened in the newly celebrated Aeon at Alma, Bukit Mertajam. It is an Italian and Western fusion restaurant, mainly serving pizzas and pasta but they also plates western dishes like Chicken Chop. 

The restaurant was buzzing with customers waiting for lunch to be served and I no different is one of them. I was spoilt by choices of food they serve and (to be honest) had a hard time looking through the menu to decide on what to tickle my taste palate today. And the prices were wallet-friendly. For the amount of fresh ingredients that you get from each dish, it’s really affordable. Most importantly, Vivo Pizza has strict quality and Halal control over ingredients sent to all outlets nationwide which were prepared and packaged in their factory in Johor. So you can be assured of a toothsome meal on every visit. How great!

Half way through browsing the menu I was informed that the oven had malfunction thus could not serve their house specials, the pizzas and their famous dessert, Volcanic Chocolate with Ice Cream. Oh well, all more the reason to come back and try them. But I was far from disappointment with the food I was presented. Delish!

Classic Caesar Salad (RM9.90)

A bed of greens, tomatoes, bacon strips, and croutons dressed with parmesan powder. Croutons were evenly baked in the oven which gave them the nice crunchy texture. Bacon strip adds a pleasant salty bite to the salad.

Spicy Seafood Aglio Olio (RM20.90)

The olive oil was infused in the fragrant of garlic and smokiness of dried chili flakes. Tossed in spaghetti that was cooked till al-dente which is perfect and to top everything, fresh and perfectly seasoned seafood. The dish was accompanied by salmon and dory bite, prawns and mussels. Worth every penny! And I must say that it’s not too oily or cloying (jelak). Thumbs up.

Black Forest Cheesecake (RM7.50)

Newly launched dessert on the menu is the black forest cheesecake. Moist chocolate cake layered in chocolate mousse, cheesecake, cherries and swirl of cream cheese, a sweet tooth’s indulgence. I really enjoyed this dessert because it wasn’t as sweet as I expected and the balance of chocolate and cheese made it palatable.

Choco Brownie Mallows (RM11.90)

The menu screamed ‘Actual Size’ on the menu. Vivo Pizza lived up to their words and the drink was huge. Unlike other chocolate drink that taste more like milk than pure chocolate, this spoke differently. The drink was packed with chocolate and the handful of marshmallows was a delightful treat with drizzle of chocolate sauce.

Vivo Pizza is also giving out 20% off any main course and 50% off any 10/11” pizza vouchers to all dine-in guests who liked their Facebook page on the spot. Also, they have special offers for both students and working personnel that give off great discounts. Also, they have special offers for both students and working personnel that give off great discounts. Moreover, they extend their promotion to households around the area dropping leaflets with coupons.

All these promotions ends on 31st July so don’t wait till it ends. Head on to Vivo Pizza in Alma now!

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*This post was sponsored by Vivo Pizza.

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Let us drive the distance and travel to the another island in Penang, Pulau Aman. Pulau Aman is an idyllic fishing village located in the Seberang Perai south district. It can be quite a distance from Bukit Tambun to the jetty then go on a 5 minute boat ride over to the island. (For boat fees and schedule, you can find it at the end of the post)

Life on the island is simple in traditional ways with man and nature of co-existing in harmony with one other. Fishing, cycling, water sports and jungle trekking are some of the popular activities for visitors to the island. Also, famous for its affordable and fresh seafood line up, guests can easily taste the sweet freshness of catch of the day minutes after being pulled off sea.

Restoran Terapung, one of the famous eatery place in Pulau Aman to endeavour in delicious seafood. Upon entering the restaurant, you’ll come across a platform for you to purchase your favourite seafood on your left. Choices vary from prawns, mantis prawns, fishes, crabs and even oysters as big as the palm of your hand. 

If you see that the water tanks are empty, fret not because fishermen will come along every now and then to deliver their catches of the day to the platform. You can then queue up to buy your preferred seafood and bring your goods to the restaurant for they will cook them up for you.

Huge osyters!

We manage to hook ourselves up with two mantis prawn at RM18! What a steal! Mantis prawn this huge will cost a bomb if dine at other seafood restaurants or even purchased from the wet market.

The best way to enjoy seafood is steaming them. That’s when you can really taste the distinctive sweet freshness of each seafood.

When you’re here in Pulau Aman, a must order is their Mee Udang. If you do not like noodles, you can go for flat rice noodles (Koay Teow), rice vermicelli (bihun) or fried rice.

Both the Mee Udang and Mee Goreng Udang were cooked in sweet and spicy prawn broth. Both plates were full of ingredients with fishcakes, vegetables, and 3 pieces of prawns.

If you like additional prawns, you can opt for their special which is double the amount of the regular serving for RM10.

Mee Udang (RM6)

Mee Goreng Udang (RM6)

Threesixty.us gives Restoran Terapung a strong 7/10 stars. The food there is cheap, fresh and most importantly delicious. However, the environment can be warm and crowded with customers on weekends especially on public holidays but we can assure you it’s worth the wait. Savoury and fresh seafood is the way to go!

Boat Price & Schedules:-

Ferry Price:

Adult: RM6 (Return) Children: RM4  (Return) One-way: RM 4

Schedule:

(Weekdays) From Pulau Aman: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm

From Batu Musang: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm

(Weekend & Public Holiday) Non-stop boat supply

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Built in 1999, Vistana Hotel made its mark as a corporate hotel by successfully hosting a number of meetings and events. Strategically located in Bayan Lepas, a short driving distance between Penang International Airport and Free-Trade-Zone (FTZ) area. Recently Vistana Hotel revamped the whole hotel and creating a new ethos of ‘Vibrance, Verve and Value’, which promises a modern and comfortable ambience coupled with great services, offered at competitive prices.

Not only have they revamped the hotel, Vistana Hotel also introduced their new dining spot, Café and Barista. Café offers a great line up of different cuisine and food on the new Ala-Carte menu. Designed by their head chef, the choices of food vary from local delights to western cuisine and even catering to vegetarians. A spacious and luminous spot for a comforting dining area, both Café and Barista do not only limit to the hotel guests but also to general public are welcome to savour on their food.

For corporate events, Vistana Hotel has packages for clients to choose from a semi-buffet or full course buffet depending on the budget. Semi-buffet meant guests are able to choose their choice of main courses from the ala-carte menu while both appetizers and desserts are served in a buffet layout.

Whereas for general public who wants to drop in for a bite, the newly launched Ala-Carte menu enable them to endeavor on the delicious selection of food without being tied down to the buffet course.

Having to eat in at hotels, you would expect it to cost a bomb. True that. However, the portion you get with is worth every penny of it! Each dish allows you to share around the table with your friends. (No kidding)

Semi-buffet (Appetizer & Dessert Galore)

Main Courses

Fish and Chips (RM20)

Classic Chicken Chop (RM20)

Hainanese Sauce

Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Burger (RM20)

Saffron Risotto with Mushrooms (RM20) - Vegetarian

Aglio Olio Spaghetti (RM20)

Vibes (Watermelon, Lychee and Orange), Verve (Tropical Mix, Mango and Banana), Value (Apple, Lychee, Lime, Carrot and Cucumber)

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Also, Barista at Vistana Hotel, a 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) kiosk serving a wide selection of pastries and a fresh cup of daily brew coffee, tea or juices. It’s a great stop for a quick recharge and daily dose of caffeine.

** This post is sponsored by Vistana Hotel.

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Moving on to the other side of Penang we explore into the streets of Raja Uda, the food hub of mainlanders in Butterworth. In the stretch of food heaven, the only thing you’ll be shopping at this street is food!

And to our luck, we manage to hunt down the oh-so-famous Tomyam place that most islanders are talking about. Many islander travels over to Butterworth just to get this loot of yumminess. And we’re about to find out why.

Humbly resides in a shop house next to SRJK (C) Kwang Hwa, this Tomyam shop is bustling with hungry people at the strike of opening hours. However, do note that this place has NO sign board at all but you can be easily spot it with the number of tables and chairs spread on the side of the road. Nevertheless, the foods are generally good and we will definitely come back for more.

A slight difference on the order procedure was there’s no extended menu to go about. You’ll have to Pick Your Favourite Ingredient > Choose Desired Broth > Pick Your Noodle/ Congee

To please all picky eaters out there, the shop owner allows customer to pick and choose any ingredients they want and the amount of each piece to go with their bowl of spicy sour goodness. There were varieties of mushrooms and fish balls, frog, fried fish bites, innards and so on.

If you’d like to add an egg and/or vegetables in your bowl, just let the aunty who takes your order know before you proceed.

These fried fish bites are the star of the whole experience. 

After choosing your favourite bite, you’ll have to choose your desired broth. It’s either Tomyam or Regular Chicken Broth.

Lastly, pick noodles of any kind (instant noodles, rice vermicelli – both thick and thin) or opt for congee. Trust me when I tell you that the Tomyam congee is heavenly! It gives off a tangy spice from the regular plain congee you get every other day.

The best part it all, was gobbling down our customized bowl of heaven! The soup leans more towards the spicy relish than sour. Unlike your regular Thai Tomyam, it’s much on the lighter side. The ingredients in the soup was cooked just right and the egg was still runny on the inside. On the other hand, the fried fish bites were lightly covered in seasoned turmeric batter and absorbed good amount of the savoury soup that gives it an extra kick to every bite. Delicious.

You will be paying upon being served. Price varies based on the amount and different ingredients that you had chose. 

The downside of this Tomyam place is the serving time. You’ll be waiting for 30minutes or more. I kid you not! The long queue you see at the table after placing your orders and the amount of tables and chairs that took almost half of the road, I think you’d get the idea. We recommend you to fill your stomach with some light bites like biscuits before coming here so you don’t starve or suffer from gastric pains by the time your food is served. So, it is a big NO-NO for starving people who wants to get their cravings satisfied else, you risk going on a hungry rampage.

Threesixty.us rates this place an average 6/10 stars. The environment is warm and the serving time for your food can come up to an hour or so if you’re here for supper. However, the joy you get once wolf down that bowl of Tomyam is something worth waiting for.

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On the bustling street of Kelawai Road, a low-key boutique café that could be easily overlooked by one. Strategically residing opposite of Gurney Paragon Mall, Bibis Fashion & Bakery Café is a boutique café; fashion boutique occupying the left while the café is on the right. Decorated with posters and photos of the late Audrey Hepburn, the café gives off a warm comforting experience with your friends and family. The fragrant smell of coffee and freshly baked pastries easily lures shopper in for a good cup of coffee or tea. The range of pastries and coffee are simple yet delectable.

Salmon Salad – RM19.90

Lavish amount of salmon on a bed of greens. According to the menu we had three choices of dressing to choose from but we were not asked which we prefer instead, we were served with Thai Lemon Grass dressing. It was a surprising delectable experience. They did not overdo the lemongrass and blended well in the tangy sauce which is a great appetizer to start up an appetite.

Choice of Dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Japanese Sesame or Thai Lemon Grass

Eggs Benedict – RM12.90

When it was first served, it does not seem convincing. But once taking a bite of it, we were proved wrong. The English muffin was fluffy with a slice of Smoky Chicken Ham, a poached egg, drenched with their Hollandaise Sauce. The poached egg was perfectly executed, the white is cooked while the yolk remained half runny and the Hollandaise sauce was creamy and buttery but it did not end on a slightly sour note. So, personally would prefer if they add a few more drops of lemon juice to enhance the flavour.

The meal was plate with a bowl of fresh greens as side.

Panini with Bolognese Sauce – RM17.90

The Panini was a little dry but the Bolognese sauce helped balanced the taste out. The generous amount of cheddar was a bonus! Tummy filling and palatable.

Bibis Burger – RM14.90

Thick meat patty topped with a garden of greens and bull’s-eye egg that were sandwiched in between mustard-mayonnaise sauced English muffins.  The meat patty was perfectly cooked despite it being really thick and once cut into the burger, the yolk from the egg oozes out and glazed the burger. Delicious!

 Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream – RM9.90

Chocolate ganache poured over warm chocolate and nutty brownie. Rich and moist brownie plated with creamy vanilla ice cream, a sweet tooth’s happily-ever-after a great meal. If we were to nitpick, it’s a little too sweet and would taste nicer if they dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.

** Optional to upgrade your ice cream to Haagen Dazs.

Philadelphia Baked Cheesecake – RM10.90

The biscuit base was replaced with vanilla sponge cake that topped over rich creamy cheesecake. It would be exceptionally toothsome if the cake base wasn’t dry and tough. It was kind of a disappointing experience as the brownie tasted excellent.

Tiramisu – RM12.90

The tiramisu was also a disappointment. It’s a shame that the ladyfingers did not fully absorbed the coffee to which some bites can be a little dry whereas the mascarpone cheese was smooth and creamy.

Americano (Double Shot) – RM7

Applicable to choose between a single or double shot espresso. Opted for the double shot Espresso to which tasted pretty decent.

Latte – RM 10

The latte was creamy and foamy but was a bummer as the coffee taste did not stood out. Tasted like milk coffee instead.

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On an overall, Threesixty.us gives Bibis Fashion and Bakery Café a pleasant 6.5/10 stars. The ambience and food are lovely though some of it can be a downer. But is all good.  

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Dicken Street Café named after the road where the cafe is situated at, was not even close to obvious in between the shop houses. Situated parallel to the police station on Lebuh Dicken, you may want to keep your eyes open to spot the café. Setting itself aside from the flock of cafes appearing in Penang, Dickens Street Café serves a good variety of uncommon dishes like Blue Cheese Pizza, Squid Ink Risotto, etc.

The drawback of this place is that it’s pretty hard to find with only a small street sign was hanged up front and the serving speed is pretty slow when we’re the only group there! Also, find a place to park there can be a headache as parking slots are pretty limited. You DO NOT want to illegally park and not put the parking coupon when you’re directly facing the police station. 

Grilled Spicy Chicken Wings (RM7.80)

The chicken wings and drumstick were well seasoned, sweet with a tad of spiciness. The chicken pieces were grilled nicely. It may look a little dry but once biting into it, the skin is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Bacon & Potato Cheese Gratin (RM10.80)

Potatoes were cooked in béchamel sauce and thin strips of bacon and cheese were placed on top to cook. The potatoes were well cooked and the crispy salty bacon made every bite delectable.

Deep Fried Combo (RM13.80)

A good variety of fish balls, nuggets and fries served with wasabi mayo sauce. The wasabi mayo was delish! The extra kick of the wasabi mayo gave the ordinary fried food more flavour and trimmed down the boredom of an ordinary fried platter with regular ketchup and chili sauce.

Spaghetti with Chicken in Pesto Sauce (RM13.80)

The pesto sauce was blended with fresh herbs but was too overwhelmed with the olive oil which made the dish very oily and unpleasant.  The spaghetti was however cooked to perfection, al-dente. 

Linguine Carbonara (RM14.80)

Creamy and delicious. However, a little salt will make the dish much better.

Risotto with Mushroom & Chicken

The risotto was cooked to perfection, wasn’t too mushy or too hard(uncooked). Flavoured with chicken broth and cheese with a side of mushrooms and chicken breast. Scrumptious.

Spinacia with Blue Cheese Pizza (RM14.80)

Best pizza ever! Okay, maybe a little too exaggerating about this. I had blue cheese on its own before with salad and did not find the taste pleasant. Dickens Street serves the blue cheese on thin crunchy pizza crust with raw spinach and it really blown us away. The spinach can be a little bitter but with the salty blue cheese made the combination divine! Not flooded with too much ingredients, simple yet delicious.

Bacon & Mashed Pizza (RM13.80)

Tasted like the gratin we had before. A little more salt will do the pizza more justice.

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Threesixty.us gives Dicken Street Café good 7/10 stars. Their food choices are unique and delicious but the serving portion however is a little small.

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