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西公园饭店 See Kong Ooi Restaurant
Discover the culinary gem that is 西公园饭店 See Kong Ooi Restaurant, nestled in the vibrant heart of George Town, Penang. Located at 27, Lebuh Noordin, this esteemed establishment has long been a haven for those seeking authentic Penang cuisine. With a reputation built over years, it promises to deliver flavors that transport diners straight to the warm, welcoming kitchens of local homes.
The moment you step inside, you're enveloped by a soothing ambiance—complete with air-conditioning and soft melodies that enhance the dining experience. Despite its tranquil atmosphere, there's an unmistakable energy that comes from the delightful dishes emerging from the kitchen.
Highlighted by Andy Hogan, the restaurant excels in its chicken curry with ladies fingers, a dish that harmonizes richness and comfort, reminiscent of a home-cooked meal. Diners rave about the steam minced pork with salted fish, praised for its balanced flavors that avoid overwhelming saltiness. This dish is a perfect companion to the seaweed soup, a light yet flavorful creation that completes the meal.
Another notable mention is the stir fry prawns with asam. Reviewers like Hock Sing Tan commend it as being addictive, with fresh prawns enveloped in a well-crafted sauce that leaves a memorable impression. For those seeking a crunch, the stir fry kangkung with sambal belacan brings a delightful texture and localized taste to the table.
Among the standout dishes, the deep-fried marinated chicken with shrimp paste emerges as a crowd favorite, boasting a perfectly crispy exterior and exceptionally juicy meat. The curry stingray shines with a non-spicy, addictive sauce that caters to a wide range of palates.
Despite a few aspects of service that could benefit from a warmer touch, such as a lack of greeting upon entry, patrons like vivien phen and Yun siang Choo echo the sentiment that the heartwarming flavors more than compensate for service hiccups. The charm of See Kong Ooi Restaurant is unmistakable, making it a definite must-visit spot for an authentic taste of Penang heritage.
Appreciating the nostalgic flavors and homemade essence of each dish allows diners to engage with Penang's rich culinary tapestry. Reservations are recommended to ensure you don’t miss out on this reservoir of taste and tradition. In each visit, one finds not just a meal, but a delightful dive into a legacy of flavors, making 西公园饭店 See Kong Ooi Restaurant a symbol of genuine local pride.
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“ Foods is delicious, we give a rate ranking to the dishes, number 1 is the Shrimp Paste Fried Chicken, 2nd is the Salted Fish Steam Pork, and 3rd is Asam Prawns, Sambal Kangkung not so fancy to us as maybe we know another place has better than this. ”
“ Well located in the heart of town, this long-standing and well-known restaurant in Penang. If you're craving traditional favorites, this is the place to be. It never disappoints and is definitely a must visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying and memorable dining experience. ”
“ We visited this airconditional restaurant twice to sample all its popular dishes. 80% of the tables were vacant in both visits. Table service for ordering and serving within 10 minutes upon ordering. It was a quiet and relaxed restaurant with soft music. Steam minced pirk with salted fish was delicious. It was just nice and not too salty. RM20. 4 stars Seaweed soup was tasty and great compliment to all. The seaweed was fine and nicely done. RM12. 4 stars Stir fry kangkung with sambal belacan was crunchy and great. RM15. 4 stars Stir fry prawns with asam was addictive. It was so delicious, and the prawns were fresh and sauce were well done. RM30. 5 stars Omelette with pickles was slightly above average. It's a bit salty if eat on its own. RM14. 3 stars Deep fried marinated chicken with shrimp paste was out of this world. The outer layer was flavourful while the inner fresh was so juicy. RM20. 5 stars Mixed vegetables soup was a great compliment to all. Mediocre. 2 stars Curry stingray was another highlight. It was so delicious. The curry sauce e was not spicy and addictive. RM28. 5 stars ”
“ Was brought here by a local who claimed it’s one of the best places to try the local penang cuisine. Had a really great meal and true to the recommendation everything tasted authentic like it was home cooked. I don’t know the names of the dishes by the chicken curry with the ladies fingers was the standout dish. ”
“ I am so happy to come by for my first time having this zhu char. Taste like family homecooked food when I was small. It is flavourful and price is reasonable. Big portion too. Please keep it up. ”
“ Classy place, quite well decorated, Menu is great - local cooking with the chef’s subtle but unique twist added to what he learned from his dad the original Chef. Not traditional Chinese, the food has definite Penang fusion spices- flavors are strong in most dishes. The chef has skills- meat and fish cooked to tender or crisp perfection. We had blackbean pomfret, fish curry,stir fried beef, Assam river shrimp/sang haar(fotos), Stirfried okra. This was part of a 2 day good safari which included- Nonya Su Pei Private Kitchen - incredible elevated nonya dishes Under the tree lorong Burma for Char kway teow OO WHITE COFFEE WATERFALL coffee shop For Crazy fried oyster omelette n Beef innard noodles Duan @Georgetown Loong Fong Cafe-sweet place with superb nasi lemak, Chinese penang dishes like herbal Chicken noodles and cheap ! ”
“ Overall a pleasant experience. It is giving the vibe of home-style restaurant, and immerse in the old school recipe of Penang local flavour. Enjoy the home-style cooked cuisine under a cozy environment, inside a historic architecture building from the early days. ”
“ They serve authentic old Penang flavours, the kind that’s getting rare these days. Some may find the taste too mild, but that’s the charm. In Penang, every traditional restaurant has its own signature style, that's what makes them unique and able to survive through generations. We really enjoyed the food — it was tasty, nostalgic, and clearly made with heart. Reservation is recommended. The boss seems to be a one-man show handling both the cooking and calls. Only downside was the front-of-house experience. The two staff at the entrance didn’t greet or assist us even though we were the first to arrive. A warm greeting or simple “how many people?” goes a long way in setting the tone. Great food deserves equally warm service =) Overall, great food and a taste of heritage. Just hope the customer experience at the front can catch up to the quality of what’s coming out of the kitchen. ”