Bon Appetit Western Deli @ EQ Kopitiam, Pine Valley Business Centre, Penang (Non-Halal)

Bon Appetit Western Deli is operating inside the EQ Kopitiam at the ground floor occupying one of the 34 Units of 3½ Storey Commercial Shop Units of Pine Valley Business Centre which have just obtained Occupational Certificates (OC) or Certificate of Fitness (CF) by Geo Valley Sdn Bhd (A Member of Lone Pine Group of Companies) and also adjacent to Taman Lau Geok Swee, is located at Jalan Paya Terubong, Penang.

It can easily access from Relau/Free Trade Zone (Bayan Lepas) and Jalan Air Itam/Lebuhraya Thean Teik (George Town) via Jalan Paya Terubong. If you are travelling from George Town by using the Jalan Air Itam or Lebuhraya Thean Teik, it is situated about 50m away from the Traffic Lights (Junction of Jalan Paya Terubong & Lebuhraya Thean Teik). You will notice a newly built 3½ Storey Commercial Shop Units (Refer to Photograph No. 01) on your right hand side. You have to turn into the service road and drive all way to the other end of the row of 3½ Storey Commercial Shop Units. Bon Appetit Western Deli/EQ Kopitiam is located at the last 3rd unit.

No. 01 : The General View of Pine Valley Business Centre along Jalan Paya Terubong

The Location Map of Bon Appetit Western Deli
Google Map GPS : 5.380963,100.275103

Address :-
EQ Kopitiam
No. 1049, Ground Floor,
Pine Valley Business Centre,
Jalan Paya Terubong,
10600 Penang.

Contact :-
1)  Handphone No. : 012 - 452 5311 (For Reservation)
2)  Person : Pierre S.P. Choo (Handphone No. 012 - 452 5311)

Business Hours :-
Lunch : From 12.00 noon to 3.00 pm
Dinner : From 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Closed on every Monday

Facilties and Others :-

1)  Ceiling Fans

2)  Dining Area (Ground Floor Only)

3)  Ample Car Parking Bay (Along Service Road)

4)  Smoking & Non-Smoking

5)  Restrooms

No. 02 : The Signage of EQ Kopitiam on the frontage of the building

No. 03 : General Front View of EQ Kopitiam from the main road of Jalan Paya Terubong

No. 04 : Cooking Area of Bon Appetit infront of EQ Kopitiam

No. 05 : The Chefs of Bon Appetit Western Deli

No. 06 : Spacious Dining Area with high ceiling equiped with ceiling fans & lightings

No. 07 : Beverage Price List on the wall

The Prices are reasonable and cheaper by 10 cents if you compare the prices with the Coffee Shops in town (e.g. Kopi O Hot = RM0.80 (EQ Kopitiam) / RM0.90 (Town) or Kopi O Cold = RM1.00 (EQ Kopitiam) / RM1.10 (Town)

No. 08 : Menu with Price List

No. 09 : Rice Set - Pork Cutlet Rice

A Piece of Pork Cutlet topped with Black Pepper Sauce, Rice, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and a Cast Poarched Egg

RM5.00 per Plate

Note : Rice Set - Available for Lunch Only and All Rice Set served with an Egg, Salad and a choice of Sauce (i.e. Mushroom, Sweet & Sour or Black Pepper)

Rating of the Taste :  4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

You can find the coarse black pepper grains and a little of herbs to pep up the sauce to go exquisitely well with the pork cutlet and rice.

  No. 10 : Rice Set - Chicken Chop Rice

Grilled Chicken Chucks topped with Brown Sauce, Rice, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and a Cast Poarched Egg

RM5.00 per Plate

Note : Rice Set - Available for Lunch Only and All Rice Set served with an Egg, Salad and a choice of Sauce (i.e. Mushroom, Sweet & Sour or Black Pepper)

Rating of the Taste :  4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

No. 11 : Rice Set - Fish Fritter Rice

Deep Fried Breadcrumbed Dory Fish Fillet topped with Sweet & Sour Sauce, Rice, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and a Cast Poarched Egg

RM5.00 per Plate

Note : Rice Set - Available for Lunch Only and All Rice Set served with an Egg, Salad and a choice of Sauce (i.e. Mushroom, Sweet & Sour or Black Pepper)

Rating of the Taste : 4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

The dory fish fillet was coated beaten egg and rolled in breadcrumbs before deep fried to give you the crispiness and the moist inside is maintained. The mild spicy sweet & sour sauce with chopped garlics and onion rings was smothered on part of the deep fried fish fritter.

No. 12 : Soup of the Day - Mushroom Soup served with a slice of Garlic Bread

RM3.00 per Bowl

Rating of the Taste :  3/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

The taste is just like a normal Mushroom Soup where you can get it from the any corner of the streets. Nothing to shout about.

No. 13 : Poutine - French Fries with Cheese and Gravy

RM4.50 per Bowl

Rating of the Taste :  3/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

French fries with cheese and mayonnaise. Lastly smothered with brown sauce. Well, I prefer not to add the brown sauce so that the french fries will not be soggy.

No. 14 : Spaghetti (Chicken Bolognese)

RM5.00 per Plate

Rating of the Taste :  3/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

Again nothing to shout about for this dish cause I find it is a normal.

No. 15 : Lamb - Grilled Lamb Chop

Grilled Lamb Chop served with French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter

RM9.50 per Plate

Rating of the Taste : 4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

The lamb was grilled to juicy perfection and paired well with mint sauce. Never leave the mint sauce out whenever you are enjoying Grilled Lamb Chop.

No. 16 : View of a Bottle of Mint Sauce

No. 17 : Beef - Grilled Rib-Eye Steak

Grilled Rib-Eye Steak served with French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter

RM16.00 per Plate

Rating of the Taste :  4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

If you are a meat lover, you will definately love this thick hunk of Grilled Rib-Eye Steak. It was well marinated and then grilled to accentuate the flavors. I did request the chef to grill the steak to medium-rare. The Rib-Eye Steak was grilled to prefection and so succulent. Oh! Boy! It was so yummylicious!

 

No. 18 : Fish - Grilled Salmon Steak

Grilled Salmon Steak served with French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise, 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter and a Slice of Lime.

RM14.00 per Plate

Rating of the Taste :  4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

The belly of Salmon was carefully grilled and not to be over cooked. A few drops of marinated sauce was added while grilling to make ensure that it taste delicious. In fact, it does not need much of it for condiment and is great to eat with a squeeze of lime.

Be warned - It is advisable to let kids or elderly people to miss this belly part of salmon because of the bones in it.

No. 19 : Fish - Grilled Fish Lemon Butter

Grilled Fish (Dory Fish Fillet) served with French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter

RM7.00 per Plate

Rating of the Taste :  3/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

When I tasted the Grilled Fish Lemon Butter, I felt that the buttery taste was missing. Perhaps with light touch of herbs for ultimate satisfaction.

No. 20 : Pork - Grilled Pork Chop

Grilled Pork served with Mushroom Sauce, French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter

RM8.00 per Plate

Rating of the Taste : 4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

No. 21 : Pork - Pork Cordon Bleu

Pork Cordon Bleu served with Musroom Sauce, French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter

RM9.50 per Plate

Rating of the Taste : 4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

It is very similar to Chicken Cordon Bleu. Instead of using chicken meat, the chef used thin slice of pork to envelope the ham and cheese. Dipped it in beaten egg and coated it with breadcrumbs before deep fried until golden brown coloour. The melted cheese oozed out like lava when you cut it into half.

No. 22 : Chicken - Grilled Chicken Chop

Grilled Chicken served with Brown Sauce, French Fries, Salad dressed with Mayonnaise and 2 pieces of White Bread with spread Butter

RM7.00 per Plate

Rating of the Taste : 4/5

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

The chicken thigh was well marinated and grilled. The moist and juiciness were well maintained too. It does not need the compliments from the sauces and taste superb.

Ratings :-

1) Ambience : 3 (Normal setting of Coffee Shop/Kopitiam with fittings and furniture).
2) Choices of Food : 3 (26 Choices)

3) Taste of Food : NA (Refer to the Ratings below the Photographs).

Hope that some of dishes are less salty when i patronize it again.

Strongly Recommended/Must Try : Grilled Rib-Eye Steak, Pork Cordon Bleu, Grilled Salmon Streak, Grilled Chicken Chop and Grilled Lamb Chop

4) Pricing :  4 (Reasonable and Value for Money -The Rice Set : A Decent Price for a Hearty Meal)

5) Service : 4

6) Hygiene & Cleanliness : 4

7) Facilities : 3 (Basic)

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

Thai Cuisine @ Wang Thai Restaurant, Burmah Road (Pulau Tikus), Penang (Non-Halal)

On 21st July 2011 (i.e. Thursday) CNN Go named the World's 50 Delicious Foods and the Thai Dishes secured  4 spots. They are No. 1 - Massaman Curry, No. 8 - Tom Yum Goong, No. 19 - Nam Tok Moo and No. 46 - Som Tam from Amazing Thailand.

Lately looked like the area of Pulau Tikus, Penang have been raided by Thai Restaurants and until todate 5 restaurants have sprung up including Wang Thai Restaurant which is located along a row of shophouses at the cross junction traffic light of Jalan Burmah and Jalan Cantonment. As you are travelling from George Town (Jalan Burmah), it is on the right hand side immediately after passing by the cross junction traffic light. You cannot miss it because it is along Burmah Road. Wang Thai Restaurant is at No. 294, Jalan Burmah, 10350 Penang.

No. 01 : Wang Thai Restaurant is located along the row of shophouses near the cross junction traffic of Jalan Burmah & Jalan Cantonment, Penang

No. 02 : General View of Wang Thai Restaurant from Jalan Burmah

Location Map of Wang Thai Restaurant

Google Map GPS : 5.432029,100.311635

Address :-
No. 294, Jalan Burmah, 10350 Penang.

Contacts :-
1)  Tel : 604 - 226 5168 (For Reservation)
2)  Person : Fenny Tan (Handphone No. 012 - 411 4678)
2)  Person : Lee Na (Handphone No. 012 - 407 0628)

Business Hours :-
Lunch : From 11.00 am to 2.30 pm
Dinner : From 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm
Closed on every Monday

Facilities & Others :-

1) Air-Conditioned

2) Dining Area (Ground Floor)
3) Non-Smoking
5) Ample Car Parking Bay - Meter Parking Bays along the service road infront of the Restaurant.

6) Free Wifi

7) Rest Rooms

8) No Private Dining Room

No. 03 : Signage of Wang Thai Restaurant and Notification at the Glass Door

No. 04 : The Cosy & Spacious Dining Area of Wang Thai Restaurant

No. 05 : APPETIZER -  Mieng Kum (Chieng Mai Leaf-wrapped Appetizers)

RM15.00 per Plate

This Appetizer is served with raw ingredients (i.e. wild pepper/betel leaves [In Hokkien - longkau heuh/Bahasa Malaysia - daun kadok], dried shrimps [In Hokkien - hae eee], roasted peanuts, cut shallots, cut chilli padi [bird's eye chilies], galangal in cubes, toasted grated coconut,  kaffir lime and lastly the special blended sauce with sweet & salty taste) and also very popular among Thai Food Lovers. All you have to do is use a fresh wild pepper/betel leave  and to turn into a shape of a funnel. Then fill the ingredients inside and carefully wrap it. It is a mouthful appetizer and the wild pepper/betel leave will release a subtle, herbal aroma as you chew it. It tastes tangy, peppery and slightly bitter but it goes well with the ingredients. 

No. 06 : SALAD - Yum Cha-Om Tod Krob (Crispy Cha-Om Topped with Thai Sauce)

RM12.90 per Small Plate

RM19.90 per Large Plate

No. 07 : SALAD - Yum Pla Duk Fu (Deep Fried Catfish in Spicy & Sour Salad)

RM12.90 per Small Plate

RM21.90 per Large Plate

Deep fried fluffy catfish served with sour mango strips, carrot strips, sliced onions, cut chilli padi (bird's eye chili) and roasted peanuts, top with sweet spicy sauce. The fluff gives you the crunchy bit.

You are advised to consume this dish fast before the fluff loses its crispness.

No. 08 : CHICKEN - Gaeng Massamam Gai

RM12.90 per Small Bowl

RM22.90 per Large Bowl

CNN Go named Massaman Curry as No. 1 of World's 50 most delicious foods and hailed as king of all food or king of curries. Some claimed that it was originated from Southern Thailand. From far away it looks like Curry Kapitan. The curry sauce is a mixture of curry paste, roasted peanuts, coconut milk and a hint of nutmeg & cinnamon, together 2 drumsticks and a few chunks of potatoes which have been delightfully soaked up the curry like a sponge and garnished with peppermint leaves.

No. 09 : FISH - Pla Kra Pong Neung Manow (Steam Fish (Siakap) with Lime & Chili Sauce)

Gagroupa Fish : RM55.00 (Small) / RM78 (Large)

Siakap Fish : RM35.00 (Small) / RM55.00 (Large)

The whole steamed sea bass was soaked in a tangy spicy lime juice sauce and served in a metal fish shaped pan with a candle lit underneath to keep it warm/steaming.

 

No. 10 : TOM YAM - Tom Yam Ruam Mit Talay (Spicy Thai Tom Yam Mixed Seafood)

RM21.90 per Small Pot

RM38.90 per Large Pot

The chinese looking steam boat was filled with the reddish soup teeming with the prawns, squids, fish, oyster mushroom, coriander, tomato, chopped spring onions, lemongrass, galangal, chilli padi (bird's eye chili) and kaffir lime leaves. It is a different version from the clear soup - Tom Yum Nam Sai and also has sour, salty, spicy and sweet taste in one bowl. This is one of the authentic Thai delicacy that many locals are passionate about and has spread around the world. I do not problem with spicy food and if you do, you can let the manager/waitress/waiter know about it so that it will not explode as it touches the tip of your tongue.

No. 11 : SPECIAL DISH - Pad Sam Rod (Deep Fried Roasted Duck with Triple Taste Sauce)

RM18.90 per Small Plate

RM34.90 per Large Plate

No. 12 : SPECIAL DISH - Hor Mok Talay (Steamed Seafood Otak-Otak Flavoured with Curry Paste, Fresh Coconut Milk & Basil)

RM23.90 per Coconut Shell

Hor Mok Talay is very similar to our Nyonya Style Otak Otak but a bit wet. Using coconut shell to fill with steamed mixed seafood (i.e. prawns, squids and fish) and shredded white cabbage flavoured with curry paste, coconut milk and basil . Before serving, top with fresh coconut flesh at the side. Very authetic way of serving this dish.

 No. 13 : DESSERT - Khao Neow Mamuang (Thai Sweet Sticky Rice)

RM9.90 per Small Plate

RM16.90 per Large Plate

Some deep fried mung beans as a garnish on top of the cooked sticky rice with mild salted & sweetness of coconut milk together with slices of ripened mango.

No. 14 : DESSERT - Tub Tim Krob (Chilled Water Crestnut with Jackfruit & Fresh Cocunut Milk)

RM4.50 per Bowl

The thick white coconut milk together with the red rubies made from siam water chestnut with tapioca flour and sliced jackfruit. The red rubies make the look of Tub Tim Krob more exquisite. It is perfect as sweet and refreshing finish to any meal.

Do not miss this when you are dining there.

Ratings :-

1) Ambience : 4 (Pleasant, Cozy and Spacious).
2) Choices of Food : 3

3) Taste of Food : 4 (General)

4) Pricing : 3 (A Bit Pricey)

5) Service : 4

6) Hygiene & Cleanliness : 4

7) Facilities : 3 (Basic)

Note : 1-2 (Poor) / 3 (Average) / 4 (Good) / 5 (Very Good)

 UPDATED ON 28th OCTOBER, 2011 (i.e. FRIDAY)

EVERYDAY launched Thai Set Meal for 2-3 Pax @ Wang Thai Restaurant (worth RM54.70) for a sum of RM19.90 per coupon in early September 2011. I have dined in Wang Thai Restaurant before and I loved the authentic Thai dishes. I took that great opportunity of great saving by buying 2 coupons on 9th of September 2011.

The coupon allowed maximum of 3 persons per visit. From the coupon, I was allowed to choose either Set A or B Meals as follows:-

1)  Set A Meals : 1 Appetizer,  1 Curry Dish and 1 Vegetables Dish with 2 Bowls of Rice & 2 Glasses of Drink.

or 

2) Set B Meals : 1 Tom Yam Dish and 1 Vegetables Dish with 2 Bowls of Rice & 2 Glasses of Drink.

(Note : The wide choices can be found in the http://www.everyday.com.my/coupons/pg/wangthai-setmeal.htm )

On 28th October 2011 (i.e. Friday), I dined with a special friend of mine in said Wang Thai Restaurant by using the said coupons. We ordered Set A Meals together with an additional dish which was Goong Si Da (Steamed Prawns with Favourite Thai Spicy and Sour Sauce). It was strongly recommended by the Manager.

No. 15 : Appetizer - Hoi Jor Tod (Deep Fried Pork wrapped in Tauhu Skin)

RM12.90 (5 Pieces) / RM21.90 (10 Pieces)

The minced pork mixed prawn & others was carefully wrapped with bean curd sheet (Tauhu Skin) before deep fried. We loved this dish. The taste was very similar to the traditional Chinese dish - crab meat balls (chim choh) with thin crispy layer of bean curd sheet and If you love it, you will definitely like this dish without saying it any further. The dish will be loved by the children because it is not spicy. Watch out !!! If you ordered 5 pieces, I bet that it would not be sufficient because you will crave for more.

 No. 16 : Vegetable - Pada Kana Pla Kem (Stir Fried Kailan with Salted Fish)

RM12.90 per Small Plate / RM19.90 per Big Plate

Stir fried selected Kailan (Vegetable) with the outer fiber removed together with salted fish and sliced carrot as garnish to the dish. The dish is a bit salty because of the added salted fish. This dish is commonly found and available in the southern Thailand and near the Malaysian Thai Border.

No. 17 : Curry - Gaeng Keaw Wan Gai ( Green Curry Chicken)

RM12.90 per Small Bowl / RM22.90 per Big Bowl

One of the famous & popular Thai Dishes is Thai Green Curry which love by a lot of Malaysians. Combination of green curry paste, chuck of chicken meat, coconut milk, egg plant, Thai basil, lemon grass, galangal, lime leaves and etc make this curry an unforgettable blend of delights. It is perfectly to be eaten with rice to sop up every intricate drop because it is usually prepared quite soupy. 

No. 18 : Prawn - Goong Si Da (Steamed Prawns with Favourite Thai Spicy and Sour Sauce)

RM21.90 per Small Plate / RM39.90 per Big Plate

Only fresh prawns will able to produce this fine dish. The prawns were slightly sliced into half with intestines removed. The succulent steamed prawns dressed with fine cut chili padi (bird's eye chilies), salad and permit leaves as garnish together with special tangy  lime sauce.  

Cautious : This dish is spicy and flaming.

We had a satisfied hearty meal together with the cool cozy ambiance and also a very wonderful memorable moment. I will dine with my special friend there again whenever we have the chance.

UPDATED ON 20th JULY, 2013 (i.e. MONDAY)

Business Hours :-

Lunch : From 11.00 am to 2.30 pm

Dinner : From 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm

Open Everyday / 7 Days per Week