Steamed cup rice, Jalan Danby @ Bukit Mertajam

A small sized image will not do justice to this plate of rice famously known as "Steamed cup rice with minced roasted and barbecued meat". Available only at Jalan Danby in old town Bukit Mertajam. Best served with lightly salted preserved vegetables soup with a generous serving of pickled birds' eye chillies and white pepper powder!

P/S: Dinner only and you have to wait for seats.

Artichoke Cafe, Raja Uda @ Butterworth

My favourite brunch, lunch and dinner (maybe!) cafe in Butterworth to date! After all the hawker food stalls of course.

It is wonderful to know that the cafe scene in Butterworth is expanding and a lot of cafes open up along Jalan Raja Uda and at the heart of Raja Uda where Jalan Ong Yi How is. There is a question of sustainability and often, the restaurant that you've just dined months ago, will be replaced with some other joints already. But, I am glad to know that Artichoke Cafe did really well since its opening last year and I did not regret my visit to this cafe in particular for brunch.

Brunch starts from 930am until 1130am only. After that, they have the lunch menu which I haven't got the chance to try yet. I'll probably do that some other time as I've been having my Saturday brunch with this cafe for the past 2 weeks.

Their crockery are dainty. My friend ordered latte and I had the rose apple tea. Due to its colouring, it wasn't my cup of tea that day. LOL..  

Spinach and mushroom egg benedict. 

Oh, you could also get a bottle of water with as many glasses as you want for free. It is refillable, too.  

This has got to be the best dish ever! Egg Cocotte. 

After having this, I made my own version of it as lunch at work.

The Full Works. 

If you are feeling extremely hungry, this full breakfast is for you!  

Spanish Omelette

Love the chorizo sausage inside! And rocket leaves salad!  

Best of all, you can bring your own card game and play for as long as you want while catching up with your friends. 

Artichoke Cafe
Opening hours: 9am onwards, daily
Facebook page is here.

Cho Dong Jib, Queensbay Mall

I got bored.

Haha.. 

I've been too busy with work since my last post and somehow, I got inspired to write again. 

As a Korean food lover, I'll always find time to check out the new restaurants or shops selling Korean food and this outlet is not an exception. A branch originated from Seoul, South Korea and now located at 5th floor of Queensbay Mall, Cho Dong Jib replaced Taiwan Bull and the restaurant does not look like a typical Korean restaurant in Penang. One, their chairs are made from barrels with cushions on them. The tables are stainless steel with a built it stove in the middle. The water flasks are also stainless steel. So, you don't have to worry about ordering drinks because most Korean restaurants offered RO water for free and unlimited refills. 

A little disappointment with the limited choices of ban chan but it is just trivial. Newly opened outlets are still trying to adjust to the needs and demands of customers and I see this establishment going for the long run with more floor and waiting staffs. Be early, as the restaurant has limited seats. 

Bean paste stew or doenjang jigae with tofu. Bear in mind that their ala-carte dishes are served separately with rice. So, don't forget to order a side of rice to go with your soup dishes. The rice is purple in colour and it is really yummy. 

Next, we also ordered this spicy pork stir fry with rice. The unique part of this dish is that it is served on a saucepan. Yup, a saucepan with handle. I did not manage to get a fuller shot. 

Last but not the least, my order of tteokbukki ramyeon or rice cake ramen in spicy broth. I wished there are more than 4 ricecakes in them. 

Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Suitable as quick lunch or dinner.

Their Facebook page is here.
Tel: 04-644 9311
Opening hours: 10.30am to 10pm