We always heard the remark “Good things are no cheap and cheap things are not good” and even for Cantonese “Where got such big female frog hop over the street”, meaning that there is no such combination of “cheap and good”.
However, I just realized from a friend there is a place which combines these two factors. An exclusive dining at a hotel with the whole set lunch costing less than RM10 per set. This place is Bayview Hotel which is located at the heart of town area next to Boon Siew Building.
The banner has been hanging in front of the hotel for sometime but still not many people realized of this promotion.
No doubt the title is “The Price of Kopi Tiam”, in actual fact the place that we are dining at the Bayview Hotel is also named as Kopi Tiam.
Although the name is Kopi Tiam, the ambience and the environment is not as Kopi Tiam. It is very classic and quiet.
There is a gigantic poster painting of Georgetown in old time hanging on the wall.
Interior deco with the hanging net.
The artificial orchid on each table for deco purpose.
The price for Set Lunch is RM9.90 not inclusive government tax and service charge.
The lunch set list as below:
Starter:
Soup of the day, which I was served creamy mushroom soup with croutons. The taste of the mushroom soup is kinda similar to Campbell brand mushroom soup. However, they added the soup with some fresh mushrooms and also they used chicken stock as the base which made it tasted slightly better. The crunchiness of the croutons has also add some flavour to the soup.
Main Meal:
After the starter the next on the list is the main meal, most of the main meals are the local delights. As for me I still feel like having western cuisine in such an exclusive environment will be more appropriate. The list of the main meals are as below:
- Steam or Roasted Chicken Rice
- Yong Chow Fried Rice Topped with Fried Egg
- Nasi Lemak with Condiments
- Char Koay Teow
- Fried Mee Mamak
- Hokkien Mee
- Ayam Masak Merah with Cucumber Pickles & Nasi Tomato
- Seafood Hor Fun
- Fish and Chips
- Chicken Chop
The chicken chop was very juicy and fresh and most importantly the portion was very big and worth the money. The gravy was the typical tomato chicken chop gravy but it was very tasty and delicious.
As for the fish and chip, the portion was also very big and the dory fish was fresh. The combination of the fish and the tartar sauce was perfect.
Dessert:
After a heavy meal, it’s the show time of dessert of the day. The dessert we had was vanilla ice cream with fruits. Although it was very simple but it was very cool and refreshing.
Coffee or Tea:
After the dessert, you have a choice of coffee or tea to clear off all the additional fat and calories. It complemented the set meal.
The SP here does not mean Sungai Petani, but instead is salt and paper on the picture below. Very nice.
Overall the food at Bayview Hotel is nice and acceptable. As for the price paid for such exclusive and divine ambience it is very worth the money. As for me I will be going back there for a few more rounds of lunch dining before they withdraw this offer, as they didn’t mentioned until when this offer will last.
Editor’s Review (5 Stars Rank):
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Quick Facts:
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| Pork Free | |
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Operation hours: 12:00noon – 2:30pm (7 days a week)
Contact: 604 263 3161
Address:25-A Farquhar Street, 10200, Penang.
helo, how r u fr ? i’m keat chong . i have a new blog for my company site. care us share a blogroll link . thank you !
don’t you find the quality of food is dropping??
NKOTB, I haven’t try out last time. This is the first time I am there. So far no issue.
hokc, no problem… btw, wat is your site about?
Nice recommendation man!
Nice, for tht price and in hotel ambiance too!
I know about the offer going on but did not try it out. And now I know what they offer after reading your blog. The price are cheap. ^-^
Nice find!
Oh, so it’s valuable for money ya. 🙂
I heard from a friend saying the food is just below average 😛
Saw the promo in the newspaper but was skeptical about trying it out. Looks ok from what you’ve tried!
ken, thanks man… when u come back we go makan there, I belanja.
Rebbecca, same… come back we go makan.
Mary, see now got new place to makan with Hubby.
CK, you are welcome 🙂
Allie, the food is if you are not picky it is acceptable.
Ah Bee, so far no vomit. muahahah…
I have tried before, too bad that I didn’t like them although the price is RM9.90. The main course is beh khi.
correct or not? I tried out the chicken chop and fish & chip, both are ok woo…. are you ordering different from these 2?
Chicken chop looks good! And soo easy on the pocket! I like how fancy-free it is!
I searching for a chace to fly to Penang soon. It easier to visit Penang from Phuket bcos there is a direct flight now.
Hi R Mingsonwong, hope to see you in Penang.
Ya 550ml, can eat big portion of chicken chop and also save money as well… great.
Guess the most worth-the-money dishes are chicken chop and fish-n-chip in the menu. Wise choice!
really miss home.. i screen thru all previuos posting many many thanks to you recall those fond memories of some places!
please keep the good venturing!
i wish i’m as near as Phuket..flying back take @ 20 hrs!