Had dinner with Dr and Mrs Alex Lim at Hai Boey Seafood Restaurant which is located in Teluk Kumbar. Our good friend who have patronised this place a few times (and found the food tasty) was kind to offer to drive us there. We reached there after sunset.
We ordered their signature dishes - deep fried balls made up of brinjals and minced meat. Then came the stir-fried Kapar clams (also known as Lala) with tom yam sauce. The clams were big and very fresh.
The spare ribs were marinated with their special sauce - the meat were very tender and juicy. For vegetable, we had the fresh "nai pak" stir fried with garlic.
Steamed fish with soya sauce. The taste of the sauce is just right and goes well with white rice.
The last dish is the fried mantis prawns (lye lui har) with salted egg yolk, chili padi and curry leaves. The prawns were fresh and very meaty. This dish gets the thumbs up from all of us - just delicious.
A drive from the city to this restaurant takes around 45 minutes but it is worth the distance because the food served here is simply awesome. By the way, remember to bring your cash along cos this restaurant do not accept credit card payment....
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This place has another speciality which is the 'croc tail dish'. It is really interesting and worth trying.
However, it is not always available. So, it's best to call them prior to your visit to make reservations and book your croc's tail. (012-4981114) Trust me, you will not be disappointed! ;)
Even if you do not like the taste, you will at least like the authenticity of the dish. :D
Eleen Por - Its the first time seeing you dropping by my blog and I am glad to 'know' you.
It's very nice of you to recommend the speciality dish to me...would love to try it one day.
I am trying to get the map for you on the location of the yam rice in the mainland...it is a bit complicated as it is located in a small town... for I know, you don't know much of the area over there too. Will get back to you on that asap.
Yes, I chanced upon your blog as I was browsing around and being the typical 'tham-ciak' Penangite, my interest was immediately sparked! :D Needless to say that your site is now in my list of bookmarks. :)
No worries abt the map. Sounds complicating and would hate to bother you. I managed to find a friend who is familiar with BM roads and armed with the info from your post, we are going to drive over the bridge this Saturday and have yam rice for lunch. :D
Wish us luck! Hopefully, we won't get lost. And I'll definitely let you know if the food quality is still as good. ;)
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