Bahtera Santai @ Penang

It was the last night of Alimah and Azlina in Penang and they decided to give mum a treat for bringing them out the entire day so we had Ikan Bakar along the sea. We surveyed every single cafe but some were so crowded that we were afraid so we went to the least crowded one which regretfully, took a long time to serve the food, like almost 30-45 mins! Even the drinks took a long time.

I guess my skin was allergic to beach as I had a lot of mosquito bites every time i go to the beach/forest. Nevertheless, I persisted since my skin was always sensitive anyway.

 

We were shocked to see the bill, as we thought Malay seafood is normally cheaper. The worst was that we thought we ordered Siakap Bakar for RM30 but it turned out to be Jenahak Bakar which cost RM54! The Sotong Goreng Tepung (Fried Octopus in Flour) cost RM24 which was ok for 6 pieces, few big prawns cost RM34, Kerang/Cockles (RM10) but they were so tiny I could not open it at all.

The solace lies in the tasty food. The entire bill came up to RM134.30 which to me was expensive but they said this is normal price for seafood.

Details:
Address: Lot Petak A, 6, Ikan Bakar Batu Uban

Garden Seafood

During our rally in Sungai Petani, I went with the BT Manager Aini to and fro. On our journey back to KL, she brought me to an amazing place called Garden Seafood in Tanjung Malim which is brimming with people when we reached at 7pm. A lot of people come here due to the halal status. Ain said this is one of her favourite places with amazing halal seafood.

I ordered the Mango ice-blended juice whereby the thickness makes us feel so full. 

Honey Sotong 

The honey glazed fried octopus is just awesome, sweetness on the fried item. 

Mantou 

The fried mantou with very thin skin was just amazing, so soft and so addictive and incredible when eaten with the Sweet and Sour prawns.

Sweet and Sour Prawns 

Ain ordered giant prawns which were succulent, fresh and springy and beautifully coated with egg and sauce. 

Belacan Asparagus with Scallops 

There were just 4 scallops cooked with the asparagus which I felt was a tad too oily. We were so full by the time this dish came as both of us ate 4 items! 

Anyway the prawns are definitely to die for as they were so fresh and succulent. 

Details: 

Add: Jalan Wangsa Jaya 8 & Jalan Wangsa Jaya 7, Taman Wangsa Utama, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak

Opening Hours: 11 am - 11 pm 

Tel: 05-4583398