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User Reviews on Penang Coffee House
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 comments
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Food 5 |
Ambience 5 |
Service 8 |
Value 6 |
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I was disappointed by this place. I had heard people raving about it for quiet some time. But it didn't stack up to other restaurants in the area. I had a seafood noodle dish. It was bland and not impressive. But it was fresh and the prawns were cooked well and quite big. My friend had a rice dish and thought that it too, was flavourless. I thought that the menu was a little bit limited.
However, the serving sizes were very good and there was no way I would have got through the whole plate. The price was good, was very reasonable for the serving size. The staff were very helpful and always on hand to offer assistance.
I don't think that I would return, purely as the food didn't have enough flavour.
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katran -
See my reviews 8 , 26 November 2008
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Food 9 |
Ambience 6 |
Service 7 |
Value 5 |
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I have eaten at this restaurant since the 70's with the original owner. The fact that it has only had two owners says something. The food has always been great. Price has gone up since they moved but I don't mind paying for the better surrounding and better chance of getting a table (does not take bookings). Also, more westerners then to put the price up, so not the owners fault, they have to eat too, you know. This is as close to genuine Malaysian you are going to get especially the Char Kuay Teow.
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hiancc -
See my reviews 4, 28 November 2007
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Food 6 |
Ambience 6 |
Service 6 |
Value 7 |
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I ate here twice this week, my first visits since the restaurant moved from further down Burwood Road. Both meals were disappointing. The dishes have gone from authentic even memorable versions of Malaysian staples like Char Kuai Tiao and Curry Laksa to just ordinary level food.
The kitchen seems to have fallen into the common habit of simply adding a lot of chilli to things, whereas previously the heat was a complement to the pungent, vibrant flavours. Do hope it picks up again but won't be going back until I hear good reports.
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Melbdiner -
See my reviews 8, 16 September 2007
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Food 5 |
Ambience 4 |
Service 5 |
Value 5 |
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Being someone who has lived in Malaysia and eaten the food on a daily basis I must say this is the closest you'll get to Malaysian in Melbourne. I like the kueh teow, the penang laksa (this is an acquired taste so just cos I like it doesn't mean you will!!), and the rotis. Some dishes for me were disappointing but the good-natured staff make up for it
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melly28 -
See my reviews 1, 26 August 2007
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Highly Recommended |
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Food 10 |
Ambience 5 |
Service 10 |
Value 8 |
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It's always busy (even after they've moved to a bigger restaurant!!), but the food is authentic, the aunties are lovely, and the price is decent. My favourite is definitely the Kuey Teow. And the Ice Chendol!
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hugehugz -
See my reviews 1, 01 August 2007
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Food 9 |
Ambience 6 |
Service 10 |
Value 7 |
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It was an accident that we stumbled upon this restaurant. A good accident, I must say! The address has since changed (it's not 395!): you'll need to head about a block east (away from Melbourne City) to reach the newly refurbished place.
Lunch plans were headed downhill, the restaurant we were supposed to try was being renovated, the rainy weather wasn't helping and now The Age Good Food Guide had this restaurant's old address! Finally, we settled down at the new Penang Coffee House with some hot Chinese tea.
My friend asked, "What do you recommend?", whereby the waiter spent a good 5 minutes suggesting what was good and what goes with what. A charming and funny waiter destroyed what was going to be a dreadful lunch. Tucking into the Nasi Goreng (fried rice), along with Lemon Grass Chicken and the Roti (unleavened Malaysian - pancakes served with curry sauce), we were satisfied an hour later.
The waiter did not seem at all fazed with the fact it was already 30 minutes after closing when we left. It was a truly rewarding experience and well worth the wait. Good food and exceptional service, the two ingredients for a successful restaurant.
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smz -
See my reviews 44, 17 May 2007
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Food 9 |
Ambience 8 |
Service 7 |
Value 6 |
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Well since Penang has moved the price has gone up a lot yet people are still crammed in there almost all the time! The restaurant is much nicer now but frankly too busy for my liking these days and not worth the extra expense. Service has been hit and miss as well but the host is always a laugh.
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AhrimaaN -
See my reviews 2, 08 December 2006
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Food 9 |
Ambience 6 |
Service 9 |
Value 10 |
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As good as it gets. Arguably the best value Malaysian in Melbourne.
Roti, Laksa, Char Kwai Teow, chefs special chicken, mee goreng - outstanding.
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rivolijg -
See my reviews 38, 29 July 2006
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