Lau Zi Ho (Tau Sa Peah) Sungai Petani and Ong Cheng Huat Seafood, Butterworth
We went on a quick foray from Penang Island into Sungai Petani to get hold of their sought after flat, round and big Mung Bean Biscuits (Tau Sa Peah) at Lau Zi Ho. In Penang, you get those spherical and dainty ones. Lau Zi Ho has earned its place here by dishing a vast array of traditional biscuits and has almost reached an iconic status here esp with their Tau Sa Peah
Their Tau Sa Peah has all the characteristics of good pastry: layers of thin pastry skin being built by hard work, moist enough fillings, the fragrance from the beans and various oils and seasonings. We bought our boxes of these treasures to take home to treat our family and friends.
Then shuttled back to Butterworth for lunch at the Ong Cheng Huat Seafood made famous by their steamed Red Snapper, Fried Bee Hoon, deep-fried Spring Chicken and toddy (palm wine, usually coconut in Malaysia). Did they do alright? The last I visited them was 10 years plus ago.
This time round they have moved into modern brick and mortar premises. Disappointing to find the trees and Kampung atmosphere were gone. The juggernaut of development has caught up and none will be spared unless there is a purposeful effort to preserve and also enjoy the feelings of contentment.
The fish standard is there, but I think most of these are from the kelong (fish cages). The meat is somehow less firm and sweet. But then there is always the chef and the sauces. The spring chicken sprang its way into my taste buds. Highly recommended. Flavourful and aromatic with a right combination of spices and seasonings with patient marinating.
Toddy was kindly of, well not that strong or concentrated. It came in 1.5L bottles and maybe the pressure of filling it up. The beehoon was up to mark. Order it for variety, fancy and also to economise ie, to fill the spaces so that we can feel the satisfaction of being full.
Lau Zi Ho Enterprise
746, Jalan Kuala Ketil, Sungai Petani, Kedah
04-423 3266
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoGop2ZbgjQ92ysVA
Ong Cheng Huat Seafood New
6093, Kampung Pokok Keras, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
04-331 4782
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BbMtXJmwyqZUPQpm7
Their Tau Sa Peah has all the characteristics of good pastry: layers of thin pastry skin being built by hard work, moist enough fillings, the fragrance from the beans and various oils and seasonings. We bought our boxes of these treasures to take home to treat our family and friends.
Then shuttled back to Butterworth for lunch at the Ong Cheng Huat Seafood made famous by their steamed Red Snapper, Fried Bee Hoon, deep-fried Spring Chicken and toddy (palm wine, usually coconut in Malaysia). Did they do alright? The last I visited them was 10 years plus ago.
This time round they have moved into modern brick and mortar premises. Disappointing to find the trees and Kampung atmosphere were gone. The juggernaut of development has caught up and none will be spared unless there is a purposeful effort to preserve and also enjoy the feelings of contentment.
The fish standard is there, but I think most of these are from the kelong (fish cages). The meat is somehow less firm and sweet. But then there is always the chef and the sauces. The spring chicken sprang its way into my taste buds. Highly recommended. Flavourful and aromatic with a right combination of spices and seasonings with patient marinating.
Toddy was kindly of, well not that strong or concentrated. It came in 1.5L bottles and maybe the pressure of filling it up. The beehoon was up to mark. Order it for variety, fancy and also to economise ie, to fill the spaces so that we can feel the satisfaction of being full.
Lau Zi Ho Enterprise
746, Jalan Kuala Ketil, Sungai Petani, Kedah
04-423 3266
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xoGop2ZbgjQ92ysVA
Ong Cheng Huat Seafood New
6093, Kampung Pokok Keras, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
04-331 4782
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BbMtXJmwyqZUPQpm7
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