CRC Penang Restaurant and Kota Cafe

We had a go with club's restaurant food when in Penang recently. Some Hakka dishes were on the cards. Easy and quick since the meat dishes were prepared beforehand.

The place spacious, airy and with a 50m Olympic size pool next to our dining area, there is no need for air-con and its a good thing during pandemic times. 

Standard run of the mill Hakka Braised Pork with Black Fungus. The texture of the meat and fungus were all good. It passed the taste test, just a tad sweet. Our next dish was vinegar pork. Again texture, sauce consistency, presentation were all good. It all came down to taste and this was not tart enough to these KL folks.

The aubergine was unique and another thick sauce was used. This was cooked fresh and just of the wok. I wishes it was caramelised a bit more. The soy sauces again for our third dish.! Finally, a soup, refreshing and springy pork balls in fine nibcs and rough minced pork was thoroughly enjoyable. Subtle in taste and aroma, it is bright and light, a great end to our meal.

Full and contented, its time to get a refreshing drink under the canopy of trees and in Heritage District, we left for Fort Cornwallis, Kota Cafe for some coffee and spiced up (bunga kantan, lemongrass) lime soda 

Address and Map: 

CRC Restaurant

No. 3, Jalan Padang Victoria, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

04-228 9787

https://maps.app.goo.gl/S44TAmsHh98EKGu58

Kota Dine & Coffee - when Francis meets rempah

Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

04-371 4929

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aaA4LpoHkhKHbKZ58

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