Now, Moulmein Road is what I’d call a “well known yet unknown” road for many Penangites. Many Penangites would’ve passed the road at least once or twice before, but do not know the name. It’s just right behind the Pulau Tikus wet market, right in front of the car park. Now, many of you will go: “Ahhh….that’s called Moulmein Road, is it?” That’s also the road that turns chock-a-block every Sunday morning, where people will stop their cars by the roadside (some in the middle of the road) and wait for their wives or mothers who are doing their marketing at the renowned Penang’s “rich men’s wet market”.
Friendly Tea House is one of the many residences-turned-shop-houses along the road. Many people do not know that it serves food and would’ve thought that this is a shop that sells tea leaves.
Now you know…
It’s a down to earth restaurant cum tea house that serves mostly Teow Chew dishes. According to the lady who served us, they serve good steamboat, fried noodles and curry as well.
The humble interior of the restaurant
The business card
Friendly Tea House really lives up to its name. The lady who served us was very friendly and would passionately recommend and explain to us their famous dishes. She’d also check on us from time to time to see if the food was ok for us.
We ordered Stir Fried Runner Beans with Anchovies, Teow Chew Steamed Skate Fish and Lor Bak. All of them were fantastic! The food portion was actually more than enough for 2 people.
Stir Fried Runner Beans with Anchovies (RM8) – This is so special and delicious. I don’t really like runner beans usually, but I loved this..
Teow Chew Steamed Skate Fish (RM15) – lots of pickled vegetables (kiam chai), yummy!!
Lor Bak (RM5) – there’s yam in the filling which tastes really good.
All the above, plus 2 bowls of rice and 2 drinks (Coke and herbal tea) only cost RM34.65. This is like “Chu Char” price in an air-conditioned and serene environment (and definitely no “Chu Char” smell on your clothes!).
A definite worth all the while must try.
My Scores:
Taste: ☺☺☺☺☺ (my pictures above say a thousand words)
Environment: ☺☺(humble but comfortable)
Service: ☺☺☺☺☺ (well, the shop’s name says it all)
Price: ☺☺☺☺☺ (worth it)
Parking: ☺☺☺☺☺ (plenty parking spaces beside the road and the big market car park is just right opposite)
Address: 58, Moulmein Road, 10350, Penang
Tel: 604-2263126
Website: NA
Other: Closes on Sunday (what a shame..)
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