Bora Bora by Sunset @ Batu Ferringhi

We happened to discover this new hangout place when we were window shopping through the back shops of Batu Ferringhi's night market. So happened that the day of our visit was the launching week of the cafe. Said to be the latest happening to hit Penang's night scene, this cafe is kept as lively as it can be with tunes played by DJ and stage performances. There are two parts to this shop, indoor and outdoor. We preferred sitting outside as it was facing the sea and you get to dine on the beach! The tables are moveable so you can pick a spot you like and just chill to the sea's breeze. Lazy chairs are also provided for you to hang out near the sea.

A disco ball. Cliche' but it works. Operational hours: 12.00pm- 1.00am from Sunday to Thurday. 12.00pm- 3.00am on Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holiday.

That is the stage where performances are done. The happening ambience outside attracts local and foreign visitors alike. Well, actually more to foreign visitors as they like these kind of dining atmosphere where you can just chill and do your thing.

A bonfire! Our very first bonfire by the beach experience I might add! Foreigners: Jumped over the fire. Locals: Paranoid that the spit fire would burn their hair.

Chicken wings. Pls don't mind the bones, we got too hungry and forgot to take a snap first. XD

Beef pepperoni pizza. One of the fondest moments of our Penang visit. This pizza is absolutely delightful! The crust below is thin and it packs a crunch when you munch. The top is filled with oozy cheese and the tomato sauce base was not overdone allowing you to fully enjoy the taste of the cheese. Simply awesome.

Dishing it out: There are many other dishes provided by Bora Bora as well ranging from pastas, pizzas, other western cuisines and also local cuisines such as nasi goreng. But more than anything you should enjoy here is the ambience and fun filled activities they provide.

Coming back for more value: YES
Crowd: YES
Cleanliness: CLEAN
Service: VERY GOOD they make you feel right at home
Category: HALAL/PORK-FREE

GPS Coordinates: N5.474476,E100.248114


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US Pizza @ Dataran Pahlawan

Being fans of pizza, we are always critical on judging every aspect on a pizza. Those aspects include the softness of the dough, taste and quantity of the pizza sauce, mixture and generosity of cheese and toppings used etc. With only 3 outlets scattered around the state of Melaka (one in Penang) it's impossible for us to miss it every single time we visit this historical city. What keeps us coming back for more is the authenticity of what real U.S pizza should be.. loaded with cheese! Good for us, the quality of the food serve is still consistent even after 3 years of coming back.

US Pizza beats most of the heavily franchised pizza brands in my POV. Operational hours: follows normal shopping mall hours.

American iced tea. Our favorite drink at the shop. This is as american as it gets. It is very light and refreshing and also helps to clean the oily and greasy after taste of eating the pizza.

And here it is, a bowl of perfection! The most delicious lasagna we ever tasted! (from any pizza franchise) It is 'very' full of cheese in between every perfectly cooked lasagna sheets and the red sauce compliments every element brilliantly. In Mrs Foodpacker's opinion, it is even better than lasagna from Italiannies (that's because Italiannies lasagna contains more white sauce than the red sauce and she prefers the red sauce.. but Mr Foodpacker likes white sauce better! hehe) Still, US Pizza's lasagna is in a class of its own.

The super slimy super cheesy lasagna on a plate!

Hot and spicy buffalo wings. They are well flavored and taste good, the drummets were a little dry, but the wings were really juicy and tender. Anyone is a fan of chicken skin?



Meat Lover. Mrs Fodpacker's favorite. The pizza has the right combination of toppings and the sauce is of the right and balanced taste. The dough of the pizza is also soft and most importantly edible!



U.S Favorite. Aka pepperoni and cheese pizza. It is what it is, only better and even more addictive. VERY generous amount of cheese and pepperoni, soft dough, tasty pizza sauce,and garlic cheesy crust makes this pizza Mr Foodpacker's all time favorite.

Chicken mushroom.  For those who prefer chicken, this is good too. Just not as good as the previous pizzas..

Dishing it out: Unlike other pizza brands, US Pizza keeps it simple and as close to the American roots as possible. Being generous on the amounts of cheese and toppings, taking it easy on the pizza sauce and a soft crust for ease of munch make this Pizza franchise a true underdog againts other pizza giants in the industry. Do give it a try if you are in Melaka or Penang and don't forget to order the lasagna!

Coming back for more value: YES for everything (drinks,pizza,lasagna)
Crowd: YES
Cleanliness: CLEAN
Service: GOOD
Category: HALAL/PORK-FREE

GPS Coordinates:  N2.1903,E102.253152


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Capricciosa @ Sunway Pyramid

Caprcciosa is an Italian restaurant that originates from Japan. The founder Masaaki Honda, is a graduate from the National Culinary Academy of Italy. Easier said, they serve mainly Italian cuisine with Japanese touch. Being one of the latest happenings in Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley early this year (2011) many have yet to discover its delicious set of menu which consists of a variety of authentic pasta and pizzas.




The Italian feel is definitely there. Pictures of the franchise's history are posted all around the shop.

 


Sicilian Style Rice Croquette. Aka deep fried rice ball with mozzarella cheese filling served with home made meat sauce.

 


This is how it looks like when you cut it in half. The rice and cheese blend well together but the meat sauce was a tad too sour and successfully overwhelmed the whole dish.

  


*Name TBA* Around RM25. I have to admit. I have never tasted such a delicious pasta such as this! The light and springy texture of the homemade pasta was simply amazing. It just snaps in your mouth! The combination of the meat sauce and the many shapes of mushroom also helped to add even more texture and flavour to the dish.

 


Capricciosa pizza. RM16.90. I find the outer crust a little hard and I couldn't manage to eat them. Though the toppings were fine and the overall presentation was visually nice, the pizza just tasted normal.


Dishing it out: I wouldn't recommend you to eat their pizza if you come here, because i think eating their pasta would be a better choice for a main dish. Their pastas are of high quality and it is hard to find this sort of pasta sellection available in Malaysia. Dishes are moderately priced. As a side note, I have yet to try their Quattro Formagi (4 cheese) pizza, so I think I will give it another chance on my next visit.
Coming back for more value: YES for their pasta
Crowd: YES depending on shopping complex hours
Cleanliness: CLEAN
Service: GOOD
Category: HALAL/PORK-FREE

GPS Coordinates: N3.07281,E101.607313


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Asia Cafe @ SS15 Subang Jaya

Asia Cafe, a food court oriented food gallery that is popular among locals consisting of college students, working adults, families, football freaks, pc gamers, foosball/pool players and also pirated dvd sellers! Infamously closed down by MPSJ for not meeting the minimum health requirement countless of times, this food court remains as one of the best spot in subang jaya to find a variety of food in one place.




Tropical delight. RM8.50. Honeydew, mango and dragon fruit juice. They have more 3 juices combo just like this!



Melon cooler. RM8.50. Watermelon and lychee. This drink is better than Tropical delight as it is easier to drink thanks to its lite texture. Very refreshing and breezy! Highly recommended.






Crispy chicken rice with additional chicken. One of my favourite college pastime.. remembered ordering 3 packs of this for take away just for me. I was at Obesity Level 2 at that time! LOL




Takoyaki. RM4.50. Mixtures of octopus, prawn and crab. The size of the takoyaki and its filling are small but it makes up with its quantity. Mine without wasabi please!




Grilled Chicken Fish. It does taste a little like chicken if you ask me. Best selection of fish as it doesn't have many bones.




Dragone (medium). RM17. From Pizza Brava booth. A pizza like dish, only it is wrapped with all the ingredients inside. Min waiting time 20-30 minutes. If you are in a hurry, avoid getting this. The shell is hard but once you crack it open, soft cheese starts to flow out of it. The sauce is okay but sometimes a little sour. You will need it if you can't handle the cheese. Eventhough there are limited chicken ham and mushroom inside, the excessive amount of cheese makes it an awesome dish!



Dishing it out: The fish shop located right opposite the sushi bar is one of the best seafood stalls in Asia Cafe. Certain types of fish gets Buy 1, Free 1 deals but not for chicken fish. It would normally cost around RM20 for one. Crispy chicken rice is highly in demand in Asia Cafe, the priced used to be RM4.50 until it went up to RM5.50 and parachuted to RM6.50 currently. [Update: current price RM6.90]

Coming back for more value: YES (for crispy chicken, chicken fish and oversized fruit juices)
Crowd: YES
Cleanliness: Underneath your tables are normally clean but kitchen? who knows
Service: MODERATE (make sure to check your beverage bills before you pay!)
Category: HALAL/PORK-FREE

GPS Coordinates: N3.074631,E101.590437


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