Rich coconut and laksa paste broth with rice noodles, shrimp, fish cake, and fried tofu. Creamy, spicy, and aromatic with turmeric and galangal undertones.
Tips from diners
Ask for a side of sambal oelek to adjust spice level. The broth is rich but not aggressively spicy on its own.
Rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf, served with spicy sambal, fried chicken, hard-boiled egg, and cucumber. Mild on its own, spice comes from the sambal.
Tips from diners
Mix the sambal into the rice gradually. Nasi lemak is a breakfast or lunch dish in Malaysia, so it's lighter than it appears. Good for sharing.
Tangy and light soup-based laksa with fish paste, tamarind, and rice noodles. More acidic than the coconut version, topped with fried shallots and cilantro.
Tips from diners
This is less heavy than Singapore laksa. Good option at lunch if you don't want to feel weighed down by afternoon. Pairs well with fresh lime squeezed in.
Flat rice noodles wok-fried with soy, cockles, shrimp, Chinese chives, and a beaten egg that coats the noodles. The wok should be hot enough to slightly char the noodles at the edges.
Tips from diners
The char is light, not burnt. The soy is balanced—not salty. Ask for extra chives on the side if you like that aromatic bite.
One bowl is a full meal. If ordering for 2-3 people, get one char kway teow and add other dishes rather than ordering multiple.
Grilled meat skewers (chicken or beef) coated in turmeric and spices, served with peanut sauce and cucumber slices. Six pieces per order, grilled to order.
Tips from diners
The peanut sauce is housemade. Dip lightly—it's rich. Ask for extra lime wedges to cut through the richness.
Kitchen regularly travels to Singapore and Malaysia for ingredient sourcing and technique immersion. Penang char kway teow shows light char with balanced soy and egg that coats noodles. Singapore laksa is rich and creamy; Penang assam laksa is lighter with tamarind tang. Hotel location doesn't feel touristy; perfect for groups sharing dishes.
Located inside Hotel Jen, so you walk through the hotel lobby to reach the restaurant. Doesn't feel touristy despite the location.
The spacious dining room is perfect for groups. Come with 3-4 people and order multiple dishes to share—that's when this restaurant shines.
Two dishes plus a drink per person runs about HKD 220-250. That's fair value for hotel-based restaurant with quality ingredients sourced from Malaysia.
This is relaxed dining, not fine dining. Wear what you want. Families with kids are common. Good for a weekend lunch without fussiness.
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