Nohm Thai Boat Noodle is not new- the restaurant has set foot at Butterworth for a couple of years and they have just opened a second branch at Abu Siti Lane. The outlet at Abu Siti Lane offers a rather big Thai menu with a focus on Thai Boat Noodle as well as the usual Thai delights. Dishes are reasonably priced; a convenient spot in the heart of Georgetown for a bowl of lip-smacking Thai Boat Noodle.
A short walk from Pavilion Bukit Bintang- Tamarind Hill sits on a slope along Jalan Sultan Ismail (Bukit Bintang). The Michelin-selected restaurant has been there since 1999 and known for its Thai-Burmese cuisine. It takes a bit of effort to traipse the stairs to the entrance as the restaurant is hidden in the lush greens. Step in the place and you will welcomed by the calm, tranquility of the restaurant. There is also a garden at the back of the restaurant. Seats are well-spaced to ensure guests have the comfortable dining experience. For this visit- we had the opportunity to try their 3-Course Executive Set Lunch (Rm 45/ pax) which is only available on weekdays.
Many Thanks to Tamarind Hill for hosting us
Those who seek for affordable Thai quick fix at Sungai Dua area should check out Thai Tuk Tuk, a new Thai restaurant at Vanda Business Park (few shops away from Family Mart). The place is air-conditioned with simple but comfortable seating. Thai Tuk Tuk carries a fairly big Thai menu- whether you are seeking for personal meal or to share, the options are there.
A new Thai food joint in Georgetown- Rangoon Road (few doors away from White Bowl Curry Mee): Bann Thai, serves a big Thai menu featuring the classic Thai delights; the standard Tom Yum, Som Tam, Pad Kra Pao etc are all on the list. Nothing spectacular about the exterior and interior decor, pretty much a standard air-conditioned restaurant. The prices are fair and reasonable given that their serving portions are big. Quality-wise, some hits and misses.
A fairly new Thai restaurant at Raja Uda, Butterworth- Khāo; both the interior and exterior decor barely suggests any Thai elements. The interior decor is modern with a wood-tone, but the seats are less comfortable (fine for a quick fix but not practical for gatherings over chit-chat). The word Khāo refers to Rice in Thai; with a name like Khāo, one can expect the Thai restaurant to carry a Rice-focused Thai menu. The restaurant serves good food- at least we were happy with the quality of our orders, reasonable prices too. Worth checking out if you happen to be in the neighborhood.
Thai Tut Tut at Southbay Plaza, Batu Maung has been around for a few good years. The place has been dishing out authentic yet wallet-friendly Thai delights since its opening. It is a popular spot for those who work/live in the area for a quick Thai fix. The menu is fairly big, featuring many Thai dishes familiar to Penangites. There are some hits and misses but the price points are very affordable, especially it is a proper, air-conditioned Thai restaurant.
7 Siam Mini Market at Lebuh Katz is one of the go-to places for some imported Thai snacks and seasonings but the proprietor has taken a step further, opening up a new Thai restaurant on the upper floor of the unit. Enter via the small entrance right next to the mart, it will lead to you to the restaurant right above the mini mart. The restaurant has a big Thai menu, featuring many northern Thai delights, including Khao Soi (they are probably the first and only Thai restaurant in Penang to offer this) and various classic Thai dishes. The place is clean and spacious, the proprietor is also friendly and accommodating. With the superior food quality, we thought the price range is fair and reasonable. Do give it a try if you yearn for good Thai food.
Thai food lovers would be very excited to learn that Para Thai, a Thai chain restaurant has finally opened up a branch up north in Penang. The latest branch can be found at the lower ground floor of Gurney Plaza Penang. The strategic location provides easy access to delicious Halal Thai food. The menu is somewhat extensive- from saliva-inducing starters to tummy-satisfying mains or even Thai sweet treats. The quality seems to be pretty consistent (its a chain restaurant anyway) but the price points are above average (example: the bill for the two of us came to be slightly more than RM160). Nevertheless, we do see that Para Thai is an option with easy access and for quality Halal Thai food.
Thai food lovers would be excited to know that there is a new Thai restaurant in town- Thara. From its Facebook Page, it seems like its associated with ThongLor Thai... which was previously located at Icon City, Bukit Mertajam. The new venture- Thara, offers a wide range of Thai delights that are not new to Malaysians... from the commonly seen Thai Salad to Tom Yum, Kheng Som or various Thai stir fries. The prices are on the higher side considering the small serving portion but they offer quality in return. Comfortable space with authentic, delicious Thai food if you don't mind to pay a little more. The newly opened Thara can be found at Lorong Prangin, a few doors away from Ichi Tong.
Thai food lovers would not be new to this place- Tan Jetty Thai Food Restaurant, which has been around for years. Over the years, the place has expanded and it has better dining space now with bigger menu. It is usually very busy on weekends and the place is especially popular amongst regulars and tourists, looking to enjoy authentic Thai food with a nice Penang sea view. The menu is fairly big with most classic Thai delights... depends on the catch of the day, they may offer specialties like Baked Crabs or various seafood. This is definitely a solid Thai restaurant in the heart of Georgetown.
Ipoh remains as a popular destination for a quick respite, especially for Penangites... mainly due to its location and its vibrant food scene. The city has seen a booming in terms of new cafes and restaurants, this particular guide provides an insight on some of the latest Ipoh offering instead of the traditional, widely known tourist spots.
Code Thai Tom Yum Noodles has been around for quite a while... like its name suggested, the place specializes in dishing out Thai-noodles... available in different ways. Though the name mentions about Tom Yum Noodles, the place is not entirely about Tom Yum but include almost every popular Thai noodles... from Green Curry to Pad Thai to Boat Noodles; of course, the menu also extends to cover some Thai stir fries as well as Thai delicacies. Affordable price tags, comfortable-air conditioned dining space... not too shabby for a quick, casual yet sweat inducing Thai food experience.
