If it happens that you are in Penang area
and crave for some Malay/Thai foods, be sure to stop by Restaurant Tomyam Udang
located at Jalan Gelugur, Jelutong, Penang. From the outside, this restaurant
may look like a normal Thai restaurant with a big signage that says ‘Tomyam
Udang’. Little did you know that this place has been around for almost 17
years. Throughout the years, they have gained so much recognition among the
neighbourhood and tourists for their delicious cuisines.
If you are from the neighbourhood, you
should know that the most recommended dish here is the Stir-fried Chicken with
Cashew nuts & Dried Chili or better known as ‘Ayam Goreng Gajus’ in Malay. Tender
and nicely marinated, the entire flavour of the chicken is boosted by the
crunchy Cashew nuts & spicy Dried Chili. Another side dish you should
consider ordering is the Stir-Fried Kailan with Salted Fish aka ‘Kailan Ikan
Masin’. It looks very appetizing and perfect in working up your appetite.
If you are dining here and you are not
having the Tomyam, you are making a huge mistake of your life. After all, the
main point of going here is to try their tomyam. Mixed Tomyam is what you
should go for. The gravy is not too thick, has the perfect sour flavour and a
consistent taste, makes it everyone’s favourite dish. Unlike other restaurant,
this place serves their Fried Squid with the perfect amount of batter and
squid. That way you won’t just be biting into the batter and a tiny bit of
squid. The squid is nicely deep fried and the flour batter is crispy. For a
good quality of Malay/Thai food prepared by an experience cook, Restaurant
Tomyam Udang is the place to be.
