We have a hotel to suit every need and budget in Penang, from the cheap backpacker's retreat in Love Lane to Traders and Equatorial, the businessman's inns; from the heritage Cheong Fatt Tze and E&O in town to the seaside resorts in Batu Ferringhi.
The Rasa Sayang of course is one of our best, and the other day I had lunch in their alfresco Pinang Bar, where their revamped, bigger menu means all-day dining. It offers a range of healthy international dishes typical of poolside ordering, lite bites which include wraps and salads, snacks and sandwiches. There is also a small range of hot dishes, including a few local specialities.
The affable Chef Amir is in charge there, so I asked him to recommend something different and suitable for me - he came up with Vegetable Quesadilla, a vegetarian dish of roasted bell peppers, pesto and cheese in a tortilla, accompanied by three dips: guacamole (avocado), sour cream and a spicy but delish tomato salsa.
It was quite tasty, and filling enough to take the edge off a complaining stomach, but not so much that it bloats you up so you can't swim. Or enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and listen to the waves as they crash gently onto the beach. It's a gorgeous place to enjoy a beer or two, and to entice guests, they have introduced a "Tap the Beer", which is 14oz mug of draft beer for just RM10++ all day long. Not a bad deal at all,
considering the beautiful environment.
However, I'd also consider going along during Happy Hours (5.30-7.30) when it's 50% off all their other drinks! And I can't wait for next Thursday - I've been invited to the Feringgi Grill to try their new Chef's creations.
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Nice and comfortable environment at Rasa Rayang.
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