OLIVIA SOH

The recent announcement made by Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at a press conference stating that restaurants are no longer required to limit the number of people at a table as long as social distancing is adhered to, and that children are now allowed to go out with their parents. What a good news to all Malaysians during this phase of the Recovery Movement Control Order! So, gather your family members for a joyful celebration at Restaurant Blanc to shower dad with love and appreciation for his sacrifices and provisions to the family.


The 4-course set dinner of Discover Menu is a delicate creation by Chef Benny Yeoh, the newly appointed Chef de Cuisine of Restaurant Blanc. The course starts with Canape, followed by the Amuse Bouche and Hamachi (fish) flavoured with Earl Grey, Ginger Flower and Shio Kombu. An optional add-on of the Foie Gras supplement course at RM28+ is made available for sons and daughters to pamper dad’s taste buds on this special occasion. Instead of the usual pan-seared method in preparing the Foie Gras dish, Chef Benny braised it in Chinese herbal duck jus, beautifully plated it with pickled apple at the top and dripped with tamarind gel for a wonderful combination of French-Asian flavour. This dish will be served warm, we recommend to give it a try for its unique cooking method, as fans of Foie Gras would agree that this dish is a bonus!




Before satiate your palates with the main courses, the Hokkaido Scallop with Truffle Potato Mousseline, Swiss Brown Mushroom and Natural Jus will be presented to whet the appetite further. There are three choices of mains that are thoughtfully included in the menu to satisfy different preferences of the guests. The Line Caught Threadfin is unique on its own, whereby the fish is skilfully torched and the edible scales are being fried till crispy. It is then served with Cauliflower and Caviar.




Meanwhile, the Organic Chicken Breast gives a crunchy texture in your mouth by its layer of crispy skin and juicy meat on the inside, deliciously made to pair by Sweet Pea Puree and Chicken Jus. For a tender meat indulgence, the Lamb Loin imported from New Zealand will do justice. Sink your teeth in the Lamb Loin which flavoured with Caramelized Onion Puree, Sweet Pea and Japanese Miso for a pampering treat. Satisfy your craving for this lamb dish by just adding on RM38+ per person.

The dinner will end on a sweet note with the Pre-dessert, Mango Pomelo Sago and one final touch of Sweet Ending to complete the course. The Rainbow Gold Mango imported from Thailand offers a sweet and fine texture. Carefully cut and plated into a beautiful gold-coloured rose, the aesthetic presentation and the sour and sweet flavour of the mango parfait, pomelo confit and coconut will give a boost of euphoria.


Chef Benny brings over 10 years of culinary experience to his new post and is excited to present his refined new creations of French-Asian flavours. He began his career as a part time kitchen staff in cafes and fast food restaurants before moving to Singapore. He started as Commis II and soon promoted to Commis I in Sentosa Resort & Spa Beaufort Hotel. He then continued his culinary journey as Commis I and received another promotion to Chef de Partie in Sky on 57, Marina Bay Sands. With a natural flair for cooking, his humble start accelerated in no time and climbed the ranks in Restaurant Corner House, Botanic Garden from Chef de Partie to Junior Sous Chef for his dedication and talents, contributed in winning the coveted awards for the restaurant which includes Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and Michelin star. With all these credentials, Chef Benny decided to make a bold move by coming back to his hometown, Penang to showcase what his culinary experience could bring.


Leading his culinary team at Restaurant Blanc, we invite you to experience the gastronomic journey of Discovery Menu at RM208+ (usual price RM258+), with an optional add-on of Foie Gras at RM28+ specially made available for Father’s Day celebration only. Wine pairing is available at RM75+ as well as a premium wine pairing option at RM155+. The prices quoted are subject to 6% Service Tax and is based on per person.


Since the reopening, Restaurant Blanc has been following the SOP strictly to protect the safety and well-being of its staffs and dining guests. Bring dad and family to enjoy peace of mine fine dining experience with gourmet food and stellar service, while taking in the modern heritage atmosphere in an elegant yet cozy setting.




For more information and booking enquiries, please visit www.restaurantblanc.com.my or call +6019 239 9818

Images of Kaminarimon Gate (雷門) appears frequently in media and tv shows about Japan and Tokyo.  For these posts, I’ll cover the shopping streets and restaurants in Asakusa area, Nakamise Shopping Street (仲見世商店街), Sensoji Temple (浅草寺)

Nakamise Shopping Street (仲見世商店街)

Just a word of caution, it could get really crowded so be careful if you have little ones.

Asakusa Nishi-Sandō Shopping Street

Kaminarimon Gate (雷門) and Sensoji Temple

Senso-ji Pagoda 浅草寺 五重塔

Senso-ji temple 浅草寺 Behind this ^

Kaminarimon Gate (雷門) 

Free entry 

There a variety of famous shops there that sells Japanese pastries like taiyaki and melon pan, and some unique souvenirs.

Food

Naruto Takaiyaki Honpo Red Bean 180 yen

Sweet Potato 200yen 

Kibi Dango 330yen

Melon Pan 200yen

Winter | 6c | Note 9 | Canon EOS M100 

You've scarfed down your CKT or that laksa, and now you could do with a little something sweet. You want dessert, and you won't be happy till you've indulged your cravings.
Something's churning deep in the Penang Island heartland that's making local residents scream for the desserts and gelato has been serving dependably excellent desserts for over a few years.

The Craftisan also extended its menu recently to include a section explicitly named 'Plated Desserts' It's kinda to introduce fine-ding techniques, flavors and presentation to their diners in this way.

The melt in your mouth matcha ice-cream with delicious crepe. The uniqueness of this dessert is the matcha jelly with azuki bean. Basically, The Craftisan is solely focused on desserts and coffee so all of these are bought together in a delicate paste palette that embodies what the dessert is.


Mango Pomelo
The dessert is presented with a generous serving of fresh mango, sago, and pomelo together with small pieces of crushed ice. The result was a bowl of refreshing, creamy and sweet with all the components coming together beautifully. Most important is, mango is sweet and fresh (not those frozen kinds) Perfect heat quencher for our hot and humic climate :)


Savory Charcoal sandwich.
The bread here is baked freshly and send to The Craftisan. Serve the sandwiches with all the goodness in it. It's pretty yummy; the avocado & omelette is decadently thick and it's lightly crispy to the bite and soft and pillowy inside. Good enough to eat plain actually!



If you are obsessive chocolate desire (OCD) for the love of both chocolates and gelato, *jiang jiang jiang jiang* Chocolate obsession is the one you must eat! Soft yet crisp on the surface, the fudge cake had a very dense centre. It certainly reminded us of a brownie, only more sticky. You should get this limited item if you're sharing, because I found it slightly cloying after awhile.



Delicias de serradura is also popular as Macau pudding is made with crumbly tea cookies and chilled layered cream. The Serradura resembles layered sawdust and can be perfectly salvaged to come together. The combination of sweet and crunchy is pretty good. My first time trying this and it was satisfying.

Who doesn't love ice cream? The ice cream had a relatively sticky texture, to my delight. Its stickiness made it a little chewy, which is personally liked and reminiscent of a gelato~ The sweet and bitter flavors were in perfect balance.

With an affordable price range, The Craftisan is definately going on my list of places to chill out. Their coffee and gelato items are of premium quality, so it's definately a dessert lover's paradise.