This was probably my fifth time reading this brochure and I'd hope I wouldn't be reading this brochure again, it's not because I'm a slow reader, but due to the array of captivating food shown on the brochure, well I would just put it this way, it's very hard to ignore.
Finally after almost half a year since the opening of Food Gallery in Times Square, and after somewhat 3 years of not going to Times Square (blame it on Gurney and Queens), we found ourselves parking our car opposite to the majestic mall, and climbing up the long (probably longest in Penang) escalator in mid-air.
We weren't really sure about this place at first, but as we walked into the mall, banners after banners started greeting us. I must say the officials did a fantastic job on promoting this place, as the brochures/banners/signboards were very enticing.
Soon enough, I realized I was brought into another dimension, as I didn't very least expect this place to be so breathtaking. Probably because I always expect for the worst, and which was why I sounded like a caveman there, awing all the time.
The ambience was incredible, furnished with modern-looking chairs and it even took us a while to choose which chair to be seated, foolish right ?
These orders were from the Pasta Fusion kiosk. The Mushroom Soup was way better than I thought, which had a very distinctive oat and mushroom taste. 8.0
The Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken had a nothing-to-shout about first look. Looks are always deceiving, don't you think ? The chunk of chicken meat was bigger than I thought, seasoned with cheesy carbonara condiment and sprinkled herbs. It was deceiving after all, as it was really appetizing, did I mention that we were here for breakfast ? The only thing short from this Italian cuisine was probably its presentation, but too bad as all the cutlery and silverware used here were the same. 8.0
Next up was my Claypot Chicken Rice from Hot Pot. As far as the price was concerned, it was no concern at all as the price for this bowl of sizzling hot rice is considerably cheap. Not bad at all as it tasted similar with the ones you usually find elsewhere. 8.0
This Char Siew (roasted pork) Wan Tan Mee was more pricey and in terms of taste, the noodles actually lack of something, which I think is the springy sensation. The char siew was well roasted, but I would definitely prefer them in thinner slices, which would in turn made them more crispy. 6.5
The service was really good, as this Ice Lemon Tea I ordered wasn't self-service at all. Definitely a good way to chill out with this drink while surfing the net on your mobile, as this place offers wifi as well.
Topped with a ice cream of your choice, and armed with six different kind of fruits, this is one good way to beat things down. The Mixed Fruit was a good refreshment but when different degrees of sweetness all mixed up, I guess it had a somewhat peculiar flavour. 7.0
Prices .
Mushroom Soup with Bun - RM 3.50
Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken - RM 7.90
Claypot Chicken Rice - RM 4.50
Char Siew Wan Tan Mee - RM 6.90
Mixed Fruit - RM 5.50
Bonus .
77-4B-1, Penang Times Square, Georgetown, 10150 George Town.
Opens from 10.30am to 11.00pm
Finally after almost half a year since the opening of Food Gallery in Times Square, and after somewhat 3 years of not going to Times Square (blame it on Gurney and Queens), we found ourselves parking our car opposite to the majestic mall, and climbing up the long (probably longest in Penang) escalator in mid-air.
We weren't really sure about this place at first, but as we walked into the mall, banners after banners started greeting us. I must say the officials did a fantastic job on promoting this place, as the brochures/banners/signboards were very enticing.
Soon enough, I realized I was brought into another dimension, as I didn't very least expect this place to be so breathtaking. Probably because I always expect for the worst, and which was why I sounded like a caveman there, awing all the time.
The ambience was incredible, furnished with modern-looking chairs and it even took us a while to choose which chair to be seated, foolish right ?
Not just the food, but even the chairs offered us varieties to choose from. And eventually we went for the outdoors, preferring cool breeze over air-cons.
According to the brochure, this place offers around 200 over choices of food, and delicacies from over 15 different countries. Cool huh, but it was because of this that it took us literally 15 minutes just to make up our mind over which food to order. It here, you have to be independent because they're all self-service, and this is what we got for ourselves.
These orders were from the Pasta Fusion kiosk. The Mushroom Soup was way better than I thought, which had a very distinctive oat and mushroom taste. 8.0
The Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken had a nothing-to-shout about first look. Looks are always deceiving, don't you think ? The chunk of chicken meat was bigger than I thought, seasoned with cheesy carbonara condiment and sprinkled herbs. It was deceiving after all, as it was really appetizing, did I mention that we were here for breakfast ? The only thing short from this Italian cuisine was probably its presentation, but too bad as all the cutlery and silverware used here were the same. 8.0
Next up was my Claypot Chicken Rice from Hot Pot. As far as the price was concerned, it was no concern at all as the price for this bowl of sizzling hot rice is considerably cheap. Not bad at all as it tasted similar with the ones you usually find elsewhere. 8.0
This Char Siew (roasted pork) Wan Tan Mee was more pricey and in terms of taste, the noodles actually lack of something, which I think is the springy sensation. The char siew was well roasted, but I would definitely prefer them in thinner slices, which would in turn made them more crispy. 6.5
The service was really good, as this Ice Lemon Tea I ordered wasn't self-service at all. Definitely a good way to chill out with this drink while surfing the net on your mobile, as this place offers wifi as well.
Topped with a ice cream of your choice, and armed with six different kind of fruits, this is one good way to beat things down. The Mixed Fruit was a good refreshment but when different degrees of sweetness all mixed up, I guess it had a somewhat peculiar flavour. 7.0
Prices .
Mushroom Soup with Bun - RM 3.50
Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken - RM 7.90
Claypot Chicken Rice - RM 4.50
Char Siew Wan Tan Mee - RM 6.90
Mixed Fruit - RM 5.50
Bonus .
77-4B-1, Penang Times Square, Georgetown, 10150 George Town.
Opens from 10.30am to 11.00pm
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