Serving up New Year joy

Serving up New Year joy

WITH so many venues and options for Chinese New Year feasting in Penang, deciding on a suitable one is never easy.

If you still haven’t finalised your plans, it’s worth giving the Corner Club Restaurant on Gurney Drive a try.

The seafront outlet which recently underwent a facelift has a reputation for dishing up delicious fare.

Conveniently located and with ample parking space, it’s a popular haunt for both locals and tourists on the hunt for Chinese offerings at reasonable prices.

For Chinese New Year, the restaurant is offering two special eight-course dinners priced at RM468+ and RM588+ per table of 10 pax. Although both menus start off with Prosperity Yee Sang as the first course, the remaining dishes vary.

Some of the notable ones are Braised Superior Sharks Fin Soup with Dried Scallop or Seafood, Braised Pig Trotter with Waxed Meat, Roasted Suckling Piglet, Steamed Grouper Fish, Prawns in Two Preparations and Braised Sea Cucumber with Black Mushrooms and Dried Oyster.

In addition, there’s also the popular ala carte menu with over 100 items, each available in small, medium or large servings according to diners’ needs.

Though the menu is set to be revamped after Chinese New Year, most of the crowd favourites are set to remain.

One of the star items is the Steamed Fish in Chef’s Specialty Sauce. The savoury gravy has a mellow garlic flavour which nicely accents the neutral flavours of the steamed fish.

Another seafood offering, the Thai-style Buttered Prawns, should appeal to many. After all, what’s not to like about chunky prawns coated in a spicy and tangy sauce?

The Marmite Chicken is another popular dish that children and adults can enjoy.

Other offerings are Homemade Beancurd with Dry Scallops, Shrimps and Mushrooms; Brinjal in Kam Heong Sauce and Bitter Gourd with Black Bean Sauce and Minced Pork. There’s also Sliced Chicken with Lemon Grass Sauce.

Those looking for a satisfying breakfast or lunch can head to the restaurant for dim sum from 7.30am to 2pm daily. Patrons will be spoilt for choice with over 40 items on the pushcarts to choose from.

On weekends from 3pm to 5pm, take a break for afternoon hi- tea with up to 50% discounts on selected dim sum items.

Currently, there’s a limited time Year End Appreciation Menu priced at RM338+ and RM518+ that comes with a complimentary bottle of red wine per table.

Those getting married can choose from three wedding dinner menus starting from RM338+.

The restaurant can cater for banquets up to 25 tables.

Corner Club Restaurant is located at 55, Gurney Drive (beside Ever-green Laurel Hotel), and opens daily from 7.30am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm.

For reservations, call 04-2282888 or 04-2275764.

-News courtesy of The Star-