Sri Ananda Bahwan @ Tanjung Bungah

Place/Venue:

Sri Ananda Bahwan @ Tanjung Bungah (opp. Crown Jewel Hotel)

Environment

I must say I was quite impressed with the place. One word....COZY! Their interior is (oowwhhh) relaxing to the eyes. One thing I really like is their tables and chair. They have one side of normal tables and chairs and the other looks like a hut with picnic tables and benches style. It really makes me feel like I’m on holiday. If you were to go during the day, you won’t feel hot as the place is QUITE cooling. I would recommend people to go there for a meal and chit chat with friends or even bringing clients there. I like the free WiFi there as well, one of the other main reasons why I find myself heading over to that place :)

Verdict: 8/10

Food

The food here is quite good la, I might say. They have a variety of food choices mainly Indian cuisine. They do even have American breakfast...hmm. You got to try their Chicken Butter Masala (its chicken + tomato spicy gravy + butter) and as for their drinks, try Mango Lassi. It’s thick (unlike some places I went to - so watery!). They have whatever you want in a mamak stall and the price is somewhat reasonable (can’t say much because they are near to hotels and all ) Oh yeah if you order kopi ais or any drink that you used to order in mamak stall , don’t be surprise if your drink is HALF THE SIZE from the regular mamak hangouts L. Their “papadam” that they used to give to customers for free last time is NOW RM1 for it! :( (I think people like me kept asking them to refill until they just had to charge lol)

Verdict: 6/10

Service

I think the staff here, performance wise - can still improve. They are quiteee friendly (most of them la), but can be improved to be better. Some of them just need to learn how to smile. Their response time to take your order and deliver quite fast lo, so if you are hungry no worries! The manager of the place is friendly. Like I said, a simple courtesy to the tables brings a long way and he does that to the customers. Well done!

Verdict: 7/10

Marketing

As for the marketing side, the staffs actually welcome you at the entrance. Now that’s what I call treated importantly! The manager is friendly too. Many people from various backgrounds and status chill here too. Only one thing is they do not have CCTV! I’ve kind of misplaced my hand phone last time and went back to search for it, they just told me sorry I do not know where is it and as for me things lost look at the CCTV and BUT! Aihhh, unfortunately they don’t have one. (Quite sad la) This place closes very “late tho”. As in “”…OMG! Common people! Its only 12 am and you’re closing up your shop!! It’s a Saturday night and I think you might be expecting people to chat and stay a little while longer don’t you? Well, not too good on that….

Verdict: 5/10

OVERALL VERDICT: 7/10

Well, overall it’s quite okay, for a quick meal or drink la…BUT to hang around till the early morning (which would be nice, BUT they don’t have that policy) really spoilt the mood. I mean, don’t they think of the young people?! Well besides that, it’s overall a good place! I like it! (Except the no-midnight hangout policy which really sucked for me). Besides that, go check it out! :)

1st mangsa! -> Mr. Pot@Gurney Drive, Penang!

Place/Venue:

Mr. Pot @ Gurney drive

Environment

If you love seaside view, checking out cars passing by along gurney drive ( u may spot a few sporty cars and a lot of VROOM VROOM noisy cars also) and looking at strollers then this is a place for you to be. Oklah minus the Vroom Vroom, it offers a good strategic location for you to sit down, relax, enjoy the view, chit and chat with your friends and a good getaway after working hours of stress in your office and “boss”. I do go to Mr. Pot mostly everyday (now less d ...aihh economy boh sui ler) but the reason I’m at Mr. Pot is because of the relaxing environment. I’m quite fussy when come to place to hangout and all but I found Mr. Pot is my getaway from sun (in the afternoon) and traffic jam (during peak hours) The place is cosy, the chairs are comfy and the lightings are ease to the eyes (unlike some place I could get blind and practically people can see any tiny stains on my shirt) Oh yeah and it’s a good WiFi spot also if you plan to surf the net during free time (like me right now)

(Verdict: 7/10)

Beverage

Mr. Pot. I always wondered why they call that. Are they a Tea House place? Hmm I found out that their signature drink is their Mr. Pot White Coffee. It’s the white coffee which is famous. It’s good and the price if want to compare to coffee bean or starbucks, you can’t complain. One thing I like is that there’s no SERVICE CHARGE or GOVERNMENT TAX ! Bagus ! Bagus!

(Verdict: 6/10)

Service

Yes Mr. Pot is a nice place to hangout with friends and customers but we are very fussy when come to service. Reason it’s not that I want to bully the waiter/waitress but that’s just us. We pay for the service. As the place is nice and cosy but….the waiters I think they can improve a lot in presenting themselves properly. Try speaking English to them and they’ll be like huh? What? They do understand but have to put the slow mo effect into it. Their response time to take order is roughly about like….10 seconds? (non peak hours) and 20 seconds(peak hours) and the delivery of your order time would be hmm just say it’s quiteeeeeeeeeeeee slow . Do note that there are good waiter/waitress also so it’s somehow balanced (I guess)

One thing I got to praise is their boss. He is one of the friendliest boss I’ve ever met. He knows how to take care of his staff and his customers very well. A simple courtesy like “Hello how are you doing”, really goes a long way for the customers. I’m really impressed by his service and the way he runs the place

(Verdict: 5/10)

(Verdict for the boss: 8/10)

Marketing

The marketing here has improved a lot since my last visit here (2 months ago) especially on the areas of placing new small, and I do mean SMALL printout on the walls. If you really notice, you will see some small brochure on SOME tables as well.

I guess that what I expect, so nothing much to complain about here. I sure wish the waiter/waitress gave me more information on the new beverage and all, but oh well.

He has upgrade to a plasma screen TV from the FAT old fashioned TV and a mini library. Impressive. Bagus! Bagus!

Until the next episode

(Verdict: 6/10)

Overall Verdict: (7/10!)

It’s okla! A nice place to hang and WiFi Age here, (Or size if some people are sensitive) doesn’t matter here. Not bad! Not bad indeed…

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Until Next Time !

(Hungry now, gonna get something to makan!)

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