The dishes are suggestedly served in a traditional Chinese course of 4, however, add-ons are done very frequently due to the variation of the dishes, and besides, 8 is a lucky number by Chinese standards. The menu is divided into three parts, aptly named To Begin, Protein, Greens and Dessert. Armed with their secrets, we decided to take it further by going for 2 month long stages at the best Thai restaurant in Asia, Nahm.” – Zachary Choong, Executive Chef of Kebaya Restaurant. “Having no experience whatsoever in Asian food my boss Christopher Ong guided me into the right direction of Nyonya aunties with a lifetime of Peranakan cooking knowledge. When asked how he developed this menu, he stated: – He applies very innovative cooking methods using traditional Malaysian flavour profiles, Vietnamese lightness, Thai spiciness, and traditional French cooking styles. The kitchen is headed by Zachary Choong, the executive chef of Kebaya Restaurant, who has worked many years cultivating his skills in Chicago, Switzerland, the Caribbean, and finally returning to Penang. Seven Terraces showcases some of the most beautiful antique porcelain ware, known locally as kamcheng (盖盅), from the Hokkien dialect meaning “lid and jar”, throughout the hotel, including the dishes used in Kebaya itself. The Seven Terraces is owned by Christopher Ong, heritage-preserving hotelier who has successfully restored and created many other hotels in Penang such as Muntri Mews, Noordin Mews, Clove Hall and Muntri Grove.
The dining area houses the Kebaya Dining Room, serving some of the best Indochinese and Peranakan fare you can find in Penang, from classics like the wing bean kerabu to the fusion joo hoo char roll, offering an experience which will leave you wanting more.Īs you enter the building, you are introduced to a classical Anglo-Chinese colonial elegance, from the use of redwood throughout the building to traditional Chinese porcelain antiques used throughout its structure, as well as the use of antique furniture and tiles, you are taken back to the days which birthed the Baba and Nyonya culture of the Straits Settlements.
While strolling down Stewart Lane, you come across the façade of the beautifully restored Anglo-Chinese Seven Terrace boutique hotel, located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
0 kommentar(er)
