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There is a part of me that cannot believe I travelled all the way to a hospital to eat Penang food. It already sounds strange. And I am a person not very fond of even stepping into a hospital.
Penang Street is a casual dining restaurant which just launched its flagship store at National University Hospital’s medical centre. Errr… so have a fatty laksa after you are done with your medical check-up? (To add to the surprise, there is a Uniqlo few steps away.)
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To set your expectations right, the restaurant is managed by Minor Food Group, which brought us Thai Express,, Xin Wang, Shokudo, Poulet and Kiseki – you know, Asian food for the mass market.
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The recommended dishes are the Penang Char Koay Teow ($8.80), Assam Laksa ($8.80), Nasi Lemak ($9.80) Beef Rendang ($11.80), Penang Cendol ($5.80) and Buah Long Long Juice ($3.80).
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While the Assam Laska seemed mild in terms of its sourness and spiciness, it was easily the best dish we tried for its savoury gravy and generous portions of fish.
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The Penang Char Koay Teow on the other hand, lacked that very one element that would make CKT distinct – the ‘wok hei’. I cannot finish an English equivalent, so I would just say there could be that charred hot uplifting flavour that a decent plate of CKT should have. But I must acknowledge it is just too hard to replicate in this setting.
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The Cendol arrived looking nothing like what was presented in a menu, in fact it was a blob of brown. The consolation was they were not stingy with their rich gula melaka, which gave the dessert that kick.
To be honest, I love the furniture and ID here more than anything – the white walls, lemon yellow and sea blue chairs, and floral tiles. Service was friendly and staff would say “terima kasih” all the time.
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I can safely say that we will start to see more Penang Streets opening around the island. What is that Hokkien saying that goes “No fish, prawn also good”? I actually assured my friends (whom I dragged along to NUH) if the food was no good, it would be my treat.
Yah, I ended up picking up the tabs this time.
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Penang Street
One@KentRidge, National University Hospital Medical Centre, 1 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 01-09 and 01-19/20 Singapore 119082 (Kent Ridge MRT), Tel: +65 6334 6023
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm Daily
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