In 1993, Din Tai Fung was awarded top 10 restaurants of the world by New York Times. In 2011, it was twice awarded 1 Michelin Star which is a global recognition of its of fine dining quality and restaurants. Of course, the funny part of all this is that this prestigious restaurant rating is from a tire company; the same Michelin that sells tires also gives out restaurant ratings! Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay explained that losing the stars was like "losing a girlfriend."
In 2012, it was three times awarded the 1 Michelin star and in 2013, four times awarded the 1 Michelin star. It was also ranked number 1 in "101 Best Restaurants in Asia" by the Daily Meal. In 2013 the same year, it was ranked top two franchise for travelers by CNN. In 2014, it was 5 times awarded 1 Michelin star and KL Top Chinese Restaurant by Trip Advisor.
Above is a snap shot taken in Gurney Plaza, Penang on the basement floor showing the fine white porcelain and cutleries used to serve diners. One will also get julianned ginger for extra zing. On the right is the menu in Red for as a colour for prosperity. Most Chinese love Red, don't they?
This is apple juice for about RM 10 and Pu-Er tea for RM 16 per pot! There were many pu-er tea leaves inside which makes the tea concentrated and you have ask for free hot water to replenish the teapot. There's also appetiser in black strips of vegetables with glass noodles in the center.
This is the set of RM 55 per person consisting of 'siew loong pau' or small dragon pau with rich concentrated soup inside the bun skins and steamed in bamboo receptacle. There is also fried rice with lots of de-gutted prawns and egg. For veges, it was garlic pea sprouts that looks yummy. There's also double-boiled chicken soup, though it was too oily and I had to scoop the oil out, even though the soup tasted just as good. As for dessert, you have 5 choices, one of them was the black sesame ball in red bean gravy.
You can also order imported juicy Songshan pineapple filling baked to perfection in a golden buttery crust, air-flown from Taiwan on the 19th August with 5% discount for the early birds. For 6 pieces, it cost RM 49.80 and for 10 pieces, it was RM 69.80. There are no preservatives; hence you have to consume it within 1 week upon arrival.
If you would like to try Din Tai Fung Gurney Plaza, the address is as below:
Address: Gurney Dr, Georgetown, 10250 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours: 11 AM – 9:30 PM
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