A HAPPY DAY OUT AT GURNEY PARAGON
It is a really sunny and warm Sunday. Kaya & Butter, both decides to hang out at Gurney Paragon. We had a light breakfast earlier this morning before going to church. Therefore, we are basically quite hungry when we reach Gurney Paragon in the afternoon. There are plenty of people at the mall today, maybe due to the warm weather outside. We are craving for Japanese food recently, so we agree to have a Japanese cuisine marathon this afternoon, by visiting Rakuzen, Sushi Zanmai and Pasta Zanmai.
Rakuzen
Operation Hours
Daily
11:00am – 3:00pm
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact
37, 37A, Level 6
Gurney Paragon Mall
163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel No: +604-218 9900
Website: http://www.superdining.com.my/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/superdining
Our first stop is Rakuzen, the most expensive one among these 3 restaurants stated above. Obviously, we do not need to queue up, but it does not mean that the food is not good. The environment is cozy and comfortable, with yellow lighting and wonderful wooden interior.
It is very thoughtful of the management and the designer, to create such a great eatery ambience with certain level of privacy for their customers.
We are quite delightful to dine in the room that we are located. Butter loves the artistic bubbly lighting above our table very much.
The Menu
Calpis Kyoho Shake
RM10
This yogurt based drink is actually quite delicious although it looks plain.
Iced Green Tea Latte
RM8
Sanshoku Don
RM55
It is meant to mix everything together to eat. It is quite tasty with the not-so-strong taste wasabi.
Sashimi Moriawase
RM100
8 kinds of sashimi: Otoro Sashimi (Tuna Fatty Belly), Awabi Sashimi (Abalone), Kampachi (Amberjack), Ikura (Salmon Roe), Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp), Toro Salmon (Salmon Belly) and Fugu Sashimi (Puffer Fish)
The ingredients are very fresh and it worths the price. We love the way they are decorated, so delicately presented. It’s food art! People who likes sashimi, makes sure you do not miss this.
Edamame
RM8
This boiled green soybean comes with a little salt. It is a nutritious snack that once you start to take, you never want to stop. Furthermore, its price is reasonable for a high end japanese restaurant like this, and it’s fresh.
Wagyu Sirloin Steak (60g)
RM65
This is a dish recommended by the manager. Honestly, it surprise us ! The beef steaks are sliced thinly and are carefully arrange on a heated rock. Butter seldom take beef steak, but this dish changes Butter’s mind. It is so tender and soft, and juicy as well. However, the portion is not a lot. It makes us want to come back to eat again.
Dragon Roll
RM30
Wow, it does look like a dragon! The sushi is not bad.
Nama Choco Ice
RM13
It comes with 2 flavours, that are Macha and Chocolate. It is not so sweet but rich in taste. According to the manager, the ice-cream is imported from Japan. We are in cloud nine taking this ice-cream! A must try dessert. it is so yummy!!!
Sushi Zanmai
Operation Hours
Daily
10:00am – 10:00pm
Contact
36, Level 6
Gurney Paragon Mall
163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel No: +604-218 9300
Website: http://www.supersushi.com.my/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/sushizanmai
We always see people queueing up outside this restaurant. We are curious about it. Luckily we reserved earlier and manage to skip the long queue.
The entrance is small but inside is quite spacious and comfortable.
We have some light food here as we had just came out from Rakuzen.
Mentaiko Spider Roll
RM13.80
Aburi Zanmai
RM13.80
Assorted sushi. It is kind of cute and it tastes just nice.
Salmon Sashimi
RM10.80
Done with the sushi, let’s move to the next stop.
Pasta Zanmai
Operation Hours
Daily
10:00am – 10:00pm
Contact
38, Level 6
Gurney Paragon Mall
163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel No: +604-218 9600
Website: http://www.superpasta.com.my/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/pastazanmai
Pasta Zanmai is the smallest among these 3 restaurants. However, we like the dining environment which is so bright due to the tall glasses from celling to floor. We can actually enjoy the sea view from the table we sit. We always want to come to dine here, and we are glad that we make it today. Again, reservation is needed unless you are willing to wait outside for awhile, as the numbers of tables are limited.
Love our round table.
Nice deco.
Happily selecting food….
Selfie while waiting for our order.
Mocha Mocha
RM8
Fruit Tea
RM8
Ice Fruit Juice
RM9
The Fruit Tea and Iced Fruit Juice are refreshing. The Mocha Mocha is just OK.
Ebi Tempura no Gomadare Shitate Pasta
RM16
It is strong in sesame aroma. We prefer it to be less oily. The deep fried prawns are not bad.
Tori Karaage to Garlic Rice
RM15
We love the chickens dip in mayonnaise. The garlic rice is not as expected.
Hotate to Kinoko no Mentaimayo Pizza
RM16
Surprisingly this pizza is quite nice. They include scallops in it. The bread of the pizza is thin and crunchy. You won’t feel heavy.
Choco Banana Parfait
RM16
We like the top part but leaving the bottom part untouched. We just can’t take the cornflakes plainly. Furthermore, we are quite full already.
Cotton On
Operation Hours
Daily
10:00am – 10:00pm
Contact
21, Level 2
Gurney Paragon Mall
163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel No: +604-218 9050
Website: http://asia.cottonon.com/
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/cottonon
We got to exercise after the Japanese food marathon. The best exercise in Gurney Paragon is shopping, haha! Cotton On, here we come!
Wow, they have sale for this batik-liked printed tops. It is called Killer Kimono.
RM60, you can buy two of these.
There are many patterns available. Choose choose choose….
Haha.. Butter likes this white based colourful flowery Killer Kimono.
Urbanedge
Operation Hours
Daily
10:00am – 10:00pm
Contact
13, Level 4
Gurney Paragon Mall
163-D, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Tel No: 04-218 9848 / 04-218 9948
Website: www.urbanedge.com.my
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/urbanedgehomegallery
We go in to Urbanedge to look for some furniture for our house.
Butter loves this cabana so much. So comfortable and relaxing! How Butter wishes to buy one home only if our house has a big space to put it in.
Console
RM4,448
What a stylish white lacquered console (1600 x 390 x 840mm). There are drawers in drawers, easy to sort things out and very convenient.
It is a fruitful day out. We really enjoy our eating and shopping trips. Although tired, but we are happy and satisfied.
Gurney Paragon really has several nice eateries worth exploring. 🙂