[Buy 1 Free 1 Set] David Brown Restaurant & Tea Terrace @ Penang Hill, Air Itam, Penang

Before the World War II, Captain Francis Light cultivated strawberries at Strawberry Hill, which is the highest peak of Penang Hill. This is where David Brown Restaurant & Tea Terrace now located.

This restaurant is a perfect quality British-styled restaurant which served a mass selections of delicious British cuisine as well as Penang specialties. These include hors d’oeuvers, steaks and chops, fresh puddings, pies, traditional roasts and vegetarian selection.

The setting of the restaurant is perfect for important life events such as wedding, birthday, family dinner, parties, company functions, seminar, product launching, training, management meeting and annual dinner. 

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Mr. Hanson is the friendly general manager of the restaurant that keeps us well informed with a lot of detailed information regarding the restaurant’s history and food. The above is the entrance of the Strawberry Hill.

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At the middle of the Strawberry Hill is the Sky Terrace, where you can spend the whole afternoon sitting there alone or with friends, sipping a cup of coffee and taking some snacks, while enjoying the fantastic view of Penang landscape. It is the highest bar in town.

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David Brown’s restaurant is at the peak of the Strawberry Hill. It has a lovely pond with pretty water lilies, which is surrounded by greeneries.

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You can dine outside at the garden, closing to the nature, listening to the chirping of the birds and the songs of the insects. The cool weather here is perfect for garden dining.

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They are trying to revive the planting of strawberry within the area of the restaurant. Look, I spot a cute little strawberry!

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The restaurant is well-lit with romantic dim light. Looks like air conditioner is not needed here.

The Starter

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Warm bread and butter

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Garden Salad

Assorted garden green with pickles and homemade sesame sauce

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Waldorf Salad

Apple and celery with homemade mayonnaise seasoning and top with walnut

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Smoked Salmon Salad

Garden salad with smoked salmon with homemade sauce

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Garden romaine lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing and bread crouton

RM18.00

Soup

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I prefer this soup from all three soups that we taste tonight.

RM 18.00
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Mulligatawny Soup

It’s a special English soup with the best “INDIA” influence with curry spice and herbs that is eaten with rice, fried onions and some lime. It really taste Eatern.

RM20.00

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Cream of Tomato

RM16.00

Main Course

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Fish and Chips

Tender strips of  Seabass fillet which coated with breadcrumb is really fresh and crispy. I really love this very much.

RM42.00
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Aglio-Olio

Garlic, chillies, mushroom and pasley and black papper with olive oil. This is quite yummy! 

RM28.00
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Grilled Salmon Fillet

Grilled and served with mix vegetable and French Fries

RM52.00

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Rib Eye

This steak is Australian air flown chilled beef. You can request it to be seasoned with 4 types of sauces: Pepper, Mushroom, Garlic or Bombay

RM69.00

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Roast Rack of Lamb

 Tender New Zealand lamb rack washed in their signature marinade and roasted with plenty of dripping. Served with the sauce of your choice, which are mint sauce or redcurrant jelly.

RM68

Pie
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Roasted Vegetables on Bubble and Squeak

 Roasted pepper, aubergine , mushrooms and onion atop a traditional pan-fried potato and vegetable patty. This dish is for people who love vegetable

RM42.00

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Cottage Pie

  Fine cooked of juicy minced beef topped with finely mashed potatoes. 

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Chicken and Mushroom Pie

 A stew of tender chicken fillet pieces, Cameron Highlands mushrooms and topped with freshly rolled puff pastry cap

RM48.00

Dessert & Pudding

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Bombe Alaska

Fresh fruit and ice cream wrap in egg white and flambe with brandy. It is said to be suitable for two people, but I think the portion can be shared by 4 to 5 people. Very special dessert which full of surprises!

RM48.00

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 Mother’s Day Special – Napoleon Cake

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Finally, let me introduce you to the talented young head chef Mr. Deon Ooi (right), which is only 24 years old. On the left is  his Assistant, Mr. Ken Lee. It is truly surprised to find out that these delicious food of tonight are prepared by them. Gracias!

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Breathtaking night view is another unexpected harvest of the night. I really have a great and fantastic experience dining in such an awesome place. Thanks for the invitation, David Brown!

***Promotion (Set Dinner only)

  • Price: RM100 nett for 2 sets (It is like Buy 1 Free 1)
  • Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm daily, last train at 11pm
  • Promotion Period: 1 June 2015 – 30 July 2015 (not inclusive public holidays and eve of public holidays). You can purchase the voucher only in June 2015 and redeemable until 31st July 2015.
  • Delivery of vouchers with minimum purchase of 5 vouchers
  • Pork-free

Contact:

David Brown’s Restaurant and Tea Terraces
Strawberry Hill, Penang Hill
Penang, Malaysia

Tel:

+604-828 8337 / 018-409 6277

Email:

st.penanghill@gmail.com

Opens daily:

11.00am – 10.00pm

Lunch:

11am – 3pm

Afternoon Tea:

3pm – 6pm

Dinner:

6pm – 10pm (last call 9pm)

*  If your request are made in advance, the restaurant can help in arranging for later departure from the top station, or driving you from the Botanical Garden to the top and down by 4-wheeled drive.

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