Chao Xuan (潮轩) @ Lebuh Melayu, Penang [GPS]

Housed in an old heritage house at Lebuh Melayu in Penang, Chao Xuan (潮轩) is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in Teo Chew delights. Albeit Penang has many Chinese restaurants in town but Teo Chew delights or snacks seems to be scarce as compared to other Chinese foods. Chao Xuan has the strong element of Chinese traditional design... the entrance is made by the traditional Chinese red wooden door, while the interior is stuffed with the wooden furniture and some traditional Chinese decors.

潮轩坐落在一座古老的遗产屋内, 是位于槟城Lebuh Melayu一家专门提供潮州美食的中餐厅。虽然槟城有许多中餐厅，但与其他中餐厅相比，潮州美食或小吃似乎很少。潮轩具有强大的中国传统设计元素... 入口由传统的中国红木门制成，内部则由木制家具和一些传统的中国饰品装饰而成。

Fried Ku Chai Kuih

Food-wise, the menu of Chao Xuan is packed of authentic traditional Teo Chew foods that able to thrill your taste buds. Notable highlights include the Teo Chew Chai Kuih and its intensely flavorful braised Teo Chew dishes, such as pork belly, duck, firm tofu, and etc. I particularly love the Fried Ku Chai Kuih (Chives Chai Kuih) at Chao Xuan, it's superb unexpectedly. Unlike the Steamed Chai Kuih, Fried Chai Kuih has a crispier skin and well-seasoned fillings. Besides of Chives Chai Kuih, Chao Xuan also serves the Yam Bean (Mangkuang) Chai Kuih and Traditional Or Kuih in store.

在食物方面，潮轩的菜单有能够刺激您味蕾的正宗传统潮州食物。 值得注意的亮点包括潮州菜糕及浓郁美味的潮州卤菜肴，如五花肉，鸭肉，豆干腐等。我特别喜欢潮轩的煎韭菜糕，它意外的美味。与蒸菜糕不同的是，煎菜糕的外皮更加脆，口感更好。 除了韭菜糕外，潮轩还也提供沙葛菜糕和传统桃糕。

Teo Chew Porridge

Braised Combination 

Salted Vegetable

Cai Po Egg

Braised Pork Minced Rice

Besides Chai Kuih, the braised goodies serving at Chao Xuan is quite nice too. The porridge here is really an authentic Teo Chew Porridge, it's watery instead of thicker as same as Cantonese Porridge. For the braised duck, I thought it's skillfully cooked, the meat is tender and flavorful... so do with the Braised Pork Minced Rice we ordered. However, I thought the salted vegetable served aside could be slightly salty as compared to other restaurants.

除了菜糕外，在潮轩提供的卤肉也很不错。 这里的粥也非常正宗，属于比较稀的，并非像粤式粥那么浓稠。 对于卤鸭肉，我认为它煮得很好，肉质鲜嫩可口... 我们点的卤肉饭也是如此。 然而，我认为与其他餐馆相比，一旁边的咸菜可能略咸。

Apart from that, Chao Xuan also served many other delectable dishes such as the Fried Noodles, Fried Rice Vermicelli, Toast, Curry Puff, Curry Chicken, Soup, Traditional Desserts and so on. Last but not least, you should also try out their traditional handcrafted local coffee to fuel up your day. In short, I thought Chao Xuan is a good place that able you to enjoy the authentic Teo Chew dishes, complete with a relaxing ambiance. Nevertheless, parking could be a challenge because the parking lot is limited.

除此之外，潮轩还提供了许多其他美味的菜肴，如炒面，炒米粉，吐司，咖喱泡芙，咖喱鸡，汤，传统甜点等。 最后，你也可以尝试潮轩提供的传统手工咖啡。 总而言之，我觉得潮轩是一个很好的地方，你可以在这轻松的氛围里享受正宗的潮州菜肴。 然而，停车可能是一个挑战因为停车的位置有限。

Menu:

❥ Ku Chai Kuih ᴿᴹ 4.50/ 3pcs (Steamed);  ᴿᴹ 5.50/ 3pcs (Fried) 

❥ Braised Combination ᴿᴹ 9.00 (Small)

❥ Cai Po Egg ᴿᴹ 3.00 (Small)

❥ Salted Vegetable ᴿᴹ 3.00 (Small)

❥ Braised Pork Minced Rice ᴿᴹ 6.90

❥ Kaya Butter Toast ᴿᴹ 3.50

❥ Cham Peng (Iced Coffee & Tea) ᴿᴹ 4.00 (Cold)

Ratings:
Service: 7.5 (1 bad → 10 good)
Price: 7.5 (1 expensive → 10 cheap)
Ambiance: 7.5 (1 bad → 10 good)
Parking: 7.0 (1 bad → 10 good)
Service charge: No
Government tax: No

Business Info:
Address: 90, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Contact Number: 012-561 9171
Operating Hours: 09:30am - 03:00pm (Closed on Mon)
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