Motormouth From Ipoh – Asian Food & Travel Blog

Follow me on Instagram (@ipohmotormouth) for continuous updates
  • rss
  • Home
  • About
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Ipoh Food
  • Perak Food
  • KL/Selangor Food
  • Penang Food
  • Travelogue
  • Featured
  • Links
    • Malaysian Food Blogs
    • Inspirational Food Blogs
    • Random Blogs
  • Contact Me

Restoran Tomyam Hasnah @ Venice of Perak, Lumut

October 20, 2009 | 10,032 views
Tweet

Udang Goreng Tepung

Udang Goreng Tepung (Fried Prawns with Batter)

A break from the Bali travel posts (to avoid this blog from transforming to a Bali Food Blog, instead of a Malaysian one), and allow me to bring you over to the west coast of Perak, to a place posh-ly named the Venice of Perak. Where?!!! Hop over the Dromoz for a satellite view of the aforementioned, prime location, within kilometres away from the port town of Lumut in Perak.

Tom Yam Seafood

Seafood Tom Yum – And the floating impending threats to the senses!

I do realize that I doseldom post reviews on Malay food, with the last post being the rather newly-opened Nasi Padang Simpang Tiga in Greentown of Ipoh. To make amends with regard to that fact, I’ll write about a rather recent outing to Restoran Tomyam Hasnah (thanks to Suzy for the recommendation, and for footing the bill …. =P) in Desa Manjung Raya in Lumut, Perak. This restaurant is situated along the main road of Lumut coastal highway, en route to the town of Lumut, Perak. Point of interest nearby would be the Taman Paya Bakau (Mangrove forest park), which is opened to public for free.

Ayam Masak Kunyit

Ayam Masak Kunyit – Stir-fried Chicken & Vegetables with turmeric powder

The restaurant is supposedly the THIRD branch in a series of Malay-Thai restaurants bearing the same name of Restoran Tomyam Hasnah.  There is one in Seri Manjung (location HERE), but not sure about the other. They specialize in Hatyai style of Tom Yam and seafood dishes, mixed with elements and influences of local Malay cuisine.

Started off with their signature Tom Yum Seafood, (another option being Tom Yum seafood and meat), which came with shrimps, squids, tangy tomatoes, fiery bird eye chillies, and the like. The sourness of the soup was a notch higher than the usual, but surprisingly, for a restaurant that prides on its Hatyai-style Tom Yum, the spiciness level was tampered down significantly. We did not sweat bucket, nor reached for our glasses of water even after repeated slurping of the zesty soup. This may bode well with those with lower threshold of tolerance to spicy foods, but personally, I like mine with a little more FIRE.

Kailan Ikan Masin

Kailan Ikan Masin – Stir-fried Kailan with Salted fish

The udang goreng tepung, or batter-fried prawns dipped in Thai chilly sauce was excellent, with the prawns being sweet, firm and very fresh, coated with a light batter and deep-fried to crispy goodness. The ayam masak kunyit arrived in a golden hue, thanks to the liberal addition of turmeric powder for seasoning.  A little tough, for only lean meat was served.

Telur Dadar

Telur Dadar – Egg omelette

The simpler and more traditional Malay dishes such as kailan ikan masin and telur dadar were passable, albeit the latter was a little oily. Still in the mood for some serious chowing down, we ordered extra plates of Daging masak merah (beef in a sweet and spicy gravy), and finished up with an appetizing (yeah, the irony of it all) serving of kerabu mangga, a tangy ensemble of julienned young mangoes, chopped peanuts,onions, tomatoes and crispy anchovies, tossed lightly with a dash of fish sauce, and lime juice.

Daging Masak Merah

Daging Masak merah – Beef slices in a sweet & spicy gravy

Kerabu Mangga

Kerabu Mangga – Thai style Mango Salad

The meal came to a reasonable RM74 for the 6 of us, including rice and drinks. The other signature dishes from Tom Yam Hasnah is the steamed siakap, or Siakap Tiga Rasa (a mix of spicy, sweet and sour, I suppose), and various other seafood dishes. The crowd may be slightly intimidating come lunch hours, with the blue-collared workers, and factory staff from the nearby industrial park visiting the eatery for some satisfying grubs. Be prepared for some wait when the place is packed. It took almost 20-30 minutes for the dishes to arrive, if i remember correctly.

Restoran Tomyam Hasnah

Location and Contact Number :

Restoran Tomyam Hasnah – Makanan Hatyai Seafood

No 47, Persiaran Venice Sutera 1,

Desa Manjung Raya,

32000 Lumut, Perak, Malaysia

Tel No : +605-688 7821

Here’s a GOOGLE MAP to RESTORAN TOMYAM HASNAH

Blog Widget by LinkWithin
Share
Categories
Seri Manjung/Sitiawan Food
Tags
Halal Food, Lumut, Malay Food, Perak Food, Thai Food, Tom Yum
Comments rss
Comments rss
Trackback
Trackback

« Day 2 (Part 2) – Tanah Lot Sunset & TJ’s Mexican Food @ Kuta, Bali Day 3 (Part 1) – Tegalalang, Kintamani & Pura Tirta Empul, Tampaksiring, Bali »

33 Responses to “Restoran Tomyam Hasnah @ Venice of Perak, Lumut”

  1. SimpleGirl says:
    October 20, 2009 at 9:40 am

    egg omelette must be tasty, but looks very oily….n the kerabu looks a bit bland ya??

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 20th, 2009 at 10:09 am

    yeah, the base of the omelette was glistening by the end of the meal. very, very much lubricated?

    and the kerabu looked bland, but actually the mango was rather sweetish.

    [Reply]

  2. email2me says:
    October 20, 2009 at 10:14 am

    The chili padi is not squashed …. where got fire? XD
    .-= email2me´s last blog ..Danny’s Kitchen, The Hidden Dragon in Solaris Mont Kiara =-.

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 20th, 2009 at 11:14 am

    think we’re supposed to BITE into them? 🙂
    nah ….. the tom yum paste also didnt provide much heat.
    but probably they’re seeing us in a group of Chi n Malays, scared we’re not up to
    their usual fiery standards?

    [Reply]

  3. allie says:
    October 20, 2009 at 10:27 am

    I prefer my bowl of tomyam to have more omph too! The kerabu mango looks so white, and not green?
    .-= allie´s last blog ..Thian Hoe Restaurant at Gurun =-.

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 20th, 2009 at 11:15 am

    yup, not of the green, youngest varieties, i suppose.
    but sweet and slightly sour nonetheless.

    [Reply]

  4. Sean says:
    October 20, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    venice of perak?! hmmm, wouldn’t that name draw ridicule though, especially if the place doesn’t live up to the comparison?
    just looking at that tomyam with all those chillies floating in it caused me fear for my tastebuds (i have low tolerance for spiciness)… glad to hear it’s toned down for ppl like me 😀

    [Reply]

  5. Ming Na says:
    October 20, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Since when Lumut is called Venice of Perak? The local government should consider buying gondolas from Venice to attract more tourists. The food served in this restaurant is very tasty. During my previous visit, I ordered the omelette but it didn’t appear as fluffy as this one. Even the steamboat didn’t come with so much of floating devils…

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 20th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    it’s not Lumut, i think. it’s this area, before you reach Lumut. with a residential area as well.
    you were there before? 🙂
    the place was populated with Malays and surprisingly, a lot of Chinese that afternoon.

    [Reply]

  6. Little Inbox says:
    October 20, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    I can see they serve quite an average quality of food with reasonable price.

    [Reply]

  7. NKOTB says:
    October 20, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    is this near the Lumut jetty??

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 20th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    not that near. i think about 10-15 mins away.

    [Reply]

  8. ck lam says:
    October 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    Servings are quite big…

    [Reply]

  9. tekkaus says:
    October 20, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    Of all the food you showed us today. The one attracted me the most is the Udang goreng tepung bro. :p I am itching for some now!

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 20th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    yeah, having fresh and succulent prawns coated in a light batter, then dipped into those sweet Thai chilly sauce …. aaahhh… i can have them as snacks anytime.

    [Reply]

  10. Tony Wan says:
    October 20, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    ya me too.. the prawns looked so tasty… Arrrggggggg…..

    [Reply]

  11. Che-Cheh says:
    October 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    The kerabu mango is whitish. Is it crunchy?
    .-= Che-Cheh´s last blog ..First Tiramisu Attempt… Failed 😛 =-.

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 21st, 2009 at 8:30 am

    yup, it was crunchy.
    but not as sour as most.

    [Reply]

  12. Christine says:
    October 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    I’ve never eaten in any restaurants near lumut. Telur dadar! the simplest dish is the best!

    [Reply]

  13. mimid3vils says:
    October 20, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    there is no other ingredients in telur dadar? I had once at mamak which consist onions n some veggie, just like our “fu yong tan”…

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 21st, 2009 at 8:41 am

    nope, nothing else. but still, crisp at the sides, and fragrant.
    a little oily was what holding it back.

    [Reply]

  14. Nic (KHKL) says:
    October 20, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    really delicious pics. the daging masak merah doesnt look “merah” hor? but i can imagine how tasty it is la. ayam with kunyit is kinda cool also. cus here, we only get the goreng-ed version. argghhh! hungry now!

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 21st, 2009 at 8:32 am

    not as reddish as most, which bodes well with me.
    least the tender, lean cuts of beef made it up.

    [Reply]

  15. thenomadGourmand says:
    October 21, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    hhmm…somehow i nvr fancy those Malay-Thai renditions of thai dishes.. oily and aesthetically- wise less appetising too..

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 21st, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    me too. but this one was surprisingly good enough to attract the crowd. not the usual Malay tomyam spinoff, but a stand alone Thai-Malay restaurant.

    [Reply]

  16. Big Boys Oven says:
    October 21, 2009 at 1:03 pm

    the food looks good to me! 🙂
    .-= Big Boys Oven´s last blog ..XENRI D’GARDEN TERRACE MIGF =-.

    [Reply]

  17. Leo says:
    October 21, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    ahhhh… Lumut, the gateway to Pulau Pangkor!!! Frankly, have not come here for ages.. I think since I was 17

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 21st, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    since 17? wah … been some time eh? 🙂
    but seriously, nothing much has changed in pangkor.

    [Reply]

  18. foongpc says:
    October 21, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    Yummy udang goreng tepung! But I hope the tepung is not too thick! : )

    [Reply]

  19. Anonymous says:
    April 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    how about d price of d foods?

    [Reply]

  20. amira amir says:
    April 9, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    how about d price of d meals?

    [Reply]

  21. huda says:
    July 25, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    camne nak pi tempat nie?

    [Reply]

    J2Kfm Reply:
    July 25th, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Lumut highway, sebelum simpang empat terakhir ke Teluk Batik dan Lumut. Akan nampak sederet kedai di sebelah kiri, menghadapi taman paya bakau. Tetapi, tak pasti sama ada restoran ini wujud lagi atau tidak. Boleh call dulu.

    [Reply]

Leave a Reply

Click here to cancel reply.

Click to cancel reply
Load More...
Follow me on Instagram

Why not start from here?

Motormouth's Ultimate List of Ipoh Food Motormouth EATS in the Klang Valley!!! Travel Stories from All Over the World Motormouth's eating up Perak!

Recent Stories

  • Hungry? Head your way to Merindy Restaurant in Kampung Simee
  • Not a Houdini’s Act, but almost … in this blanket of haze
  • Keep calm and take a break: Three cafes to do just that in Ipoh
  • Guangdong cuisine at its best from this unassuming Hong Kong eatery
  • Have An “Oddies” Saturday!
  • The Coffee Academics @ Wan Chai, Hong Kong
  • Grab a quiet breakfast of curry mee and yong tau foo at Foo Kwai, Bercham
  • Motormouth’s Life in Hong Kong
  • Heart still beating, but the energy fizzled out …
  • Beach Road Scissor-Cut Curry Rice – More than a Mess

Archives

Discover All About Ipoh on Facebook

All About Ipoh on Facebook

Most Viewed Posts

  • Ultimate Ipoh Food List by J2Kfm - 1,488,973 views
  • KL/Selangor Food - 244,507 views
  • Best of 2012 – Motormouth’s Top 12 Ipoh Food Finds - 168,041 views
  • Perak Food - 116,891 views
  • Ipoh Famous Yong Tau Foo @ Pasir Pinji Big Tree Foot (Dai Shu Geok) - 110,069 views
  • Bentong @ Pahang – Small Town, Big Heart, Even Bigger Appetite! - 108,596 views
  • Penang Food - 107,084 views
  • A Closing Chapter in Life @ Felda Residence Hot Springs, Sungai Klah - 106,149 views
  • Medan Muara Ikan Bakar @ Tanjung Harapan, Port Klang - 90,947 views
  • Sitiawan Food For Dummies – Half A Day’s Worth of Food Hunt - 86,979 views
  • Ready for A Culinary Safari in Taiping? - 86,870 views
  • Teluk Intan in A Whirlwind – Of Street Food, Leaning Tower & BIG Cinemas - 84,251 views
  • Motormouth’s Travel Ideas – Eating Up Sitiawan! - 81,395 views
  • Village Park @ Damansara Uptown – Is This The BEST Nasi Lemak in Klang Valley? - 72,142 views
  • It’s Perfectly Alright for Girls to “Burp” & Guys to “Giggle” … - 71,371 views
  • Bukit Tinggi – Eat. Shoot. Breathe. Bliss. - 66,630 views
  • Perak Food Guide by J2Kfm - 65,106 views
  • All About Ipoh’s Dim Sum Restaurants – 10 of the Best - 64,155 views
  • All About Ipoh’s Curry Noodles – 15 of the Best - 62,409 views
  • Secret Garden @ Ipoh – A Respite for the Jaded Soul - 61,605 views

Categories

Stats

Admin

  • Log in
  • Entries RSS
  • Comments RSS
  • WordPress.org
rss Comments rss