Hainanese and Baba Nyonya Food in Penang at Shing Kheang Aun

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Rating: 4.0; Vote: 1

Read more about this old school Hainanese restaurant in Penang here: When my wife and I were in Penang, Malaysia, we were there to eat - that was our main mission. On our last few days, I wasnt sure what to try, so I was searching around and finally, using the Foursquare location search, I found a restaurant called Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant ) that served Hainanese food in Penang, and it looked like a place I absolutely had to eat. People leaving reviews said it was a great restaurant, and one of the few remaining restaurants in Penang that served old school family style Hainanese food. The restaurant is a little hard to eat at because of the business hours, which Im not sure if I fully know, but it seems like they sort of open and close without too much warning, and sometimes they are closed without warning - so you just kind of need to walk past and see if they are open or not. Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant ) is located right in the heart of Georgetown, right in the heritage part of Penang, just off the main Chulia street. Its also very close to the main touristy areas of the city, and yet this is a place that remains authentic, has a very family feel to it, and the food is absolutely stunning. One of the things I loved about Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant ) is that there is no menu. You just talk to the waiter, who is part of the family, he will kind of recommend some dishes to you, and you can order them or not. I guess I really have no idea how many items they have on their menu, but whatever you get, Im sure it will be good. I tried to order a few of the classic Hainanese dishes they serve at Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant. My wife and I started our meal with a big plate of tofu stir fried with leeks and minced pork. This dish was so simple, but it was so tasty. I believe it was fried with some minced pork for flavor, and it had a wonderful smoky wok flavor, and the tofu had a wonderful silky texture. We also ordered a dish of slices of pork, stir fried Hainanese style with black sweet soy sauce. Though this dish might not look extremely appetizing, it was fried just right. The sauce had a slight molasses flavor, and it was rich and slightly oily. Even though it wasnt my favorite dish of our meal at this restaurant, it was still excellent. Next we tried a plate of assam prawns, big ocean prawns, which I think were either roasted or fried with assam sour sauce - which I believe was some kind of sour tamarind sauce. The prawns were incredibly meaty and fresh, and the dark glaze had an excellent slightly sour flavor to it. But the dish at Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant ) that blew my mind and made it one of the best restaurants in Penang for me was the gulai tumis ikan, a sour tamarind fish curry made with pomfret. This was one of the most amazing dishes I ate in Penang. The flavor of the curry was sour and loaded with torch ginger flower. The fish was firm and meaty - pomfret is such a wonderful fish for making into curry. The fish curry Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant ) was what elevated this meal to one of the best in Penang that I had
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

Hai Nguyen
i like your videos Mark Weins, your passionate about food and thank you posting your food vlogs. I know that alot of people give you slack for your signature expression but I do have to agree- I think the same facial expression makes me feel something very familiar is about to happen and when it does I cringe a little bit. I cringe because its so automated and so repetitive. Its hard to know what you like or what you do not like if your always sharing the same expression. I feel like because now that its become your signature move you feel compelled to have to continue it. No Mark change it up be true to your gut if you do not like what your eating just say it, I think in doing so your fan base will grow by alot. just my 2 cents btw, take care.
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Pnoyride
Hi Mark and Ying Another video. another awesome foodwow Everything looks so fresh and tasty especially the prawn and fish curry. I'm glad you ordered the fish curry. so yummyI'm not a tofu guy but I definitely want to try the tofu with leeks. perfect with rice. one question for miss Ying. what's her favorite food or dish. The price is not bad at all. Thanks Mark and Ying for this Awesome Video. Can't wait for the next one. -Elwyn-
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Bzo LuvBug Cavaness
Mark, U are such an awesome gem of a person Your signature facial expression after eating a bite of these various dishes. iz nothing short of EPIC It's not a mystery as why Ur successful. U literally sell the foods & their location Me & my wife have made one of those fish dishes (head and all/lol) & will be trying more of 'em in the near future Thanx for the smiles as well. Continued success & blessings U are lovedBeez1
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Yi Lin Lai
Considering my grandmother is from Hainan and I have been back there for so many meals in villages (and sometimes in the city, I can tell its not Hainan food XD at least I have never seen any such dishes being presented in front of me there (and they usually have about 10 dishes for each meal) but the environment of this place, especially chairs and tables are definitely very 'Hainan' though
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Hariz Hazwan
Man, I'm Malaysian living in Jordan and not been home for 2 years - meaning I didnt eat great Malaysian foods for that period (I cook myself but not as good. You have no clue how much do I enjoy watching your videos, been watching for almost 2 hours (and now its 3 am here. You really look like you enjoy the foods and been so happy with them. Its just amazing man. Keep at it.
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nanathu nanathu
Food that you recommended. It's must be tasty. I will try it if I go to Penang or melaka. Why or melaka? Coz melaka is the place' that you can taste the truly, originally and authentic baba and nyonya cuisine. It is the place that where the baba nyonya people come from.
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jocelyn oon
The lady was so awkward, probably embarrassed that she is in the way of your filming maybe, but it was funny haha. I love your videos, it's all so really joyful to watch, the way you are so open minded in trying and also your sincerity in tasting all the food.
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ALAN KOH
Baba Nyonya famous food called peranakan. Main ingredient is buah keluak, asam and others. Char siew main ingredient is 5 spice and Bean paste. Hoi sin is still secondary selection. If you come to KL, can suggest to you good char siew. Keep it up support you.
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justin yeoh
Mark, I am so happy you went to visit this restaurant I've been going to Shing Kheang Aun with my family for over 15 years now and Ronnie (the owner) is one of the friendliest men I've ever met. Next time you have to try the kerabu
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jacky maw
Mark i absolutely love this look you have on your face when you eat very good food. Two questions i have to ask. 1 what happens when your really ill. Health ins? 2 have you thought about settling down and having little weirns?
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