On this side of the world god knows how difficult it is to find a decent plate of fish and chips.Most have batter that is either too hard or dunked in unsuitable brands of beer.Worst of all some outlets even serve fish that is not fresh or are prone to dishing out ultra thin slices that you suspect may consist of 20% fishmeat and 80% whale tendons.
Hence the first time Manhattan Fish Market arrived here it was like a godsend to me.
I really love their fish n chips and especially their garlic butter dip however this Queensbay Mall outlet is one of the worst I have been to.
We came in from the direction of Popular bookstore.As we walked past the greatly expanded and terribly packed Oldtown we were surprised to see this place almost devoid of customers.
Two korean men sat in the far corner nearest to the entrance.Another two angmos took centre court.Outside near Speedy video was a Malay family.I thought the koreans were just hanging out for I saw no food on their table.The angmos were already tucking in and the malay family was chattering away.
Made our order,were promptly served our drinks before we noticed that the waitress had just started arranging the cutlery and handing out the plates for the koreans and the Malay family.
We received no such privilege.Oh oh...
Turns out to be the kitchen takes too long to churn out the goods because I presume they must be having a locum chef inside.
If you are here for lunch you are doomed.On top of being famished plus having to give your boss excuses,you will need to order 2 drinks cos after you finish your first cup,your food still won't appear.
That's what happened to us.
At first we slowly sipped,then no matter how much slower we went,our drink demised.
Just before we ordered another round,the koreans heaved a sigh of relief for their food had finally come.I watched one of them turning his spaghetti dish inside out,contorting his face,confronting the waitress until alas he was resigned to eat.
Me think he not so stupid to rewait for a modified order.
The Malay family was smarter,the adults obviously had their food elsewhere and were waiting patiently for 2 kids meal which came ten minutes apart.
In the meantime due to overexposure to the aircondition they rehydrated themselves with 6 cups of air suam on da haus.
I know our fish and chips battled the high seas from Kuala Kedah to the Pulau Jerejak platform before bouying up here because the batter was so hard and crusty like goreng pisang batter that has been exposed to the wind.
The fish on the inside was scaldingly hot,yet the bed of chips were blisteringly limp and cold.
Remember to check through your bill carefully for they tend to mess it up.
One of the angmos marched to the back of their cashier counter to scrutinise the billing system.
Ours had to repunched due to some miscommunication between the order taker and the physically challenged staff.
The Malay family was still there gargling their air suam as we left.
If only I could be as 'lantak aje' as them.
Hence the first time Manhattan Fish Market arrived here it was like a godsend to me.
I really love their fish n chips and especially their garlic butter dip however this Queensbay Mall outlet is one of the worst I have been to.
We came in from the direction of Popular bookstore.As we walked past the greatly expanded and terribly packed Oldtown we were surprised to see this place almost devoid of customers.
Two korean men sat in the far corner nearest to the entrance.Another two angmos took centre court.Outside near Speedy video was a Malay family.I thought the koreans were just hanging out for I saw no food on their table.The angmos were already tucking in and the malay family was chattering away.
Made our order,were promptly served our drinks before we noticed that the waitress had just started arranging the cutlery and handing out the plates for the koreans and the Malay family.
We received no such privilege.Oh oh...
Turns out to be the kitchen takes too long to churn out the goods because I presume they must be having a locum chef inside.
If you are here for lunch you are doomed.On top of being famished plus having to give your boss excuses,you will need to order 2 drinks cos after you finish your first cup,your food still won't appear.
That's what happened to us.
At first we slowly sipped,then no matter how much slower we went,our drink demised.
Just before we ordered another round,the koreans heaved a sigh of relief for their food had finally come.I watched one of them turning his spaghetti dish inside out,contorting his face,confronting the waitress until alas he was resigned to eat.
Me think he not so stupid to rewait for a modified order.
The Malay family was smarter,the adults obviously had their food elsewhere and were waiting patiently for 2 kids meal which came ten minutes apart.
In the meantime due to overexposure to the aircondition they rehydrated themselves with 6 cups of air suam on da haus.
I know our fish and chips battled the high seas from Kuala Kedah to the Pulau Jerejak platform before bouying up here because the batter was so hard and crusty like goreng pisang batter that has been exposed to the wind.
The fish on the inside was scaldingly hot,yet the bed of chips were blisteringly limp and cold.
Remember to check through your bill carefully for they tend to mess it up.
One of the angmos marched to the back of their cashier counter to scrutinise the billing system.
Ours had to repunched due to some miscommunication between the order taker and the physically challenged staff.
The Malay family was still there gargling their air suam as we left.
If only I could be as 'lantak aje' as them.
