It has been low key, but Penang has certainly got its act together by organising the first Penang International Gourmet Festival (PIGF) from 22 December 2010 until 2 January 2011.  The PIGF is one of the highlights of the Ministry of Tourism’s Fabulous Food 1Malaysia programme.  And I must say the PIGF is an interesting diversion from Penang’s famous street food, a fine dining experience.

Suffolk House Penang International Gourmet Festival Menu - Starter

Suffolk House Penang International Gourmet Festival Menu - Mains

Suffolk House Penang International Gourmet Festival Menu - Dessert

32 at the Mansion Penang International Gourmet Festival Menu - Mains

32 at the Mansion Penang International Gourmet Festival Menu - Mains

32 at the Mansion Penang International Gourmet Festival Menu - Dessert

If you haven’t managed to get your hands on one of the PIGF booklets that Tourism Penang has been distributing on Rapid Penang buses and around the participating outlets, here is the low down…

The PIGF showcases the best of European, Fusion and Modern Asian cuisine in Penang. The booklet outlines the 28 participating outlets and the chefs responsible for the menus during the festival period.  For tourists, the Rapid Penang bus routes have also been listed for convenience.

Participating outlets are :

	Restaurant (Telephone)		Cuisine	Festival Menu
1	1885 Restaurant @ E&O Hotel (+604-222 2000)	Pork-Free	Fusion	5 course dinner set menu at RM148++ per person
2	Thirty Two at the Mansion Beach Blanket Babylon Bar & Bistro House (+604-262 2232)	Pork-Free	Western	4 course dinner set menu with coffee/tea & complimentary glass of wine from RM69++
3	Bagan Bar & Restaurant (+604-226 4977)	Pork-Free	Modern Continental	4 course set menu & complimentary glass of wine from RM85++
4	The Bungalow @ Lone Pine Hotel (+604-886 8686) www.lonepinehotel.com	Pork-Free	Western Colonial	Hainan Platter : Including starter, soup, mains & dessert from RM85++ per person Western Meal :  4 course set menu with coffee/tea from RM95++ per person
5	Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine (+604-261 2611) www.sohopenang.com	Pork-Free	Chinese	Chin’s Prix Fixe-E for a minimum of four persons at RM88++ per person including hot & cold appetizers, aromatic crispy duck, main course & dessert
6	David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terraces (+604-828 8337) www.penanghillco.com.my	Pork-Free	English	4 course dinner set menu with coffee/tea at RM120++ per person
7	Deluxcious Spa Cuisine (+604-261 0288) www.deluxciousspacuisine.com	Non-Halal	Fusion	4 course set menu with complimentary Pellegrino sparkling water, bottle of French red wine & a 45 minute Balinese massage for RM239++ per couple
8	Dragon-I Restaurant www.dragon-i.com.my	Non-Halal	Shanghainese	A complimentary RM50 cash voucher for the Prosperity Abalone Treasure Pot (NP: RM388++)
9	Evergarden Restaurant @ Evergreen Laurel Hotel (+604-226 9988 ext 2826) www.evergreenhotel.net	Halal	Chinese	Chinese Set Menu for 10 persons from RM898++
10	Feringgi Grill & Bar @ Shangri-la’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa (+604-888 8888) www.shangri-la.com	Pork-Free	Modern Grill	5 course set menu from RM130++, additional RM160++ for wine paired with each course
11	Garden Café @ Golden Sands Resort (+604-886 1911) www.shangri-la.com	Pork-Free	Chinese/Asian	Chinese 4 course set menu from RM50++
12	Gaya’s Beach Side Bar & Restaurant @ Paradise Sandy Beach Resort (+604-899 9999) www.paradisehotel.com	Halal	Western	Soup, Pizza & fresh fruit platter for RM30 nett
13	Ichiban Japanese Restaurant @ The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences (+604-370 7000)	Halal	Japanese	5 course set menu for RM150++ per person
14	Main Street Café @ Cititel Penang (+604-370 1188) www.cititelpenang.com	Halal	Local & Western	4 course set menu with coffee/tea from RM80 nett per person
15	The Mistral Euro-Oriental Restaurant @ Bayview Beach Resort (+604-881 2123) www.bayviewhotels.com	Halal	Fusion	3 course set menu with coffee/tea from RM55++ per person
16	QEII – On the Sea (+604-261 2126) www.sohopenang.com	Pork-Free	Western	A selection of main courses from RM39++ each
17	Revolving Restaurant @ Bayview Hotel Georgetown (+604-263 3161) www.bayviewhotels.com	Pork-Free	Fusion	5 course dinner set menu with coffee/tea from RM48++ per person
18	Sesame + Soy @ g Hotel (+604-238 0000) www.ghotel.com.my	Halal	Fusion Chinese	6 course set menu from RM88++ per person
19	Shores Restaurant @ Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel (+604- 890 8808) www.tanjungbungahbeachhotel.com	Halal	International	A selection of mains from RM18++ each
20	Suffolk House Restaurant (+604-228 3930) www.suffolkhouse.com.my	Pork-Free	Continental	6 course set menu with coffee/tea & complimentary glass of wine from RM115++
21	Swez Brasserie @ Eastin Hotel (+604-612 1111) www.eastinhotel-penang.com	Halal	Fusion	4 course dinner set menu from RM200++ per person
22	Taipan Fin’s Chinese Restaurant @ The Northam All Suite (+604-370 1111) www.northam-hotel.com.my	Non-Halal	Chinese	4 course set menu from RM88++ per person
23	Tek Sen Restaurant (+6012 493 9424)	Non-Halal	Chinese/ Peranakan	2 recommended set menus, price a la carte
24	That Little Wine Bar (+604-226 8182) www.thatlittlewinebar.com	Non-Halal	European	4 course Christmas Set Menu & New Year’s Eve Set Menu at RM198++ per person
25	Uncle Zack By-The-Beach @ Parkroyal Penang Resort (+604-886 2288 ext 8207) www.parkroyalhotels.com	Pork-Free	Western	A selection of signature dishes from RM48++ each
26	The View @ Hotel Equatorial Penang (+604-632 7000) www.equatorial.com/pen	Halal	Fusion French	5 course set menu with coffee/tea & pralines from RM128++ per person
27	Vintage Bulgaria Restaurant & Bar (+604-898 1890) www.vintagebulgaria.com	Non-Halal	Bulgarian	5 course set menu with choice of non-alcoholic drinks at RM45++ per person
28	Waka Japanese Restaurant @ Bayview Hotel Georgetown (+604-263 7937) www.bayviewhotels.com/georgetown	Pork-Free	Japanese	A selection of signature dishes from RM 35++ each