Shin Jyu Noodles Restaurant @ Lot 33, Prangin Mall, Penang

If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine yet wish to exercise cautiously on your budget, Shin Jyu Noodles Restaurant in Lot 33, the sub-basement of Prangin Mall definitely worthy your consideration.

Wallet-friendly Price Tags

Generally, Japanese cuisines are highly priced due to rigorous training required for its chef, and the cuisine speaks about precision and accuracy. However, Shin Jyu offers their dishes in relatively affordable price tags without compromising the quality. The chefs here have consulted Japanese senior chefs for cooking tips in Ramen and Yakitori.

For instance, one of the most highly sought meal here - Cheese Spicy Ramen bears a price tag of RM 15.50. Some popular Japanese set such as Chicken Teriyaki Set and Buta Shogayaki set are priced at RM 15.80 and RM 16.80 respectively, yet able to fully gratify the stomach.

Japanese Cuisine with Local Tweaks

There culinary offerings here are predominantly authentic Japanese dishes such as the renowned Okinawa Goya Chanpuru (bitter melon stir fry) or Saba Shioyaki (salt grilled Mackerel) but some have been tweaked with local and foreign cuisine elements. Such a smart move has elevated certain dishes and accustomed it to local palates.

The dishes are heavily seasoned by bundling with strong sensation of umami or spicy, much suitable to those with extreme savoury palate. Take an example of their signature Cheese Spicy Ramen, it is highly appeasing due to its intense spiciness.

If you are a person with light taste, go for the conventional Miso Ramen that is served with 10 hours of stewed pork broth.

Yay or Nay?

It is definitely a yay for those whom seek a remedy to their crave of Japanese dishes in an inexpensive way. Moreover, the strategic location of Lot 33 in the heart of Georgetown makes travelling here easier.