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| - It was yet another movie outing in Squirrel Hill with a dinner requirement before the show, and having limited our options of 'different' places to try within walking distance of the Manor Theatre (for a blind woman) we hadn't yet tried Sun Penang and thought 'what the heck'. Frankly, glad we did.
We walked through the open front wall, since the weather was very pleasant, a little confused as to whether or not we were entering the right place, since the actual 'door' to the restaurant seemed to be leading elsewhere. We entered to find a very pleasant decor and atmosphere, with some good jazz playing the sounds of Count Basie, and a very friendly and welcoming staff.
Lee, our very sweet and handsome waiter, handed us the variety of menus, which listed a pretty broad range of options. From a dim sum menu, to a fold out menu that listed both a roster of Malaysian and Chinese dishes.
We ordered drinks (thank goodness, another Coke product establishment), and a Chinese appetizer platter for two, my friend ordered a Malaysian dish of eggplant and shrimp in a chili paste sauce, and I ordered a noodle and shrimp/squid dish.
The appetizers arrived first, with two spring rolls which were perfect, two crab rangoon which were also just right, two pork dumplings, three spare ribs which were slightly dry, but very tasty nonetheless, two chicken-on-a-stick creations which were also quite yummy, two butterfly fried shrimp that actually tasted rather buttery and delicious, and two sauces (duck, which has always baffled me...why 'duck'? Is it supposed to be a sauce for duck? At any rate, I've never been a fan of orange - or is it peach? - jelly with a salty edge) and a soy based dipping sauce that complimented just about anything that was dipped into it.
Then came the entrees - handsome Lee brought them over just in time as the appetizers were gone. Both dishes were plentiful and flavorful, with enough to drag with us in take out containers to the movie theater.
My noodle dish perfectly hit the spot. A brown sauce with a smoky sesame oil flavor, with nicely done shrimp and non-rubbery squid, egg, scallions, and perfectly cooked flat rice noodles. My friend's dish, the eggplant and shrimp was perfect and came with a bowl of rice. And both had leftovers for home.
The beverages were kept filled by the cute little Mexican busboy (which is a phenomenon that has always baffled me - one ethnicity with a language issue, paired with another ethnicity with a totally different language issue - but there they always are - Mexican busboys in Asian restaurants - a challenge that baffles - but hey, the view is usually very pleasing) and empty dishes whisked away.
The total bill was $52, and the only price I would quibble with was the iced tea that my friend had - $3.75? really??
Lee was absolutely charming and kind. Worthy of a big ol' hug. The restaurant was pretty empty the entire time, which really did seem a shame considering the quality we were receiving, not only in food, but also in service and atmosphere.
It was comfortable, filling, delicious and friendly. We could easily become regulars.
I really don't understand the general overall three-star rating. It deserves at least one more. It's a nice change in the neighborhood, a variety of offerings, and just plain nice people.
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