The Echoes of Yesterday's Memories nada lama is a space which evokes the memories of the past - from the beautiful tiles on the floor, to the gracious strains of music wafting through the space, to the tantalising scents of our family recipes brought to the present day. nada lama celebrates the heritage of Penang in a distinctly modern space. We recognise that food has the ability to recall the remembrance of past joys - and a good meal is able to create new stories and journeys. We welcome you to nada lama and hope that you find a delicious and happy story here with us.
We hope you will enjoy the impressive selection of dishes drawn up by our culinary team spearheaded by executive chef Ronney Too. Ingredients are sourced locally where possible; and most of the herbs and spices employed in the dishes are not only grown in our very own garden but also lovingly cared for and nurtured by our team of chefs. We have marked our dishes to guide you in making your choice :-
Chef’s recommendation
Vegetarian
Spicy
Contains nuts
Contains shellfish
Contains dairy
Contains gluten
If you have any allergy, please do not hesitate to ask our waiter for assistance. For guests 11 years and below, chef has devised a Kids R Kids menu featuring dishes that combine popular meals with great flavours. The menu is incorporated in an activity sheet that will keep the young ones momentarily occupied. Enjoy your dining experience with us. Refreshing Starters Antipasto Di Pesce 45 Italian salad with crispy calamari, mozzarella, kalamata olive, pepperoni, salami, baked mussel, rocket leaves, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, sundried tomato, smoked duck, ciabatta bread and pesto Crispy Calamari 36 Lightly deep-fried Penang squid accompanied with mango salsa and wasabi tartar sauce Classic Italian Ceasar Salad 36 Fresh crisp cos lettuce tossed with Parmesan anchovy dressing, Focaccia croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese and crispy cured beef Additional King Prawn or Smoked Salmon 9 Caprese Salad 36 Roma tomato and buffalo mozzarella tossed with wild rocket salad and drizzled with basil pesto balsamic vinaigrette Smoked Salmon Prawns On Soda Bread 41 With fresh dill mascarpone cheese, capers oil, sundried tomato and mesclun salad
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. From The Soup Kettle Chef’s Special Home-Made Soup Of The Day 24 Served with freshly baked breads Mutton Soup Mamak Style 30 Traditional Malaysian style mutton soup with shredded scallion, coriander and fried shallot Roasted Butter Nut Squash 26 Served with homemade breads rolls and sunflower seed oil
Mushroom And Potato Soup 24 Cameron Highland Mushroom with herb yoghurt and chili crouton
Chef’s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish Contains dairy Contains gluten Sandwich, Panini and Burgers Steak Sandwich 45 4oz Australian beef sirloin with sautéed onions and mushrooms ragout, pesto ciabatta bread, green salad, honey mustard dressing and French fries Freshly Made Tuna Melt 40 Ciabatta bread filled with tuna, sweet corn and scallion melted with cheddar cheese served with mixed salad garnish and French fries Teriyaki Chicken Caesar Wrap 45 Tortilla wrap filled with teriyaki chicken, cos lettuce, beef lardon, Parmesan cheese, herb croutons, caesar dressing served with mixed salad and French fries
Mexican Catch 42 Pan-seared butterfly fresh tiger prawns with age old cheddar and buffalo mozzarella cheese accompanied with spicy mango, papaya salsa and guacamole garnish and potato crisps Equatorial Club Sandwich 42 Triple decker toasted whole wheat or white bread interlaid with cured beef, cooked chicken, fried egg, cheddar cheese, juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce served with green salad and French fries
Tandoori Lamb Burger 52 Chargrilled tandoori marinated minced lamb, in a toasted brioche bap with mint yoghurt salsa, lettuce, vine ripened tomato and French fries
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. 8oz Pure Beef Burger 45 Beef burger served in a toasted brioche pad with cured beef, sautéed onion, gherkin, tomato relish, mature cheddar cheese or blue cheese garden accompanied with salad and French fries
Fresh From The Sea Traditional Fish And Chips 45 Fresh white fish fillet in a crispy batter served with homemade tartar sauce, mushy peas, green salad, apple fennel coleslaw, fresh lemon and French fries Grilled Norwegian Salmon 55 Grilled Norwegian fresh herb crust salmon served with gratin potatoes, grilled tomato, lemon garlic chive cream sauce, mixed vegetable tempura and mesclun garnish
Chef’s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish Contains dairy Contains gluten From The Grill Farm House Mixed Grill 58 Lamb chop, beef steak, chorizo sausage, chicken chop, grilled tomatoes, sweet corn, baked beans, French fries and barbeque sauce Grilled Spring Chicken Cacciatore 49 Marinated spring chicken with garlic, lime, honey whole-grain mustard, fresh basil, capers, olives, mushrooms, tomato sauce served with potato gratin and salad green Equatorial Breaded Chicken 45 Chicken escalope with seasoned bread crumbs, baked with turkey ham, sauteed onion, cheese and served with French fries, salad and black pepper sauce or mushroom sauce Char-grilled Australian T-Bone Steak 99 Juicy T-bone steak cooked to your liking accompanied with roast potatoes, grilled tomatoes, corn on cob and crispy onion rings. Choice of black pepper sauce, mushroom sauce or butter de Paris Char-grilled Australian Rib Eye Steak 94 Juicy rib-eye steak cooked to your liking accompanied with roast potatoes, grilled tomatoes, corn on cob, and crispy onion rings. Choice of black pepper or mushroom sauce Char-grilled Rack of Lamb 80 Grilled marinated rack of lamb served with grilled tomatoes, corn on cob, butter braised cabbage, rosemary and Lyonnaise potatoes
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. World of Pizza Pizza New Yorker 45 Pizza topped with beef pepperoni, ham, smoky cured beef, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese Pizza Fruite de Mare 47 Pizza topped with seafood mussel, squid, prawn, fresh red chilli, dill and mozzarella cheese Pizza Hawaiian 45 Pizza topped with turkey ham, fresh pineapple, sweet corn and mozzarella cheese Pizza Quatro Stagioni 45 Pizza topped with mushrooms, seafood, turkey ham and beef salami Pizza Mexicana 47 Pizza topped with tomato sauce, chorizo sausage, jalapeno, coriander pesto, red onion, pine nut, roasted red pepper, topped with goat cheese and mozzarella cheese
Chef’s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish Contains dairy Contains gluten World of Pasta Home-Baked Beef Lasagna 45 Traditional Italian layered pasta with ground beef cooked with fresh herb tomato sauce accompanied with French fries and salad green Spaghetti Bolognaise 42 Spaghetti pasta tossed with minced beef ragout and Parmesan cheese Spaghetti Alla Carbonara 40 Fresh pasta in a creamy cured beef and Parmesan cheese sauce, finished with a farm fresh egg Linguine 45 Linguine pasta tossed with seafood, mussel, squid, prawns, and salmon with cream of crab bisque sauce and wild rocket Spaghetti Aglio Olio 40 Spaghetti tossed with spicy shrimp, garlic, fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan cheese Mexicana Penne pasta tossed with spicy tomato sauce, a hint of fresh cream, 45 chorizo sausage, kalamata olives and coriander
With king prawns 11
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. Spaghetti Fruite de Mare 45 Spaghetti pasta tossed with mussel, calamari, prawns, salmon, sundried tomato and leek. Choice of tomato or cream sauce Spinach Fettuccine Al Salmonte 45 Fettuccine with salmon, lemon cream sauce, sundried cherry tomato and scallion Pappardelle 45 Pappardelle pasta tossed with tender chicken breast and cream sauce, fresh tomatoes and roasted broccoli Rigatoni 45 Rigatoni tossed with lamb ragout, kalamata olives, aubergine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and pine nuts
Chef’s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish Contains dairy Contains gluten Asian Favourites Thai-style Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaf 33 Deep-fried pandan chicken served with garden salad and sweet chilli sauce Classic Malaysian Satays 33 Choice of seasoned and skewered chicken or beef served with rice cake, red onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce Ox Tail Asam Pedas 45 Malaysian style braised ox tail with local spices, served with steamed rice, pickle salad and papadam Thai-style Fried Rice 45 Wok-fried rice with fresh pineapple, chicken, king prawns, crab meat, French beans and turmeric carrot Penang Nasi Lemak 45 Steamed pandan rice in coconut milk with prawn sambal, crisp ikan bilis, beef rendang, fried chicken wing, boiled egg and sliced cucumber Nasi Goreng Kampung 45 Wok-fried spicy fried rice with chicken, prawns, accompanied with chicken satay, acar, fish crackers, papadam and topped with fried egg
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. Choice of Rice Porridge: Teochew, Fish or Chicken 33 Teochew porridge served with vegetarian condiments. Rice broth with ginger, scallion, fried ghost stick and golden shallot Hainanese Kai Fan (Chicken Rice) 42 Choice of roasted or steamed chicken accompanied with chilli sauce, sweet soya sauce, blended ginger, double boiled chicken broth and served with fragrant rice Char Hor Fun 42 Wok-fried flat rice noodles with choice of seafood or beef, and Asian greens in delicate egg gravy Mee Goreng Mamak 42 Wok-fried egg noodles with chicken, shrimp, squids, tomatoes, Chinese celery and bean curds Char Koay Teow 42 Wok-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, cockles, chives, bean sprouts and rich soya sauce
Chef’s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish Contains dairy Contains gluten Chicken Szechuan Style 45 Wok stir-fried tender chicken with dried chilli, cashew nut and crunchy vegetables served with choice of steamed rice or French fries Thai Green Curry Chicken 45 Chicken simmer with fresh coconut milk, green curry paste, crunchy vegetables, and served with steamed rice Choon Pneah 38 Hainanese style deep fried spring rolls with vegetables, prawns, chicken and crab meat Inche Kabin 36 Nyonya style fried chicken infused with rich fragrant spices and coconut milk Assam Laksa 38 Tangy tamarind based fish soup with rice noodles, traditional condiments, cucumber, pineapple, red onions and mints leaves Prawn Mee Soup 38 Bee hoon or mee in spicy shrimp broth with chicken, prawns, kangkong and fried shallot
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. Vegetarian Equatorial Supper Salad 30 Wild rocket, parsley, frisee and kale accompanied with avacado, strawberry, cherry tomato, kalamata olives, sun flower seed, chick peas and passion fruit dressing Vegetarian Tafu 45 Chinese style clay pot tafu with assorted vegetable accompanied with steamed rice
Thai Style Noodles (Gluten Free) 42 Stir-fried rice noodles with nut, egg and assorted vegetable and condiments Tortilla Wrap 42 Roasted assorted vegetable tortilla wrap accompanied with French fries and garden salad Tagine Morrocan Style Vegetarian 45 Stewed pumpkin, onion, chickpeas, tomato and spice filled in aubergine and accompanied with couscous Vegetarian Sandwich 41 Home made brown bread filled with assorted salad and mayonnaise accompanied with French fries
Chef’s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish Contains dairy Contains gluten Desserts Sago Pearls Gula Melaka 26 Screw-pine flavoured sago pudding served with fresh coconut milk and palm sugar syrup Ais Kacang 26 The traditional Malaysian ice flakes with varieties of local fillings topped with flavoured syrup, evaporated milk and ice cream Exotic Fruits 28 Choice of seasonal fruits : papaya, watermelon, honeydew or pineapple served with fruit yoghurt Italian Tiramisu 28 Topped with coffee crumble accompanied with fresh jack fruit compote and rich chocolate sauce Slow Baked Banana Black Treacle Cheese Cake 28 Accompanied with coconut ice cream and banana chutney Passion Fruit Mousse Cake 28 Accompanied with raspberry macaroon and passion fresh syrup Black Forest And Chestnut Tart 28 With chocolate walnut stone and vanilla ice cream
All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge. Chef’s recommendation Spicy Contains nuts Contains dairy Contains gluten Our Herbs & Spices Garden The patio herb garden at Hotel Equatorial Penang located right at Mezzanine Floor is more than ornamental. Herbs and spice are a norm in every culinary dishes as they uplift the cuisine and delight the taste buds of diners at Hotel Equatorial Penang. Cultivated with tender and love by one of our personal Chef Looi Soon Lee, the organic herbs and spice garden produces a variety of plants ranging from basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and many other plants used for dressing and garnishing in the restaurants. Having an in-house herbs and spice garden also ensures that the dishes we serve you are fresh not only from the main ingredient but all the way to the tiny details such as garnishing of your cuisine. We take pride in keeping up to your expectation, serving you the best flavours while providing the exquisite dining experience. Our organic herbs and spice garden is open to public from 8:00 a.m to 7:00 p.m daily, take the advantage to explore our organic herbs and spice garden and be amazed by the variety of other plants when you have the time. Chef Looi will even be delighted to bring you on a small garden tour between 3:00pm to 4:00pm.