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Waiting time aside.. since it's packed with most high schoolers, i am frequently amazed and yet disappointed at how many people rate this place.Personally i have nothing against the establishment, as they found a niche that they can build a long term business on. It is an old name that has survived and thrived. I just wonder how was the food back then?All i can say is how the food is at the present. It's not good. It's not exactly cheap either. It's not expensive at the same time. The prices are
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Waiting time aside.. since it's packed with most high schoolers, i am frequently amazed and yet disappointed at how many people rate this place.

Personally i have nothing against the establishment, as they found a niche that they can build a long term business on. It is an old name that has survived and thrived. I just wonder how was the food back then?

All i can say is how the food is at the present. It's not good. It's not exactly cheap either. It's not expensive at the same time. The prices are standard for localized versions of a poor man's western food.

For less than 10RM, you usually get stuff like starched sauces, bland soups from powder, cheap cut of meats, frozen fish fillets, some fries on the side and a "salad" that is really a few pieces of sad looking vege with some oversweet excuse for a dressing. Don't even get me started on the lousy mayonese.

If you're from Malaysia, that's what you get.

But this place, it's worse. The food are sorry pieces of meat, overcooked, cold and dry. Might as well eat a piece of raw leather drenched in lots of starched sauce. It's bad. Really really bad.

I'm sorry. I can't stand here and see all these "reviewers" probablt mislead people like me.

You see, i'm not from Penang. Moved here for work some time ago. People "reviewed" James Foo to be the bomb in this cheap localized western food arena. I tried it a few times, trying to give myself an excuse to believe them.

Each time was worse than the previous. Out of the many "reviewers" that favor the place and i won't judge them, i just hope the ones that read this, maybe some of you escaped the hype and didn't have to waste your time and money on this place.
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2013-12-29 260 views
James foo western food is a restaurant that serves a variety of western style food. This restaurant has few branches in Penang. This branch is located at Jalan Fettes, Fettes Park, Penang, Tanjung Bungah.Grilled salmon served with chipsFish and chips is a classic western food. The grilled salmon is overcooked. It is flaky and quite hard to chew. The chips on the other hand are quite good. It is prepared in big chunks and full with potato flavour. The outer skin is crispy and the inner is soft. I
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James foo western food is a restaurant that serves a variety of western style food. This restaurant has few branches in Penang. This branch is located at Jalan Fettes, Fettes Park, Penang, Tanjung Bungah.
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Grilled salmon served with chips

Fish and chips is a classic western food. The grilled salmon is overcooked. It is flaky and quite hard to chew. The chips on the other hand are quite good. It is prepared in big chunks and full with potato flavour. The outer skin is crispy and the inner is soft. It is served with green beans, salads and bun.
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2013-12-24 200 views
James Foo Western Food is a restaurant which is serving a wide range of western cuisines. The following review is the branch located at Tanjung bungah.grill lamb chopthis dish is the grill lamb chop. There are eggs and french fries served along this dish too. The sauce for hte lamb chop is the black pepper sauce.
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James Foo Western Food is a restaurant which is serving a wide range of western cuisines. The following review is the branch located at Tanjung bungah.
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grill lamb chop
this dish is the grill lamb chop. There are eggs and french fries served along this dish too. The sauce for hte lamb chop is the black pepper sauce.
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2013-08-09 97 views
Potato SaladFor some appetizer before the main dishes arrive, potato salad seems good to go. Basically it is decently done with cubes of potatoes that are being evenly mixed with mayonnaise. The potatoes that have been earlier boiled are quite soft to the taste bud and smelled fragrantly. The dressing added is just nice, not too much so you won’t feel too creamy. With some dashes of black pepper is enough to spice it up pleasantly.
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Potato Salad

For some appetizer before the main dishes arrive, potato salad seems good to go. Basically it is decently done with cubes of potatoes that are being evenly mixed with mayonnaise. The potatoes that have been earlier boiled are quite soft to the taste bud and smelled fragrantly. The dressing added is just nice, not too much so you won’t feel too creamy. With some dashes of black pepper is enough to spice it up pleasantly.
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At the utter of this name, reminds me of the sweet childhood when dining the similar fare at Komtar, which remains the best so far in my memory vividly. However, it has ceased operating now as the owner has shifted for better venture.Anyway, the Chicken Maryland by James Foo, is considered equally good. Comes with quite a big portion with all the fried fillets, is enough to make you drooling at just the mere sight at it The combo consists of ham, breaded banana, sausage and the unmistakably chi
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At the utter of this name, reminds me of the sweet childhood when dining the similar fare at Komtar, which remains the best so far in my memory vividly. However, it has ceased operating now as the owner has shifted for better venture.

Anyway, the Chicken Maryland by James Foo, is considered equally good. Comes with quite a big portion with all the fried fillets, is enough to make you drooling at just the mere sight at it
The combo consists of ham, breaded banana, sausage and the unmistakably chicken chop! Chicken fillet is really juicy and seriously crispy on the outside! Not too oily and still bearable. It is the breaded banana that capture my heart as it is done just nice, retaining the soft and sweetness of the fruit, while remaining crunchy on the skin. Not bad
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2013-08-09 57 views
Stuffed FishLike its namesake, this fare comes with a decent plate of fish fillets at a really affordable price. Served in a big plate with assorted side dishes like bread, salad, my favourite fries, and last but not least, the show-stealer of the day, stuffed fish. I enjoy the part where it is really generously stuffed with cheese n’ ham within the crispy layer. The ham has been sliced and covered with cheese thoroughly. Not too cheesy but just nice. Paired with the chunky huge fries is already
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Stuffed Fish

Like its namesake, this fare comes with a decent plate of fish fillets at a really affordable price. Served in a big plate with assorted side dishes like bread, salad, my favourite fries, and last but not least, the show-stealer of the day, stuffed fish. I enjoy the part where it is really generously stuffed with cheese n’ ham within the crispy layer. The ham has been sliced and covered with cheese thoroughly. Not too cheesy but just nice. Paired with the chunky huge fries is already very satisfying.

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Iced MiloUnless, you are still craving for something homey and familiar with at this western café, then getting a glass of Iced Milo definitely won’t go wrong. Comes served in a tall glass with coarsely crashed ice cubes, it helps chilled the drink faster and evenly. . Sweetness level of the beverage is also acceptable and not too sweet. Guess it still make a decent drink especially when you are having it at about 10 pm
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Iced Milo

Unless, you are still craving for something homey and familiar with at this western café, then getting a glass of Iced Milo definitely won’t go wrong. Comes served in a tall glass with coarsely crashed ice cubes, it helps chilled the drink faster and evenly. . Sweetness level of the beverage is also acceptable and not too sweet. Guess it still make a decent drink especially when you are having it at about 10 pm
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2013-08-09 27 views
Glad am finally back to this place of food haven It is always that packed with people whenerver you passe by especially the youngsters. Ahem, not excluding me So called for this Honey Green Tea while waiting the busy waiters to entertain us. The combination of this drink is quite soothing, much better when served chilled. The rather subtle taste of the green tea is being complemented by the natural sweetness of the honey. So it is not too bland but a rather matcha-flavoured honey drink. Rejuven
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Glad am finally back to this place of food haven
It is always that packed with people whenerver you passe by especially the youngsters. Ahem, not excluding me


So called for this Honey Green Tea while waiting the busy waiters to entertain us. The combination of this drink is quite soothing, much better when served chilled. The rather subtle taste of the green tea is being complemented by the natural sweetness of the honey. So it is not too bland but a rather matcha-flavoured honey drink. Rejuvenating indeed!
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2013-05-25 41 views
James Foo Western Food是朋友介绍的。他们说这里的人流很高,应该很不错吃。没有带着太大的期望去,因为去到槟城,我还是prefer尝试local food。去了那里,等了一会,我们才被安排位子,看来真的很受欢迎。点了蘑菇汤跟鸡扒。真的有惊讶。虽然蘑菇汤价格不高,但是quality很好,汤都是浓的,我喜欢。鸡扒也很大portion,也算好吃!值得!!
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James Foo Western Food是朋友介绍的。他们说这里的人流很高,应该很不错吃。
没有带着太大的期望去,因为去到槟城,我还是prefer尝试local food。
去了那里,等了一会,我们才被安排位子,看来真的很受欢迎。
点了蘑菇汤跟鸡扒。真的有惊讶。
虽然蘑菇汤价格不高,但是quality很好,汤都是浓的,我喜欢。
鸡扒也很大portion,也算好吃!值得!!
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2013-02-03 21 views
Usually when I have any western food, a bowl of mushroom soup is a must companion. So, I ordered myself a bowl of fresh mushroom soup which costs RM 3 for one, The mushroom soup is very thick and yet aromatic. There are a few slices of mushroom soup that can be found inside the mushroom soup too. However, the only bad thing about this mushroom soup is that it do not have any garlic bread to accompany with the soup.
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Usually when I have any western food, a bowl of mushroom soup is a must companion.
So, I ordered myself a bowl of fresh mushroom soup which costs RM 3 for one,
The mushroom soup is very thick and yet aromatic.
There are a few slices of mushroom soup that can be found inside the mushroom soup too.
However, the only bad thing about this mushroom soup is that it do not have any garlic bread to accompany with the soup.
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As for a fish lover like me, the fish and chips at James Foo Western Food fails to fulfill my expectation. The fish just taste very ordinary and nothing much to compliment about it. However, the texture of the fish still remains its softness but the fish flesh is too thin. The fish sizes is very moderate for the price RM 8.50. Along with the fish and chips is the french fries itself, bread, lime, and green beans with corns and carrots. I was a little disappointed with the tartar sauce given as w
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As for a fish lover like me, the fish and chips at James Foo Western Food fails to fulfill my expectation.
The fish just taste very ordinary and nothing much to compliment about it.
However, the texture of the fish still remains its softness but the fish flesh is too thin.
The fish sizes is very moderate for the price RM 8.50.
Along with the fish and chips is the french fries itself, bread, lime, and green beans with corns and carrots.
I was a little disappointed with the tartar sauce given as well because I find that the tartar sauce is a little tasteless compared to others.
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I was rather disappointed with the grill chicken with black pepper sauce because the portion of the chicken is rather on the small side. However, the black pepper sauce is indeed very good as the sauce is pretty thick and not watery at all. Overall, a very great dish if the grill chicken serve is a little bigger size and the black pepper sauce given is a little more as well. Along with the dish is french fries, bread and green beans with carrots and corns. This dish costs RM 8.
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I was rather disappointed with the grill chicken with black pepper sauce because
the portion of the chicken is rather on the small side.
However, the black pepper sauce is indeed very good as the sauce is pretty thick and not watery at all.
Overall, a very great dish if the grill chicken serve is a little bigger size and the
black pepper sauce given is a little more as well.
Along with the dish is french fries, bread and green beans with carrots and corns.
This dish costs RM 8.
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2013-02-03 22 views
Grill chicken and fish is actually a recommended dish for both chicken and fish lovers at once. The grill fish is very fresh and yet also very soft as well. The girll chicken on the other side is very juicy and tender. The serving of the grill chicken and fish is also quite big in pieces and grill to perfection. Then, it comes with mushroom sauce as the gravy on top of the grill chicken and fish which taste very good and aromatic. Along with the dish is also french fries, a bun and green beans w
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Grill chicken and fish is actually a recommended dish for both chicken and fish lovers at once.
The grill fish is very fresh and yet also very soft as well.
The girll chicken on the other side is very juicy and tender.
The serving of the grill chicken and fish is also quite big in pieces and grill to perfection.
Then, it comes with mushroom sauce as the gravy on top of the grill chicken and fish which taste very good and aromatic. Along with the dish is also french fries, a bun and green beans with corns and carrots.
The price of the grill chicken and fish is RM 10 nett.
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The chicken cordon blue in James Food Western Food at Fettes Park is obviously one of the best cordon blue I ever had. I will definitely give rating 5/5 for this dish. The chicken cordon bleu, unlike other western food stalls, it has gravy on top of the chicken. However, the crispiness of the chicken cordon blue still remain although there are gravy on top of it. The inner chicken cordon bleu consists of ham, hot dog and lots cheese. Accompany with the meal is a bun, green beans and french fries
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The chicken cordon blue in James Food Western Food at Fettes Park is obviously one of the best cordon blue I ever had.
I will definitely give rating 5/5 for this dish.
The chicken cordon bleu, unlike other western food stalls, it has gravy on top of the chicken.
However, the crispiness of the chicken cordon blue still remain although there are gravy on top of it.
The inner chicken cordon bleu consists of ham, hot dog and lots cheese.
Accompany with the meal is a bun, green beans and french fries as well.
This is definitely a must try for chicken cordon blue lovers.
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The chicken maryland in James Foo Western Food at Fettes Park is serve in a very generous portion. The dish consists of a large piece of chicken maryland, a fried banana, a hot dog, one slice of ham, french fries and salad vege. For just RM 9.50 for this dish, it totally worth every price that I pay. The chicken maryland is very tender but somehow if you have to much of it, you will feel it is too dry as there are no gravy given. Overall, a very great dish as the chicken remains the crispiness
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The chicken maryland in James Foo Western Food at Fettes Park is serve in a very generous portion.
The dish consists of a large piece of chicken maryland, a fried banana,
a hot dog, one slice of ham, french fries and salad vege.
For just RM 9.50 for this dish, it totally worth every price that I pay.
The chicken maryland is very tender but somehow if you have to much of it,
you will feel it is too dry as there are no gravy given.
Overall, a very great dish as the chicken remains the crispiness of the taste for a very long time.
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