Thanks for turning us on to Penang

We went there last Saturday. During the day, the party kept growing; first eleven, then twelve, then fourteen. The staff was really cool about the changes. We ordered roti canii for the appetizer--it was an instant hit. Wafer-thin pancakes served up with a chicken curry. They had to deliver the orders one at a time; perhaps they need more crepe pans in the kitchen for large parties. With fourteen of us, we were able to sample a good portion of the 150+ items on the menu. The Buddhist Yam Pot was a big favorite; the Redang dishes took a while but were well worth the wait. The limitation on beer and wine offerings were the only drawback; only Tsiang Tao and Heneiken, and Inglenook Chablis. The decor is, well, puzzling, and the service was somewhat mediocre. But the excellent food makes up for that.