Rojak and Or Jien@Swatao Lane, Penang

The mere mention of Swatao Lane, some would say that it serves really good ais kacang ( a local dessert of shaved ice with syrup and red beans), which I did try couple of years back. Guess it didn't made a big impression as all I could remember was the rojak and or jien.

The rojak (local mixed fruit and veg salad) is fabulous here as I absolutely love the sticky prawn paste that goes with the fruits..Of so many fruit rojak I've tried, Swatao Lane's sauce got to be the stickiest..Pungent, sticky and sweet sauce generously poured on the mixed fruits and veg while a blanket of ground peanuts add to the finishing touches to this wonderful snack..They dont serve it with crackers nor crullers though..

Francis's favourite, the or jien ( oyster omelette) was served soon after..Again, Swatao's version is top notch.. Unlike the usual round omelette, this version is somewhat rectangle in shape.. The egg batter is fried till really crunchy, just like eating keropok. The oysters on the other hand, remains juicy and succulent. One bite and you'll ask for more!

Andrew, still feeling hungry (though we just had lunch at another place), ordered a plate of fried radish cake which tasted horrible! Don't order this!This is the Swatao Lane place we went to. Drive from Lorong Selamat (the famous CKT stall on your left) till you reach T-junc. Turn left, and then take the first turning on your right. That's Swatao Lane.