I guess this whole food thing is starting to run in the family. My sister became the restaurant manager at Roadhouse Grill Gurney (Penang) just a few months ago, so naturally I had go to there to taste the food, snaps some photos, and tell you guys all about this place!
My sister the restaurant manager at Roadhouse Grill
Before I start, lets just give you a good news. By mentioning that you read about this place from this blog, or telling my sister (Mei Fang) that you know me, she will give you a 10% discount on the bill (only in Penang branch). Just like that, now isn’t that great?
As the name suggests, Roadhouse Grill specialized in no nonsense American food. Main dishes come with some excellent yeast rolls baked fresh everyday on location. The warm roll with lotsa butter is really addictive.
nachos, yeast roll, (golden) fish and chips
Plenty of peanuts is served at every table despite what you order. The best thing is, you can just throw all the shells on the floor and let the waiters do the cleaning later. My sister won’t mind at all since she said she doesn’t need to clean them, and it’s sort of a Roadhouse style anyway. The peanuts do go very well with cold beer.
bbq onion burger, roadhouse burger, teriyaki chicken, black pepper chicken
I have tasted a few dishes here, the ribs, fish and chips, teriyaki chicken, and nachos. So far the dishes were all rather tasty, and the nachos really up to par with what I had when I was in the states. Plenty of cheese and actual Jalopeno peppers! The fish used for fish and chips are sourced at local markets (with the help of my mom), so I know they are actually fresh and not some stuff that are frozen for months.
kid’s menu, endless peanuts, and my gang in Penang
Rest assure that quality control, as far as food goes, is pretty good in my family. My sister will not disappoint you with the dishes at the restaurant she is managing. The menu is pretty extensive, you can dishes from mouth watering burgers to juicy steaks to pizzas and pastas here. The interior resembles a cowboy bar and there are tables outdoor as well, a pretty nice set up.
Roadhouse Grill is situated right at Gurney Hotel
Price wise, it is actually pretty reasonable. Entrees are from RM16.90 and there’s even kids menu (like the howlin hotdog on the picture for only RM5.90). Set lunch goes for RM 17++ with an entree, soup, coffee or tea. Pretty good deal for the quality of food served.
Give it a try!
Address:
18-G-E Persiaran Gurney,
10250 Penang
GPS: 5.430192, 100.318887
Tel: 04-370 1872
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By Quickening on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Holy cow! 10% discount, right? Good enough for my folks. Okay! But who do I mention your blog to? The waiter?
By KY on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Quickening,
Mention it to my sister Mei Fang!
By suanie on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
the bread is niceeeeeeeeeeeeee
By ShaolinTiger on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Roadhouse is teh good, bottomless ice lemon tea in a jar and chucking peanuts on the floor ftw!
By twosuperheroes on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
We didn’t know there’s Roadhouse Grill in Penang! Now that you mention it, because we’ve only tried the one in Jln Ampang. And of course the 10% disc…sounds good enuff. :p
By haan on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
suggestion – make a logo/coupon, put it here, let people able to print, bring over and show. so it also works even if your sister is not there. yeah, u may say this is not environmental friendly.
By KY on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
suanie,
Yeah, best!
ShaolinTiger,
Everyone loves to throw junks on the floor when we don’t need to clean it up.
twosuperheroes,
Yeah, 10% is not a bad deal heh?
haan,
My sister is always there tho. 7 days a week. hee-hee
By kimberlycun on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
zomg BEST
By amy on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
there was once a roadhouse grill in kuching too! i had my 1st job as a waitress there! lolz~
but err… it closed down in about a yr. kuching ppl too kiam siap. hehe~
By Michelle on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
The yeast roll looks very interesting.
By superweightkoalabear on Feb 11, 2008 | Reply
Roadhouse Grill rox… tried the one at 1utama, bangsar, bukit bintang, ampang… sadly only the last one remains… the rest tutup kedai… will make a mental note to try the one in Penang…!
By KY on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
kimberlycun,
Jom!
amy,
ooo, that’s unfortunate.
Michelle,
Yeah, it is very good.
superweightkoalabear,
I didn’t know there were so many branches. They used to be under a different ownership I think.
By Lalabeng on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
Wow, does your mom actually source the ingredients for the restaurant? That’s impressive…does that mean the discount we get actually represent the similar amount of stake you’re holding in that place? heehee
By KY on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
Lalabeng,
I hold exactly 0% of the stake. Hahahaa
By melisa on Feb 12, 2008 | Reply
yeah….in rhg i am known as melisa. all staff are informed of the 10%. so..just say u read this from kyspeaks and u will be entitled.
By Anston on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
OIC, now i know where is the location!
Looks yummy gonna try for it next round, hehe…
By suertes on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
My friends and I were the last customers, ever, at the Roadhouse Grill in Bangsar. That was about 10 years ago now. We were the last to leave the place on their last night of operations.
By KY on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
melisa,
why laa never use Mei Fang.
Anston,
yah, give it a try!
suertes,
10 years ago I never step in a proper restaurant. :/
By superweightkoalabear on Feb 14, 2008 | Reply
suertes: go and try the one in ampang… u can park your ‘horses’ out at the parking lot.. heehaa!
melisa: look out for us!
ky: franchise duh…! similar like McD…
By KY on Feb 14, 2008 | Reply
superweightkoalabear,
Actually just about as different as McD. There is no central supplies for ingredients nor tight control over the management style. This is sort of a free & easy version of franchising.
By iamthewitch on Feb 19, 2008 | Reply
Eh I went to RHG several times before and I even got the discount card (20%). But I believe I got the card probably BEFORE your sister took over the place. I wonder whether the card is still valid??
By KY on Feb 20, 2008 | Reply
iamthewitch,
My sister should still honor the discount card.
By notty on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
may i know how is the pricing?
By KY on Apr 7, 2008 | Reply
notty,
Pricing’s pretty reasonable. You can get a set lunch for less than RM 20.
By supadupa on Sep 26, 2008 | Reply
RHG good?
PLEASE come on be honest….don’t becos ur sister is working there then promote with 10%!
look @ the crowd…if the food is good n the price is right…how come it’s so empty?
i went there once n never wanna go back…food quality was 3-4/10 only but kinda pricy
prefer TGIF Queensbay or Chilis@Gurney plaza if wan similar kind of US makan
Let’s enjoy yummy food!
By Mell on Nov 16, 2008 | Reply
Hi, Had dinner at Road House Grill today. Ordered Grill Lamd chop,Deep Fried Mushroom & 15 Pieces of the bread!!.. First i had 3 pieces,it tasted awesome.Ordered 12 more to take away for all at home. Yes,not to forget we met Ms Mei Fang & a 10% discount was given! Food & service was good.Recommended to all
By KY on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply
supadupa,
Food is a very personal thing, and there are people who love a busy place. The crowd mentality is very much psychological and there are restaurants who have to deal with this at the disadvantageous end.
Mell,
I’m glad you had a good experience.
By CL on May 7, 2009 | Reply
Dont’ know bout the one in Penang, BUT the one in KL sucks bad time!!!
Went in, got to find my own place and sat there for 10minutes. no one came to take any order. Wave at them they just show their open palm signalling wait. Even when we walk out no one noticed us. Went over to VS 1km away. Brought to our sitting, ordered in within 2 minutes food served within 10-15minutes. Thumbs up for their service!
By KY on May 7, 2009 | Reply
CL,
Your experience is really terrible, hopefully they can pull their socks and do something about it.
By carol on May 31, 2009 | Reply
Nice blog! It is very details and with map. Thanks for sharing…
By KY on Jun 1, 2009 | Reply
carol,
You’re welcome
By Foodi8e on Oct 12, 2009 | Reply
I love the pizzas… especially the seafood pizza… better than some expensive italian restaurant.
However recently they hired a band that was pretty lousy & LOUD! Our group cant even have proper after dinner conversation although we are seated outside.
The lady singer sings pretty well, especially the jazzy songs but there is a 30-ish & short male singer who sang the faster songs out of tune and he doesnt have good vocals.
If Roadhouse can get a better band; my friends and I will visit more often; coz we like to hang out for dinner and drinks at the same place on weekends.
By KY on Oct 12, 2009 | Reply
Foodi8e,
glad you like the food. Maybe the band should go. LOL
By kel on Jan 18, 2010 | Reply
Pg branch closed down? or relocate, can someone confirm?
By KY on Jan 18, 2010 | Reply
kel,
I don’t think it’s closed!
By spoon on Jan 18, 2010 | Reply
hi, im wondering is the MEIFANG (10% discount still valid for the food & bevarages??)
is there any HAPPY HOURS on SUnday??
if yes, how much is the beers & wat time the happy hours will end??
By KY on Jan 22, 2010 | Reply
spoon,
Yes it’s still there!