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“Poon Choi” for your prosperous year








Originated from China, ‘Poon Choi’ in Cantonese or ‘The Big Bowl Feast’ is a must have prosperity basin cuisine especially when it comes to festive seasons and special occasions, with a history of a few hundred years dating from the end of Sung dynasty.
According to celebrity food critic Gibson Chan, many people have the wrong perception that ‘Poon Choi’ is just a simple mix of seafood, meat and vegetables. On the contrary, this exquisite serving does not only need a good selection of fresh ingredients but it also demands the chef to possess the experience of cooking each dishes separately that may involve frying, steaming, baking, etc. Then only carefully making decisions on the layering of one dish after another into the basin making sure that there will be a perfect blend and a good balance for those enjoying. ‘Poon Choi’ is a unique blend of different cooking methods and numerous food presentation into one symbolizing family or friends coming together celebrating good life and good luck.
FA_HockChaiIn Penang, Zi Zai Restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants that serves this fine traditional Chinese cuisine. Zi Zai’s ‘Poon Choi’ is very popular especially during Chinese New Year, thus it is highly recommended that customers order in advance to avoid any disappointment. According to Chef Hock Chai, it is important to make sure that all ingredients must be fresh and cooked to perfection, making sure that everyone will be happy with this prosperity meal.
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Poon Choi for 6

RM358

Poon Choi for 10

RM498

Deluxe Poon Choi for 10

RM558

Zi Zai Restaurant

1239-G, Ground Floor, Jalan Paya Terubong, 11060 Penang, Malaysia.
GPS: 5.387212, 100.274013
(Hock Chai)  604-826 5713 / 016- 421 7392
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zizairestaurant
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