Louis Cafe at Jalan Argyll

Decided to visit Louis Cafe at Jalan Argyll right smacked opposite Hotel Mingood opened no so recently but less than a year. Some online, blog, food critic has mentioned that Louis Cafe serves good italian dishes ... hmm ...


The facade of Louis Cafe.


Interior of Louis Cafe


The main door overlooking Mingood Hotel

Located at Argyll road, the area is rather quiet and parking is not a problem in this area of Penang city. Looked at the menu, the price is at par with most italian offerings in Penang.


Ice peach tea ( RM3.80 ), a bit expensive with rather bland taste


Fresh orange juice ( RM3.80), still juice albeit diluted.


The set dinner is going for RM26.90, I didn't take the set though.


Ordered appetizer, salad and scallop with home-made apple sauce ( RM20.00 )

The testing of the scallops, in overall, is okay, but rather dry. There are a few improvement areas, toast the scallops on butter to bring out rich taste and smell. Scallops are neutral in taste. Toasting in butter will also cook the scallops while retaining the moisture. Served with the home-made sauce will be perfect.


The ordinary thousand island dressing salad. Some alternative dressings can be explored, french dressing or salad dressing with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.


Fettucine arrabiata, tomato based pasta ( RM 16.90 ), served with chinese mushrooms and chicken ham.


Seafood mariana, tomato based pasta ( RM19.90), served with fresh prawns and chinese mushrooms.


Seafood scallop closeup.

An interesting note is the fettucine arrabiata tastes the same with seafood mariana, although both pastas are tomato based, it shouldn't have the similar taste. Another note is both pastas were served with chinese mushrooms (香菇) but not the typical white button mushrooms normally served with italian dishes. Both pastas were served using typical chinese herbs but not the ordinary herbs like sweet basel, rosemary or chives.

(Best of 5 stars)
Food quality: 2.75 stars ( would be better with white button mushrooms, garden herbs )
Service: 3 stars
Food portion: 3.00 stars
Value: 2.75 stars ( beverages quite expensive )


The damage so far ...

In conclusion, there are some other restaurants that are serving better value, but visit this place if you prefer privacy and some ambience