The Chili's Experience

Thursday, 11 October 2007. As today is the last day of my guy and I breaking fast together for the year, we headed for our favourite restaurant - Chili's at Gurney. I remember the very first time I had Chili's was the one in KLCC last year. Chili's have nice, cosy environment and very happening too. I love the decor in the restaurant - it has that "you're in America" feeling.

Tostadas chips n Salsa

The menu is interesting - with all those funky names and good was very good. Had also been to the one in BSC on some occassions. We only wished it would open one up north in Penang! - And finally mid of this year our wish came true - Chili's opened it's new branch in Gurney - G Hotel, specifically. I had always loved the Mushroom Jack Fajitas. We also usually order the Citrus Fire Chicken & Prawn, Tostadas chips, Molten Chocolate Cake and Triple Play. We really enjoyed our food and the good environment. All the yummy food.... it makes me want to eat here always!!!

Triple Play

~ Complaints ~
Ok, while the ones I've been in KL gave us very good service and food, the one in Penang lacks good service and food. Honestly. It is o-k.... but slow. You don't get your drinks quickly and you don't get your free refills until you waive 3 times. While food is moderately good, but at times I see poor quality on the servings (less rice, no taste, etc). Taste wise - I'd say the one in KL taste way delicious as compared to the one here. What's missing, you Chili's folks?!

Citrus Fire Chicken n Prawns

Perhaps the Chef rushes all the time? Lack of wait persons? I don't think so, but perhaps lack of training. While my guy enjoys going to Chili's once in a while, I'd rather not. I'd rather spend more money - drive down to KL and eat at the Chili's there for all I know... (I think when he reads this he'd take me in the car and drive me there this weekend!) I tasted the Spaghetti Bolognese once and frankly - Me and many others definitely make better spaghetti than Chili's. Or was it just that particular Chili's? I don't know.

Ramadhan Set

As for this day, we had to wait quite a while for orders to be taken and drinks arrived later and, we could of been able to break our fast had the service been slightly better, or that the waiters be more active. We requested for our nachos to be refilled but I think the waiter either did not hear us or remembered it (but he nodded). Complaints aside, we did enjoyed our food today and stuffed our stomach good enough to go off happily.

Anyways, this is another food experience to be shared and hopefully they improve more and more. Some of it is, of course, enjoyable and good to share with friends. It is no doubt one of the cool places to hang around and eat. I'd rate Chili's Penang a 2.5 out of 5.