The Echoes of Yesterday's Memories nada lama is a space which evokes the memories of the past - from the beautiful tiles on the floor, to the gracious strains of music wafting through the space, to the tantalising scents of our family recipes brought to the present day. nada lama celebrates the heritage of Penang in a distinctly modern space. We recognise that food has the ability to recall the remembrance of past joys - and a good meal is able to create new stories and journeys. We welcome you to nada lama and hope that you find a delicious and happy story here with us.
We hope you will enjoy the impressive selection of dishes drawn up by our culinary team spearheaded by executive chef Ronney Too. Ingredients are sourced locally where possible; and most of the herbs and spices employed in the dishes are not only grown in our very own garden but also lovingly cared for and nurtured by our team of chefs. We have marked our dishes to guide you in making your choice :- Chef s recommendation Vegetarian Spicy Contains nuts Contains shellfish If you have any allergy, please do not hesitate to ask our waiter for assistance. For guests 11 years and below, chef has devised a Kids R Kids menu featuring dishes that combine popular meals with great flavours. The menu is incorporated in an activity sheet that will keep the young ones momentarily occupied. Enjoy your dining experience with us.
Refreshing Starters Antipasto Di Pesce 42 Italiana, crispy calamari, mozzarella, kalamata olive, pepperoni, salami, baked mussel, rocket leaves, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, sundried tomato, smoked duck, ciabatta bread and pesto Smoked Salmon Prawns on Soda Bread 34 With fresh dill mascarpone cheese, capers oil, sundried tomatoes and mesclun salad Classic Italian Caesar Salad Fresh crisp cos lettuce tossed with parmesan anchovy dressing, foccacia 30 croutons, shaved parmesan cheese and crispy beef bacon Add on king prawns or smoked salmon 38 Caprese Salad 30 Roma tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella tossed with wild rocket salad and drizzled with basil pesto balsamic vinaigrette Classic Baked Crab 25 Crab baked with aged cheddar cheese, fresh mushroom, garden peas served with ginger and chilli dip All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST.
From The Soup Kettle Mutton Soup Mamak Style Special 26 Traditional Malaysian style mutton soup with shredded scallion, coriander and fried shallots Prawn Bisque 25 Prawn bisque served with fresh cream and homemade bread Chef s Special Homemade Soup of the Day 20 Served with freshly baked bread Classic Italian Minestrone 20 Italian mixed vegetable soup served with basil pesto Chef s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish
Sandwich, Panini and Burgers 8oz Pure Beef Burger 42 Beef burger served in toasted brioche pad with beef bacon, sauteed onions, gherkin, tomato relish, mature cheddar cheese or blue cheese, garden salad and French fries Spicy Cajun Chicken Burger 40 Butter-fried chicken breast on toasted broiche pad with chilli pesto mayo crisp lettuce, vine ripened tomato and French fries Steak Sandwich 38 4 oz Australian beef sirloin on pesto focaccia pad with sauteed onions, and mushrooms ragout, green salad, honey mustard dressing and French fries Smoked Chicken Caesar Wrap 36 Tortilla wrap filled with Cajun chicken, cos lettuce, beef lardon, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing, and served with mixed salad and French fries Equatorial Club Sandwich 38 Triple decker toasted whole wheat or white bread interlaid with beef bacon, chicken meat, fried egg, cheddar cheese, ripe tomatoes, and crisp lettuce and served with green salad and French fries Freshly Made Tuna Melt 35 Ciabatta bread filled with tuna, sweet corn, scallion melted with cheddar cheese served with mixed salad garnish and French fries All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST.
Fresh From The Sea Grilled Norwegian Salmon 58 Grilled Norwegian fresh herb crust salmon served with potato gratin, grilled tomato, lemon garlic chive cream sauce, mixed vegetables tempura and mesclun garnish Traditional Fish and Chips 42 Fresh white fish fillet in a crispy batter served with homemade tartar sauce, mushy peas, green salad, apple fennel coleslaw, fresh lemon and French fries Chef s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish
From The Grill Char-grilled Australian T-Bone Steak 90 Juicy t-bone steak cooked to your liking accompanied with roast potatoes, grilled tomatoes, corn on cob, crispy onion rings and choice of black pepper sauce, mushroom sauce or butter de paris Char-grilled Australian Rib Eye Steak 85 Juicy rib-eye steak cooked to your liking accompanied with roast potatoes, grilled tomatoes, corn on cob, crispy onion rings and choice of black pepper or mushroom sauce Char-grilled Rack of Lamb 70 Grilled marinated rack of lamb served with grilled tomatoes, corn on cob, butter braised cabbage, rosemary and lyonnaise potatoes Farm House Mixed Grill 68 Lamb chop, beef steak, chorizo sausage, chicken chop, grilled tomatoes, sweet corn, baked beans, French fries and barbeque sauce Grilled Spring Chicken Cacciatore 58 Marinated spring chicken with garlic, lime, honey whole-grain mustard, fresh basil, capers, olives, mushrooms, tomato sauce served with potato gratin and salad green Equatorial Chicken Chop 52 Chicken escalope with seasoned bread crumbs, baked with turkey ham, sauteed onion, cheese and served with French fries, salad and black pepper sauce or mushroom sauce All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST.
World of Pizza Pizza Fruite de Mare 45 Pizza topped with seafood mussel, squid, prawn, fresh red chilli, dill and mozzarella cheese Pizza Beef Rendang 44 Pizza topped with Malaysian style beef curry with coconut, local herbs and fresh tomato, pineapple, mozzarella cheese drizzled with chilli flakes and scallion Pizza New Yorkers 42 Pizza topped with beef pepperoni, ham, smoky beef bacon, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese Pizza Hawaiian 42 Pizza topped with turkey ham, fresh pineapple, sweet corn and mozzarella cheese Pizza Quatro Stagioni 42 Pizza topped with mushrooms, seafood, turkey ham and beef salami Chef s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish
World of Pasta Rigatoni 42 Rigatoni tossed with lamb ragout, kalamata olives, aubergine, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and pine nuts Spaghetti Fruite de Mare 42 Spaghetti tossed with mussel, calamari, prawns, salmon, sundried tomato and leek. Choice of tomato or cream sauce Canneloni Alla Ligure 40 Pasta roll filled with minced chicken ragout, spinach, onion, garlic. cheese and tomato sauce Mexicana Penne pasta tossed with spicy tomato sauce, a hint of fresh cream, 40 chorizo sausage, kalamata olives and coriander With king prawns 45 Spinach Fettuccine Al Salmonte 40 Fettuccine with salmon, lemon cream sauce, sundried cherry tomato and scallion All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST.
Spaghetti Bolognaise 38 Spaghetti tossed with minced beef ragout and parmesan cheese Spaghetti Alla Carbonara 38 Spaghetti in a creamy bacon and parmesan cheese sauce, topped with a farm fresh egg Linguine 38 Linguine pasta tossed with cockle clam cream of crab bisque and wild rocket leaves Pappardelle 38 Pappardelle pasta tossed with tender chicken breast and cream sauce, fresh tomatoes and roasted broccoli Spaghetti Aglio Olio 36 Spaghetti tossed with spicy shrimp, garlic, fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese Chef s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish
Asian Favourites Ox Tail Asam Pedas 52 Malaysian style braised ox tail with local spices, served with steamed rice, pickle salad and papadam Nasi Goreng Kampung 42 Wok-fried spicy fried rice with chicken, prawns, accompanied with chicken satay, acar, fish crackers, papadam and topped with fried egg Chicken Szechuan Style 42 Wok stir-fried tender chicken with dry chilli, cashew nut and crunchy vegetables served with choice of steamed rice or French fries Thai Green Curry Chicken 42 Chicken simmer with fresh coconut milk, green curry paste, crunchy vegetables, and served with steamed rice Thai-style Fried Rice 42 Wok-fried rice with fresh pineapple, chicken, king prawns, crab meat, French beans and turmeric carrot Penang Nasi Lemak 42 Steamed pandan rice in coconut milk with prawn sambal, crisp ikan bilis, beef rendang, fried chicken wing, boiled egg and sliced cucumber All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST.
Hainanese Kai Fan (Chicken Rice) 38 Choice of roasted or steamed chicken accompanied with chilli sauce, sweet soya sauce, blended ginger, double boiled chicken broth and served with fragrant rice Mee Goreng Mamak 38 Wok-fried egg noodles with chicken, shrimp, squids, tomatoes, Chinese celery and bean curds Char Koay Teow 38 Wok-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, cockles, chives, bean sprouts and rich soya sauce Char Hor Fun 38 Wok-fried flat rice noodles with choice of seafood or beef, and asian greens in delicate egg gravy Choon Pneah 35 Hainanese style deep fried spring rolls with vegetables, prawns, chicken and crab meat Prawn Mee Soup 32 Bee hoon or mee in spicy shrimp broth with chicken, prawns, kangkong and fried shallot Assam Laksa 32 Tangy tamarind based fish soup with rice noodles, traditional condiments, cucumber, pineapple, red onions and mints leaves Chef s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish
Thai-style Chicken Wrapped in Pandan Leaf 32 Deep fried pandan chicken served with garden salad and sweet chilli sauce Inche Kabin 32 Nyonya style fried chicken infused with rich fragrant spices and coconut milk Fish Rice Porridge 32 Rice broth with ginger, scallion, fried Chinese dough and fried shallot Teochew Rice Porridge 30 Teochew porridge served with vegetarian condiments Chicken Rice Porridge 30 Rice broth with ginger, scallion, fried Chinese dough and fried shallot Eight Satays 30 Choice of seasoned and skewered chicken or beef served with rice cake, red onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST.
Desserts Home-baked White Chocolate 32 Raspberry Cheese Cake Slow baked white chocolate raspberry cheese cake with mango coulis Macadamia Nut Tart 28 Warm macadamia nut tart served with mint ice cream and black treacle Traditional Apple Crumble 28 Warm granny smith apple, almond, cinnamon crumble served with vanilla ice cream and cream anglaise Sago Pearls Gula Melaka 28 Screw-pine flavoured sago pudding served with fresh coconut milk and palm sugar syrup Exotic Fruits 28 Choice of seasonal fruits : papaya, watermelon, honeydew or pineapple served with fruit yoghurt Ais Kacang 24 The traditional Malaysian ice flakes with varieties of local fillings topped with flavoured syrup, evaporated milk and ice cream Equatorial Mix 24 Crushed Italian merinque with fruit coulis, fresh mixed berries and vanilla cream Chef s recommendation Spicy Vegetarian Contains nuts Contains shellfish
Beverage List Smoothies 26 Classico Orange, strawberry and banana Starbust Apple, orange, mango and plain yoghurt Sunset Carrot, orange and plain yoghurt Cranzania Cranberry and orange Healthy 26 Carrot Zest Carrot, tomato and celery D-tox Apple, watermelon and ginger Orange Joey Apple, orange, carrot and beetroot Pineapple Zinger Apple, pineapple, calamansi and mint leaves Heritage 26 Chilli Smash Orange, carrot, tomato, celery and green chilli Tanjung Blossom Mango, orange, nutmeg and raspberry Spice Sparkle Carrot, tomato, calamansi, ginger, wild honey and pepper Lemongrass Spritzer Lemongrass, strawberry, raspberry, nutmeg, calamansi and soda water All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge & 6% GST. Pine Cooler Lemon, lychee, pineapple and honey
Fresh Fruit Juices 22 Green apple, calamansi, carrot, honeydew, pineapple, watermelon, orange Chilled Fruit Juices 18 Mango, guava, lychee, apple Soft Drinks 14 Coke, Coke Light, 7-Up, 100 Plus, bitter lemon, club soda, ginger ale, ginger ade, tonic Mineral Water Non-carbonated Evian ( 500ml ) 14 Acqua Panna ( 500ml ) 22 Mocktails 22 Virgin Mary Berry Virgin Mojito Ruby Sapphire Lemongrass Tea Ayusha Punch Virgin Banana Colada Fruit Punch Smoothie Classico Starbust Passion Spritzer Hot Drinks Tea 14 Coffee 14 Cappuccino 18 Evian (1500ml ) 24 Sparkling Perrier Water ( 330ml ) 14 San Pellegrino ( 500ml ) 24
Our Herbs & Spices Garden Located on Mezzanine Floor, our garden flourishes with a variety of herbs and spices that include the likes of marjoram, basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano. The plants, grown without any synthetic based fertilizers, are cultivated and nurtured by Chef Looi Soon Lee. The culinary herbs are picked once a day to meet the needs for flavouring and garnishing of dishes in all our outlets. Feel free to explore our garden at any time before 7.00pm but if you wish to meet Chef Looi for a chat, he is usually there between 3.00pm to 4.00pm on most days.