Yo, Penangites! Ever been stumped on where to find the perfect spot for a family hangout or a lunch break with your coworkers? And if seafood is your jam, you’re in for a treat! Yu Village is the place to be! They’ve just landed in Auto-City Riverpark and are serving up fresh seafood cooked in all different styles!
As you can see, Yu Village at Auto-City Riverpark has this cool container-style exterior vibe, complete with a cute wheat grass hut for decoration! It’s like stepping into a fisherman’s village, and you know the seafood is fresh for sure!
When you step in, you’ll be greeted by an extremely spacious setup with tons of seating for all the families! They even have private spaces if you and your family want to keep it ‘low-key’. And the dim, warm lighting elevates the dining experience, making it super cozy and comfortable while you enjoy your meals with your loved ones!
How could Yu Village ever make sense without their seafood? And guess what, all their seafood is fresh and live! People always say, “Fishermen don’t do frozen; they do fresh!” Yu Village is all about that life. They don’t keep seafood overnight but get fresh deliveries every morning to keep the taste on point!
They have tons of seafood options here, ranging from fresh cockles, clams, prawns, to fish! All of them are so fresh they could practically bounce or move right in front of you!
After soaking in the amazing vibes, it’s time to dive into a seafood feast! Check out all the food platings—it’s like living like royalty with all the beautifully presented dishes that smell and taste incredible! They serve everything from seafood to noodles, rice, and porridge, and you can even customize with add-ons like fish lips, giant grouper slices, golden red snapper slices, and more! Bon appétit!
For the menu, we have tried:
Pork Belly Sliced Lala Noodle with Spicy Dried Shrimp Soup: Ever imagined the combination of lala noodles served with spicy shrimp soup? Well, they’ve got it here! The broth is super flavorful, packed with all the essence from the seafood and, of course, from the lala (clams)! This dish also turns out extraordinary with its well-marinated pork belly slices!
Mixed Seafood Noodle with Wine Tomato Soup: If you like it a bit sour to make your meal more appetizing, you definitely have to try this! Their bihun is soaked in a flavorful wine tomato soup, making it satisfying with every bite. The seafood on the side also adds extra flavor to this dish! Yum!
Fried Fish Sliced Noodle with Wine Bone Broth Soup:
Now listen up, everyone, this dish is definitely a hidden gem! Even though the noodles might look a bit plain and basic at first glance, trust us, they smell and taste legit amazing! Why, you ask? It’s all about their wine bone broth soup! Packed with flavorful wine aroma, and all their broths are simmered for 7-8 hours to get all that pure soup goodness! No wonder it’s so good!
For the fried fish slices on the side, they taste extra fresh, and the meat is extra tender! You can’t even detect a hint of fishy smell, only pure seafood aroma!
Dry Noodle with Homemade Meatball:
If you’re not into soupy noodles, you gotta try their Dry Noodle with loads of pork lard—it smells and tastes legit amazing! Plus, they serve fresh HOMEMADE meatballs that are bussinnn! And yeah, you heard it right, all their ingredients are freshly homemade—like prawn paste, dumplings, sauces, and desserts! It’s all-natural, super healthy, and especially good for the elders! No preservatives, no additives!
Next up, we have the ultimate seafood dishes:
Braised Fish Offal: This dish is a flavor explosion! You can taste every part of the fish here, including shark fish lips, fish maw, fried fish head, and other add-ons like carrots, yam, chili, ginger, and a splash of wine. It’s a flavor bomb that’ll make you want to devour it with rice—it’s irresistible!
Steamed Fish Head: We’ve gotta hand it to them—they’ve nailed the seasoning for the steamed fish! Each element—like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic—is perfectly balanced, not overpowering but adding to the aroma and enhancing the pure freshness of the tender fish meat! It’s definitely mind-blowing!
Steamed Prawns: These prawns are absolutely fresh! Each of them are perfectly soaked with wine smell, super tender and pure sweetness of prawn meats! Yum, finger lickin good!
Seafood Porridge: Porridge is a must-have when there is Teochew customers, and they’ve got it covered! And let me tell you, the porridge here is extraordinary. With loads of seafood surrounding it, every bite is accompanied by the essence of the sea. Plus, each grain of rice perfectly absorbs the seafood essence—it’s pure heaven!
Fried Whitebait Fish: Guess what? Munching on these fried whitebait fish is so addicting! Each one is so fresh and flavorful, leaving us wanting more—we just can’t stop!
Fried Pork Dumpling: These homemade fried pork dumplings are perfect for a snack bite after indulging in all that seafood—fresh, healthy, yummy, and perfectly balanced!
For the desserts, we have tried:
OO Gio Aiyu Jelly: When homemade Aiyu Jelly is paired with classic passion fruit, lemon, and lychee, it’s a total relief on a hot sunny day! And it’s the perfect thirst-quencher after enjoying all those savory, yum dishes! Slurp!
Grass Jelly Tofu Fa: Can you even believe they make this dessert from scratch? From grass jelly to tofu fa, it’s all homemade by them! It’s just incredible! Anyways, they taste really good and special, and they even look like Yin Yang!
If you’re opt to desserts, yes, they do have a varieties of them! We have tried:
Winter Melon Lime: Yes! Yes! Yes! This homemade winter melon lime drink is super refreshing! The lime isn’t too sour but adds that refreshing kick, giving an extra boost to the homemade winter melon tea!
Glass Jelly Soy Bean Brown Sugar: You’re right! Another homemade soybean milk with grass jelly and brown sugar! It’s really well-balanced—the soy milk isn’t too sweet but healthy, and it pairs perfectly with the brown sugar and grass jelly for something to munch on!
If you’re into local vibes, you gotta try their classic kopitiam drinks! Their milk tea and roasted coffee are both silky smooth, flavorful, and we can say they taste classically better! (PS: Plus, their coffee is originally ground from coffee beans, not instant 3-in-1!)
Next up, we also have some aesthetically pleasing drinks!
Citrus Ribena Blackcurrant C: This drink is definitely for those craving Vitamin C for radiant skin! Packed with Vitamin C from blackcurrant and pomelo, every sip guarantees you get some pomelo bits!
Taro Blended: Surprisingly, their taro blend tastes amazing with the yogurt balls on top! The taro flavor is rich and concentrated, super fulfilling. With each sip, you’ll find yourself singing ‘Pop, Pop, Pop’ just like Nayeon in Twice, thanks to those delightful yogurt balls!
In short, Yu Village in Auto-City Riverpark Penang is definitely an ideal spot for any occasion! Whether you’re up for a family gathering, celebrations, a lunch break with colleagues, or a seafood feast, this place has it all! They’re sure to leave smiles on everyone’s faces!
So, c’mon, better act fast than acting slow because finder keepers, losers weepers! Mark your calendar and bring your family over to visit Yu Village in Auto-City Riverpark Penang for an unforgettable fresh seafood feast at an affordable price range! See you there!
Address: 1938, Jalan Perusahaan, Auto-City Riverpark, 10000 Perai, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 11:30am – 2.45pm, 6pm-9.45pm (Monday – Thursday) | 11:30am – 9.45pm (Friday – Sunday)
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