Cherry Street Thai Restaurant

Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant (in its original location) (27 August 2013)


Cherry Sweet is a Thai restaurant located along Clove Hall Road in George Town, Penang. The restaurant is housed in a ku3kha3lau2, a traditional raised bungalow. It is entered via the front stairs, which leads up a dozen or so steps to the main door.

Cherry Sweet has been operating for over ten years, but it has also been years since I last visited it, so much so that I was not sure whether it was still operating. So on 27 August, 2013, my wife and I decided to give it another try.

To be honest, we found that the quality has deteriorated. The Tab Tim Grob dessert ("red rubies") was a disappointment, as we don't taste any actual water chestnuts. This is perhaps reflected in the number of vacant tables. During our visit, ours was the only other table occupied. I suppose, there would be nights where the restaurant received no patrons at all, which is quite disheartening, as we remember it when it was always packed with diners.

Mieng Kum, Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant (27 August 2013)


Mixed vegetables, Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant (27 August 2013)


We realise that business can go on a downward spiral, and this was what we saw at Cherry Sweet. If you continue to suffer poor business at a stretch, you would naturally be unable to stock up on the freshest items. That, in itself, causes any remaining business to depart. I just hope by some miracle this restaurant can witness a turnaround, because I do miss its glorious days when its Thai food was among the best in town. Do patronize this restaurant anyway, and share with me your experiences at my Facebook Group.

Springrolls and Gai Hor Bai Toey (chicken fried in pandan leaves) (27 August 2013)


Steamed fish, Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant (27 August 2013)


Tab Tim Grob, Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant (27 August 2013)

Address

Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant
10 Clove Hall Road
10050 George Town, Penang
Phone: +60-4-227 6758
Business hours: 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, closed on Wednesdays.

Note: Originally located at 8 Clove Hall Road, Cherry Sweet Thai Restaurant moved next door to No. 10 in 2014.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Burmah Road, where Rapid Penang bus 10, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 304 pass through. From the bus stop, walk to Clove Hall Road and continue down the road until you reach the restaurant on your left.

List of Thai Restaurants in Penang