Alunan Rasa by Irama Dining in Penang

"For those who wish to enjoy food at Lagenda Cafe and Irama Dining but so not wanted to stuck in the jam packed with all tourists, fear not, Alunan Rasa is here. Soft launched on 9 July 2025, this establishment was previously owned by Big Tas'tea cafe before shut down. The establishment brings out all the delicious local food to try on but with similar menu that do not fully copy from Lagenda Cafe and Irama Dining. Some food are a bit salty and spicy to certain people, but overall it is good with lovely food decor. The establishment interior decor claim to be following Luffa's signature style brown and green colour that brings out nature vibe. Unfortunately, due to high ceiling, the air conditioner unable to provide cool temperature from equator climate. The establishment is under Irama dining group (IDG) that operates Lagenda Cafe, Irama Dining, Sutera Restaurant, The Tamarra and Luffa. The establishment is a halal restaurant, thus they do not serve pork and alcohol. Service is good and very friendly with the customer. Price however is not cheap compared to street food but with the quality of the food, it is reasonable. Carpark is limited at certain hours."

"We frequent our group lunch here. This particular time, we bring our senior manager and senior technical specialist who came over from Germany. We love the food particularly the mantao with clam buttermilk. Even our manager loved it! The kambing perap comes with 4 slices, so worth the price. Maybe they can improve on the serving of nasi goreng on normal plate instead of placing it on a bowl. The peknga is also delicious especially when you dip it on the sambal. The itik salai, it’s soft and you can taste the salai aroma"

"Its one of the best Malaysian restaurants in town, and I highly recommend. They have from traditional to modern style food. Taste and portions are excellent. Kambing perap is one of the dish i highly recommend to try. Atmosphere are very comfy and waring."

"Definitely another good restaurant branch for those who enjoyed Irama dining food. Just that the floor is quite slippery. Atmosphere and seating also comfortable. Maybe can highlight what are the chef recommendations menu for those first timers. Ample of parking as well (with fee)."

"Nice ambience to dine in but it'll be a bit loud when they're crowded. Came for lunch at 12.30 on a Friday & the place is full house. It took very long for the food to be served but I can understand. They also apologise for the long wait. They portray a good attitude so it's acceptable but i also wish they can improve on the waiting time. Some customers might get offended by this. Price is very reasonable. Food tastes quite good. Aromatic & fragrant, but the satay is slightly dry."

"Went there for my wife birthday, Im glad that I found this place. The parking easy to find, the place was not crowded at the time, and the service was marvellous. The manager and the staffs even replace one of our drink that we accidentally spilled that time. The only thing that I found lacking just the rib eye steak was a bit hard to chew at that time. Maybe just ours. Other meals were good. Might come back next time for another meal."

"Was here for lunch. The salmon with butter sauce was yum. Wish the sauce amount was a little extra. Mash potato were quite clumpy and not smooth enough. Could be better. Meal portion was not bad. Ordered Cendol Gula Melaka for dessert and expected for it to arrive in a bowl, Classic style but received in a drink cup with straw. Not Happy about it as it was served with crushed ice cubes instead of shaved ice. The cendol and red beans were at the bottom of the cup and was hard to get them through the straw as only ice were getting in. Maybe wouldve enjoyed it if it were served in a bowl. Solid ambiance, elegant interior."

"Another Irama Dining restaurant that did not disappoint. I am glad that they have this one opened in Bayan Lepas, which is nearer to Batu Kawan. Ordered beef, it was tender & juicy, well seasoned and cooked despite in cube shape. Others also tasted good and up to my likings. I do not have to describe the ambience, all Irama Dining restaurants are nicely furnished and decorated. Oh, and they have a prayer room for Muslim, unisex and can only cater 1 person at a time but is equipped with the ablution area. This is convenient to dine in for early dinner. I parked my car by the roadside, because my maps screwed up. Please take note that there is a one way street for the carpark, you can enter near the traffic light. If you opted the route with small roundabout, you would missed the chance to park your car nearer with a peace of mind. The roadside parking seemed fine but I am not sure during the weekdays or rush hour. I went there on Sunday, around 6pm."