The latest new pop-up eatery to spring up at Hin Bus Depot is Rasa Fuego, a collaboration between two young, enthusiastic Penangites, Philippe Wong and Mark Colk, seen here with the proprietress of NoodNood, a noodle bar which hosted their weekend pop-up on its roof-top.
Mark was the talented ex-sous chef of top Italian spots in Penang: Bottega and then subsequently Nero Nero. He’s taking a break from full-time work, but looking forward to doing pop-ups such as this one.
Our lunch:
Black Angus striploin steak, with Argentine chimichurri, served with shoestring fries.
Cuban sandwich - wonderfully flavored Cuban sandwich with the works: pan Cubano, pork shoulder, baked ham, Swiss cheese and homemade pickles. The last time I came across a Cuban sandwich in Penang was when Tania Serra (a New Mexican native) served it at Daily Dose Cafe in its old Carnarvon Street location back in 2013.
Grilled spring chicken with Mojo marinade, served with shoestring fries.
Corn ribs, with lime-coriander mayonnaise.
Red cabbage slaw.
A very good meal. Rasa Fuego is a refreshing addition to Hin Bus Depot’s ever-changing coterie of inventive, artisanal food purveyors.
