Restaurant Review: Ingolf 's Kneipe

A Real Hidden Gem on Penang Island

The fasade of the Ingolf's Kneipe

Located in Jalan Sungai Kelian, off Jalan Tanjung Bunga (in front of Flamingo Hotel and Paradise Hotel), this Germany themed restaurant has stood in business for as long as i can remember. Perhaps paying a visit will answer why: 

I think it has been at least 5 years since my last visit and in my memory , this Germany establishment serves very tasty food in big portion. So to be frank, i was a bit worry if things turn out sour. This restaurant comprises of seating area in ground floor, mezzanine floor and 1st floor. Upon entering, i felt there is nothing change in the layout. The ground floor is still semi open with a bar always full of guests drinking the fresh draught beer and also chit chatting with friendly bar tender. 

As normal, if you dont have reservation, you will most likely be seated in 1st floor (which does not sell any other beer but only Paulaner (strange reason but they said it is a deal between the 2 entities). So if you want to sit in either mezzanine or ground floor, it is good to ring them for reservation. 

As for the menu, it is consists of 2 parts for food: the standard menu and the special menu. For those adventurous, you can try their special menu. For us, our standards are Chef Julian House Salad, Butcher Platter (for 2 pax). Occasionally we will tried something from the special menu like the Chicken and Pork Duo Chop Special. 

Chef Julian House Salad. Served with assorted breads and salad dressing

From special menu: Duo Chop of Pork and Chicken.

Butcher Platter (meat meat meat): served with crosscut fries, sauerkraut,
brown sauce and assorted breads

Ive been to Germany few times for business trip and i cannot 100% say that it is authentic German food but it still well keep the essences of German Cuisine: meat, sausage, fresh crisps salad, bread and the most important of all, BEER !!!! At least this is from what i experienced. 

So how is rating?  (-1 = no good; 1 = good)

Food Presentation = 0

Taste/Texture = 1

Service = 0

Price/Value = 1

Overal Atmosphere = 0

TOTAL SCORE = 2, WILL GO THERE IF HAPPEN TO BE AROUND THE AREA

THE VERDICT: Forget about the 'real' authentic German cuisine but be indulged and be spoiled in the fresh beer, super awesome salad and of cause the great array of meat dishes that Ingolf offers. I particularly like they actually put attention to the salad as most of the main side. It really is packed with a lot of veggie which not many eatery offers. A small detail makes a long way :P

Useful Info:

1) Make Reservation if you want to seat in ground floor / mezzanine floor

2) Chef Julian House Salad is a MUST try

3) Draught beers are fresh at reasonable price.  

Other pictures:

First floor seating area

Ground floor seating area