Sunday, January 25, 2026

照燒烤蝦 Teriyaki Grilled Prawn & 烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad @ 箱根 Hakone Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang

January 25.2026 Lunch
609B, Jln Balik Pulau, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
GPS Location: 5°24'07.1"N 100°16'35.6"E
照燒烤蝦 Teriyaki Grilled Prawn rm$20.90 👍👍😋😋 7/10
烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90 👍👍😋😋 7/10
南乳肉 Nam Yu Pork rm$12.90 👍👍👍😋😋😋 8/10
Total bill:  rm$58 (Menu price plus 10% Service Charge)
Budget: rm$30 - rm$40+ per person
Payment: Cash, Credit Card or Touch&Go  
Cuisine: Chinese, Fusion, Western 
Pork free: Dishes include Pork, Chicken, Seafoods 
Alcohol free: Not in the menu 
Air-Conditioning in Restaurant: Yes
Internet Wifi speed: N/A 
Digital Nomad Work-friendly Cafe: No
Electrical outlets for Digital Device: No 
Free Drinking Water: No 
Menu prices: Menu price plus 10% Service Charge 
Order & Delivery: Table Service 
On-line Delivery Service: not found
Indoor Seating tables: 15+tables  
Outdoor Seating: No 
Drive Through: No 
Take away: Yes 
Dine-in: Yes 
Happy Hour: N/A
Parking: Opposite the shop is an open space parking (limited) 
Photos taken using: Huawei P60 Pro
Thoughts: Hakone Japanese Restaurant in Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang, is a neighborhood eatery located at 609B, Jln Balik Pulau, known for serving affordable, casual Japanese comfort food, including ramen, rice bowls (donburi), and set meals. Managed by a chef with experience in Omakase, it offers a homely, accessible dining experience in the Air Itam area. BUT, according to the lady boss, they have taken over the business from the previous owner since early November of 2025 but decided to remain the same restaurant name of Hakone, with a refresh menu of Japanese, Asian, and Fusion dishes. 
Food today: 7.5 / 10 👍👍👍😋😋
Price: 6 / 10 👍
Value for Money: 7 / 10 👍👍
Service: 8 / 10 👍👍👍
Ambiance: 6.5 / 10 👍
Parking: N/A
LRT/MRT/BRT/MTR Transport: N/A
Website: not found
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hakone-Cafe/
Telephone: +6018-474 6413 
Operation hours: 11:30am - 02:30pm, 03:30pm - 09:30pm

@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
  
照燒烤蝦 Teriyaki Grilled Prawn rm$20.90
照燒烤蝦 Teriyaki Grilled Prawn rm$20.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
照燒烤蝦 Teriyaki Grilled Prawn rm$20.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang

烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90
烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
烤鮭魚沙拉 Grilled Salmon Salad rm$18.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang

南乳肉 Nam Yu Pork rm$12.90
南乳肉 Nam Yu Pork rm$12.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
南乳肉 Nam Yu Pork rm$12.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
南乳肉 Nam Yu Pork rm$12.90 @ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang

The Menu
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang

The Cafe
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang

@ 箱根 Hakone Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang
@ 箱根 Hakano Cafe at Pekan Ayer Itam, Penang