Voucher Food Hunt: NextStop

NextStop is a new fast food chain which started to blossom in Penang since last year. So far I’ve seen the shop at a few shopping malls. Their signature is to have a bus shape stall. From what I gathered, it was opened by Pacific West Company which produces frozen fish fillet and other frozen seafood. Guess the idea is: since we have the raw material, let’s cook it and sell as finished goods! =p

Their menu is mainly fish and seafood as this is what Pacific West produces. Now they have soft shell crab as well and they are selling it in ezivoucher. Since I’m addicted to soft shell crab, I bought the voucher without second thought. *facepalm*

[48%] Soft Shell Crab Set Promotion for RM8.80 instead of RM16.90 Only At NextStop.
http://www.ezivoucher.com/deals/Next-Stop

The best thing about this voucher is no reservation is needed and it’s applicable everyday – including public holiday! Another best part is take-away is allowed! My colleagues were wondering whether the portion of the crab would be a miserable piece but I didn’t really care at that point.

So on a random day, we walked in to Next Stop at 1^st avenue to redeem our vouchers. We also purchased an additional mango sorbet which cost only RM5.90. So far this is the cheapest price we’ve seen of this sorbet as normally other restaurant charges higher than this. If I’m not mistaken, Ingolf’s Kneipe sold this at RM10.80. Perhaps Pacific West produces this sorbet thus having a lower cost? Anyway, the sorbet is great as ever. I love this sorbet but the funny thing is I never know what its brand is.

Now only i know it's called Island Way!

Yummy Sorbet!

We were served with our soft shell crab with chips and soft drinks after some waiting as they only fry the food after ordering from customer (order to make!) – this differentiates Next Stop from other fast food chains which provides pre-prepared items. We were shocked when we saw the portion – they gave a very generous portion of soft shell crab (1 ½ crabs per set) and chips! Well it’s greasy but it was to be expected since it was fried food. The soft shell crab was crispy on the outside but full of meat and juicy on the inside. The chips were similar to Nando’s chips – yummy! By the way, do request tartar sauce from them as it complimented the food very well. A very fulfilling (FAT!) meal indeed. =)

Look at the size of the crab!

Another big set!

Next Stop is located 1^st Avenue, Gurney Plaza & Sunway Carnival in Penang.