Penang dining scene indeed have turn up a notch. Not only well know for it street food, however I find that casual dining in Penang have also increase in its quality and more outlets opening too. One of the good feedback I heard is this fusion casual dining Island Problem in Lebuh Campbell is certainly worth to try. Island problem have quite a unique tweak with combination of Thai and Japanese. Turns out to be good!
To come here, best advise to make reservation as the place is super small. Open concept kitchen that you get to sit at the bar while watching the chef cook. Set back is what every they are cooking you will be very curious and keen to order. 
Look at the crowd, full house and this is weekday lunch!
For such dining, we start early with Australian white wine to go along with the food we order. 
Steak & Butter Rice @ RM 49 : Australian tenderloin steak, range yolk, homemade butter rice. 
This is seriously good! the egg yolk that just ooze out perfect match with its butter rice. Beef cook to perfection medium rare and a bit of this with white wine is match made in heaven.
for the test 
This certainly look like a normal dish, this is actually dish of the day. It is more like a cold dish where the noodle is cook to perfection. Al-dante with bouncy yet just nice cold. Broth is chill yet very fragrant, clear and pack with flavour. Topped with torch burn scallop to add the umami flavour is chunz!
FInd that its Japanee Tamago is a huge twist. Turn to a special mix to make the surface silky smooth like near eating a tofu! 
We were contemplating to order the Burnt Cheese cake or not yet after see the serving next to us, we make an order. Super soft in the middle, nearly melt inyour mouth, not too sweet, slight burnt and cheese taste is just nice. Not overpowering. Could be one of the best burnt cheese cake in Penang. Set back is expensive. If remember correctly is RM 19 for a small piece.
Fine dining in Penang sure gearing up its quality and I am happy that Island Problem is certainly one of my recommended restaurant dining in Penang. Quality and price I find it affordable. Dining experience some of you might not like it, but I certainly love this kind of ambiance.
*PORK Free
-= Ka Ching =-
Food Rating 8/10, veli good for Penang standard, lecommended!!!~-Stamped-
–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-
Location:
Island Problem
61, Lebuh Campbell,
10100 Penang
Operating Hours: 12pm – 10pm (close Wednesday)
Tel: 016-421 8633