Beef Noodles and Oh Chien, Lam Ah Coffeeshop
When rif and I were in Penang a week ago, we went on an oh chien frenzy, eating as much oyster omelette as we could possibly stomach. Stumbled across the oh chien stall at the junction of Chulia Street...
View ArticleEte Cafe, Penang
Ete Café (Summer Café in French) is a hole in the wall, tucked among a row of old shop houses along Carnavon Street in Penang. It is easy to miss, as there isn’t a large enough signage to attract...
View ArticleClassic Hokkien Mee, Penang
Prawn mee was never something I enjoyed until of late when a friend got me hooked on finding the best there was out there. Prawn mee or better known as Penang Hokkien Mee is a dish of noodles in stock...
View ArticleSawara Steamboat, Penang
Steamboat (also known as hotpot to some) is best consumed when the weather is chilly and is especially tasty during winter. Hot pot is to Chinese, what fondue is to French – a happy and satisfying...
View ArticleOng Cheng Huat Seafood in Bagan Lalang, Penang
Bagan Lalang is a place I’m not familiar with but a friend of mine recommended that I made this pitstop for seafood at Ong Cheng Huat en route Penang to KL. Located at the end of a winding and narrow...
View Article32 at the Mansion, Penang
Penang is known for its street food offerings but every now and then, rif and I would choose to dine at restaurants with a nicer ambiance. We recently tried 32 at the Mansion, a swanky new fine-dining...
View ArticleNasi Kandar Raffe, Penang
I used to be impartial towards nasi kandar, a meal of steamed rice with curries and side dishes that originated from Penang. That was more than 10 years ago when my dad did the mixing of curries. I...
View ArticleChu Yoke Weng, Penang
My first encounter of pipa duck was in a small town called Lunas and I’ve since become a fan of this dish that is both crispy and meaty. Then I discovered the duck from Chu Yoke Weng, sold in a...
View ArticleKa Bee Cafe, Penang
Ka Bee Café in Weld Quay, Penang is said to serve one of the best tom yam noodles in Penang Island, a claim that got me excited and eager to pay them a visit. The shoplot is small and basic, but it is...
View ArticleKuih Bakul & Pisang Goreng, Weld Quay
While searching for the tomyam noodles at Weld Quay, rif and I also chanced upon the stall that sells fried kuih bakul (nian gao) and banana fritters, along with a selection of deep fried treats. I’ve...
View ArticleInch, Penang
There’s plenty of potential in Inch at Lebuh Muntri, a Southeast Asian Bar and Restaurant a hidden gem in one of George Town’s famed UNESCO World Heritage shop houses. This expansive space begins with...
View ArticleFamous TeoChew Chendul, Komtar Walk
When one is in Penang, the Penang Road Famous TeoChew Chendul is a must-have especially in our super hot weather. It is a business that not only sustained itself over the years, but has grown to become...
View ArticleTokyo Restaurant, Penang
When rif and I travel, we look forward to trying new places and different types of food especially when it comes to Penang — both island and mainland. Tokyo Restaurant in Kampung Benggali came highly...
View ArticlePassions of Kerala, New World Park Penang
Passions of Kerala in New World Park Penang is a little gem that serves South Indian cuisine. I was introduced to this by one of my readers, Rowen, and I’m glad I got to squeeze in time to indulge in a...
View ArticleHot Bowl White Curry Mee, Penang
When a good friend posted about her experience at Hot Bowl White Curry Mee in Penang, Jien and I were sold. We’ve been looking for a good place to indulge in our curry mee craving as my usual spot in...
View ArticleJohn Walker & Sons XR 21 Mastery Gala
A second edition of the XR 21 Mastery Gala, John Walker & Sons XR 21 celebrates the memoirs of Penang through the best of Malaysian cuisine, paired with the exceptional flavours and craft of the...
View ArticleMoody Cow Cafe, Penang
A Penang friend of mine insisted I check out Moody Cow Café along Transfer Road when I visited Penang in late December, claiming the café serves possibly the best cake on the island. Coming from...
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