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Delightful Hokkien Mee @ Lean Gaik Hokkien Mee Shop, Chai Leng Park

November 23, 2009 – 5:56 pm

Hokkien Mee is considered one of Penang’s delicacies and is a must-try. Some even said if you haven’t tried Hokkien mee, you are not considered being in Penang before. It has become a trademark for those outside Penang that if you come to Penang, you must try out its Hokkien Mee.

Although the variety of Hokkien Mee stalls in Penang is aplenty, there are only a few that can be classified as tasty for Penangites’ taste buds. As for me, I personally feel that Lean Gaik Hokkien Mee shop is one of the top in Penang Mainland area. There are not many that can really compete with their standard.

Lean Gaik Hokkien Mee shop is located in Chai Leng Park. If you are turning in to Chai Leng Park via Jalan Besar, you will soon reach Jalan Kurau. Fron Jalan Kurau, move forward and you will see the sign board with Jalan Kurau 3 on your left. Turn left and drive for about 400 meters. Take note on your right and you will see Lean Gaik Hokkien Mee stall on your right.

At Lean Gaik Hokkien Mee Shop, you will not only see the usual plain Hokkien Mee. In fact, they are also selling a great variety of Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee. For Hokkien Mee you can find the usual soup-based and also the dry-version0. Besides Hokkien Mee, you can also request for Loh Mee and also “Mixed Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee”.

The price of every variety of Hokkien or Loh Mee comes in a standard price of RM2.80 for small bowl and RM3.30 for big bowl.

Their unique dried Hokkien Mee is one of the famous in Penang Mainland especially Bukit Mertajam. The taste is very different from the usual soup-based Hokkien Mee. The taste of the gravy is very thick compared to soup-base. Nevertheless the aroma and the taste is also double the kick. For those that love the rich and thick gravy this is the one that must be tried out.

The typical type of soup-based Hokkien Mee was nothing different from the other Hokkien Mee stalls. However, there are few additional points that make this stall outstanding, the freshness of the prawns and also the thickness of the soup. The soup was also slightly on the sweet side.

As for the Loh Mee, the gravy was very thick and the saltiness was just nice.

The combination from the best of both dishes, the Hokkien mixed with Loh Mee. It is a mixture from the soup Hokkien Mee and The Loh (gravy) from Loh Mee.

The ingredients in the Loh Mee include slices of meat, bean sprouts, veggie, fried onions, and slices of egg.

Besides Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee, you can also order roast pork as a side dish. The skin of the roast pork was very crunchy and the meat itself was also very juicy.

These are the important ingredients that make both the Loh Mee and Hokkien Mee taste fantastic.

Overall, it is a must-try for the Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee when you visit Chai Leng Park. Gaik Lean Hokkien Mee Shop is not just selling one of the best Hokkien Mee in Mainland Penang, in fact their Loh Mee is also one of the famous around. Most importantly, the price is reasonable too.

Editor’s Review (5 Stars Rank):

Taste
Price
Food Presentation
Service
Overall

Quick Facts:

Family Friendly
Parking
Pork Free
Alcohol
Credit Card
Smoking
Reservation
Private Room

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Operation hours: 7:30am – 5:30pm (Close on Monday.)
Contact: 012-484 1680
Address:50, Lebuh Kurau 3, Chai Leng Park.

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Food Asian, Food Chinese, Food Hawker, Meal Breakfast, Meal Lunch, Meal Teatime, Penang Food, Place Butterworth, State Penang |

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Classical and Fantastic Mee Rebus @ Mee Goreng – Hussain Stall, Jelutong

November 17, 2009 – 1:01 pm

Visiting some food stall sometimes made me recall the taste of my childhood and it also made me think back those good old days. Have you ever had this feeling when it comes to tasting some food that has been around for decades and even the chef knows how to use ingredients from traditional recipes?

One of the well-known mee goreng and mee rebus stalls which makes me recall my childhood is the one located at Jelutong Market Place where the cross junction between Jalan Jelutong and Jalan Penaga. The name of this stall is called Hussain Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus. It is very easy to locate this Noodle stall as it is just beside Bamboo Cafe just along Jalan Jelutong. If you are heading to town from Penang Bridge you will be able to see Bamboo Cafe just on your left after Caltex Petrol Station.

Hussain, the owner of this Mee Rebus and Mee Goreng stall has been operating at this place for 20 years. Hussain started his business with his small little cart and a very traditional stove. Until now, Hussain still sticks to his humble stall and stove although he has been using for decades. This might be the reason that makes people recall those olden days when visiting his little stall.

Mee Goreng – RM2.50, this is one of the classic and top standing mee goreng around in town. I just love the taste as the recipe used is traditional and the taste with wok fire makes this dish very desirable. The gravy was not too dry, it was just nice with some veggie, squids, bean curd and fried onion as finishing. Limes were served as well for some added sour taste.

Mee Rebus – RM3.00, I still love the mee goreng at this stall compared to mee rebus. The mee rebus is also one of the famous dishes around. The price of mee rebus is slightly higher compared to mee goreng. This is because the ingredients added to this mee is value for money, which included marinated curry squids, bean curd, potatoes, fried onions and veggie. It also comes with a slice of lime to go with the mee.

Overall, the taste of mee goreng and mee rebus still maintain its standard after so many years. It is one of the top range Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus in town.

Editor’s Review (5 Stars Rank):

Taste
Price
Food Presentation
Service
Overall

Quick Facts:

Family Friendly
Parking
Pork Free
Alcohol
Credit Card
Smoking
Reservation
Private Room

Operation hours: 1:00pm – 7:00pm (Closed on Fridays)
Contact: Hussain(Owner)
Address:At the Junction of Jalan Jelutong and Jalan Penaga.

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Fabulous Ah Hai Hokkien Mee @ Top Taste Restaurant, Kampung Jawa

November 9, 2009 – 4:26 pm

“You want to get my contact number to help me advertise again? I think no need already.” This is the feedback from the owner’s son of Ah Hai Hokkien Mee and Lor Mee. At first, I was thinking of getting the number from him so that I could publish at my blog and people could call up to order from them. However, this is the first time I get this feedback. I think their business must be really good indeed.

Ah Hai Hokkien Mee and Loh Mee stall is located at Top Taste Restaurant in Kampung Jawa. For those who are working in Bayan Lepas area, surely you will know this coffee shop.

Ah Hai Hokkien Mee and Lor Mee Stall is located inside this coffee shop. Although Ah Hai sells both Hokkien Mee and Lor Mee, I like the Hokkien Mee better. Each Hokkien Mee and Lor Mee cost RM2.5o (Small) and RM3.00 (Large). You can order Hokkien Mee or Lor Mee, or you can also order a mixture of Hokkien Lor Mee.

Ah Hai was seriously preparing my bowl of Hokkien Mee while I was asking him to pose for my shot.

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One of The Best Dim Sum @ Foh San, Ipoh Perak

November 3, 2009 – 9:42 am

Talking about the best dim sum in Malaysia, Foh San Restaurant (富山茶楼) usually is not excluded from the list. Well, I know this might trigger some controversial feedback. However, I have to admit that so far so many dim sum restaurants that I have tried out, Foh San is always at the top ranking list.

Foh San Restaurant has moved out from their original place to somewhere just few streets away. The new place looks even grand and class. It is a double-storey building which can cater double the crowd compared to the old place.

This place is always packed with people no matter weekdays or weekends. There are hardly any available seats. If you want to dine here, you will need to stand next to the table to “unofficially” book it.

The same goes to the 2nd floor. There will never be an empty table if you didn’t wait. If you are fortunate enough, you will get a table within 5 minutes. Else it is normal to wait for 15 to 20 minutes for a table.

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The Pau Making Expert @ Yik Keng Pau, Gat. Lebuh Macallum

October 28, 2009 – 2:52 pm

Looking for good pau? Leave it to the pau expert. It is true when it comes to specialisation and professionalism on the field you are good with. I remember that I had once visited a coffee shop just a few streets’ away from this hawker center which was selling coffee, pau, half-boiled egg, toast and breakfast set, they let their Indonesian maids to run the show. The coffee really tasted like dark water, the pau was stuffed with plastic pieces which they were trying to make it tasted fresh and crunchy. The half-boiled egg became full-boiled egg and the toast was like made over night that was not fresh at all.

The above was a bad experience that I had encountered from a non-professional business owner. However, the one below is the one with professional experience. The location of this stall is at Gat Lebuh Macallum where Harbor Trade is located.

It is not very difficult to locate this stall. When you drive to Gat. Lebuh Macallum from Pengkalan Weld (Weld Quey) you will see Cosmic building on your right with Cosmic Leisure Cafe. If you move towards the end you will see Pasar Borong Pulau Mutiara on your left.

If you move further you will see Hawker Center at the next of Pasar Borong Pulau Mutiara. This hawker center is very eco-friendly as they are not using any aircond. Instead they utilise the natural air.

Yik Keng usually starts to steam their pao by 12:00noon. So if you are there earlier, you will need to wait.

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PSDC Initiative ‘Greening PENANG’ @ Announcement by PENANG.cc

October 21, 2009 – 9:19 am

Decades of rapid modernization and industrialization have inevitably led to the severe deterioration of the river water quality in Penang. The PSDC (Penang Skills Development Centre) is introducing its Greening Penang Initiative to mobilize the adoption of Effective MicroorganismTM (EM) as a sustainable mediator for the continuous pollution. EM, which was discovered by Prof. Dr. Teruo Higa, is a technology known to stop algae growth and break down sludge in lakes and rivers. It works as a viable replacement for chemical-based cleaning solutions and at the same time, promotes the habit of recycling food wastes.

Through the Greening Penang Initiative, the PSDC aims to encourage and inculcate the adoption of EM Activated Solution (EMAS) among the residents of Bayan Baru. EMAS is made from organic products and can be used for household cleaning, laundry, gardening and even on pets. Most of all, it is an effective and healthy alternative to the conventional chemical-based solutions and fertilizers. Bayan Baru residents who are interested to find out more about EMAS and how to make the solution from home is welcome to participate in the official launching the Greening Penang Initiative on Saturday, 31 October 2009 at 11:00am at the PSDC premises (1, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang). Complimentary EM starter kits and EMAS will be given out to participants of this Program. For more information, please contact PSDC at 04-6437909 ext. 514/ 596 or email CorpComm@psdc.org.my.

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Exclusive Wedding Dinner Package @ Pearl Palace Restaurant – Setia Pearl Island , Sungai Ara

October 19, 2009 – 9:55 am

“Setia Pearl Island, SP Setia, Pearl Restaurant? Where is it?” This is the first question that came in to my mind when I was told by my friend that he is going to organize his wedding dinner there.

Friend: “I tell you the restaurant is like a 5-star hotel. If I didn’t tell you this is just a normal restaurant, you might think that it is a high class restaurant in the hotel.”

Me: “Are you sure? I never knew about this place, is it located at rural area? How many people can it cater?”

Friend: “SP Setia is at Sungai Ara and the restaurant that can cater for 30 tables. It has a common hall which can cater for another 80 tables. The hall is very grand and elegant.”

Me: “Never heard about that, if I had the chance I will try it out.”

Right after my friend told me about this place I got a call from Gill from Gourmet Garden the following day for an invited food review at SP Setia Pearl Palace Restaurant. I am thinking what a coincidence as I have just asked my friend about it last night.

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