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Oh Kee Bak Kua, Air Itam – Nostalgic and Memorable BBQ Bun Stall

June 18, 2013 – 9:27 am

For those that graduated from the high schools of Penang had surely gone through the life of eating and squatting by the road side after school while waiting for school bus, or even just to have a quick snack before heading home. Those were the days when the worries of money and living are not [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Air Itam, Food Asian, Hawker, Lunch, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, State Penang, Teatime | Comments (0)

Zi Zai Restaurant (自在饭店), Paya Terubong – Reasonable and Varieties Dining

June 13, 2013 – 8:58 am

Zi Zai Restaurant (自在饭店), the name of the restaurant made me recall a Chow Yun Fat movie (和平饭店) “The Peace Hotel”. The place of the hotel in the movie was located at a secluded area and the whole place was full of gun fire and it was dramatic. As for Zi Zai Restaurant, the location is [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Air Itam, Ala-Carte, Dinner, Food Asian, Hawker, Korean, Lunch, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, Set Meal, State Penang | Comments (0)

Pavilion Coffee, Lebuh Presgrave – A Place for Chill and Relax

June 7, 2013 – 2:57 pm

One thing that makes Penang so unique and different from other cities in the world is Penang owns many heritage buildings in the vicinity of Georgetown. That is why Penang has been listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the buildings that was restored to its previous glory was Pavilion Coffee. This idea of [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Ala-Carte, Breakfast, Dinner, Food Asian, Georgetown, Lunch, Penang Food, Set Meal, State Penang, Teatime | Comments (1)

Tiger Fried Koay Teow, Ping Hooi Coffee Shop – One of The Most Delicious Char Koay Teow in Penang

February 4, 2013 – 1:21 pm

I believe most of you had seen elephants dancing and pigs doing math calculation in Thailand. However, most of you would not have seen a tiger which can fry Koay Teow in Penang, Malaysia. The location you can get to see the tiger which can fry Char Koay Teow is located at Lebuh Carnarvon. If [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Breakfast, Food Asian, Georgetown, Hawker, Lunch, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, State Penang | Comments (1)

Chiam Chiam Rojak, Jalan Pantai – Simple and Delicious

December 26, 2012 – 7:11 am

Rojak is a mixed cut fruits served together with a mixture of chili sauce and shrimp paste. Rojak is a very common dessert in South East Asia especially in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Most of the ingredients in a rojak are the same. The only difference is the way how the rojak is presented and [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Food Asian, Halal or Pork Free, Hawker, Indian, Lunch, Malay, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, Teatime | Comments (1)

Coconut Palms Restaurant, Burma Road – Fresh and Delicious Seafood

December 4, 2012 – 3:50 pm

In Penang, we are always pampered and overwhelmed with all the good food around. Sometimes there are too many options that we can’t even decide where to eat. All the while we tend to only remember those few famous restaurants and places to go for certain food but yet there are many other great places for food [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Ala-Carte, Dinner, Food Asian, Georgetown, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, State Penang | Comments (0)

New Cendol House, Bukit Mertajam – The Fresh and Delicious Cendol

October 22, 2012 – 12:30 pm

There always been a contradictory debate on where to find the best cendol in Penang. I find it difficult to define the word “best” as there are too many options around and also each of us has our own taste and preference. Sometimes the best to me might not be the best for others. For those who [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Ala-Carte, Bukit Mertajam, Dinner, Food Asian, Halal or Pork Free, Hawker, Lunch, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, State Penang | Comments (1)