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		<title>Kopitiam Kheng Hai, Simpang Ampat &#8211; Duck Egg Kaya Toast</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel curious of how is the taste of kaya made from duck egg? How will the color and the texture be for the duck-egg kaya? Will the kaya be more delicious and aromatic? You will be the one who is asking this question if you have never been to Kopitiam Kheng Hai [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever feel curious of how is the taste of kaya made from duck egg? How will the color and the texture be for the duck-egg kaya? Will the kaya be more delicious and aromatic?</p>
<p>You will be the one who is asking this question if you have never been to Kopitiam Kheng Hai before. If you had been to this Kopitiam, you will surely know what I meant of toast with duck-egg kaya.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>It is neither difficult nor is easy to locate Kopitiam Kheng Hai. It is located at Simpang Ampat. If you take the highway exit from Northern side of Simpang Ampat, turn left to Jalan Bukit Tambun and keep driving for 1 km until you reach at the traffic light T junction. Then turn left to Jalan Simpang Ampat and keep moving for another 20 meters. You will arrive to another traffic light to Jalan Tasek. Keep driving for 1 km until you see Patronas on your right handside, then you are near to the destination. Keep driving for another 200 meters and you will see a row of shop houses on the right where the corner of the shop is called Kopitiam Kheng Hai.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Kopitiam Kheng Hai is not located in any town area or having any popular landmark nearby. However this place is always crowded with people during weekends. A lot of people from different states came to this place for its unique dishes.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The coffee shop here is not only famous for its duck-egg kaya, but it is also famous for its chai kuih (vegetable dumpling). As you can see the owner was busy packing and serving the chai kuih.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The preparation for the breakfast started from firing up the charcoal stove.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>The breads were then placed on top of the charcoal and grilled till golden brown.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>At this stage, the whole coffee shop would be full of toasted bread aroma. It is a wake up call to those that are still sleepy. The golden colored toasts were then transferred to another stage for finishing process.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>In a very surprising and unique handling process, the toasts were passed to a person standing next to a classical wooden food cabinet. I have no idea why it needs to be done in a wooden cabinet. Perhaps by doing so can preserve the aroma of the toast.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The person in charge would apply the duck-egg kaya, jam, peanut butter or butter on the toasts.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Toast on kaya/ butter &#8211; RM1.20 per piece</strong>. A simple yet delicious charcoal-toasted bread covered with duck-egg kaya and butter.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop16.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Due to the kaya was made of duck egg, the kaya was very smooth and soft. The taste was also thicker compared to those using chicken egg. It was definitely worth to be tried.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop17.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Kopi-O (Black Coffee) &#8211; RM0.80</strong>, the black coffee here was very thick and full of nice coffee aroma. It was a perfect match to the toast.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>There were 2 types of chai kuih available at this coffee shop. One of which was made of chives and the other one was made of yam and carrot.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Chai Kuih with yam and carrot &#8211; RM0.60</strong>, the yam and carrot were sliced and pan-fried together with dried shrimps.  It was then made as a filling of the kuih. The smell of the dried shrimp mixed well with the yam and carrot. The skin of the kuih was also very soft and smooth. I loved the chai kuih here.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop11.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Chai Kuih with chives &#8211; RM0.60.</strong> Besides the chai kuih with yam and carrot, there was also the classical and common chai kuih that was made of chives. They tasted good as well. However, I still prefer the yam and carrot type.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kheng_hai_coffee_shop12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the breakfast here was very good. The kaya that was made of duck egg was smooth and soft. The toast done by the charcoal could not be commonly seen nowadays. The coffee was full of aroma and the chai kuih was delicious. However, it was hard to get parking during weekends. Also it would be packed with people if you come here around 8am &#8211; 10am. Unfortunately, you would not be able to call in for reservation.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 11:00am – 3:00pm (7 days a week)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> -<br />
<strong>Address: </strong>Jalan Tasek Indah, Simpang Ampat, Pulau Pinang 14120<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 28&#8242; 45.95&#8243; N, 100° 50&#8242; 58.90&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Kong Thai Lai (广泰来), Hutton Lane &#8211;  The Millionaire Coffee Shop with Simple Breakfast</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:25:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a saying that goes, if you want to be successful, follow the foot steps of a successful person. Therefore, if you want to be a multi-millionaire, you need to follow the food steps of them. The food trail that I am going to introduce is a place where 2 of the multi-millionaires had [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a saying that goes, if you want to be successful, follow the foot steps of a successful person. Therefore, if you want to be a multi-millionaire, you need to follow the food steps of them.</p>
<p>The food trail that I am going to introduce is a place where 2 of the multi-millionaires had been before. The first multi-millionaire is the late Tan Sri Loh Boon Siew a.k.a Honda Motor King. While the second one is Robert Kwok, The Sugar King.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The name of this shop is Kong Thai Lai (广泰来) Coffee Shop. It is quite easy to locate this place. If you are driving via Hutton Lane, which is one way street, you will sure pass by Penaga Hotel on your left. Keep driving for another 50 metres and you will see a coffee shop nestled in the middle of a prewar building on your left, that is Kong Thai Lai Coffee Shop.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Kong Thai Lai Coffee Shop has been operating for 3 generations. You will still find the traditional way of running the business especially in food preparation. From the technique of making coffee to the cutlery used, they still remain as it is from the first day it started business.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>Kopi-O &#8211; RM0.90</strong>, one of the attractions here is the simplest yet delicious black coffee. The aroma of the coffee was so thick and when the coffee was in your mouth, the fragrance was still there yet it was not too bitter. The secret behind this coffee is that they used water which had been kept overnight and had less chlorine smell. However, bear in mind that the sweetness level of the coffee was quite high. Even the coffee was ordered in &#8220;jia&#8221; (meaning less sugar) still it was very sweet. You need to physically scoop out the sugar before you stir the coffee.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Kopi &#8211; RM1.00</strong>, for those that prefer coffee in milk rather than the black coffee, Kong Thai Lai Coffee Shop has this option as well. However, to me the aroma of the coffee with milk was not as strong and aromatic compared to the black coffee.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Toast with Kaya and Butter &#8211; RM1.80</strong>, The very standard and usual Penangite&#8217;s breakfast. A lot of places serve this kind of dish as breakfast. The texture of the toasted bread was crunchy and had a nice scent of toast fragrance. Needless to say, the toast they served with Kaya and Butter was classical and excellent.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Toast with butter and sugar &#8211; RM1.80</strong>, rather than butter and kaya, some might not prefer kaya on their toast. You can even custom order your toast to be with plain butter and sugar.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Half boiled egg x 2 &#8211; RM1.40</strong>, the eggs were cooked in half-boiled style. You can still see semi-transparent egg white when served in a glass mug. For those that don&#8217;t prefer the eggs to be too raw, you can always ask for the eggs to be boiled longer.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Nasi Lemak &#8211; RM1.50</strong>, those who still couldn&#8217;t get enough from the toast, eggs and coffee, you can always try out the nasi lemak here. The nasi lemak we had on that day was normal and nothing special. I heard they have different nasi lemak vendors in the coffee shop.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/kong_thai_lai3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the food was good and of course the highlight of that place is the black coffee itself. The price was reasonable and the service was good. However, never go there during public holidays and weekends as it will be very packed. Parking will be an issue as there are not many car parks around. The only place to park is the multi-storey car park right before the coffee shop.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 7:00am – 4:00pm (Close on Sundays)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> -<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>Hutton Lane near the T junction between Campbell Street and Penang Road<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 25&#8242; 15.50&#8243; N, 100° 19&#8242; 88.70&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Tho Yuen Restaurant, Campbell Street &#8211; Aged Yet Up And Running</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the places in town that I always visit on and off during weekends for oriental breakfast is located at one of the pioneer pre-war shophouses along Campbell Street. The restaurant is no other than Tho Yuen Restaurant, 桃园茶楼. This restaurant has been operating for more than 50 years and it is still up and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the places in town that I always visit on and off during weekends for oriental breakfast is located at one of the pioneer pre-war shophouses along Campbell Street.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The restaurant is no other than Tho Yuen Restaurant, 桃园茶楼. This restaurant has been operating for more than 50 years and it is still up and running. For those who are not sure how to get to this restaurant, try to ask around the old folks here and they will sure happily guide you to this restaurant.</p>
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<p>Tho Yuen Restaurant is famous for its oriental breakfast such as dim sum and chicken rice. Usually during weekend morning, you  need to queue up for tables. Anyway, for this round my write up is on the dim sum only.</p>
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<p><strong>Pork Dumpling or Siu Mai (烧卖) </strong>the minced pork, chopped shrimps and bits of Chinese mushrooms were seasoned and covered with thin sheet of lye water dough. It was then topped with roe (or sometimes diced carrot).</p>
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<p>The taste of the pork dumpling was acceptable. The ingredients were not very fresh. It would be much better if the ingredients were fresher.</p>
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<p><strong>Shrimp Dumpling or Har Gow (虾餃)</strong>. The success of making a good prawn dumpling depends on the freshness of the shrimps. These shrimps were placed into wrapper and were steamed until translucent.</p>
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<p>The taste of the shrimp dumpling was still acceptable and the dumpling was very filling too.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Fish Slices Porridge 鱼片粥</strong>, the porridge was cooked in small boiling claypot with ingredients such as fish slices, then served together with spring onions and crackers on top.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The breakfast from the western is so much different than the asian breakfast. For western breakfast, there will be cereal or oatmeal accompanied with fresh cold milk which sometimes will make you rush to the toilet. However, for Chinese breakfast usually it will be something to warm up your stomach. Example a hot bowl of porridge with some fish slices and crackers on top. The porridge served on this restaurant was not too salty nor too diluted. However, the porridge was extremely hot and it took me sometime to finish it up.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Fried Hor Fun Bee Hoon with Seafood (海鲜炒河粉)</strong>, the hor fun and bee hoon were fried together with some shrimps, squid slices and barbecue pork slices.</p>
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<p>The bee hoon and the hor fun were full of pan fried aroma and was cooked in dried style instead of in starch.</p>
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<p><strong>Fu Gui Noodle (富贵面)</strong>, the noodle used for this dish was Yee Mee, and it was served in starchy soup with full of egg white, together it was cooked with mushroom slices and carrot slices.</p>
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<p>The sticky gluey like starch was very well mixed with the crispy yee mee. I love this dish as it was not too salty. The taste would be much better if it was served together with some black vinegar.</p>
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<p><strong>Home Made Fish Ball</strong>, the fish balls were big and were served in soup cooked with fish stock and garnished with spring onions.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The texture of the fish ball was very bouncy and chewy. This dish was good for those who dislike deep fried and spicy food.</p>
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<p>Overall,the meal cost us <strong>RM53</strong> for 4 pax. The price is considered reasonable and the taste of the food is up to standard. However, the parking space is limited and this place is a bit hot and not baby friendly.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 6:00am – 3:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 04-261 4672<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>92, Campbell Street, 10100 Penang<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 41&#8242; 82.35&#8243; N, 100° 33&#8242; 32.96&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>De Title Dining Cabin, Lorong Selamat &#8211; A Custom Place For Romantic Couples</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is de title of today&#8217;s lunch? Well, it is De Title indeed.  The title of the restaurant itself is De Title. I might have confused you for so many titles, but the actual name of this place is &#8220;De Title Dining Cabin&#8221;. The reason of naming the restaurant as &#8220;De Title&#8221; is that this restaurant [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What is de title of today&#8217;s lunch? Well, it is De Title indeed.  The title of the restaurant itself is De Title. I might have confused you for so many titles, but the actual name of this place is &#8220;De Title Dining Cabin&#8221;. The reason of naming the restaurant as &#8220;De Title&#8221; is that this restaurant will serve you any dish that you name it. From Asian, Western, Mediterranean to even fusion cooking.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>It is not too difficult to locate this place. If you are driving from Macalister Road and turn into Lorong Selamat, keep driving for another 200 metres and look out on your right, you will see an outstanding building in purple, which is De Title.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Upon entering the building, there was a cosy romantic feel. It is a very suitable place for couples to dine at.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_3.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8684" title="de_title_restaurant_penang_food_3" src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_3.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
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<p>The second section of the restaurant consists of a buffet corner and a seating area for patrons.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The signboard for the washroom is so unique that the drawing looks very hilarious.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Besides the signboard of the washroom, all the decoration including the windows frame of this place were designed by the 2 founders of De Title.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For those who are bringing guests of 20 pax or more, there are also private rooms available on the second floor of this place.<br />
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<p><strong>Homemade Mushroom Soup</strong>, with an additional <strong>RM1.50</strong> you will get to enjoy free flow of mushroom soup, salad, cake, cookies and ice cream.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The taste of the soup was very creamy and thick, it was full of chopped mushrooms and sprinkled with herbs and some croutons on top. I simply love this mushroom soup.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Seafood Spicy Yaki Udon- RM13.90</strong>, the udon was fried together with big prawns and completed with carrot, cabbage slices and some chopped coriander. The taste of the udon was very nice, it was more towards fusion style. It also tasted slightly spicy. This dish was very appetizing.</div>
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<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Japanese Corner</span></strong></div>
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<li><strong>Guangdong Yaki Udon &#8211; RM10.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Seafood Oriental Yaki Udon &#8211; RM13.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Seafood Spicy Yaki Udon &#8211; RM13.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Seafood Black Pepper Yaki Udon &#8211; RM14.90</strong></li>
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<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Chicken Ham Pizzailo with Roti Canai Base &#8211; RM13.90</strong>, if Japanese Corner is not your cup of tea, you may want to consider this pizza. It has thin crust, served with chicken ham on top and covered with cheese and tomato paste.</p>
<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Choices of Pizzailo</span></strong></div>
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<li><strong>Veggie Pizzailo @ RM9.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Chicken Ham Pizzailo @ RM13.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Beef Pepperoni Pizzailo @ RM14.90</strong></li>
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<div><strong>Cheese Baked Fusili - RM10.90</strong>, if the Pizzailo does not satisfy your crave, there is even a list of other Italian cuisine waiting for you. One of them is the Cheese Baked Fusili. Fusili are long, thick, corkscrew shaped pasta. The word fusilli presumably comes from fusile, archaic or dialectal word for &#8220;rifle&#8221; (fucile in modern Italian). It was baked together with cheese, minced meat, tomato puree and sprinkled with coriander. The taste of the dish, very Delizioso!!</div>
<div><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Italian Corner </span></strong></div>
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<li><strong>Cheese BakedAlla Alfredi &#8211; RM10.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Macaroni Alla Carbonara &#8211; RM12.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Riso Verbo Pollo Alla Carbonara &#8211; RM13.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pasta &#8211; RM13.90</strong></li>
<li><strong>Spaghetti Chicken Bolognaise</strong></li>
<li><strong>Spaghetti Alla Tailandia</strong></li>
<li><strong>Stir Fried Spaghetti Seafood Oriental</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pasta Aglio Olio</strong></li>
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<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_22.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Cheese Baked Rice - RM13.90</strong>, this dish is very similar to the one at a famous Hongkie restaurant. The rice was mixed with chicken cubes, cheese and some white sauce, it was baked with some chopped coriander. Very rich and tasty dish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Grilled Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce - RM14.90</strong>, the chicken thigh was marinated with homemade black pepper sauce and it was then grilled to perfection. The taste of this dish was hot and spicy. Anyway, this is not my cup of tea as I don&#8217;t like black pepper very much.</div>
<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Western Chicken Corner </strong></span></div>
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<li><strong>Choice of Grilled Chicken or Crunchy Chicken with boiled rice &#8211; RM13.90,</strong></li>
<li><strong>with mashed potato / chips RM14.90, extra golden egg &#8211; RM1.00</strong></li>
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<p>Choice of sauce</p>
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<li>Butter Garlic Chicken</li>
<li>Creamy Mushroom Chicken</li>
<li>Oriental Chicken</li>
<li>Spicy BBQ Chicken</li>
<li>Teriyaki Chicken</li>
</ul>
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<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_23.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Grilled Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce - RM14.90</strong>, the style of preparation is very similar to grilled chicken with black pepper sauce, the only difference is the sauce. I prefer this sauce more as it does not have the peppery taste as compared to black pepper chicken.</p>
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<p><strong>Butter Garlic Crunchy Chicken - RM14.90</strong>, the preparation of this chicken is very much different than the previous ones. The chicken was marinated with garlic and butter and deep fried to crunchiness. This dish is not as good as grilled style as the crunchy batter had covered the freshness and original taste of the chicken meat.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_28.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Butter Garlic Dory Fish - RM14.90</strong>, the preperation of the butter garlic dory fish is similar to butter garlic crunchy chicken, the texture of the fish was very fresh and nice.</div>
<div><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_31.jpg" alt="" /></div>
<div>Fish Corner (NZ dory)<br />
<strong>Choice of Grilled Fish Fillet or Deep Fried Fish Fillet with boiled rice RM13.90, with mashed potato / chips RM14.90, extra golden egg RM1.00.</strong></div>
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<p>Choice of Sauce</p>
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<li>Black Pepper Dory Fish Fillet</li>
<li>Cheesy Dory Fish Fillet</li>
<li>Onion Gravy Dory Fish Fillet</li>
<li>Teriyaki Dory Fish Fillet</li>
<li>Tomyam Dory Fish Fillet</li>
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<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_32.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>The Miracles of Devils and Angels</strong>, the price depends on the number of people eating it. For those that love this dish please ask for the price from the servers before placing the order.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_34.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8715" title="de_title_restaurant_penang_food_34" src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_34.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="426" /></a></p>
<p>The reason for the name of this dessert is due to its contradictive taste. First would be the baked dark chocolate which looks like chocolate mud cake. In fact when you sliced it, the dark chocolate fudge will flow out. This dish is hot and rich.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_33.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>To complement the rich chocolate taste is vanilla ice cream. This will make the treat cold, chill and slightly sweet. The actual way to dine is to mix both of this dish together and you will have the contrast feeling of &#8220;angel and devil&#8221;.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/de_title_restaurant_penang_food_35.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The picture of 2 founders cum chefs of De Title. Very young and presentable ladies.</p>
<p>Overall, this place is very cozy and suitable for couples looking for some privacy. The price of the food is slightly on the high side. The taste of the food is mostly acceptable. The 2 drawbacks here are lack of parking space and too much of varieties of dish available here. As per saying too many cooks will spoil the soup. They should have some signature dishes so that people will know what to dine there.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 12noon-3pm; 6pm-9pm (Close on Wednesday)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 04-228 6218<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>No 97, Lorong Selamat 10400 Georgetown Penang.<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 41&#8242; 78.18&#8243; N, 100° 32&#8242; 55.44&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>David Brown&#8217;s Restaurant, Penang Hill &#8211; Chill, Dine and Relax</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 16:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since the cable car of Penang Hill was upgraded, locals and foreigners were seen dashing to the railway station to take a ride on the new funicular train. As expected, there was a long queue waiting to enter the station especially due to the long weekends . The wait for the cable car was about 20 minutes. Whereas [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever since the cable car of Penang Hill was upgraded, locals and foreigners were seen dashing to the railway station to take a ride on the new funicular train. As expected, there was a long queue waiting to enter the station especially due to the long weekends .</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The wait for the cable car was about 20 minutes. Whereas the ride of the journey to the destination takes only 4 minutes. My suggestion to those wanting to visit Penang Hill, do it during the non peak season or on weekday to avoid the crowd.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, we had a comfortable ride up to the hill this time. Imagine in those days we had to pack with the crowd and squeezed ourselves in the non-air-conditioned cabin. Not to say that we had to change train on the mid hill. Now, with the new funicular train it is a non-stop journey straight up to the hill. All the cabins are fully equipped with air conditioning and the ride is far more quiet and faster compared to the previous one.</p>
<p>Ticket for the Funicular Train to Penang Hill :-<br />
MYR4.00 for adults (one way)<br />
MYR2.00 for children (Below 12 years old)</p>
<p>The train operating hours is from 7.00 am to 11.15 pm.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>After arriving at the destination, you will see a beautiful aeriel view of Penang island. Although the climate these days is hotter compared to those days, the fresh breeze and the cooling air still make this place a relaxing one.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>One of the attractions on top of Penang Hill is the smoke house that has been well kept and restored to its previous glory. The name of this place is David Brown&#8217;s Restaurant and Tea Terrace. This restaurant is in association with The Smokehouse Cameron Highlands. This house was built during pre-war time. David Brown’s offers a view of almost every significant landmark of the island.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The well-manicured garden with iconic lily pond sets the scene for dining in the garden. The seats for garden dining is catered for 50 guests or more.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The furnishing with the elegant English style is still well preserved.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The fireplace to keep warm is still standing at the side of this house.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>The Smokehouse Cream Tea &#8211; RM28</strong>. Pot of tea, slice of fruitcake and 2 scones with homemade strawberry preserve and cream.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill11.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This set caters just enough for a person. The scones tasted fresh from the oven. The scones didn&#8217;t include any raisins. For raisin lovers, this wouldn&#8217;t satisfy you. However, for the fruit cake served, you will have all the bites with preserved fruit and raisin.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The cream that served together with the scone was so soft and creamy. I just love this.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The aroma of tea was very smooth and refreshing. It didn&#8217;t taste like the usual tea bag from the supermarket.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The splash of the pouring tea let out its wonderful tea aroma. Nice.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For side orders, a choice of sandwich will be as good to fill you up. The list of sandwiches are as below:</p>
<ul>
<li>Club RM30</li>
<li>Steak RM30</li>
<li>Smoked Salmon RM30</li>
<li>Roast Beef RM28</li>
<li>Roast Chicke RM18</li>
<li>Cheese RM18</li>
<li>Tuna RM18</li>
<li>Tomato RM16</li>
<li>Cucumber RM16</li>
<li>Egg RM16</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I ordered myself a set of tuna sandwich. The taste of this sandwich was normal but the fries were fresh from the pan.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/david_browns_penang_hill8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the ambiance here is very cozy and it seems like turning back the time to pre war period, no hassle and no rush. The price of the food here is averagely high, while the taste of the food here is acceptably good. The only drawback is queuing up for the funicular during public holiday or festive season will be a headache.</p>
<p>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 9:00am – 9:00pm (7 days a week)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 04-828 8337<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>Lot 400, MK 17, Daerah Bart Daya, Strawberry Hill, Bukit Bendera, 11300 Ayer Itam, Penang<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 42&#8242; 88.46&#8243; N, 100° 26&#8242; 96.42&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Yeng Keng Hotel, Chulia Street &#8211; Dining in A Heritage Boutique Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:02:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dining in a well restored Classical Boutique Hotel that serves both Chinese and Western Food with reasonable pricing and good service are among the criterias to make it to become a popular choice. Yeng Keng Hotel is located at the center of Georgetown, Penang. If you know the way to Komtar, just ask around and you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dining in a well restored Classical Boutique Hotel that serves both Chinese and Western Food with reasonable pricing and good service are among the criterias to make it to become a popular choice.</p>
<p>Yeng Keng Hotel is located at the center of Georgetown, Penang. If you know the way to Komtar, just ask around and you will know how to go to Chulia Street which is just a few stones&#8217; throw from Komtar. Yeng Keng hotel is located at Chulia Street.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Yeng Keng Hotel is just a few doors away from the 7-11 convenient store at Chulia Street. The entrance of the hotel is a century-old restored arch with the name written in Chinese as &#8220;燕京旅社&#8221; which means Yeng Keng Hotel.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Upon entering the hotel, you will see there are rows of dining table at both sides of the hotel.<img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The hotel has indoor and outdoor dining area. The outdoor dining area lets you enjoy your meal under the moon and stars.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Whereas the indoor is protected from rain and dust. This section is also a pub area where people come here for a mug or two and to enjoy football match session on TV. However, for both dining area there are no air-conditioning but equipped with fan and natural air instead.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The picture below shows the hotel lobby. There are 20 rooms available and each room costs RM300.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Hainanese&#8217;s Style Spring Roll (2 pieces) &#8211; RM12</strong>. I find that the price for this plate of Spring Roll is over priced. The ingredients in this roll is nothing much than bangkwang (yam bean), carrots, green beans, fried onion and chicken slices.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This dish is good with the nice aroma of yam bean and other ingredients when spring roll is cut into pieces. The skin was deep fried to crunchiness while the inner part was still very juicy. Everthing of this dish is good except for the price.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Fish &amp; Chips &#8211; RM15</strong>. The fish fillet was battered and deep fried. It was then served with french fries and coleslaw. The lemon slice is for a soury twist to the fish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This fish &amp; chip was nice and the portion provided was quite big also. The french fries was nothing special yet the coleslaw was sweet and sour. I find the sweetness was a bit too over for me. Other than the coleslaw, there is no complaint for the remaining of this dish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Grilled Fish with Butter Sauce &#8211; RM18</strong>, The fish fillet was grilled with lemon butter sauce and topped with lemon slices and olives. It was then served with sauteed potatoes, coleslaw and vegetables.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The taste of the grilled buttered fish is rich. However, they balanced it well with lemon. Rather than too rich, the taste was appetizing. The fish was fresh and it was of butter smell.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning16.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Grilled Rib Eye Steak &#8211; RM35</strong>. Selected rib eye steak was grilled according to customers&#8217; preference. There was a choice of eithere black pepper sauce or mushroom sauce. It was served with sauteed potatoes, coleslaw and vegetables.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning17.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I requested my steak to be cooked to medium rare. The tenderness of the steak was just nice and even without the sauce the aroma of the grill was good and the texture looked appetizing too.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning18.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The mushroom sauce blended very well with the steak. However, there was still a minor flaw upon getting the steak to perfection. The tendon of the steak at the side way was not cleared properly which made the meat harder and chewy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning211.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8289" title="yeng_keng_hotel_dinning21" src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning211.jpg" alt="" width="426" height="640" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Hainan Mee &#8211; RM10</strong>. Stir fried yellow noodles with chicken, seafood and vegetables in Hainanese&#8217;s style gravy and covered with plenty of fried onions and spring onions on top.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>There is a dilemma in determining the authenticity of this dish. Some said that this type of noodle is the authentic Hainanese noodle. However, to some they claim that this type of cooking is actually Hokkien&#8217;s style of cooking. To me, I only know that this dish was good.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning20.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Yeng Keng Chicken Chop &#8211; RM15</strong>. The deep fried chicken thigh coated with batter was served together with homemade red sauce. The dish came together with a lot of fries, vegetables and topped with plenty of green peas, corns, carrot and mushroom slices.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning24.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>This chicken chop was neither an authentic Hainanese nor Classic&#8217;s Style. Instead it was a fusion type which combined both Hainanese and Classic Style. The deep fried chicken chop was very crunchy and juicy. It mixed very well with the red sauce and veggie.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/yeng_keng_hotel_dinning25.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the food, the service and the ambiance here were up to standard. However, the pricing for certain dishes here are on the high side. The may be due to its ambiance at an exclusive well-restored heritage hotel. There are some parking lots located just behind the hotel which is free for the diners and hotel guests. However, the lots are limited. The ambiance here is focused on Heritage and therefore, the dining area is on natural air instead of air-conditioning.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 8:30am – 10:30am (breakfast); 12:00pm &#8211; 10:00pm (lunch and dinner) (7 days a week)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 04 263 3177; 012 427 1956 (Jacky Chung &#8211; GM)<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>362, Chulia Street,10200, Georgetown, Penang<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 41&#8242; 91.00&#8243; N, 100° 33&#8242; 49.70&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Kim Leng Loh Mee, Perak Lane &#8211; Famous and Delicious</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Loh Mee is one of the top 10 hawker food in Penang. Loh Mee is a bowl of thick, dark-coloured starchy gravy served together with yellow noodle and bee hoon, and with some vegetable and meat. Loh Mee is common in Penang. However, only a handful of stalls serve good Loh Mee. One of the famous yet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Loh Mee is one of the top 10 hawker food in Penang. Loh Mee is a bowl of thick, dark-coloured starchy gravy served together with yellow noodle and bee hoon, and with some vegetable and meat.</p>
<p>Loh Mee is common in Penang. However, only a handful of stalls serve good Loh Mee. One of the famous yet delicios shops that serve tasty Loh Mee is at Perak Lane. The name of the coffee shop is Joo Huat. If you are driving from Penang Bridge via Jalan Jelutong, you will come to a 3 way junction. The left turn will be turning to Jalan Tan Sri Teh Hwe Lim, the one next to it will be to Jalan Perak and followed by Jalan Jelutong. Follow Jalan Perak and you will soon drive pass Old Town coffeeshop on your left. Keep looking on your left and you will see Joo Huat Coffee Shop at the corner of shophouses.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joo_huat_kim_leng_loh_mee8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The famous Loh Mee stall is just in front of the coffee shop. It is known as Kim Leng Loh Mee. The sighboard of the stall is very significant with a yellow background and red wording.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joo_huat_kim_leng_loh_mee6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The Loh Mee has won the appraisal from &#8220;Hungry &#8211; Food Show by Ah Xian The Celebrity TV Host&#8221;. The banner is still displayed beside the stall.</p>
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<p>The Loh Mee is priced from RM2.50 (Small), RM3.00 (Medium) and RM4.00 (Big). The default serving is Medium.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joo_huat_kim_leng_loh_mee3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The tasty gravy is cooked with pork rib stock, 5 flavor of spices (五香粉) and starched with egg white. A complete bowl of Loh Mee is then served with yellow noodle and bee hoon together with chicken feet, egg, bean sprouts and slices of barbecue pork.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joo_huat_kim_leng_loh_mee1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The taste was delicious and had full of pork smell. It was flavoured with spices and the thickness of starch was just nice cover. It is an excellent choice for breakfast.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/joo_huat_kim_leng_loh_mee2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the taste of the food was great and the pricing was reasonable. However, the drawback of this place is there are not many parking space and also the coffeeshop is always full. Therefore, for those who want to avoid the crowd please visit this place earlier.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 7:00am – 4:00pm (Closed on Thursdays)<br /><strong>Contact:</strong> -<br /><strong>Address:</strong>336-I-G, Jalan Perak, 10150 George Town, Penang<br /><strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 39&#8242; 84.99&#8243; N, 100° 31&#8242; 5.35&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng Mee Rebus, Seng Lee Cafe &#8211; The Legendary Indian Noodle</title>
		<link>http://www.stevengoh.com/2010/12/30/bangkok-lane-mee-goreng-mee-rebus-seng-lee-cafe-the-legendary-indian-noodle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:45:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When talking about the history and legendary of Indian noodle, which is Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus, only a handful of stalls can actually compete with the one at Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus. If you are coming from Komtar via Burmah Road heading to Pulau Tikus, you should see the Pulau Tikus police station on your right. Opposite the police station [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When talking about the history and legendary of Indian noodle, which is Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus, only a handful of stalls can actually compete with the one at Bangkok Lane, Pulau Tikus.</p>
<p>If you are coming from Komtar via Burmah Road heading to Pulau Tikus, you should see the Pulau Tikus police station on your right. Opposite the police station is a row of shophouses housing Penang Dental Surgery. Drive for another 50 metres, you should see Bangkok Lane on your right. The coffee shop is just at the corner of Burmah Road and Bangkok Lane.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bangkok_lane_mee_rebus_mee_goreng1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus stall has been there for eight decades. Usually for a business that can last that long, it is either the capital is very strong or the product is sellable. As for this stall, it is definitely the latter.</p>
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<p>This stall is inherited from generation to generation. It has been passed down from the owner&#8217;s father to himself and now he is partially handing over to his son. Speaking in fluent Hokkien, the owner mentioned that he started helping his dad to sell Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus 50 years ago and during that time it only cost 20 sen per plate.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bangkok_lane_mee_rebus_mee_goreng7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Now is his son&#8217;s turn to help him out. The father and son take turns to handle the wok . Usually the son will make the initial start up while the father will do the finishing .</p>
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<p><strong>Mee Goreng &#8211; RM5</strong> (big as default, if you can&#8217;t finish you need to mention for small plate, RM4). Delicious Mee Goreng with lots of chewy cuttlefish, potatoes, eggs, bean sprouts with the reddish sweet potato gravy finishing with chili sauce, tomato sauce and fried onion.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bangkok_lane_mee_rebus_mee_goreng3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The taste of the mee goreng was so delicious. The controlling of the fire and also the mixture of gravy was perfect. Each mouthful had a mixture of crunchy, chewy and softness feeling. The slight sweetness from the tomatoes and also the spiciness of the chili are the classic taste of indian noodle. For those that love a soury touch, a slice of lime was served together as extra seasoning.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bangkok_lane_mee_rebus_mee_goreng4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Mee Rebus &#8211; RM5</strong> (again normal default order will be big plate). Delicious Mee Rebus with lots of chewy cuttlefish, potatoes, eggs, bean sprouts with the reddish sweet potato gravy finishing with chili sauce, tomato sauce and fried onion.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bangkok_lane_mee_rebus_mee_goreng5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The ingredients used to cook mee rebus are almost the same as mee goreng. The only difference is that the noodle is served with gravy instead of fried. I find that mee rebus is more appetizing as the gravy was a bit soury and tasty.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/bangkok_lane_mee_rebus_mee_goreng6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the taste of the mee goreng and mee rebus at Bangkok Lane is one of the best in Penang. The taste is really unbeatable and is a must try for both locals and tourists. Although the price is slightly on the high side the portion of the food is generous. The only drawback is the limited car park available around the coffee shop.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Quick Facts:</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 8:00am – 6:00pm (Close on Monday)<br /><strong>Contact:</strong> 016-485 7859<br /><strong>Address: </strong>270, Burmah Road, 10500 Georgetown, Penang<br /><strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 43&#8242; 12.69&#8243; N, 100° 31&#8242; 20.52&#8243; E</p>
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