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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 [...]

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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 Chinese, Food Asian, Halal or Pork Free, Indian, Lunch, Malay, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, Teatime | Comments (1)

Pork Satay, New Lane – Uniquely Coconut Fragrance Satay

November 17, 2012 – 9:49 pm

Variety is the keyword for Penang food. There are Penang food available in selection of culture, varieties of choice and also varieties in taste. One of the places in town that sell varieties of Penang food is the New Lane hawkers center. The food here range from Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee, Char Hor Fun and [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Dinner, Food Asian, Georgetown, Malay, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, State Penang, Supper | Comments (6)

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 [...]

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Ah Lai Cafe Under The Big Tree, Gat Lebuh Gereja – Delightful and Simple Local Breakfast

September 11, 2012 – 3:39 pm

Looking back from the yesteryear, there are many places that operate their business in small huts or street stalls. As we are stepping towards modernization, there are not many places like these nowadays. Therefore, these type places will soon be something in the past and may become our country’s heritage. For those who have not tried [...]

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Wah Hong Coffee Shop, Chai Leng Park – Appetizing and Delightful Yam Rice

August 6, 2012 – 9:15 am

In Hokkien, “I love Or Bui” means is I love yam rice. However, if you have mistakenly pronounced as “Or Pui”, it will have a complete different meaning, which means “dark fart”. OK jokes aside. Yam Rice is a unique dish that is only available widely in northern Malaysia. So far there are not many stalls [...]

By stevengoh | Also posted in Butterworth, Chinese, Food Asian, Lunch, Meal, Penang Food, Serving Style, State Penang | Comments (2)

Lebuh Cecil Market Hawker Stall – Unique and Delightful Fried Sago

July 10, 2012 – 9:42 am

Lebuh Cecil Market Place, is also known as (7th Street Market) has always been my favorite place to hunt for good food. The nice and famous food here varies from curry mee, char kuih teow, lam mee and more. However those are only the common hawker food. There are some stalls selling a more unique food in [...]

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