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		<title>Lucky Dessert, Gurney Plaza &#8211; The Unusual Way For Dessert</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:05:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where in town can you get the taste of durian when you really crave for it even it is not in season? I am not sure about others, but for me I am a durian fan. I would go for durian if I know there are good ones. Trying out fresh durian is very common. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Where in town can you get the taste of durian when you really crave for it even it is not in season? I am not sure about others, but for me I am a durian fan. I would go for durian if I know there are good ones. Trying out fresh durian is very common. Have you ever tried out dessert which is made from fresh durian?</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>One of the special places for special dessert is no other than Lucky Dessert. It is not hard to locate Lucky Dessert at all. If you know how to go to Gurney Plaza, head to lower ground level and in front of the food court you will see this Lucky Dessert stall.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Durian Wrapz &#8211; RM5.00</strong>. The first that I am going to introduce in the list which is also one of my favorites, the durian wrap. The durian flesh was blended, topped with fresh cream and wrapped in a soft and smooth egg and flour coat. The durian was from grade D13 which contained the delightful localized taste.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>Mango Wrapz &#8211; RM5.00</strong>, besides the durian wrap, the mango wrap was made in the same way as well. The difference was it was stuffed with mango instead of durian filling. For those that dislike durian taste, this is another option for with a refreshing taste.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert11.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Trinity Mango Delight &#8211; RM9.00</strong>, the the soup was made of coconut milk, full cream milk and whipped cream. The base for mango was a mixture of fresh mango cubes and the mango puree. The puree was self made rather than ready-made which was more fresh and tasty.  It was then topped with sago balls and also pomelo fruit slices.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Trinity Durian Delight &#8211; RM10.00</strong>, most of the ingredients of this dish are the same as Trinity Mango Delight, except it used mango cubes and mango puree. I still prefer the durian flavor, maybe I am a real durian-lover.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Banana Krisp &#8211; RM12.00</strong>, this dessert was made of 1/2 slice of banana and thin layer of chocolate cake, then rolled together and topped with black sesame and icing sugar. The taste of the banana, crispy roll and chocolate cake blended in very well. It was a very spectacular dish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Durian Krisp &#8211; RM14.00</strong>, again instead of banana, the inner was stuffed with mashed durian as well as butter cake as base. This is specially dedicated to durian lovers. The feeling of having durian krisp was like biting soft durian together with some crunchy cookie. The combination was phenomenal.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Mango Rolls &#8211; RM6.00</strong>, the inner filling was mango slices, it was covered with a layer of glutinous rice flour and topped with decimated coconut which the whole dessert was made like a swiss-roll. The mango itself was slightly sourish but overall, it was a very appetizing dish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert17.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Durian Rolls &#8211; RM6.00</strong>, instead of inner mango it was replaced with mashed durian. This round, I prefer mango as the sweetness and the combination of decimated coconut tasted more appetizing than the durian filling.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert21.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Nutty Ginger Lucky Ball &#8211; RM7.00</strong>. Glutinous rice ball coated with brown sugar ginger gravy. Served with mashed peanut, coconut, sesame and sugar as seasoning. The taste was very unique, just like a dried-style glutinous rice ball.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert25.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Italian Mixed Herb Jell-O &#8211; RM12.00</strong>. The ingredients of this dessert were honeydew, mango, papaya, watermelon, glass jelly, strawberry and topped with basil seeds. A very refreshing dessert.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert28.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Lime Snow Ice &#8211; RM6.90</strong>. The lime juice was frozen in ice cubes. It was then ground until fine and topped with some canned pineapple and lychee. The taste was very sourish. If you don&#8217;t want to fall asleep, this will be the best dessert for you.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert33.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Black Sesame Snow Ice &#8211; RM6.90.</strong> The black sesame was grained, blended and made into ice cubes. It was then grained finely and topped with mashed peanut, coconut, sesame and sugar. Very delightful dessert.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert36.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Lucky Chestnut &#8211; RM5.50</strong>, one of the signature desserts here was the chestnut paste. The chestnut was cooked and ground finely and made into paste. It was topped with coconut milk. The taste of the chestnut paste was similar to mixture of lotus seed and peanut. It tasted good.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert38.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Set Lunch with Pancake &#8211; RM8.90, Set Lunch with Roll &#8211; RM9.90</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/lucky_dessert30.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, I love most of the desserts here. Especially those that made of durian. However, one of the drawback here is there are no main courses here, just only desserts. If the desserts can be served together with a main course as a set meal, that will be perfect.</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> 10:00am – 10:00pm (7 days a week)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 012-400 6888 (Miss Chan)<br />
<strong>Address: </strong>GP-170-B1-K19/20 Lower Ground Floor, Gurney Plaza, Penang.<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 43&#8242; 78.50&#8243; N, 100° 30&#8242; 97.89&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Barkath Stall, Tanjung Bungah &#8211; Great Mee Goreng &amp; Mee Rebus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many suggestions on where to get the best Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus in Penang. Some said at Bangkok Lane, while some even said at Esplanade. In fact, besides those places there is another place recommended by many Penangites. The mentioned stall is located at Tanjung Bungah. This place is slightly hidden from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many suggestions on where to get the best Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus in Penang. Some said at Bangkok Lane, while some even said at Esplanade. In fact, besides those places there is another place recommended by many Penangites.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The mentioned stall is located at Tanjung Bungah. This place is slightly hidden from the main road. If you are driving via Jalan Tanjung Bungah to Batu Ferringhi, you will sure bypass Jalan Lumbah Permai on your left and you will see Maybank situated in one of the shoplots. Keep driving straight along Jalan Tanjung Bungah until you reach Jalan Chan Siew Teong on your left. Turn into Jalan Chan Siew Teong and you should see a coffee shop called Kwong Ban Lee on the far end of the shop houses. Just next to the coffee shop is Pasar Mini Tedjen. The stall that sells Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus is just in front of the coffee shop.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Barkath is one of the few stalls in the coffee shop. Barkath has been operating the stall for 10 years.</p>
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<p>Barkath Stall was initially located at Jalan Tanjong Bungah and has just moved to this coffee shop 6 months ago.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Barkath Stall is not only selling Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus, but also pasembur, roti canai, murtabak, tosai and capati.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<li>Mee Goreng/ Mee Rebus, Regular &#8211; RM3.50</li>
<li>Mee Goreng/ Mee Rebus, Large &#8211; RM6.00</li>
<li>Mee Sotong, Regular &#8211; RM6.00</li>
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<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Mee Goreng, Regular &#8211; RM3.50</strong>. The mee goreng was stir-fried in semi-dried style, topped with fried onions, bean sprouts, chili slices, spring onions, squids, deep fried flour cakes and a slice of lime.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The texture of the noodle was very springy and the taste of the noodle was just as excellent. It was neither too sweet nor salty. The pan fried aroma was very tempting. The spiciness level was just nice and acceptable. This is in fact one of the best Mee Goreng in Penang.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Mee Rebus, Regular &#8211; RM3.50</strong>. As for mee rebus, it was cooked with 1 boiled egg, squids, deep fried flour cakes, bean sprouts, chili slices, spring onions and a slice of lime.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The mee rebus was not as tasty as the mee goreng. The gravy was thick and not too spicy. Overall, the mee rebus is considered acceptable. I still prefer the mee goreng.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/barkath_stall_mee_goreng_rebus10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the taste of mee goreng here was excellent whereas the mee rebus was acceptable. The price was inexpensive and the portion given was generous too. There are a lot of parking lots just around the shop houses. The only drawback is this place is very hot during noon and afternoon.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Review (5 Stars Rank):</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>Operation hours:</strong> 12:00noon – 7:00pm (Closed on Tuesdays)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 016-455 5102<br />
<strong>Address: </strong>1-0-9, Jalan Chan Siew Teong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 46&#8242; 41.03&#8243; N, 100° 28&#8242; 17.72&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Hai Onn Restaurant, Burma Road &#8211; Classical Hainanese Savor</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 02:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of coffee shops and restaurants in Penang are surprisingly owned by Hainanese. In fact, there are many nice Hainanese food served in Penang too. One of the famous, authentic and traditional Hainanese restaurants in town is Hai Onn Restaurant. It is not hard to locate this restaurant. If you are driving to Burma Road via [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of coffee shops and restaurants in Penang are surprisingly owned by Hainanese. In fact, there are many nice Hainanese food served in Penang too.</p>
<p>One of the famous, authentic and traditional Hainanese restaurants in town is Hai Onn Restaurant.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/restoran_hai_onn1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>It is not hard to locate this restaurant. If you are driving to Burma Road via Penang Road (one-way street), you will sure see Hong Leong Bank on your left. The road beside is called Burma Lane, Hai Onn Restaurant is just 2 doors away.</p>
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<p>The coffee shop is a typical old coffee shop in Penang. It has a very classical and traditional feel. Although this place is not air-conditioned, the food is undoubtedly nice.</p>
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<p><strong>Hainanese Style Chicken Chop &#8211; RM3.80</strong>, the signature dish in this coffee shop and it is one of the cheapest chicken chop in town. The chicken chop was cooked with their signature Hainanese-style gravy and was accompanied by green peas, onions, potatoes and tomatoes.</p>
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<p>The gravy was special and tasted very different from the commercial western food stalls. It did not have the sourly taste from tomato purees . It tasted more like brown sauce, but lighter in texture and taste. I personally love this sauce.</p>
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<p><strong>Hainanese Style Pork Chop &#8211; RM3.80</strong>. Instead of chicken, it was cooked with pork meat. Unlike chicken chop, the pork chop was not battered. The rest of the ingredients were the same.</p>
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<p>The gravy was similar to chicken chop. This is catered for pork lovers.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/restoran_hai_onn8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Hainanese Style Fried Noodle &#8211; RM3.50/ pax</strong>, the noodle was pan fried with gravy and added with shrimps, pork meat, veggie and some fried onion on top.</p>
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<p>The pan fried aroma of the noodle was very nice and the gravy was well-mixed with the noodle. It was a very nice dish.</p>
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<p><strong>Fried Rice &#8211; RM3.50/ pax</strong>. The rice was fried together with egg, prawn, pork slices and chinese sausage.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/restoran_hai_onn12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The taste of this fried rice was just the usual fried rice and nothing special about it. This fried rice is catered to those seeking for individual meal or as a supplement for heavy eaters.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/restoran_hai_onn13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the food here was very nice and the price was very reasonable and affordable as you can&#8217;t fine such pricing in Penang, especially the chicken chop. Ambiance should not be taken into consideration if you are solely looking for good food. Parking at this restaurant is still a big concern as there are not many lots available around this place.</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 – 9:00pm; Kitchen starts at 12:30pm (Closed on Mondays)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 04-227 4751<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>53-55, Burma Road, 10050 Georgetown, Penang<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 25&#8242; 04.90&#8243; N, 100° 19&#8242; 73.70&#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>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<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>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<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>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/tho_yuen_restaurant16.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<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><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>Full Of Beans, Straits Quay &#8211; Nice Place to Relax with Coffee and Desserts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a place for a cup of coffee and some desserts to relax during tea time? There is a new place out of town that you can set your mind free for a while before you continue your hectic life again. The name of this shop is called Full Of Beans. It is very easy to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for a place for a cup of coffee and some desserts to relax during tea time? There is a new place out of town that you can set your mind free for a while before you continue your hectic life again. The name of this shop is called Full Of Beans.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>It is very easy to locate Full Of Beans. This shop is on the first floor and on the left after the main entrance of Straits Quay. Once you reached the first floor, walk towards the end on the left and you will see this shop.<img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>If you are not sure whether you are on the right path to the shop, one of the easiest ways is to follow your sense to the coffee aroma. As you get nearer to the shop, the aroma of coffee also becomes stronger.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>All the coffee you ordered will be freshly brewed. You can see the barristers were busying preparing the coffee.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_12.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>One of the famous brews is Siphon or Syphon coffee. In brief Syphon coffee is also known as Vacuum Coffee. With this process the coffee is prepared with a vacuum coffee brewer (Vac Pot). The water is sucked through the vacuum pot to the top of the container with coffee powder in there, and it is left to cool down. Once it is totally cooled down the liquid that flow down to the pot again will be a nice and tasty coffee.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Besides the siphon method, there is also another unusual way of processing the coffee which is called Iced Drip Coffee or also known as cold brew coffee. It is done by using a pot of water above a bin of coffee grounds and filter, the water will then slowly drip through the coffee grounds at a rate of about two drips per second. This seeps through the coffee and filter, eventually spinning down the condensation tubes and into a waiting beaker. This produces concentrated solution that is stored in the fridge for about 2 days. The coffee is served cold and the taste is a bit sourish as the coffee itself has been fermented.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_18.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The price of the coffee as below listed:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Brazil Santos &#8211; RM9.50</strong></li>
<li><strong>Mandheling &#8211; RM9.50</strong></li>
<li><strong>Mocha &#8211; RM9.50</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ice Drip Coffee &#8211; RM15.oo</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The coffee list above is arranged in accordance to the coffee thickness, from the mildest on top to the thickest at the bottom.  If you are a beginner, you should go for Brazil Santos. However, if you want thicker taste and stronger aroma Mandheling is the one for you. The strongest of all would be Mocha. As Ice Drip Coffee, the category is different from the above as this is served cold while the rest are served hot.</p>
<p>At Full of Beans, it is advisable for the coffee to be served without sugar. The reason being is that the desserts served are already sweet and the best to complement with it is pure black coffee. As a complement to Full Of Beans, Sweet Forest is serving all kinds of dessert for the diners to savour.</p>
<p><strong>French Petites For Four &#8211; RM1.50 each</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Paris- Brest Cycling Race</strong> (Filled with vanilla cream &amp; topped with strawberry, kiwi rose berry or other fruits)</li>
<li><strong>Chou Chocolate</strong> (Chocolate Cake)</li>
<li><strong>Cappuccino Puff</strong> (Filled with cappuccino)</li>
<li><strong>Fruit Tat</strong> (Filled with vanilla cream &amp; topped with strawberry, kiwi rose berry or other fruits)</li>
</ul>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For these four options, I personally love Cappuccino Puff. The taste was not too sweet yet with slight bitterness from the Cappuccino which was more appetizing.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>French Macaroon &#8211; RM2.50 each</strong>, French Macaroon is a sweet confectionery made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond powder or ground almond, and food coloring. The common available flavors are as below:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Green Tea</strong></li>
<li><strong>Orange</strong></li>
<li><strong>Mocha</strong></li>
</ul>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>As for Franch Macaroon, I love the orange flavor as the scent of orange and sourness as they made me feel refreshing. However, these Macaroon are slightly on the sweet side with is not really my cup of tea.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Semolina Cake - 6” RM35, 9” RM58</strong>, currently at this moment all cakes sold at Full Of Beans are not served in slices yet as this place still needs a fridge to keep them.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The taste of Semolina was very nice. However, it was very rich and I could only manage to finish one slice of it.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_7.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Strawberry Layer Cheese Cake - 6” RM42, 9” RM75</strong>, The cheese cake was made in layers with cheese in between and cookie base at the bottom part. On top it was covered with strawberry fruits and on the side was full of almond flakes.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The cake was very fruity and nice. However, there was still lack of lemonade touch that would otherwise make the cake more appetizing.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Pandan Layer Cheese Cake 6” RM42 9” RM75</strong>, the cake was made with pandan, layered with cheese and with cookie base. The side of the cake was covered with coconut slices.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_10.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I love the scent of pandan. However, I didn&#8217;t really fancy about the coconut. This is not my cup of tea.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/full_of_beans_11.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For those who are interested in ordering the cake and pastry, please refer to below contact for reservation:</p>
<p>Sweet Forest - 0124765970 / 0164936640</p>
<p>Overall, the place is very cozy and is great for relaxation. The price of the coffee here is about the standard of starbucks but the varieties are more. There also serve desserts to complement with the coffee which are dedicated to those who have a sweet tooth.</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> 10:00am – 10:00pm (7 days a week)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 016-411 9066<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>3A-1-6, Straits Quay Marina Mall, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 3, 10470 Tanjong Bungah, Penang.<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 45&#8242; 81.54&#8243; N, 100° 31&#8242; 29.43&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>SOHO Penang Road &#8211; Affordable Dining and Drinking Place</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stevengoh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who love to chill out with friends for a mug or two, you will surely know where is SOHO FREE HOUSE at Penang Road (UPR) which is one of the hang out places in town for the night owls. I have always thought that SOHO is a place for drinking and chit chat, never did it cross my mind [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those who love to chill out with friends for a mug or two, you will surely know where is SOHO FREE HOUSE at Penang Road (UPR) which is one of the hang out places in town for the night owls.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I have always thought that SOHO is a place for drinking and chit chat, never did it cross my mind that it serves good food. Thanks to <a href="http://eatoutsam.blogspot.com/">Sam Ong</a> who introduced this place to me.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Upon entering SOHO, you will see people hanging around talking and laughing with mostly a mug on their hands. There are even pool tables at the back of the pub for those that love to cue.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_5.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>SOHO Free House doesn&#8217;t mean that the things here are FREE of charge. The actual meaning is it is a place to be free from the hustle and bustle of your daily life, to catch up with friends and enjoy a quick bite.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Where else, SOHO Penthouse is just on top of SOHO Free House. The SOHO Penthouse’s is a favorite chill out area among the urban crowd looking for a place to relax and away from the hectic weekend crowd.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_14.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For those that looking for a place that is not so crowded, SOHO Penthouse is an ideal choice for you.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The grand and beautiful chandelier hanging on the ceiling of the stairway to SOHO Penthouse.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>One of the attractions here is the Kilkenny Draft Beer. Due to the high demand and also the crowd here, Kilkenny served at SOHO is very fresh and smooth.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_17.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For non-alcohol lovers, you can always go for their refreshing fresh fruit juice.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_18.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Traditional Shepherd&#8217;s Pie (Chicken) - RM7.80</strong>. The pie was cooked with chopped chicken or mutton that had been well marinated with home mixed ingredients included LP sauce. It was then covered with mashed potato and baked to perfection. The side dishes were green beans and slices of red cabbage and carrot.</div>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The marinated chopped chicken/ mutton blend was very smooth and it blended very well with the mashed potato on top. This is one of my favorites. I have been returning for this dish for the 3rd time.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_30.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Homemade Burgers (Beef/ Chicken) - RM7.80</strong>. The patty of the burger was made of chopped meat which was well marinated with home made sauce which included LP sauce. The patty was than grilled and served with tomato, onion, cucumber and lettuce slices. The side dishes were fries, red cabbage and carrot.</div>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_21.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>If I would say Traditional Shepherd&#8217;s Pie is my first choice, this will be my second choice. In fact, I love both of these dishes. The meat was so juicy and flavorful. The combination of the meat and veggie was excellent.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_27.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Roast Herb Chicken - RM7.80</strong>. The roast chicken was well marinated with herbs. It was served together with homemade gravy, mashed potato and also slices of carrot and red cabbage.</div>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_22.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>If I had the option of pie and burger, I would prefer not to choose roast chicken. However, the aroma of the herbs was so nice and the taste of the gravy was not too salty and delicious. The meat of the chicken thigh was soft after marinated and roasted. Another nice dish which was simply irresistable.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_23.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>Bangers &#8216;N&#8217; Mash - RM7.80</strong>, also known as sausages and mash. It is a traditional English dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages and then covered with gravy. The side dish was green peas.</div>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_24.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The size of the banger was big and the was about 9 inches long. The taste of the banger was the usual sausage type whereas the mashed potato was acceptable.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_25.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<div><strong>SOHO Speghetti (Chicken) - RM7.80</strong>, the spaghetti was covered with bolognese sauce and minced meat. It was finished with some chopped coriander. The cheese powder was served separately.</div>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_26.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I am not a big fan of pasta, but the spaghetti was good.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_28.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>For each of the set ordered, it will be served together with the tray of seasoning as below.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/SOHO_penang_road_31.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, the food here is unexpectedly good. This place is mostly suitable for drinking and chill out. There are many parking area surrounding SOHO but the rate of the car parks are quite expensive during night time. This place is not suitable for children as the whole place is a smoking area. They should provide a non-smoking corner and some private rooms.</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 – 3:00am (Drinks); 12pm &#8211; 12am (Food) (7 days a week)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 04 &#8211; 263 3331<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>50, Ground &amp; Upper Floor, Penang Road, 10000 Penang.<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 42&#8242; 18.29&#8243; N, 100° 33&#8242; 38.06&#8243; E</p>
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		<title>Sweet-I, Sungai Dua &#8211; Refreshing and Reviving Dessert</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 11:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Yeah, you are so sweet.&#8221; It sounded so nice and pleasant when someone said this to you. However, when someone told you that &#8220;The taste of the food is so sweet&#8221;, you would better watch out because &#8220;sweetness for now, sickness for later&#8221;. There is a place in town currently selling sweet temptations. The name of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;Yeah, you are so sweet.&#8221; It sounded so nice and pleasant when someone said this to you. However, when someone told you that &#8220;The taste of the food is so sweet&#8221;, you would better watch out because &#8220;sweetness for now, sickness for later&#8221;.</p>
<p>There is a place in town currently selling sweet temptations. The name of the shop is called &#8220;Sweet-I&#8221;. Although the name of it is so Sweet, actually the taste of the food are not too sweet, which is good for those who are health conscious.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru1.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Sweet-I is located at Sungai Dua, Gelugor.  If you know how to go Tesco Extra which is located at Jalan Sungai Dua, look out at the opposite of the main road of Tesco Extra for this sweet temptation shop.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>Tapioca Jelly BoboChaCha &#8211; RM2.70</strong>. The dessert was cooked with sweet potato, yam, carrot and green jelly that made of  pandan leaves juice. The base of the soup was cooked with coconut milk. The taste of this bobo cha cha was very refreshing and the soup was not too sweet. It was very nice and good.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru4.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Black sesame soup &#8211; RM4.00</strong>, the black sesame seed was blended into fine powder and it was then cooked until the base turned starchy. The texture of the soup was so smooth. Although the taste of the soup was nice it was not my cup of tea.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru6.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Lily Bulbs, Red Dates Fungus Coralline Algae &#8211; RM4.50</strong>, all the ingredients were mixed together and double boiled with rock sugar. The soup is good for those that feel heaty and yet do not prefer bitter Chinese herbal tea as their solution.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru8.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Sha shen (Glehnia root), red dates, medlar, white fungus and winter melon soup &#8211; RM4.50</strong>. This soup was good to cool down the body temperature and also refreshing.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru11.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Ginger, dates and coralline algae &#8211; RM3.50</strong>, if you are the one that unable to sleep at night or had just given birth, this soup will be suitable for you as it helps to heat up your body and improve the blood circulation.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru13.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Black Glutinous Rice (Bubur Pulut Hitam) &#8211; RM2.00</strong>, the black glutinous rice was cooked until it became porridge. It was then served together with coconut milk as topping. The porridge was on the sweet side while the coconut milk had a slight salty taste. Hence the taste became balanced with this combination. Furthermore the dessert had been decorated with coconut milk on top.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru15.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Green Bean Sago Sweet Potato Soup &#8211; RM2.70</strong>, the green bean and the sweet potato were cooked until soft. The taste was very nice.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru17.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Pumpkin Sago Glutinous Rice in Coconut Milk &#8211; RM3.00</strong>, comparing pumpkin and green bean sweet potato, I prefer the taste of pumpkin glutinous. However, those with high cholesterol,  glutinous rice is not advisable for you.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru19.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>The overall picture of most of the desserts and soups available at this shop.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru21.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>夏枯草桑叶菊花茶 <strong>Prunella, Mulberry and Chrysanthemum Tea - RM2.00</strong>, this type of herbal tea is specially designed for those with heaty and hot body. 枣仁菊花龙眼茶 <strong>Zaoren Chrysanthemum and Longan Tea &#8211; RM3.50</strong>, is for those that having insomnia or body cold to drink.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru22.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Besides those few soups provided above there are also few other soups as below:</p>
<p><strong>Lotus Seeds Gingko Nut Red Bean Soup &#8211; RM3.30</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru25.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Gingko Barley White Fungus Fu-Shu Soup &#8211; RM2.50</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru27.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Kelp Red Bean Cream Soup &#8211; RM3.00</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru29.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Groundnut Cream Soup &#8211; RM3.00</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru31.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Ice Blended Tapioca Jelly BoboChaCha &#8211; RM3.00, </strong>this is very nice and refreshing, and is one of my favorites.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru33.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong>Special porridge of the Day &#8211; RM4.50</strong> (the ingredients used in the porridge varies daily). For those that wanted to eat something other than just dessert and soup, this could be the best option. The porridge ingredients included barley, green bean, carrot, sweet potato, seaweed, mushroom and more ingredients. The porridge had no added artificial flavor, I love this dish.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.stevengoh.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sweet-i_bayan-baru9.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Overall, most of the desserts and food here are acceptable and the price are also reasonable. All the food are not too sweet and have no MSG added. The only drawback of this place is there is no air conditioning here and there are not many car park available.</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> 2:00pm – 9:00pm (Close On Thursday)<br />
<strong>Contact:</strong> 012-485 3627<br />
<strong>Address:</strong>727-F, Jalan Sg Dua, 11700 Gelugor.<br />
<strong>GPS:</strong> 5° 35&#8242; 13.61&#8243; N, 100° 29&#8242; 85.00&#8243; E</p>
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