A Penang friend of mine insisted I check out Moody Cow Café along Transfer Road when I visited Penang in late December, claiming the café serves possibly the best cake on the island. Coming from someone who rarely eats cake, I was intrigued by why this place made him fork…
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A second edition of the XR 21 Mastery Gala, John Walker & Sons XR 21 celebrates the memoirs of Penang through the best of Malaysian cuisine, paired with the exceptional flavours and craft of the blended Scotch whisky. The Mastery Gala was held at the compound of Colonial Penang Museum…
When a good friend posted about her experience at Hot Bowl White Curry Mee in Penang, Jien and I were sold. We’ve been looking for a good place to indulge in our curry mee craving as my usual spot in Air Itam has become a tad difficult to access since…
Passions of Kerala in New World Park Penang is a little gem that serves South Indian cuisine. I was introduced to this by one of my readers, Rowen, and I’m glad I got to squeeze in time to indulge in a banana leaf rice meal during my short trip up…
When rif and I travel, we look forward to trying new places and different types of food especially when it comes to Penang — both island and mainland. Tokyo Restaurant in Kampung Benggali came highly recommended by a friend of mine, who insisted I should give it a try when…
When one is in Penang, the Penang Road Famous TeoChew Chendul is a must-have especially in our super hot weather. It is a business that not only sustained itself over the years, but has grown to become of the most sought after cendol brands in Malaysia. So much so that…
There’s plenty of potential in Inch at Lebuh Muntri, a Southeast Asian Bar and Restaurant a hidden gem in one of George Town’s famed UNESCO World Heritage shop houses. This expansive space begins with Plates, a lunch/brunch spot followed by the Bar and finally, Inch which is located at the…
While searching for the tomyam noodles at Weld Quay, rif and I also chanced upon the stall that sells fried kuih bakul (nian gao) and banana fritters, along with a selection of deep fried treats. I’ve heard about this stall from my friend Ee, who swears by the awesomeness of…
Ka Bee Café in Weld Quay, Penang is said to serve one of the best tom yam noodles in Penang Island, a claim that got me excited and eager to pay them a visit. The shoplot is small and basic, but it is what they offer on the menu that…
My first encounter of pipa duck was in a small town called Lunas and I’ve since become a fan of this dish that is both crispy and meaty. Then I discovered the duck from Chu Yoke Weng, sold in a coffeeshop in Air Itam and have been going back ever…
