Jawa Mee for RM2? Yes, this was the promotion item by 一棵树 Vegetarian Kitchen in conjunction with its opening recently. More important, it tasted as good as those non-vegetarian version. We particularly liked the silky smooth sweet and sour gravy made of sweet potato and tomatoes.
A cheesecake that represents Penang? Mon Délice Patisserie is a rare cake house in which it only serves quality French cakes and pastries. We recently visited its new outlet which was moved from Nagore Road to Jalan Servis. The new outlet consists of only four tables and fortunately we managed to grab a seat when we arrived. While some customers were celebrating birthdays, we came here just for our itchy mouth.
Chai Diam Ma is hidden in a row of heritage building at Lebuh Queen, George Town, Penang. It can be difficult to spot at first. Coincidentally, the owner is also called Ms. Queen. Note that this is not a grocery shop but a cafe cum art space.
Previously, August was the month for Malaysian cuisine in Eastin Hotel Penang in conjunction with Malaysia’s Independent Day which falls on 31-August. This year, the hotel has something different by offering cuisines from neighbor country – Indonesia.
泰式酸酐蒸海鲜 Thai Lemon Steamed Seafood – the dish you will find in almost all table of Khidthung Thai Seafood Tomyam Restaurant 想你泰 at Perak Road, Penang. Yes, it is their best seller. The Kapa clams and squid are steamed in sweet, sour and spicy broth using charcoal. The longer it boils, the sweeter the broth.
Chili Crab! One no need to travel all the way to Singapore to get this one. It is available at Equatorial Hotel, Bukit Jambul, Penang and is also one of their signature dishes. The flower crabs are stir-fried with sweet and spicy sauce right before the buffet started to ensure the freshness and juiciness of the food. Yes, this is still a Buka Puasa buffet review and perhaps the last one for this year.
Previously, we introduced Ramadan buffet at Sunway Hotel Georgetown. Today, we cross the sea and bring you the Ramadan review of its sibling – Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya, namely the “Jom Buka Puasa Aneka Citarasa Nusantara SEMPOI” buffet having total of 9 action stalls in a single dining area, including Warung Roti Canai.
Starting from 1-July, Gartien is pleased to introduce you the new Ujimatcha Pineapple Cake 宇治抹茶手工凤梨酥. Best of all, on 1-July, be the first 100 customers to place order in the morning (9am onward) and pay only RM1 nett per box. Collect your order in the afternoon. Missed the opportunity, don’t worry! On 2-Jul and 3-Jul, buy 1 get 1 free!
Last year, we visited Eastern and Oriental (E&O) Hotel for its Jamuan Buka Puasa. This year is not exception. Instead of having a preview session, we joined E&O guests for Buka Puasa moment on the first day of fasting month.
Update 28-Jun-2015: Get 50% discount for the new noodle series One Pot Noodle 壹碗面 lunch menu!
Xiao Fei Yang 小肥羊 – a restaurant we passed through several times when passing by Tanjung Tokong, Penang but did not have a chance to visit it until recently. The restaurant opens since 23-09-2013 and is specialized in Mongolian style steamboat (hot pot).
