Assam Laksa is a no stranger to Penangites as it is probably the most popular hawker food other than Char Koay Teow. The sour and spicy soup noodle mainly made of fish and tamarind (a.k.a assam in Malay) is also our favorite food. Fried Laksa, however, is an eye-opener for us. Today we bring you to Yan Yam Cafe 炎茶餐室 (GPS: 5.41289,100.32257) for this creative dish.
In Penang, fish noodle is a “magic” street food in which there are always some customers patronizing it regardless the price or the taste. Recently, we noticed a new fish porridge/noodle stall – Kinsbay 港口 (GPS: 5.32662,100.28920) setup at Jalan Mahsuri nearby Sunshine Square, Bayan Baru, Penang so we decided to give it a try.
盆菜为中华百年传统美食。每逢佳节，一些商家必定推出价值上百甚至上千的盆菜，今年也不例外。然而，今天我们要介绍的是首次推出盆菜的 Hakka Tree 客福家。(GPS: 5.45861,100.30837)
Thinking of trying something new this coming Chinese New Year? Visit the new Olive Tree Hotel at Bayan Lepas, Penang for Lunar New Year Course/Buffet Lunch/Dinner. Opened since late of 2015, we recently visited the hotel for course dinner preview session.
Planning for reunion dinner for coming Chinese New Year (CNY)? Other than course meal, buffet dinner is a better alternative for big eaters looking for more varieties of food. Even better, have it in “Steamboat way”. We recently visited a preview session at Eastern & Oriental Hotel, George Town, Penang for its new steamboat package.
“If I get promoted, I will treat you lobster.” In Penang, do not simply make promise like this as there is really a place for lobster in George Town. We recently burned a hole in our pocket after visiting The Book Sandwich Cafe (GPS: 5.41397,100.33783) for their signature Succulent Lobster Sandwich. Is the hole worth burning? Let’s find out.
[January 2017] Vistana Hotel Penang (GPS: 5.33639,100.29139) is proud to present Hong Kong Master Chef Ng Wing Lam, an accomplished Master with over 40 years of experience in Hong Kong and Asia. The Chinese Banquet Master Chef will lead Vistana Chefs as they develop innovative and outstanding Chinese Banquet Cuisine for your enjoyment at the Vistana Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan and Penang.
Looking to indulge a wide spread of Asian cuisine in a buffet style for Chinese New Year? You are in for treat at Hard Rock Hotel (HRH) Penang (GPS: 5.46778,100.24167). We recently its Starz Diner for a preview session of their CNY buffet dinners.
Traditionally, Nasi Lemak is Malaysian’s famous breakfast enjoyed by all races. It can be found as triangle-shaped packages in coffee shop or roadside stalls. It is also not a stranger in some chain restaurants in which the coconut milk-infused fragrant rice dish is included as one of the menu items. Recently, we noticed few “Nasi Lemak specialists” popping out in The Pearl of the Orient – including Eat Scream (GPS: 5.41172,100.33118) we are going to introduce.
…. This is probably the first time we are consuming pasta in a paper cup just like a take-away Chinese food. Our parents have thought us that “Do not judge a book based on its cover” so let’s try our Tomyam Seafood Spaghetti from 178 Cafe before giving comments.
