Diya Luke We found ourselves in Penang six weeks into our year of around the world travel with two toddlers. Penang lured us with its cultural diversity, the result of centuries of war, trade and immigration. The island is a tapestry of Malay, Chinese, Indian and expatriate cultures. Portuguese spice traders used the island as [...]
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SATISFIED STOMACHS: Long queues, rude owners are some of the things customers put up with in this foodie heaven, writes Looi Sue-Chern RESILIENCE is a central feature of the craving for Penang food, characterised by long queues everywhere, odd hours and irascible stall owners. Next to Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling is Nasi Kandar Beratur featuring [...]
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By KIATISAK CHUA FOR those scouring Penang island for local delicacies, one can head to the Roti Bakar Kopitiam to satisfy their cravings. The air-conditioned outlet offers a variety of delectable and authentic Penang food to those who do not like the hot and stuffy environment at most hawker centres and coffee shops. The restaurant [...]
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Hock Leong Yen Cafe Address: No. 56, Lebuh China, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Business Hours: 8am – 5pm Closed: Sunday This stall is highly recommended by Penang Tourism Authorities. The price is reasonable compared to another stall at Lorong Selamat. Its normal fried koay teow costs RM3. Definitely it’s a value for money delicious [...]
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Goh Thew Chick Cafe Address: 338-A, Chulia Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Business hours: 11.00 am – 6.00 pm Closed: Forthnightly of Wednesdays Location map: GPS Coordinates: 5.418798N, 100.335461E Photo gallery:
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Shoplot: Thing Lek Coffee Shop Address: 97, Macalister Road, Penang. Business hour: 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM Closed: Tuesday Price: Standard RM 3.50 Location map: GPS Coordinates: 5.416373N ,100.32319E Photo gallery:
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Shoplot: Kheng Pin Coffee Shop Address: Penang Road, Penang. Business hour: 11.30 am – 2.30 pm Closed: Monday Price: Normal RM4 A new branch is located at Mid Town Cafe, Lorong Selamat, opens from 10.30am – 3pm. Debone chicken is served, be patient to wait for the dish during the peak lunch hours. Location map: [...]
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Hainan chicken rice stalls are sprouting all over the cities in Penang. The stalls picked by tourmalaysia.com are renowned for its tasty and delicious food. Hainan chicken rice is said was originated from Hainan Island in southern China, but the local recipe is quite different with the original one found in Hainan Island. The rice [...]
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Indian Mee can be either served friend or wet. For friend Indian Mee, the yellow noodle is first dipped in boiling water, placed in a hot wok and friend together with chili sauce, sliced tau kua (bean curb), boiled potatoes, bean sprout, octopus, deep fried flour bundle. It is then served with copped lettuce, peanut [...]
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The Malaysian-style kebab with its skewers of meat grilled on the spot over charcoal fire is usally available in chicken, beef, mutton and squids but there are some who serve port meat, horse meat, deer mean and kangaroo meat. Turmeric is a compulsory ingredient used to marinate satay, which gives the dish its characteristic yellow [...]
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