On Penang island, Hakka cafe is like a needle in a haystack but it does not stop enthusiasts from offering Hakka cuisine at its best. Previously was Monkeycup Cafe serving Thai and Western cuisine, the cafe at Chow Thye Road is now rebranded to Hakkayin x Monkeycup Cafe (GPS: 5.42560,100.32130) serving mainly Hakka cuisine and gourmet coffee. We were there one quiet Saturday afternoon for the signature Yong Tau Fu and Hakka Mian to name a few…
If you would like to have peace of mind premium Ramadan buffet with your loved one or family, visit Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel (GPS: 5.42361,100.33472) with abundant choices of International cuisine majoring in well-loved Malaysian dishes.
Clay (GPS: 5.29892,100.26714) is one of first few restaurants opened in Summerskye near to Penang International Airport. Parking-wise, currently it is still free and you may get a space at multi-storey car park as it is usually hard to find parking in front of the shop. Just drive all the way to the end of ground level car park, park your car there and there is an exit leading you to Clay.
Siham, Kappa, Lala, and now we have Duotou! Introducing the seasonal clam imported from nowhere else but Putian City, China, brought to you by PUTIEN Malaysia. We recently visited Gurney Paragon’s outlet (GPS: 5.43585,100.31112) for its DUOTOU Clam Festival 哆头蛏节 with DUOTOU clam prepared in 8 ways, including the must-order Steamed DUOTOU Clam with Minced Garlic 蒜蓉蒸蛏.
Coffee Addict at Nagore Road used to be our friend’s secret hideout thanks to its lovely environment and coffee. Recently, it moved to the lot previously owned by Moustache Houze (GPS: 5.41725, 100.33542) at Campbell Street, George Town, Penang. With bigger kitchen, the once “coffee only” cafe now serves mouthwatering food.
Previously, we introduced the new Sunday Roast at Eastern & Oriental Hotel (GPS: 5.42361,100.33472). Today, we bring you to another great menu in the Planters Lounge – Traditional Afternoon Tea with desserts and premium loose tea guaranteed to fill up your empty stomach.
Time flies and it was almost three years ago since we last visited Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel (GPS: 5.42361,100.33472) for its Sunday Roast. Recently, we re-visited this weekend’s buffet at the new location – Planter’s Lounge at 6th floor with breathtaking sea view.
Before we found “Long Time Ago”, having BBQ is a messy experience in which not only we have to rotate skewers on regular basis, keeping charcoal grill fire going under hot and humid weather is also a challenge. Fortunately, all these are history after visiting the new “Long Time Ago” (GPS: 5.43637,100.31128) in Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang.
We recently enjoyed our time at Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O Hotel) (GPS: 5.42361,100.33472) for its upcoming Valentine’s Day preview session. It was our privilege to visit its Poolside Terrace at 6th floor of new wing which is usually only opened to hotel guests. Featuring an exclusive deck pool, the serene area is just perfect for such special occasion.
This is probably the last Chinese New Year buffet preview post we write for the year of 2019 and we introduce you Royale Chulan Penang (GPS: 5.41716,100.34373) – the 4-star hotel located opposite of Penang ferry terminal at Weld Quay, Georgetown, Penang.
