Wat Koh Wanararm Langkawi (Lucky Temple)
Wat Koh Wanararm got its name ‘Lucky Temple’ as devotees attribute healing and miracles when they pay their respects and conduct prayers in the temple. The Lucky Temple is …
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Authentic Heng Hwa Cuisine at Putien SS15 Courtyard
PUTIEN SS15 Courtyard Subang Jaya introduces the Heng Hwa Cuisine to Malaysians. The cuisine originates from simple home-cooked fare in the impoverished rural region of China. The Heng Hwa …
Cheap Serdang Fried Porridge Char Moey – Restoran Sin Aik Kee
Fried Porridge “Char Moey” at Restoran Sin Aik Kee, Serdang is a hearty dish made with overnight porridge, fried with simple ingredients and Lard. Twenty years ago, I first …
Hardwicke House Penang – Heritage Restaurant Opening
Right next to the swanky Vouk Hotel Suites is the Hardwicke House Wine Dine. The premises’ soft launch was well received by the guests on Winter Solstice Day. Hardwicke …
27 Concubine Lane Heritage Stay in Ipoh Heritage Quarter
In Ipoh Old Town, the infamous 27 Concubine Lane (or Panglima Lima, “二奶巷”, “Er Nai Xiang”) has a history dating back to 1892. After the great fire in the …
Restaurant SYW Ipoh – Best Modern Roast Duck in Town
When Lily suggested Restaurant SYW Ipoh, I immediately responded, “Let’s have Roast Duck, Pork, and the works!” I tend to seek out the best roast pork whenever I travel to …
Zukis Nasi Kukus Ayam Berempah At Happy Café -Taman Pekaka
One of my favourite dishes is Zuki’s Nasi Kukus Ayam Berempah. This meal is a delightful combination of hot steamed rice and spiced deep-fried chicken. Nasi Kukus means steamed …
Chowrasta Market Penang – Experience Local Lifestyle
Chowrasta Market Penang is the best Asian wet market experience in George Town for tourists who want a slice of the local lifestyle. Wake up early for an actual …
4 Must Try Unusual Noodle Dishes in Langkawi
When it comes to street food, you must try these four types of unusual noodles in Langkawi. The best people to hang out with are the construction boys. They …
Zhu Char Style Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant
Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant in Tg. Bungah, Penang, offers the authentic Zhu Char dining experience without breaking the bank. This no-frills establishment is beloved by locals and visitors alike …
A Time to Give Charity G Hotel Gurney Penang
G Hotel’s “A Time to Give” CSR programme brought joy and laughter to the children of the Salvation Army Children’s Home. Now in its seventh year, the programme continues …
E&O Hotel Christmas Tree Light Up
E&O Hotel Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Marks the Start of the Festive Season in Penang. The annual E&O Hotel Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 1 kicks off Christmas …
Beach Corner Seafood Authentic Hainanese Cooking
Beach Corner Seafood Restaurant serves good, consistent-quality Hainanese food, and old-timers keep coming back for familiar goodness. This restaurant is a favorite with the local Penangites for weekend family …
David Brown Restaurant Penang Hill Scenic Dining
David Brown Restaurant is the highest restaurant in Penang Hill. The beautiful restaurant is the refurbished cottage on Strawberry Hill that once belonged to David Brown. David Brown Restaurant: …
Buffet Review The Wembley Cafe Penang
When the Wembley Café opened in April 2015, their Buy 1 Free 1 buffet was the talk of George Town. Penangites love a good bargain, and this was a great …
Coffee and Friends Kimberley Street Penang
Coffee and Friends Penang joins the list of George Town’s hipster-style cafes. This little café jostles for a spot on the eating row on Penang’s Kimberley Street. “Which end …
Twin Brothers Car Number Plate Shop Cintra Street Penang
Twin Brothers Car Number Plate Motive is a shop specializing in vehicle number plates. They locate the brightly painted shop in Cintra Street, Penang. This second-generation specialty shop has …
Teddy Bears Live Forever At Teddyville Museum Penang
Teddy Bears Live Forever At Teddyville Museum Penang At the Teddyville Museum in Penang, I saw a yellow Chad Valley 1960s-type Teddy Bear,which reminded me of my first teddy. …
Hameediyah Restaurant Penang Best Nasi Kandar Since 1907
Hameediyah Restaurant has been my family’s favorite go-to for curries and murtabak since my grandfather’s time. Taste Penang’s legendary Indian Muslim curries and the murtabak made with the same …
Penang Owl Museum Bukit Bendera Free Entry For Kids
Penang Owl Museum Bukit Bendera Free Entry For Kids Penang Owl Museum – Malaysia’s first Owl Museum at Bukit Bendera, Penang, is popular during the school holidays. Owls are …
Big Beans Cafe Serves Mom & Pop Tuck Shop Fare
Big Beans Cafe serves Western food that your mom would proudly make for breakfast in Madras Lane, Penang. This tuck shop is popular with students, working adults, and families. …
M Appliance Store Grand Opening @ M Mall O2O
M Appliances Store’s grand opening at M Mall O2O, Penang Times Square. Founder of the MBI Group, which operates M Mall O2O, Tedy Teow was on hand to show …
Power Up With A Healthy Smoothie Bowl For A Clean Breakfast
Power Up with a Healthy Smoothie Bowl for a Clean Breakfast What is a healthy smoothie bowl? I know many people say this to themselves. Where got healthy café …
Best Chettinad Cuisine Karaikudi Restaurant Penang
Karaikudi Restaurant at Market Street (Lebuh Pasar), George Town, was the surprise find that I kept returning to again and again. Chettinad Cuisine is the Spice of Life Growing up …
Hameed Pata Mee Sotong Astaka Kota Selera
Hameed Pata Mee Sotong is a must-try when visiting Penang. If you’re in town, don’t miss a stop at Astaka Kota Selera for a plate of these spicy, sticky …
Yong Leong Seafood Restaurant – Cheap Seafood in Langkawi
Yong Leong Seafood Restaurant is one of the best Chinese Seafood Restaurants in downtown Kuah, Langkawi. Whenever I land, my clients often say, “Let’s eat at YL tonight.” While …
Weekend Japanese Buffet Dinner at Vouk Hotel Suites Penang
C’est Si Bon Restaurant @ Level 2, Vouk Hotel Suites offers a new Japanese themed weekend buffet dinner which is pocket-friendly! Even though this is not a Japanese restaurant, …
888 Hokkien Mee Penang Travelers Love
888 Hokkien Mee is one of the nighttime Hokkien Mee pit stops most true-blue homesick Penangites get when they arrive at the island. Aside from Char Koay Teow, this …
Noor Bee Nasi Melayu @Flat Uda
Noor Bee Nasi Melayu is what locals bring their friends and overseas visitors to enjoy at Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Fresh ulams, spicy sambal belacan, and hot, freshly cooked Curry …
Easy Peasy Contest #1
We at Smart Dory are celebrating our very first contest and we are extremely excited. It is dubbed as a SmartDory Easy Peasy Contest #1 and to make it ‘easy …
Trendy Cafe Style Western Big Breakfast with Eggs in Penang
“Seize the Morning Penangites” and head out for a tremendous, trendy, cafe-style Western Big Breakfast with eggs in Penang. A high-protein big western breakfast in George Town is what …
Selera Warung Malay Buffet At Four Points by Sheraton Penang
The Selera Warung Buffet menu has all the appetizing Malay dishes that Malaysian love and the top post would be the Salmon Assam Laksa. Executive Chef Ismail made a …
Thai Buffet Dinner Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa has turned the heat up a notch with their Northern Thai Food Promotions. I thought I knew my way around some seriously excellent …
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak Penang
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak is one of my favorite breakfast indulgences, and I’ve been patronizing a Kopitiam since the 1970s. The sisters are the third generation of hawkers …
Must Eat Best Kareem Pasembur Rojak In Penang Since 1945!
If you’re a true foodie, you must try the best Kareem Pasembur Rojak in Penang. This iconic Malaysian salad has been delighting taste buds since 1945. After over thirty …
Penang Oldest Florist In Pitt Street George Town
Penang’s oldest florist (since the 1800s) is heavy with the fragrance that perfumes Pitt Street when one visits or passes by the row of florist shops. SP Florist is …
Ultimate Shilin Night Market Street Food [Updated 2024]
Taiwanese food is characterized by its abundant food culture at Shilin Night Market street food. You will see carts and stalls occupying an obscene corner. The selection of food …
Discovering Popiah Basah at Astaka Stadium Penang
The Indian Muslim version of Popiah Basah is vegetarian, unlike the cholesterol-laden Chinese Popiah with peeled crab meat. Popiah Basah is a simple dish. They stew the essential ingredients, julienned …
Crabby Claws Promotion The Bungalow Lone Pine Hotel Penang
Ever since Forest Grump listened intently to Bubba’s monologue, SmartDory has been hankering for the fruit of the sea. Crab Claws! Prawns, clams, and squids come to Mama! So when …
9 Great Mothers Day Gifts Guaranteed To Win Mom’s Heart
Mother’s Day Gifts – Stumped trying to figure out what to buy mom that she will cherish? Fish knows how hard it is to please her mom. Momma Fish …