9 Places for Sandwiches in Penang, From Bagels to Sando
My first ever sandwich was made by a schoolgirl who knew nothing about bagels, sourdough or artisanal bread. That schoolgirl was me. I mashed sardines between two slices of …
Month: September 2026
Sing Kee Dim Sum – Old School Dim Sum in Penang
If you’re looking for no-frills, old-school dim sum in Penang, Sing Kee Dim Sum below Sri Pelangi Apartment, Jalan Bukom, fits the bill. For many Penangites and visitors, this …
Hurried Guest Penang Small Bowl Chinese Food Under RM40
Hurried Guest 匆忙客 is a little Chinese restaurant in Penang that I had walked past for more than three years without once stopping to see what was cooking inside. …
New Cafes in Penang Worth Checking Out
Originally published August 26, 2022. Updated September 20, 2026. New Cafes in Penang I’m Checking Out The new cafe scene in Penang never really sits still. Some places come …
Ali Bihun Singapore Jelutong RM2.50 Fried Noodles in Penang
Ali Bihun Singapore is a long-running roadside noodle stall on Jalan Sungai Pinang in Jelutong, Penang, serving inexpensive Singapore-style fried bihun, koay teow and yellow mee. For years, I’d …
12 Must-Try Noodles in Penang from Local Favourites to Lamian
We love our noodles in Penang. After years of eating my way through George Town kopitiams, hawker stalls and regional Chinese noodle shops, I’ve put together my 12 tried-and-tested …
LEÑA at Pizzeria, Hard Rock Hotel Penang Review
It had been over a year since Irene and I last sat down for dinner at LEÑA at Pizzeria, Hard Rock Hotel Penang. For a Batu Ferringhi restaurant serving …