Category: Chinese Food
Cara Caro Cafe, a delightful haven for food enthusiasts, beckons with its alluring charm and unique blend of coffee, pastries, and rice-based meals. The name “Cara Caro” translates to …
When I need peace and quiet, I am drawn to visit Jing Si Books & Café on Beach Street. I worked nearby in the Behn Myer building at Gat …
Xiangshan Fish Steamboat at Gurney Plaza boasts a distinctive wooden barrel steamboat that truly sets it apart from other restaurants! The newly opened Xiangshan (pronounced Xi-ang Sh-an) Fish Steamboat …
One of Penang’s best breakfast joints is the stand-alone Wantan Mee House at 321 Burmah Road, Pulau Tikus. The stand-alone gem, Wantan Mee House, has become one of Penang’s …
Maxim Dim Sum Pekaka is recommended as the first eating pit stop if you have just arrived at Penang Airport. When I picked Wendy, it was another 54 minutes …
Da Shu Xia Seafood House, also known as 海乾大树下海鲜饭店, has an intriguing history. It had humble beginnings as a chu char restaurant located beneath a large, shady tree at …
Floral Dim Sum at Nordin Street, Penang, is one of the prettiest Yum Cha places you can try. Over the years, dim sum has gained a global following as …
Years ago, during a day trip to Kampung Cina in Sitiawan, I had my first dining experience at Restoran Makanan Laut Villa. My companions and I were looking for …
Have You Tried Fried Wantan Mee? If you enjoy Chinese cuisine, you must have tasted Wantan Mee at least once. This delicious egg noodle dish is a staple in …
Back in its heyday, the Foo Heong Restaurant on George Town’s Cintra Street was one of Penang’s most popular Cantonese-style restaurants for a sumptuous dinner. In the evening, regular …
The Olive Tree Hotel in Penang is ready to welcome guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2023 with an indulgence in mouth-watering Chinese cuisine. During this auspicious festival, …
Hop into the Year of the Rabbit with Mercure Penang Beach Hotel’s CNY 2023 Reunion Buffet Dinner And Auspicious Buffet Lunch. It’s that wonderful time of the year when …
The original Sri Siam Fish Head Curry in Butterworth is a household name. Kedai Makanan & Minuman Hong Keat is a neighborhood Kopitiam known for their Yam Rice and …
Xiao Long Kan Hotpot Restaurant Originates From Chengdu, China. For spicy food lovers, the steamboat restaurant is famous for its Mala Hotpot. Penangites love steamboats, as evident in the …
Halal Dim Sum, anyone? Dim sum is a traditional Chinese brunch similar to how the Spanish share tapas. The meal comprises small plates of steamed dumplings, bao, and other …
Every time I pass Dolly Dim Sum at Avenue K, I wish to eat there. Last week, I decided I would wait for a table. The outlet at Avenue …
Everyone loves a Claypot Chicken Rice meal in Malaysia. It is one of those heart-warming comfort foods when the weather is cold. I love to eat my Chicken Claypot …
Food-savvy tourists who love the experience of ‘eating where locals eat’ will enjoy Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre. ‘Chit Tiau Lor Ban San'(7th Street Market) is a Penangite approved …
One of Penang’s top spots for Claypot Crab Rice is Ten Feng Tambun Claypot Crab Rice. This eatery used to be known as Ten Feng Tea House (天峰茶坊). It …
Chinese families who love dining out to celebrate the Lunar New Year can order the Chinese New Year Set Dinner from Olive Tree Hotel, Penang. Even with the restriction …
Homestyle Restaurant Penang is one of the hidden gems restaurants in Lembah Permai. The corner shop Chu Char style restaurant serves authentic Teochew and Cantonese cuisine. If you stay …
Bee Hwa Cafe is one of Penang’s popular Kopitiam with a Muslim clientele. Penang is famous for Kopitiam and Chinese hawker food, but Muslim visitors cannot eat Chinese food …
A warm bowl of “Chee Cheong Chok,” translated as Pig Intestines congee, is the tastiest carb-laden comfort food I can eat for breakfast every day. I had two breakfasts …
Head to Bao Teck Tea House if you fancy an Afternoon Tea Time Yum Cha (‘drink Tea’ in Cantonese) with attentive service and quality bites. For my non-Yum Cha …
Zhonghua Gourmet Restaurant at Cititel Penang has a 50% discount on Cantonese Dim Sum. I spent the last week of the year going to a few Cantonese Dim Sum …
Trois Canon Cafe is an old-style, Malaysian version of a Hong Kong Cha Chan Teng (tea restaurant) and scores a big point on nostalgic ambiance. I sometimes miss getting …
For Koay Teow Soup lovers, 7 Village Noodle House is the place to go for a piping bowl of silken soupy noodles. After church, we used to enjoy noodles …
Pork Noodle Soup is a staple I grew up eating. I remember a story that a dear friend shared. Anyone can celebrate your birthday and buy you a cake. …
Beef Brisket Noodle Soup is a Cantonese dish of a rich slow-braised savoury-sweet beef bone broth served over Wanton Mee (Egg Noodles). I’ve been eating this dish for over …
Penangites love an Economy Char Bee Hoon and the Fried Fish Bee Hoon at Goh Chew Kopitiam in New Lane, Penang – the top luxury breakfast items! My previous …
Noodle Girl went hunting for Kon Loh Wanton Mee, or Wantan Mee Penangites love to eat for Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper. A plate of dry-style Kon Lo Mee seems …
Breakfast with Wendy is an absolute must at Restoran Four Eight 8888. We both love noodles and buns, but not necessarily in that order. It is always good to …
Shang Social – Jewel Changi Airport is the Shangri-La Group’s first venture into a standalone F&B outlet outside a hotel. I was in Terminal 1 Changi Airport in transit …
A wedding banquet at the Oriental Pavilion Jaya 33 enjoys the taste of fine Cantonese cuisine cooked with premium ingredients. The Oriental Group of Restaurants is reputable synonymous with …
“My Toast n Roast SS2 has the best melt-in-your-mouth Char Siew,” Wendy teased as we drove around Petaling Jaya. I licked my lips hungrily at the thought of devouring …
Thong Kee Cafe in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, is a Hainanese kopitiam originating from Bentong, Pahang. This coffee shop serves excellent toast, croissants, and doughnuts alongside Hainan coffee and …
Hai Wei Seafood Restaurant has a must-have Signature Claypot Crab Rice dish (招牌沙煲螃蟹肉) whenever we dine in the neighborhood of Tanjung Tokong. This established Hainanese restaurant with typical Chinese …
Where is the best Char Kway Teow in Penang? Do all Char Kway Teow taste just about the same? When we were knee-high to a grasshopper, the best Char Kway Teow was …
Imagine being invited to eat a piping hot bowl of the Best Noodle in the World at GO Noodle House, The Starling! Known as the San Xian Tang Mi …
If you’re visiting Ipoh and wondering which salt-baked chicken to try, Ayam Garam Aun Kheng Lim is the top choice. Choosing the Best Ayam Garam in Ipoh: A Quick …