Lim Western & Hainan Food Astaka Kota Selera
Lim Western & Hainan Food in Penang serves classic Hainanese and Western dishes locals love. The stall has been around for decades. I first discovered it in the …
Category: Hainanese Food
What to Eat at Astaka Kota Selera
Wondering what to Eat at Astaka Kota Selera (Esplanade Park Food Court) If you’re heading for lunch at Astaka Kota Selera, don’t worry—the classics are all there. Some of …
Astaka Kota Selera Returns with Penang Favourites
Astaka Kota Selera used to go by the name Esplanade Park Food Court before its glow-up. If you grew up in Penang, you probably remember it as the place …
Kong Thai Lai Coffeeshop Penang’s Old Place
Kong Thai Lai Coffeeshop: A Timeless Piece of Penang’s History It’s been ages since I last visited Kong Thai Lai Coffeeshop. I think it was before they were evicted …
Boomers Hainanese Chicken Chop: A Giant on the Plate
Updated 24 July 2025 Boomers Hainanese Chicken Chop stared back at me, and the only word that came to mind was MASSIVE! It sprawled across the plate like a …
Sin Nam Huat Chicken Rice – Best Roasted Meats in Penang
Sin Nam Huat Chicken Rice has been my go-to spot for authentic roasted meats in Penang for over a decade. I was one of the first customers when they …
Hai Kee Restaurant Alor Star Since 1970
Hai Kee Restaurant Alor Setar, a charming old restaurant in Pekan Cina, captivates diners with its unique method of cooking over charcoal. This traditional technique imparts a distinct and …
Hainanese Delights Restaurant Penang
Dinner for four at the charming Hainanese Delights Restaurant in Penang unfolded into a delightful symphony of flavors and memories. Our culinary journey began with a savvy tip for …
8 Best Dishes at Esplanade Western and Local Hainan Food
Welcome to today’s blog post, where we explore the mouthwatering offerings of Esplanade Western and Local Hainan Food stalls. Western and Local Hainan Delights at Penang’s Esplanade Food Court, …
Kluang Station @ IPC 2 Authentic Hainanese Dishes
If you’re looking for authentic Malaysian cuisine, Kluang Station @ IPC Shopping Centre is the place to try. The eatery is a ‘local coffee’ chain store that brings heritage …
Pork Free Nyonya Food Hainantown At Yeng Keng Penang
Hainantown restaurant at Yeng Keng serves pork-free Nyonya food, and an extensive range of home-styled staples since 2005! My former boss used to take us to the outlet at …
Hainan Chicken Chop in Penang
I love a Hainan Chicken Chop meal as much as the next Penangite. Sometimes called Hailam Chicken Chop, it’s nostalgic comfort food that always hits the spot. Juicy chicken …
Goh Thew Chik – MICHELIN Guide Hainan Chicken Rice
Stalwart Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice is the last chicken rice spot standing on Chulia Street. Back in the day, three shops lined the street: Goh Thew Chik …
Hai Onn Restaurant Penang | Old-School Hainan Chicken Chop
You need patience to eat the Hainan Chicken Chop at Hai Onn Restaurant. Hai Onn Restaurant has many classic and no-frills authentic Hainanese dishes ranging from Hainan Chicken Chop, …
Sin Bee Chew Restoran: 7 Must-Try Halal Hainanese Dishes
Sin Bee Chew Restoran is a popular Halal Hainanese eatery at Bagan Luar, Butterworth, Penang. My Butterworth jaunt with Kak Izza is a beautiful visit to all her favorite …
Top 10 Penang Loh Mee You Need To Try
Penang Loh Mee is a favorite Hokkien noodle dish marked by dark gravy, braised meat, and eggs. The thick starchy sauce consists of dark and light soy sauce, corn …
Kochabi Delights Buffet Dinner @ Jazz Feast Restaurant
An exciting new venue for buffet lovers is Kochabi Delights Buffet Dinner at Jazz Feast Restaurant, Penang, every Friday. My octogenarian mom often complained that food nowadays has lost …
Hainan Lor Mee Opposite Penang Kuan Yin Teng Temple
The Hainan Lor Mee near the Kuan Yin Teng Temple is authentic if you plan a solid breakfast of gooey Hainanese noodles. Since 1957, Hai Beng Coffee Shop has …
Pang Hainan Seafood Dinner in Penang
At the Convent Light Street High School girls’ meet boys’ birthday bash at Pang Hainan Seafood Penang, we enjoyed the fresh seasonal catch of succulent fleshy crabs, lobsters, and …
Hainanese Wen Chang Chicken Rice
Wen Chang Chicken Rice is my all-time favorite Sunday lunch, and my family and I have been eating it since the 70s. Growing up in Penang, one of the …
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 …