Category: Hainanese Food
You will not find Hainan Lighthouse Cafe Penang unless a local brings you to this OG spot for the best old school Hainanese food in Penang. The café is …
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 …
Wondering what to eat at Astaka Kota Selera? This updated food court at Padang Kota Lama, beside the Esplanade and Fort Cornwallis, brings together some of Penang’s familiar hawker …
Astaka Kota Selera Penang, the food court at Esplanade Park on Light Street, has reopened after a major refresh. It was formerly known as Esplanade Park Food Court, and …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
One of my earliest food memories is sitting at Hai Beng Coffee Shop, slurping down a bowl of steaming, gooey Hainan Lor Mee right beside the 200-year-old Goddess of …
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 …
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 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 …