三点三 Meet-PG – Is It Worth the Hype?
If you’re visiting Lam Wah Ee Hospital in Jelutong, you might find 三点三 Meet-PG (Three Point Three – PG) across the road. The casual café offering Hainanese-inspired breakfast and …
Category: Local Specialties
Onn Kee Ipoh Chicken Rice Review
Onn Kee Ipoh Chicken Rice Penang, the famed franchise from Ipoh, has set up shop at Island 88. When it comes to chicken rice, there’s a clear divide between …
Penang Hot Bowl White Curry Mee Since 1992
My first encounter with Hot Bowl White Curry Mee, was through an article by Helen Ong in The Star. She described it as a hidden treasure serving an authentic …
Oriental Kopi Review: Why This Cafe Deserves a 5-Star Rating
When Oriental Kopi opened at Gurney Plaza, Irene and I were eager to try it. The grand opening promotion featured an exciting 20% storewide discount (applicable to dine-in, takeaway, …
Top 5 Desserts in Penang for Dessert Lovers
Time to find the top 5 desserts in Penang if your a dessert lover and love indulging after meals. Penang boasts a rich culinary heritage and diverse dessert options …
Top 5 Mamak Maggie Goreng in Penang
Imagine you can’t sleep at night, and your tummy is rumbling for a plate of Maggie Goreng. In Penang, you can drive to the nearest Mamak corner to indulge …
Kim Laksa in Balik Pulau
Kim Laksa in Balik Pulau has always been more than just a place to grab a bowl of laksa—it’s a slice of history, a link to simpler times. I …
Mouthwatering 101 Rojak Penang
101 Rojak (Rojak Ho Wei Jeng) is renowned for having one of the longest queues at Medan Renong Food Court—and it’s worth going early! As a food lover and …
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa Penang
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa has been one of my go-to spots in Penang for satisfying my laksa cravings long before they received the prestigious MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award. …
Restaurants Near The Leith Hotel Penang 2024
Are you staying at the newest boutique hotel, The Leith Hotel Penang, and wondering where to eat? Explore delightful dining options nearby, ranging from local delicacies to international cuisines. …
【Food Review】Ombak Star Menu Delights at Mercure Penang Beach
If you’re a food enthusiast searching for a delectable weekend treat, the new Ombak Star Menu at Mercure Penang Beach looks just right! Ombak Star Menu The much-loved Ombak …
15 Best Penang Breakfast Guide (2024 Edition)
SmartDory’s Penang Breakfast Guide invites tourists and visitors to sample the island’s best offerings. My eyes light up whenever I travel and mention that Penang is my hometown. If …
3D2N Penang Food Tour Best Hawker Stalls
Are you a foodie looking at Penang Food Tour for your next food adventure? Penang is renowned for its diverse and flavorful hawker food scene, drawing in foodies from …
Yau Char Kwai Gruesome Treacherous Origins
The next time you order extra Yau Char Kwai with your Congee or Bak Kut Teh, remember it is more than a deep-fried caloric bomb! It is decidedly more …
Top 10 Best Pulau Tikus Food Kopitiam
The best Pulau Tikus food is in the kopitiam near the market for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For visitors to Penang, one of the enclaves is Pulau Tikus, an …
Leong Chee Kee Top 3 Famous Biscuits From Penang
Kedai Biskut Leong Chee Kee has been around for as long as I can remember. Before cafes took over George Town, Penangites spent their afternoons in kopitiams around Chinatown. …
Delicious 3rd Generation Tua Pui Curry Mee
Tua Pui Curry Mee is reputed to be the best in Penang, famous for its array of toppings you can add to customize your bowl of noodles. The 3rd …
11 Must-Try Halal Street Food in Penang for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Visitors love to hunt for Halal Street Food in Penang for a satisfying time. When I travel and tell my new friends that I’m from Penang, their eyes light …
Nirvana Cafeteria’s Top Hawker Picks Today
Nirvana Cafeteria is one of those rare breeds of friendly and humble eateries under a tree in Penang. In 1993, Eric brought me there for Laksa lunch to celebrate …
7 Top Food Stalls At Kedai Kopi Malabar
Kedai Kopi Malabar is just down the alley from Toh Soon Cafe where everyone queues for a Roti Bakar breakfast. Here you get your toast, bread, eggs, kopi, and …
14 Tasty Fillings Mutiara Karipap
Mutiara Karipap is a favorite snack for all races in Penang. The Malaysian Curry Puff (Karipap) stall is famous for its large Karipap (Malay Style Curry Puffs) with a …
17 Best Grilled Fish Ikan Bakar in Penang
Today, let’s talk about Ikan Bakar in Penang – Grilled Fish is a classic dish Malaysians love. Ikan Bakar is very popular in Penang. Grilled Fish, also known as …
Penang Lunch Hunt Best Eats For 2024
Penang Lunch, Dinner, and Supper: More Than Just Meals – They’re Experiences! If you’re visiting George Town for the first time, every meal here is more than just food. …
11 Spots For The Best Hawker Dinner In Penang
When it comes to dinner in Penang, you should head out for hawker food. Indulging in local Penang delicacies is a must when visiting the Malaysian island for your …
1941 Famous Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng New World Park
Penang’s famous Bangkok Lane, Mee Goreng, has relocated to the New World Park food court. The stall started in 1941 at the Seng Lee Cafe (Kopitiam) in Pulau Tikus …
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 …
10 Must-Try Dishes at Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre
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 …
Under RM10 Specialty Hawker Food In Penang
Hawker food In Penang is plentiful and delicious, and some stalls are very successful. Many humble pushcart hawker stalls serve iconic specialty hawker food in the state. Most roadside …
Top 15 Spot For Breakfast in Penang [2024 Edition]
Visitors to George Town love to head out for breakfast in Penang, where the locals eat in the morning. Most of the time, my friends from outstation (a colloquial …
The Latest Penang Hype – Dannok Cafe Hokkien Mee
A standalone eatery like Dannok Cafe Hokkien Mee is one of the specialty shops in George town selling just one hawker food item. For Penang Hokkien fans and outstation …
Chok Kee Porridge Cafe – Bestseller Chee Cheong Chok
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 …
ROTI by Golden Bowl – Should You Put Salt in Your Coffee?
I have drunk a morning coffee of Kopi O for years and never thought anyone would put hot water AND salt in your coffee – except for a prank! …
7 Village Noodle House Koay Teow Soup
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 …
Gurney Plaza Food Hall—Penang’s Upscale Food Court
The Gurney Plaza Food Hall is Penang’s newest and latest upscale food court. Gurney Plaza’s main wing is the largest and most attractive food court on Penang Island on …
Sarawak Kolo Mee – Sajo Cafe Penang
Two of my favorite delicacies are none other than Sarawak Kolo Mee and Sarawak Laksa, which I miss back home in Penang. Some say visiting Kuching without having a …
Ramly Burger: Malaysia’s Ultimate Street Food Experience
I consider Ramly Burgers of the most delicious street food treats Malaysia offers. For Malaysians, their first taste of Ramly Burger was at a street food neighborhood-independent burger stall. …
7 Fascinating Reasons Malaysians Like Maggi Goreng
You can’t separate a Malaysian from their Maggi Goreng. When you think of it, simple noodles are such a big part of our lives. Malaysians enjoy Maggi all day—breakfast, …
Gen The Prestige Hotel – Progressive Malaysian Cuisine
With the opening of his second outlet, Gen (gēn 根) The Prestige Hotel, Chef Johnson Wong has firmly anchored his philosophy of creating forward-thinking Malaysian cuisine using local produce. …
Penang Best Supper Spots Guide 2024
For Penangites, dinner plans include Penang’s best supper spots for a midnight snack. When you visit Penang, the conversations inevitably revolve around food, food, and even more food. For …
Village Park Nasi Lemak: The Ultimate Breakfast
The reward for waking up early on a Saturday morning is the pure joy of eating Village Park Nasi Lemak. When Fish Frens Steph and Jeannie suggested, the smile …