Category: What to Eat
Thai Insect Snacks And Edible Bugs in are topmost in the world of exotic snacks! Malaysians are fond of snacking and relish the bite of spicy curry leaves, Muruku …
In the evenings, I scout around Little India for delicious strings of Putu Mayam, a traditional Penang street food. A traveling street food vendor like Galeel is a rare …
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 …
If you’re like me, I perk up when someone offers to buy dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant. If you’re also like me, you will swoon over glossy food …
Awarded a Michelin Star in 2016 by the Singapore Guide, PUTIEN Gardens Mall pales in comparison to its renowned Kitchener Road counterpart. Famous for its “Fresh Ingredients, Original Taste,” …
There is a new watering hole for networking and the business community to chill out at the Seabrew Restaurant Bar & Cafe, Penang. This trendy place is anchored on …
Ixora Hotel Penang celebrates its Corporate Appreciation Night at its recently facelifted grand ballroom for corporate guests and media. The business class hotel recently pulled out all the stops …
Michelin-starred nahm at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok is a standout in the heart of the city, consistently recognized among the world’s top restaurants. Led by Chef Pim Techamuanvivit, nahm serves …
Kesum Art Restaurant in George Town serves the famous Laksa Johor and authentic Johorean celebratory dishes found at state banquets. The restaurant’s bold approach to introducing Johorean cuisine must …
Macam Macam ASEAN | LOTR Laksa of the Region George Town Festival 2017 ‘s “Macam Macam Asean” at the Penang State Museum is a hive of activities with two …
Experience a super-luxurious lifestyle with world-class service of The Dining Room Experience Macalister Mansion, Penang. They often refer to fine Dining in Macalister Mansion or MM to by Penangites …
Fed up with fake Italian chain restaurant food? Want to try the most authentic freshly prepared real Italian food in Penang. Follow this local’s lead to Markus Restaurant Penang …
Tropical Spice Garden hosted us at the recent Meet the Chef event during Penang International Food Fest 2017. We sampled a beautiful Nyonya course dinner with a detailed narration …
Arang Coffee Bayan Lepas is immensely popular. I’ve been there three times over the past couple of months at different times of the day. Periodically, I’ve gone there for …
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 …
The most humble eats, World Street Food, often make the best culinary experiences that we remember of the countries we visit. What makes eating by the roadside and alleys …
Zi Wei Yuan Steamboat is a large busy restaurant at Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth. I’ve been there for a steamboat dinner half a dozen times. Run by Big Boss …
Artemis Grill Singapore has a Mediterranean-inspired spring menu that scores big points in the sky-high dining concept. Its recent feature in BBC’s ‘Ten of the World’s Most Incredible Rooftops’ …
Olive Tree Hotel pays homage to the Minangkabau community from Negeri Sembilan in this year’s themed Ramadan buffet. Minangkabau Cuisine The Minangkabau people originate from West Sumatra, Indonesia. Their …
If you love Magnum Ice Cream Bars like I do, customizing one with your favorite toppings at a Magnum Café would be the perfect weekend sundae treat. It’s the …
Older Penangites remember James Foo Western Restaurant famed as the better western café at Jalan Fettes and Jalan Tanjung Tokong. In the 1980s, there were two hawker-style western food …
2F+ Coffee Roastery in Relau, Penang is one of those cafés you can easily miss if you’re driving past. It took a local, Goh, to bring me here. He …
This Kung Fu Style Bamboo Wan Thun Mee noodle is the secret to bouncy or springy QQ textured noodles made with flour and eggs without alkaline water. I love …
Ixora Hotel Prai is a favorite hunting ground for Penangites’ weekend activity: “hunting” down fresh seafood. That’s when the island dwellers will brave the traffic and head out to …
Updated 9 March 2026 Penang Lok Lok is one of Malaysia’s most fun street food experiences. Instead of ordering from a menu, you grab skewers of meat, seafood, vegetables, …
Poolside Barbeque Nights, but I often say it should be barbecue right at the Royale Chulan Penang! I’ve been a fan of outdoor cooking since my scouting days when …
One of my favorite meals is a light soup dinner at Ssambap Korean BBQ Restaurant with FREE small complementary dishes served with every meal. I have been to Korea …
If you’re looking for one of the best afternoon tea in Penang, Suffolk House afternoon tea stands out with its blend of heritage charm, refined food, and peaceful setting. …
There I had two lunches at Sushi Tei (すし亭) at the same time. It was unplanned as usual. My Singaporean friend Wilson Tok and his son Bryan dropped by …
Restoran Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau is where Ipohites eat their Bean Sprouts Chicken for dinner. This lip-smacking and delicious “Nga Choi Kai” is Ipoh’s most famous branded …
Kedai Makanan Rasa Lain Bercham is a hidden gem in Ipoh’s suburbs. The food quality is more authentic to the harder-pressed Ipohites in the local neighborhoods. Ipoh’s best restaurants …
The One Corner Cafe at Jalan Bawasah may look like any other kopitiam, but its unique history sets it apart. In the 1980s, this breakfast pit stop was once …
Well-praised by veggie lovers and regulars, the Leaf Healthy House’s 綠葉坊 organic food is consistently delicious, flavourful, and satisfying. I have been an on-and-off regular since the café opened. …
All foodies love these decadent desserts in Sri Lanka, a tropical paradise in Southeast Asia. Thanks to the peace restored after the civil war in 2009, Sri Lanka has …
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 …
Rootian Seafood Restaurant Langkawi in downtown Kuah is a popular choice for delicious fresh Chinese-style seafood for a year-end dinner celebration. Where to eat Chinese-style Chu Char in Langkawi? …
Tucked away in Island Park, Penang, Good Corner Kopitiam is my secret spot for a quick, delicious economy rice lunch. It’s one of those places where the food feels …
If you order coffee, you speak volumes about your personality; then my will order will label me Penangite. I took a drive to Kaffa Signature. For a typical Penangite …
Economy Rice Lunch at Sri Aman Food Court in Relau, Penang, is a must-try! Located in the wet market’s food court section, it serves the freshest fish and seafood …
You must try Woong Kee Tau Fu Fah for the best teatime treats in Ipoh. This is the local Ipohan’s favorite soya bean curd dessert place. Woong Kee Tau …