Category: What to Eat
One of my favourite dishes is Zuki’s Nasi Kukus Ayam Berempah. This meal is a delightful combination of hot steamed rice and spiced deep-fried chicken. Nasi Kukus means steamed …
Chowrasta Market Penang is the best Asian wet market experience in George Town for tourists who want a slice of the local lifestyle. Wake up early for an actual …
When it comes to street food, you must try these four types of unusual noodles in Langkawi. The best people to hang out with are the construction boys. They …
Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant in Tg. Bungah, Penang, offers the authentic Zhu Char dining experience without breaking the bank. This no-frills establishment is beloved by locals and visitors alike …
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 …
David Brown Restaurant is the highest restaurant in Penang Hill. The beautiful restaurant is the refurbished cottage on Strawberry Hill that once belonged to David Brown. David Brown Restaurant: …
Update: Coffee and Friends Penang has permanently closed. This article is kept for reference only and is not related to Coffee and Friends at Sunway Mall. Coffee and Friends …
Hameediyah Restaurant has been my family’s favorite go-to for curries and murtabak since my grandfather’s time. Taste Penang’s legendary Indian Muslim curries and the murtabak made with the same …
Big Beans Cafe serves Western food that your mom would proudly make for breakfast in Madras Lane, Penang. This tuck shop is popular with students, working adults, and families. …
Power Up with a Healthy Smoothie Bowl for a Clean Breakfast What is a healthy smoothie bowl? I know many people say this to themselves. Where got healthy café …
Restoran Karaikudi at Market Street, George Town – the Chettinad spot I keep returning to again and again. You know when you stumble across a place and think, “How …
Published: Oct 30, 2016 | Updated: Feb 1, 2026 If you’re visiting Penang and want a real street-food experience, Hameed Pata Mee Sotong is a must-visit. It’s tucked inside …
Yong Leong Seafood Restaurant is one of the best Chinese Seafood Restaurants in downtown Kuah, Langkawi. Whenever I land, my clients often say, “Let’s eat at YL tonight.” While …
C’est Si Bon Restaurant @ Level 2, Vouk Hotel Suites offers a new Japanese themed weekend buffet dinner which is pocket-friendly! Even though this is not a Japanese restaurant, …
Published: 8 Oct 2016 | Last updated: 8 Feb 2026 888 Hokkien Mee, located at Lebuh Pregrave in Penang, is a nighttime favorite for locals and homesick Penangites. Recognized …
Noor Bee Nasi Melayu is what locals bring their friends and overseas visitors to enjoy at Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Fresh ulams, spicy sambal belacan, and hot, freshly cooked Curry …
Craving a Big Breakfast with eggs in Penang? Here’s where to start your morning right. Start your day strong with a Big Breakfast with eggs in Penang. A hearty …
The Selera Warung Buffet menu has all the appetizing Malay dishes that Malaysian love and the top post would be the Salmon Assam Laksa. Executive Chef Ismail made a …
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak is one of my favorite breakfast indulgences, and I’ve been patronizing a Kopitiam since the 1970s. The sisters are the third generation of hawkers …
Highlights Established since 1945: Kareem Pasembur Rojak is a top Penang spot, known for its perfectly balanced sweet, spicy, and nutty peanut kuah (gravy). Ingredients: Fresh cucumber, yam bean, …
The Indian Muslim version of Popiah Basah is vegetarian, unlike the cholesterol-laden Chinese Popiah with peeled crab meat. Popiah Basah is a simple dish. They stew the essential ingredients, julienned …
Nestled amongst trees by the river, the Ruan Pak Good restaurant is a cooling respite in the Chang Klang district. Sited by the shallow freshwater river that flows from …
Locals in Nakhon Si Thammarat love dining at Tha Sala Seafood by the riverside, where the area’s abundant freshwater seafood from Sala Bay shines. The second time I dined …
Penang Photography Cafe – Soul Cafe Kek Chuan Road is a popular cafe in George Town where photography enthusiasts, coffee aficionados, and pasta lovers gather. The café is in a restored …
Koh Klang Floating Restaurant is in Tambon Klong Prasong, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, Thailand. One of my favorite experiences in Thailand is dining by the riverside, and the …
Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is the second-largest province in southern Thailand. Most Malaysians travel north to Hat Yai and ultimately miss out on Nakhon Si Thammarat. If you’re tired …
Hot puttu, a popular breakfast or light supper option, also means “portioned” in Tamil. Coarsely ground rice flour is filled in stainless Puttu vessels, sprinkled gently with brown sugar …
In George Town, Penang, the locals love a soupy Koay Teow Theng (阿海粿條汤) as much as they love Char Koay Teow (炒粿條). The street food culture is protected by a …
All You Need Is Love to Celebrate Valentine Day in Penang One of the most significant Malaysian Love Story was penned by Penang’s favourite son, P. Ramlee. The ballad …
Crepe Suzette and a little after-dinner drinks at Château 33 made for the perfect intimate gathering. I didn’t expect Crepe Suzette to steal the night, but it did — …
For over 50 years, this Penang Teochew Porridge has upheld the Asian Squat Tradition and thrived on Magazine Road, across from 1st Avenue Mall. It has nourished generations of …
One of my favorite hangouts for a meal with my girlfriends is Matsu Japanese Restaurant, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang. The restaurant is just a short flight of stairs from …
The teaser photo of JT Restaurant got me asking Dr. Joeson Khor of PG Food Hunter A-Team recently, and I challenged him to name a restaurant that can meet …
Seniman Agong (Great Artiste) P.Ramlee is the inspiration of Lagenda Cafe Penang, which serves a delightful HALAL Malay cuisine with a twist at Campbell Street in Penang. Lagenda Cafe …
Penang Eastin Hotel’s new Executive Chef Johnno Fong and Pastry Chef Siti Fareehah bring more than creative ideas on food presentation, a fresh menu with new ingredients, and cooking …
A whiskey party, you say? Well, the whiskey connoisseurs were all invited to a private launch party to present Chivas Regal Extra hosted by Chivas Regal at the resurrected …
The refurbished Georgetown Wines Penang on Leith Street was a former stable or mews with living quarters above the servants! In the 19th century Penang, the money was used …
Where is the Christmas food without the Hard Rock Chefs? The writer recently met the men who cooked up the storm for a tasty nosh tasting at Hard Rock …
Our Morning Walk to the Hua Hin Bakery Every morning during our holiday, we strolled to a delightful German Bakery, for a hearty big breakfast in Hua Hin. …
Published: October 23, 2015 | Updated: February 13, 2026 I first heard about the longest youtiao in Penang from a friend. One morning, I decided to drive there via …