Sea Brew Restaurant. Bar. Coffee @ Gurney Drive, Penang.
It's uncommon for Gurney Drive to have new restaurants, the seafront promenade already has a spate of well-established cafes and restaurants. Sea Brew is a rare occasion; previously a hawker place and...
View ArticleBei Tou Squid Snack (北投鱿鱼) @ The Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.
While Taiwanese food can be common and familiar to Penangites, there are still some unconventional Taiwanese delicacies that are uncommonly found in Penang. This new kid on the block- Bei Tou Squid...
View Article[Travel/ Food Guide] Itinerary to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam...
My previous trip to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) was a couple years ago (read my previous entry here), with the newly introduced Penang to Ho Chi Minh route (direct flight via Air Asia); Penangites have...
View ArticleA Short Getaway to Port Dickson?
It’s the time of the travel season again. If your travel bug bites, why not scratch that itch by travelling locally? A short 45 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur will land you at a serene town at west...
View ArticleO House Station Cafe (老厝站) @ Bukit Tambun, Simpang Ampat, Penang.
Cafe hopping is not really a famous thing to do at Bukit Tambun, the fishing village is seafood paradise known for an insane amount of seafood restaurants but what if I told you that you could have...
View ArticleChuan Style Steamboat (川谱格调火锅) @ Bagan Jermal, Penang.
More and more China Chinese Steamboat/ Hot Pot restaurants sprung up in Penang recently, Chuan Style Steamboat occupies a prominent spot at Bagan Jermal (T-junction of Mount Erskine and Burmah Road)....
View ArticleAreca Cafe @ Areca Hotel, Georgetown, Penang.
Tucked away from the bustling Penang Road and Burmah Road, Areca Hotel opened its doors to the public in late 2016. It was previously a row of old, heritage houses right smack in the heart of...
View ArticleSuper Crab Aroma Seafood Restaurant (蟹王香海鲜饭店) @ Sungai Ara, Penang.
Navigation skills are important to locate Super Crab Aroma Seafood Restaurant (蟹王香海鲜饭店), a 2 year old restaurant branched from Petaling Jaya. The restaurant well-hidden at the residential neighborhood...
View ArticleDa Ohn Da Korean BBQ Restaurant @ Butterworth, Penang.
One of the few Korean restaurants at Butterworth- Da Ohn Da Korean Restaurant is the brand's only branch in Penang (HQ in Ipoh); similar to most Korean restaurants, it offers a wide range of Korean...
View ArticleJohn Walker & Sons XR 21 Launches the XR 21 Mastery
One of the biggest names of Scotch Whisky- John Walker and Sons XR 21 recently launched its latest platform- XR 21 Mastery in Penang, a yearly indulging experience that sets to offer rarity in...
View ArticleSaigon Bowl @ The Whiteaways Arcade, Georgetown, Penang.
Vietnamese Cuisine is gaining its popularity in Penang, especially with the influx of new Vietnamese joints. Tucked within the colonial architecture in the heart of Georgetown, Saigon Bowl is a new...
View ArticleLa Fiesta @ Sky Avenue, Resorts World Genting Highlands, Pahang.
Set on the long-stretch of restaurants on the first floor of the lifestyle mall at Sky Avenue Genting Highlands, La Fiesta is a convivial spot filled with Spanish Hams, Tapas and Wines. Step in the...
View ArticleCrab B Restaurant (螃蟹哥哥) @ Butterworth, Penang.
There are a lot of crabby spots in Penang but not many are as playful as Crab B (螃蟹哥哥), a brand that has been anchored in concrete at Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This new spot at Butterworth (adjacent to...
View ArticleTFros (冰天雪地) @ Armenian Street, Georgetown, Penang.
What's a better way to cool off and enjoy a scoop of creamy frozen confections with freshly baked Waffles? But TFros, a relatively new Ice Cream parlor at Armenian Street decided to be a little playful...
View ArticleKitchen Chemistry @ Kampung Jawa, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Many of us would associate Roast Chicken with big brands like Kenny Rogers or Dave's Deli; it's uncommon for local restaurants to take on the challenge but Kitchen Chemistry, a quiet and unpretentious...
View ArticleLtitude Restaurant, Bar & Lounge @ Genting Club, Genting Grand, Genting...
At Resorts World Genting, the place operates at its own fantastic speed- rapid developments with new lifestyle mall, luxurious entertainments and a spate of restaurants offering different types of...
View ArticleK.K. Dim Sum Garden (佳佳点心苑) @ Air Hitam, Penang.
Hailed by many as one of the best local longtime fixture for Dim Sum in the neighborhood of Farlim/ Air Hitam, K.K. Dim Sum Garden (佳佳点心苑) is usually packed with extended families, neighborhood regular...
View ArticleKomichi Tea House @ Lorong Toh Aka, Georgetown, Penang.
At Komichi Tea House, a new Japanese cafe tucked away at a quiet corner of Lorong Toh Aka, where Matcha is everywhere and everything. For the uninitiated, Matcha (or known as Japanese Green Tea) is...
View ArticleE18hteen Crockfords Inspired Cuisine @ Maxims Genting Highlands, Pahang.
In honor of your vacation at the top of the hill, a good Brunch adds extra marks to your relaxing getaway. If you are looking for a quiet, picturesque spot to indulge over brunch, make your way to the...
View Article2 Day 1 Night Guide to Explore Resorts World Genting, Pahang.
Resorts World Genting, or commonly known as Genting Highlands, is one of the famous and well-received hill resorts in Malaysia. The hill resort at 6,000 feet above sea level and enjoys chilly weather...
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