Kirin Sushi @ Jalan Gurdwara, Georgetown, Penang.
Kirin Sushi occupies the most prominent lot along Jalan Gurdwara (and Dato Keramat), it's strategic location makes it impossible to miss. The new Japanese restaurant can be found right opposite to...
View ArticleTori Deli @ The Whiteaways Arcade, Beach Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Replacing Twelve Cups at The Whiteaways Arcade, Beach Street is Tori Deli, a brand that offers Japanese-influenced delights. The brand is not new... it has a branch at Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam...
View ArticleHo Min San 好面善 @ Gurney Plaza, Penang.
One of the latest additions to Gurney Plaza is Ho Min San 好面善, a noodle specialist offering a wide variety of Chinese-styled noodle dishes and some Hong Kong-influenced dishes. The price points are...
View ArticleLong Cha Guan 龍茶館 @ Victoria Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Both a tea house and a restaurant, Long Cha Guan 龍茶館 is one of the modern eateries that put together Chinese Tea and cafe delights. Well, it is not like the kitchen churns out Chinese Tea-infused...
View ArticleMai Thanh Vietnamese Noodle Soup @ CY Choy, Georgetown, Penang.
Mai Thanh is one friendly Vietnamese eatery found right smack in the heartland of Georgetown. The relatively new Vietnamese eatery has been opened for few months and has received positive responses...
View ArticleChuan Yee Dim Sum and Chicken Rice @ Kek Chuan Road, Georgetown, Penang.
Serving Hotpot in the evenings, Chuan Yee also serves Dim Sum and Chicken Rice during the daytime... but not exactly at the hotpot restaurant though just a couple shops away. They have started to offer...
View ArticleDe Antique Cafe 老巷子 @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
De Antique Cafe 老巷子 has quickly taken social media by storm shortly after its opening... mainly due to its rustic charm. The place is a little tricky to locate... it is tucked in an old, iron sheet...
View ArticleHB Noodle House 豐味麵館 @ Chai Leng Park, Butterworth, Penang.
HB Noodle House 丰味白咖喱面 is not new... probably around since 2018, the Curry Mee specialist has been receiving positive responses from those hanging around in the neighborhood. White Curry Mee is...
View ArticleThe Lighthouse Cafe @ Penang Road, Georgetown, Penang.
A social enterprise that donates part of its proceeds to charity, the Lighthouse Cafe is one busy eatery at Penang Road. The restaurant is located inside the St. Joseph's Church (next to Cititel...
View ArticleOE Western Food @ Kimberley Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Previously occupied as Jio Cafe, OE Western Food is the new owner now... offering a completely different menu than its predecessor. The place rolls out a more affordable Western menu, with option...
View ArticleD'Viet House @ Auto City, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Replacing Brew Cafe is D'Viet House, a new Vietnamese joint that offers a big Vietnamese menu. The place is conveniently located near the entrance to Shop-In d'Park, D'Viet House gets very busy in the...
View ArticleArtelier Cafe @ Anson Cube, Georgetown, Penang.
Sitting on the first floor of Anson Cube- a busy commercial property along Anson Road; Artelier Cafe has been around for quite sometime but it's hard to notice the place, due to the building structure...
View ArticleXiao Er Laksa 小二 @ The One Mahsuri, Bayan Baru, Penang.
A popular Assam Laksa specialist from Sungai Petani (Kedah), Xiao Er Laksa 小二 has recently opened up a new branch at Penang. The new place can be found at Mahsuri One Square, right opposite to Hi Barry...
View ArticleInderawasih Koay Teow Soup 凤凰现煮粿条汤 @ The Promenade, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Taking over the lot previously owned by Din Ding Tea is Inderawasih Koay Teow Soup 凤凰现煮粿条汤, a popular brand from Taman Inderawasih, Prai. As the name suggests, the place specializes in offering "cook...
View ArticleThe Izakaya Sushi 今井居酒屋 @ Tanjong Piandang, Perak.
Who would expect to find some seriously good Japanese food in the small fishing village of Tanjung Piandang... a short 20-minute drive away from Nibong Tebal. The Izakaya Sushi 今井居酒屋 has been around...
View ArticleDai Cha Dim @ Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur.
Many would be spoilt for choice at Pavilion but our recent trip brought us to Dai Cha Dim, one of the latest additions to the mall. Found on level 6, the Chinese restaurant has a big Hong...
View ArticleHakata Ichiran 博多一蘭 @ Juru Sentral, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
When Hakata Ichiran 博多一蘭 first opened at Juru Sentral a few months back, the place managed to lure in a big curious crowd due to its name and facade... which oddly similar to the famous Japanese Ramen...
View ArticleUncle Don's @ Penang Times Square, Georgetown, Penang.
Popular chain- Uncle Don's has finally landed in Penang, the brand is known for serving ice-cold beer that comes straight from a subzero chiller; not only that it is a haven for drinkers, the food menu...
View ArticleEki Sake Bar @ Sunrise Gurney Drive, Penang.
With a name like Sake Bar, one would expect the place to be an alcohol-focused space but to be fair, their food offering is worth a look either. Apart from the extensive alcohol beverages, Eki Sake Bar...
View ArticleKopi & Co. @ Eastern Hotel, Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang.
It took me a while to figure out where is Eastern Hotel Penang (not to be confused with Eastern and Oriental Hotel)... it appears that I have seen it but does not have a deep impression on it, turns...
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