Lim Coffee Bar 双木林 @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
A short walk from the Tua Pek Kong Temple of Bukit Mertajam is Lim Coffee Bar 双木林, a newly opened cafe in the heart of Bukit Mertajam old town- that has an old building charm in a modern cafe setting....
View ArticleSlow Coffee Person Slow Bar @ Church Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Slow Coffee Person Slow Bar has got to be one of the most low-key Penang cafes; the signage is small and the entrance to the cafe is always closed. Visitors need to ring the door bell and the servers...
View Article103 Cafe @ Victoria Street, Georgetown, Penang.
For an easy and slightly unusual way to consume your greens, make your way to 103 Cafe at Victoria Street- the new spot serves a plant-based menu. There is a mix of Starters, Mains and Sides but...
View ArticleLittle June 小六月 @ Raja Uda, Butterworth, Penang.
Little June 小六月 has been around for quite some time and the location is pretty hidden. For those who are not so familiar with Raja Uda area, this Japanese restaurant can be found on the upper floor of...
View ArticleCrème De La Crème @ Hutton Lane, Georgetown, Penang.
Looking for a sweet treat to beat the melting tropical heat? Look no further than Crème De La Crème, an Ice Cream parlor that has recently opened up a new branch in Penang. The brand was originally...
View ArticleBlue Bellvine Nyonya Cuisine @ Noordin Street, Georgetown, Penang.
One of the latest places to get a Nyonya meal is Blue Bellvine Nyonya Cuisine, a new Nyonya restaurant right smack in town at Noordin Street, central Georgetown. The restaurant is fairly new and boasts...
View ArticleYè Yàn Private Dining & Bar 夜宴 @ Abu Siti Lane, Georgetown, Penang.
The concept of Private Dining has been all the rage in Penang in recent months- the novelty experience and excitement waiting for the Chef to dish out their expertly crafted dishes. Yè Yàn Private...
View ArticleKoshien Yakitori Bar 甲子園 @ Noordin Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Well-hidden in one of the upper floor shop lots at Noordin Street, Koshien Yakitori Bar 甲子園 is one of the latest places for regular drinkers to quench their thirst while enjoying some Japanese...
View ArticleVegeteh Vegetarian Restaurant @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Known for their Vegetarian Pan Mee, Vegeteh Restaurant is not new in mainland- it has strong presence in Butterworth and now, expanding to Bukit Mertajam. The branch at Bukit Mertajam just got started...
View ArticleTEMU Coffee @ Malay Street, Georgetown, Penang.
TEMU which literally translates as "Meet Up" from Malay, is one of the latest hang out spots in Penang. The place received great attention since its opening due to its minimalist and quaint setting,...
View ArticleKoji @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
It's easy to miss Koji in a tucked-away position at T Place (Bukit Mertajam) but if you do like a Japanese-inspired menu, this place is worth checking out. The place is accessible via a small wooden...
View ArticleNoviss Cafe @ Lebuh Cannon, Georgetown, Penang.
Noviss Cafe is only a stone's throw distance away from the clan house of Khoo Kongsi and Armenian Street's popular wall mural. The cafe occupies a spot in one of the heritage houses along Cannon...
View ArticleRen Qin Wei 人情味 @ Jalan Kulim, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.
Don't be surprised to find a queue into Ren Qin Wei 人情味 (especially on weekends), the new Dim Sum restaurant at the shop houses a stone's throw distance away from St. Anne's Church lures in crowd as...
View ArticleShu Da Xia Hotpot 蜀大侠火锅 @ Karpal Singh Drive, Jelutong, Penang.
With its wide variety of ingredients and steaming soup bases, Shu Da Xia Hotpot 蜀大侠火锅 is one of the alternatives to big Hotpot chains like Hai Di Lao and Xiao Long Kan. The new Hotpot restaurant is...
View ArticleUnknown Café & Bistro @ Pahang Road, Georgetown, Penang.
Found at Pahang Road and occupying one of the shop lots along that road, Unknown Café & Bistro is one of the latest cafes that sprung up at this corner of Georgetown. Stepping inside, the cafe has...
View ArticleAh Ji Old Kopitiam 阿吉老茶室 @ Melaka Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Penang Hokkien Mee, one of Penangites' most beloved hawker food receives an upgrade here at Ah Ji Old Kopitiam 阿吉老茶室; while the old-school classic version is still available, the Mantis Prawn and Tok...
View ArticleSAMBAL 三佰 @ Beach Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Penang welcomes a spate of restaurants serving modern fusion cuisines lately but it is fun to see restaurateurs putting in effort to reinvent existing dishes and blend in other elements. SAMBAL 三佰 is...
View ArticleYun Korean Ssäm Bar @ Bayan Baru, Penang.
Unlike other classic Korean restaurants, Yun Ssäm Bar has a slightly different concept; the restaurant name does give some hint. The word Ssäm refers to "being wrapped" in Korean and typically refers...
View ArticleEmperor Villa 帝来山庄 @ Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
A popular hiking trail amongst the Penang hikers, a hiking trail that leads to a place known as Emperor Villa 帝来山庄 (via Fig Tree Hill). The hiking trail has been there for quite some time but recently...
View ArticleMama Diet Premium @ Kimberley Street, Georgetown, Penang.
Weight watchers on KETO diet would be glad to know Mama Diet Premium, a healthy food provider offers a KETO-focused menu... featuring an array of KETO options. Diners can also choose to customize their...
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