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Top 10 Best Nasi Kandar Must Try in Penang!!! Kuah Campur & Banjir!!!

2014-06-10T23:41:00.003+08:00

10. Restoran Kassim Mustafa Nasi Kandar, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang

As if lots and lots of people during lunch and dinner time is not bad enough, find parking here is another madness but not if you love to eat nasi kandar. Then, it's worth it.
Address: 12, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang

9. Nasi Kandar Jamal Tariq, Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Tantalizing your taste-buds with this deliciously prepared nasi kandar. Huge portions? You'll be surprised Penangites down-ing this plate at 10+pm. You will want to come back for more the following day but...there are so many other great nasi kandar you can try. Read on...

Address: 31 Jalan Fettes (Fettes Park), 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang

8. Restoran Mohd Rafee, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, Penang

I used to love their kuah campur and banjir so much that I experimented with take-away, in hoping that all of the gravy will be absorbed into the rice. Hm...wrong move. Eat here instead:)
Address: 25, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, Penang

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Hanazen @ Jaya One, PJ: One Of My Best Japanese Lunch:)

2013-06-02T17:08:00.001+08:00

After a long hiatus from my food blogging due to my busy schedule, I was 'moved' to briefly blog about this Japanese restaurant that I tried recently. After all, good things are meant to be shared, right?

Some Japanese restaurants in KL/ Selangor are popular, some are nice...but those that are nice AND popular aren't many. Also, don't be deceived by those Japanese restaurants that open branches one after another because their taste varies (and they often taste much worse compared to their flagship/ main restaurant). Why? It's most probably due to poor quality control as they trying to rake in as much profit as they can with their 'namesake popular' Japanese restaurant.

Sushi to Unagi Zen (Sushi @ Roasted Unagi Set), RM65. How wonderful to be able to have my sushi and roasted eel in one set...save me the trouble ordering different sushi and overeating (if I ordered all the sushi separately, which always come in twos, hehe).

The Worst Restaurant In The Garden, Mid Valley City: Alexis Kitchen & Bar? Two-Thumbs Down...

2012-11-05T01:21:00.003+08:00

Hm..it's been awhile since I blogged about some expensive eateries. I wonder why? Perhaps I was devastated and disappointed with Antipodean (Breakfast @ Antipodean Cafe, Bangsar, KL: Good At Overpricing Foods, Best For Nothing!)? Anyway, I'd been trying out a few highly recommended eateries lately. Which one I tried? How was it? How is the ending?!

Alexis Kitchen & Bar, The Garden @ Mid Valley City. When we first entered Alexis, a waiter asked us, 'Smoking or non-smoking?' HELLO!! You're not allowed to smoke here! I think The Garden must look into this, so is the Government too! It's against the law to smoke in an enclosed public area, HELLO!!! Not a good start.

New World Park @ Georgetown, Penang: A Food Court That Actually Have Good Foods, Not Just Mediocre!

2012-11-03T19:50:00.002+08:00

A quick shout out for my favorite food court in Penang, the New World Park Food Court @ Georgetown, Penang.

As I'd written above, the foods here are actually good! Kudos!

Cendol from one of the dessert stall here. Another must try is the mango ABC or mixed fruits ABC

Woo Pin Fish Head Noodle @ Taman Danau Desa, KL: Delicious Fish Head & Fish Paste Noodle In KL!

2012-11-03T18:57:00.003+08:00

When it comes to the description of healthy foods...for a Chinese chap, it's usually comprise of a few commonly acceptable statements such as:

Fish is always healthier than meat

Soup is better than eating 'kon-lo'/ dry

Heaty food better than 'cold' based foods

Woo Pin's Fish Paste Bihun Noodle (RM7)

Snow Beer @ Church Street Cafe, Georgetown, Penang: It's Just COLD Beer, So Misleading!!!!@#$%

2012-11-03T16:49:00.001+08:00

Just a short note on this much hyped 'snow beer', especially this one from Church Street Cafe, Georgetown, Penang.

Church Street Cafe, Georgetown, Penang.

Penang Free School Muar Chee @ Medan Selera Taman Free School, Georgetown, Penang:

2012-11-03T16:31:00.000+08:00

Firstly, some food education first...what is 'muar chee'?

Muar Chee

Some called it snacks, some called it dessert but I think you can eat it anytime you want. It's made from glutinuous rice, which are sticky. The glutinuous rice is then cut into small pieces and mixed with nuts, sesame seeds and sugar. The outer sticky layers of the glutinuous rice will sticks all the other ingredients onto its surface, creative, right?
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Ghee Hiang Tambun Biscuits @ Georgetown, Penang: Heritage Tambun Biscuits At Its Best:)

2012-11-03T16:00:00.002+08:00

Penang, the Pearl of the Orient, is very famous for the abundance of local foods and long lists of heritage (yes, even foods included!). So, where can you find great local foods that span a century of heritage?

Ghee Hiang Tambun Biscuit mansion @ Georgetown, Penang

Jenni Homemade Cakes & Bakery @ Jalan Cantonment, Georgetown, Penang: Best Cheese Cake In Penang!

2012-10-29T22:42:00.000+08:00

OMG!! How can I missed posting about this cake house! I used to buy a whole cake from them at least once every fortnight, sometimes more frequent...when I have extra cash to burn:)

Tiramisu (RM35)

This wonderful cake house was highly recommended by my dear friend, Fiona. I have to thank her because I'll never know about this place if not for her. This cake house's location and appearance took on an assuming and plain building, but once you enter it...you'll be making return visits very, very often, hehe.

Best Tong Sui @ Jalan Ipoh, KL: Best Dessert After Lunch!

2012-08-02T22:55:00.000+08:00

You want to have some desserts after your lunch? Look no further...drive to HSBC bank along Jalan Ipoh, KL and look for this 'tong sui' uncle beside the bank.

Jalan Ipoh Tong Sui @ beside HSBC, Jalan Ipoh, KL.

Otak-Otak Cheng Boi @ Muar: The Authentic and Best Muar Otak-Otak

2012-07-03T00:16:00.002+08:00

One problem that I often encounter when a town/ place is well known for its local foods is everyone starts to give the same name! Think of Kajang satay and you'll understand. Every satay stalls in Kajang...and those in other states named their satay stall/ restaurants as Kajang satay. So how you know which is the original Kajang satay?!

And now, the same applies to the small town of Muar. What it's famous for? Otak-otak! Everyone knows that Muar is famous for their otak-otak! But where is the original or best otak-otak?

Otak-Otak Cheng Boi...my favorite otak-otak shop in Muar! They specialized in otak-otak, doing both retail and wholesale (if I'm not mistaken).

3rd Road 888 (Sah Tiau Lor) Hokkien Mee @ Gat Lebuh Presgrave, Georgetown, Penang: Best Hokkien Mee As Voted By The Crowds Daily!

2012-06-25T00:24:00.003+08:00

I knew it's hard for my blog readers to trust what I wrote whole-heartedly all the time. I also knew that most of us have different taste buds to begin with. So, today I will let the crowds to decide. More specifically, 'Penang crowds', who are the most food conscious and most particular about their foods. You can judge how great (not 'good' as most foods in Penang are good, hehe) a food stall/ restaurant in Penang by the size of the crowds at the food stalls/ restaurants.

And today, I'll recommend my favorite Hokkien mee a.k.a prawn noodles in Penang. Within the short section of Lebuh Presgrave road, there are a lot of Penang's favorite. Virtually all food stalls there are my favorites!!!

Just join me for a short write-ups on the food stalls before try it out yourselves!

3rd Road 888 (Sah Tiau Lor) Hokkien Mee @ Gat Lebuh Presgrave, Georgetown. RM3 per bowl, NOT inclusive of addition of various 'extras' (see below) at extra cost, of course:)

Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng @ Georgetown, Penang: Best Mee Goreng!! (So Many BEST Foods In Penang Until I Lost Track!)

2012-06-21T22:05:00.001+08:00

Another 'must-eat' food when you're in Georgetown, Penang, mee goreng!

Mee goreng is actually fried noodle. It is made popular here by Penangites of Indian-Muslim ethnic (or more commonly called 'Mamak'). Their foods command huge following because of their distinct, excitingly spicy (sometimes), super-delicious and palatable amongst Malaysians.

Bangkok Lane mee goreng (RM5)

Penang Hot Bowl White Curry Mee @ Abu Siti Lane, Georgetown, Penang: Unique White Curry Mee, Only In Penang?

2012-06-21T01:37:00.000+08:00

It was certainly interesting to know of the existence of''white' curry mee located at the center of Georgetown. So much so when I heard it taste great also! I went there without much delay...the same day actually:)

WHITE curry mee!! (RM5.50)

It was located along Abu Siti Lane, on your left once you're about 2/3 the length of the Abu Siti Lane road. Parking was slightly cumbersome but if you're lucky enough, you can park at this shop front, which can accommodate about 2-3 'small' cars. Otherwise, you'll have to park along the road, which I'm confident you won't be summoned during lunch hours (our policemen are so understanding, sometimes!).

Chicken Leg Loh Mee @ Medan Selera Taman Free School, Penang: Delicious, Yet Unpretentious:)

2012-06-21T00:39:00.000+08:00

If you happen to be hungry and driving along Jalan Masjid Negeri and notice a McDonald along the road on your left side, don't eat at McDonald! You're in Penang wey...great foods is at every corner! Turn left into the road named Free School Road, drive along the road until you reach a roundabout and take notice of a food court there called Medan Selara Taman Free School next to the roundabout.

There are a few nice food stalls in it. I'll share with you one of it tonight, which is named Chicken Leg Loh Mee:)

Chicken Leg Loh Mee, Medan Selera Taman Free School, Georgetown, Penang.

Many thanks! I'm back:)

2012-06-20T00:01:00.001+08:00

Well, it had been about half a year since I last blogged. I had this super tough exam in May 2012, which I passed 6 papers, yay! Worth all the sacrifices and all the overnight camping in McD (thanks for all the free coffee!).

So...why haven't I start blogging as promised, in June? Well, the exhaustion post-exam is just too much to bear. Plus, I'd been transferred to another center to further my training, which is busy throughout working hours, which then usurps all my energy at night.

I will try to blog if time and energy permits. Your support sustain me here. I'm encouraged by the overwhelming support despite this blog being inactive for so long. I even managed to reach 100 000 page views a few weeks ago!

Many thanks! I'm back:)

[EXPIRED] BEST PROMOTION EVER! Just RM 0.60 For Double Zinger Burger, Small French Fries & Regular Mountain Dew Drink @ KFC!!!

2011-12-14T19:59:00.005+08:00

Move over Groupon, Dealmates, Everyday, MyDeal, etc...the best-ever promotion is in town and it's by my favorite KFC!!! Yeah! I'm not kidding you! In fact, I just ate at KFC just now and it was jammed packed with people!

This promotion was first offered in KFC's Facebook. Just a recap about this promotion...you just need to make ANY purchase at KFC and what will you be getting for free???

Double Zinger burger,

Small French fries

Regular Mountain Dew drink.

(PRINT VOUCHER BELOW!!!)

Restoran Choy Ki @ Jalan Rahang, Seremban: Best 'Kolo'/ 'Kon Lo' Mee, Plus 'Siew Yuk'/ Roasted Pork...And It's Not Even In Sarawak:)

2011-12-01T20:05:00.000+08:00

More good...nope, great Seremban foods on the way. I was a little nostalgic these few days. Anyway, all these makan place are well known by Seremban-ians and need no further introductions to them.

'Kolo'/ 'Kon lo' mee, plus 'siew yuk'/ roasted pork (RM4.50), yummy!!! You wish it's in KL/ PJ or Ipoh or Penang, right? Nope, it's in Seremban, hehe:)

I'm writing this to let my KL/ PJ and friends from other states know that there are many great foods available in Seremban. So, between your travel to Ipoh, KL/ PJ or Melacca, do stop by at my hometown for these great foods, okay?:)
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Tow Kee Hakka Mee, Seremban: Best Hakka Mee In Town...A Must Try In Seremban!

2011-11-30T20:35:00.000+08:00

I'd seen people in KL/ PJ driving for an hour or so to reach their makan place in and around KL/ PJ (traffic jam!!). I'd recommend you to just driving down to Seremban, which takes only 45 minutes, to try some great food here instead! You won't regret it for sure:)

Hakka mee, plus loh shu fen (RM4 big, RM3.70 medium, RM3.30 small)

Let's just get straight to the point here. The best Hakka mee is undoubtedly Tow Kee Hakka Mee in Seremban. I'd been eating here for so many years already and the taste remained authentic, memorable and amazingly delicious.

The most famous ever Hakka mee @ Kedai Makanan Tow Kee/ Tow Kee Hakka Mee

Wedding Chapter, closed: Thank you, thank you!!!:)

2011-11-29T21:05:00.001+08:00

It'd been very hectic for the past few months. I was busy preparing for my wedding. For someone who vowed not to follow the complicated traditional wedding and insist on a 'simple' wedding, I didn't manage to do that:)

Community Chest & You. Donations of groceries will go to shelter home, Rumah Agethian Shelter.

Somehow, I ended up doing most (if not all) that a traditional wedding should be. I'm proud to say that I went through almost all the 'compulsary' wedding thingy like parents-parents discussion, presentation of dowry and presents, tea ceremony, wedding receptions and of course, honeymoon too! I'm glad I did:)
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Final Day Breakfast @ Feast Village, Pangkor Laut Resort: Best Buffet Breakfast???

2011-11-28T14:22:00.003+08:00

Okay, it was time to go back now. It's the third and last day in Pangkor Laut Resort. They didn't allow me to extend my check out time, so I booked the 12pm motorboat to go back to Lumut.

Feast Village @ Pangkor Laut Resort.

We arrived a little early to Feast Village as compared to yesterday and promptly chose a table in the middle of the restaurant, plus under the fan:)

View from my seat in the middle of the restaurant

Then, we start venturing to every food stations in Feast Village. Let me show you a few here:)

Porridge, no improvement at all. I hope with this blog entry, they'll do something with this food.

Yesterday, it was lousy dim sum. Today, it was lousy chee cheong fun. I think they should just close down this food section because they're giving Chinese food a bad name.

Dinner @ Uncle Lim's Kitchen: Finally, Pangkor Laut Resort: Best Chinese Cuisine?

2011-11-28T02:07:00.001+08:00

After the disappointing lunch at Chapman's bar @ Emerald Bay, Pangkor Laut Resort, J and I continued with out sight seeing and photo taking session. I love the calmness here at Pangkor Laut Resort. Everything seemed to be passing so slowly.

Dinner @ Uncle Lim's Kitchen

It makes you ponder about life and what I''m trying to achieve. But the most important is of course to spend quality time with my love one. J and I had been going through so much for the past few months planning for the whole marriage thingy. There were so much preparations and I'm glad all went on smoothly and as planned. Save to say that we even had a few surprises, one of being able to even eked out a decent surplus for our wedding, thanks to generosity of all who attended our wedding and contributed selflessly to us.

Another view of the restaurant. The rock here...what does it mean? I was going with the idea that this rock represent Pangkor Laut Resort but J was saying that these rocks were part of the rock that the restaurant was built on top of. Hm..seemed like she's right:). I'm not sure why this restaurant and most other restaurants in Pangkor Laut Resort were also so dark, just like having dinner in a bat cave!:)

Lunch @ Chapman's Bar, Emerald Bay, Pangkor Laut Resort: Lunch By The Beach:)

2011-11-28T01:10:00.000+08:00

So, after a heavy breakfast, both J and I went expending all the calories gained. We walked around Pangkor Laut Resort and took lots and lots of photos (bringing the tripod was the best decision we made!). To travel to the other side of the island, we chose to go by 4WD because the roads were just too steep and narrow.

Lunch @ Chapman's bar, by the seaside:)

The ceiling was high and the restaurant was airy with sea breeze occasionally felt caressing the face:)

We just waited less than 5 minutes at the waiting point and then a 4WD came to pick us up and drove us to the other side of the island, the Emerald Bay, which took less than 3 minutes. We actually arrived here yesterday evening to see the sunset but wasn't able to see it because the view was blocked by trees.

Breakfast @ Feast Village, Pangkor Laut Resort: Diverse Varieties Of Wholesome Breakfast!

2011-11-28T00:12:00.000+08:00

Alright, I chose to put the past/ yesterday behind me. Yesterday meals was rather bad and didn't even meet my bare minimum expectation. Anyhow, I head on to breakfast again on day two, after my morning bath tub dips, of course:)

Arrived at the same venue as yesterday's dinner @ Feast Village, Pangkor Laut Resort for breakfast, buffet style. Here are some foods I'd tried on my first buffet breakfast, just a short and brief write-ups. Enjoy!

Hash brown and sausage with cheese fillings. Hash brown was crispy and not too oily while the sausage was well-cooked with the cheese melted within. Nice.

This porridge was totally out, akin mixing rice with water and some small shredded pieces of crab meats. Tasteless.

Dinner @ Feast Village, Pangkor Laut Resort: Hoping For Great Dinner But Got Discriminated And Disappointed Instead!

2011-11-27T23:23:00.000+08:00

After the walkabout around Pangkor Laut Resort, we went back for another dip at our bath tub (J and I would be dipping at out bath tub for another 6-7 times throughout our 3D2N stay here, hehe). After that, we put on our best attire to have our dinner at Feast Village @ Pangkor Laut Resort.

Feast Village @ Pangkor Laut Resort

Upon arrival to the Feast Village, we were directed to our table, which was facing the beach and at the side of the restaurant. J was okay with if but I can't stand eating in the near total darkness (I couldn't take nice photos of my foods also, right?). So, I requested to change table to a brighter one and also if possible, under the fan (there was one unoccupied table fitting my descriptions). I was ignored by the waiter/ waitress...so I changed table myself (5-star, konon! please note, PLR, if you're reading this!)

One page menu only for Chinese while the foreign tourists getting the whole menu. Gosh, I felt so discriminated! FYI, I ended ordering their 'Nasi Hidangan Satu & Dua', both RM85++ and I never get to see their full menu, sigh!