The Straits Quay Marina is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. There is a jogging path where visitors can walk, jog, cycle and play roller blades; while enjoying the view of yachts, boats and the sea. Some months ago, I went for a stroll in the area at noon, right after lunch at Nyonya… Read More »
Fancy having a meal of Cantonese-style porridge (congee)? Make your way to Kafe Yee Sung Kai Chok in Cintra Street (Address: 36, Lebuh Cintra, 10200 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 012-4545188). Kafe Yee Sung Kai Chok has a long history operating in Cintra Street, as far back as the 1950s. It is now a 3rd-generation family business, with a shop… Read More »
Winter Warmers Coffee & Tea House is well known for its peace and tranquil environment for enjoying English teas. The table setting and decorations are unique in a sense that it creates a feeling of English luxury. Apart from tea, Winter Warmers also serves many types of coffee and Western food. Want to enjoy a meal or drink… Read More »
This year’s Chinese New Year celebration in Penang is quite muted, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the pandemic, Straits Quay Mall’s management had put up a wonderful Chinese New Year decorations. The decorations, located at the Straits Court area, is fronted by 3 “lions” depicting the lion dance, and lots of red and pink flowers.… Read More »
As is with previous years, Gurney Plaza has put up an exciting Chinese New Year decorations this year to usher in The Year Of The Ox, even though we are in the midst of the Movement Control Order (MCO). This year’s decorations, named the “Spring Garden of Prosperity” are full of cherry blossoms, lanterns, traditional drums, butterflies and… Read More »
Kedai Makanan Seong Huat (formerly known as Larut Cafe) is a hawker centre in Georgetown, Penang (Address: 1, Jalan Larut, 10050 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2264312). The coffee shop is located at the junction of Jalan Bawasah and Jalan Larut, within a couple of minutes’ walking distance from Hotel Royal Penang. There are many hawker stalls within Kedai Makanan… Read More »
FamilyMart is a popular convenience store chain from Japan. It opened its first Penang outlet in Karpal Singh Drive on 30 July 2020, much to the delight of Penangites. Most people are attracted to the variety of snacks/food available at FamilyMart stores, like oden, sofuto ice cream, sandwiches, bento boxes, salad, bakeries and more. It is a normal… Read More »
If you are craving for Taiwanese food in Penang, it is a good idea to visit KoChaBi Taiwan Cuisine in Georgetown (Address: 229, Jalan Burmah, 10450 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2275048). The restaurant has been serving Taiwanese cuisine for years, one of the popular places in the Taiwanese food scene in Penang. Most of the popular Taiwanese dishes are… Read More »
Chin Bee Tea & Restaurant is a hidden gem of a restaurant, located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. The small restaurant/tea house is located along Lebuh Noordin, or commonly known as “Ji Tiau Lor” (2nd Street) to the local Hokkien-speaking community (Address: 124, Lebuh Noordin, 10300 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 04-2611761). What makes this place special is that… Read More »
Gurney Food Hall is the new food court within Gurney Plaza, officially launched on 15 October 2020. It is located on the 4th floor of Gurney Plaza. The Gurney Food Hall was designed to reflect the various elements found in Penang, starting with the Esplanade which symbolizes the seaside, the Port which symbolizes the trading market, the industrial… Read More »