Note: SureWin Cafe is now closed permanently, since mid-July 2021. It is unfortunately that its business was badly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Orders (MCO) that the country is going through. I have written this post quite some time ago, but have neglected to post it. Anyway, I decided to go ahead and post… Read More »
Mama Kim Sauna Mee (or Mama Kim Wellness Kitchen) is a restaurant with a focus on serving healthy food. It is located on the ground floor of the Golden View Serviced Apartments building (Address: Golden View Serviced Apartments, Ground Floor, No. 2, Jalan Pantai Molek, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang. Tel: 04-8991163). The restaurant proudly holds to its core… Read More »
Subway restaurants in Malaysia have grown in popularity in recent years. It is arguably the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain. Submarine sandwich is cold or hot sandwich made from cylindrical-shaped bread split lengthwise and filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables and sauces. Subway prides itself in serving nutritious and healthy fast food sandwiches. In the US, it occasionally… Read More »
Chok Kee Porridge Cafe is a humble eatery in the heart of Georgetown, Penang. It serves Cantonese-style porridge. The shop is located at Lebuh Kimberley (Address: 188, Lebuh Kimberley, 10200 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 016-4800659). Chok Kee Porridge stall used to be located at Lebuh Cintra, before moving to its current shop house. The most famous porridge at Chok… Read More »
Visitors to the Penang Botanic Gardens will be familiar with Waterfall Cafe, a popular eatery near the entrance of the gardens. Its address is: Jalan Kebun Bunga, 10350 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 012-4525580. Many popular Malaysian food are served at Waterfall Cafe, such as roti canai, capati, tosai, fried bihun, nasi lemak, nasi goreng, chicken burger, mutton burger and… Read More »
Pulau Tikus Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant located along Jalan Burmah (Address: 236, Jalan Burmah, 10350 Georgetown, Penang. Tel: 016-4142234 / 016-4619961). It is right beside Arcadia Florist. There is a picture of a crab in front of the restaurant, but it is not a full-fledged seafood restarant. The food served at Pulau Tikus Kitchen are the types… Read More »
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 »