This is what we all look forward to every time we are back in Penang. Macalister Road Chee Cheong Chook! (hehehe say it out loud, its a bit like the transformer sounds that the autobots make! *geek*) We first discovered … Continue reading
It was a scorcher of a day in Penang, and when in need of a cool down dessert/drink, first thing that comes to mind is the Penang Road famous Teochew Chendol. This little pushcart stall has been there for years, … Continue reading
Was in Penang last month for the Jamboree, and while I was there, we took Grace and Jo on a culinary tour round the island. First stop was for Dim Sum lunch at Zim Sum Restaurant (点心之家). Zim Sum Restaurant … Continue reading
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On our second night in Bali, we decided to eat out at a nice restaurant by the beach, and the first place that came to mind was BREEZE at The Samaya which overlooks Seminyak Beach. It’s not my first time … Continue reading
Gurney Drive aka Persiaran Gurney aka ‘The New Esplanade’, is one of the more touristy areas in Penang. The place is most well known for its local hawker food stalls. It’s not exactly by the sea as some websites describe … Continue reading
I had the pleasure of having a dinner at The Standing Sushi Bar on the first week of opening (Thanks Howard!) and brought along my ex-colleague who loved sushi as second reviewer. Loved loved LOVED the balloon arrangement outside the … Continue reading
A few months back, a fellow foodie friend of mine and I decided to try out the fairly new restaurant called the Bedrock Bar & Grill. If you haven’t seen this restaurant before, it’s probably because it’s obscurely located at … Continue reading
Discovered this place back in July, which means this post has been sitting in my drafts for 2 months! It was lunch time and me and my colleagues were keen to try this new burger joint we’ve been hearing about. … Continue reading
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Can’t believe I didn’t post this… was dated LAST YEAR… that’s the problem with writing drafts, you save it and forget to revisit them. 2007 Fathers’ Day was at “My Secret Garden” before they became el crappo Last year, we … Continue reading
Lately my new food haunts are around the Robertson Walk area near Mohammed Sultan Road. A few months back, we walked passed a lively wine bar/cafe just down from DoubleO called The Wine Connection. Patrons chatted away over rich wines … Continue reading
I find great joy in discovering new hole-in-the-wall restaurants with tasty local food. Maybe it’s because of its rustic décor and local flavours, it so satisfying finding a rare gem of an eatery amongst old shop houses hidden in small … Continue reading
Our hungry stomachs led us to a small alley of the shopping district. The dimly lit street stall was packed with locals, I guess that’s a good indicator on how you find the cheap and good eats. With only a … Continue reading
Menu First course Smoked Duck Breast with Tomato Mushroom Salad Crisp Bacon & Romaine Lettuce Second course Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Soup with Crab Meat Pumpkin Seeds Oil Third course Grilled Tenderloin of Beef with Red Wine Jus served with Baby … Continue reading
In a quiet little alley of the once bustling Mohamed Sultan Road, hides a quaint little French-Vietnamese shop-house restaurant, Le Tonkin. The hybrid menu of French and Vietnamese cuisine may be puzzling, but in fact is an expected pairing seeing … Continue reading
Awhile back, Janice and Andrew invited Ran, Mel, Jo, Chris and myself over for a Raclette & Ravin Rabbids night at the West Wing. I’ve seen raclette cheese at the supermarket, but I never knew there was a method to … Continue reading
