Feringgi Grill @ Rasa Sayang Resort-Grilled & Smoked Treats that Delight!

Feringgi Grill at the luxurious Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is no newbie in the Penang food scene. Having been around for three decades, it has been perceived by most as the creme de la creme of fine dining restaurants in Penang. Hence, the perception that dining there also comes with a hefty price. [...]

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Arabian Night Beach Party @ Sigi’s Bar & Grill

Who says there’s nothing to do in Penang and we don’t have cool costume/themed parties?
For a lil taste of Arabia, head on down to Sigi’s Bar & Grill in your best Arabic gear or beach wear (see, they’re being nice, giving you options for costumes… so no excuses that “I don’t have anything Arabic to [...]

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Noor Bee Nasi Melayu Curry Fish Head @ Tanjung Tokong

One fine Saturday, grandpa suddenly said ‘let’s go for Curry Fish Head’. We were intrigued. And so we made our way with directions from grandpa, to Tanjung Tokong where the Uda Flats are. And nestled in the small lanes and on the ground floor area of the flats is this Nasi Melayu stall..

The place is [...]

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Chicago Rib House @ Gurney Plaza, Penang

We had noticed a new place under renovation in Gurney Plaza some weeks ago, taking over the lot previously occupied by Manila Place. Chicago Rib House, said the banner. Hmmm…doesn’t that name ring a bell?
Well that’s probably because Chicago Rib House used to operate from Juru AutoCity! I had dined there just once and was [...]

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That Little Wine Bar @ Chow Thye Road, Penang

Nestled in the midst of busy jam packed roads and the hustle and bustle of the city is this cozy sanctuary also known as That Little Wine Bar where one can relax over a glass of wine, catch up with friends and feel the stresses of life melt away…

The interior of That Little Wine Bar [...]

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Intan Nasi Lemak @ Taman Free School, Penang

Intan Nasi Lemak is one of those hidden gems tucked away inside apartment compounds away from the main road that you usually won’t know about unless you a) reside in that  neighbourhood, b) someone who’s been there brought you or in the case of a flogger like me c) a reader tells you about it!
Said [...]

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Gem Restaurant House of Fine Indian Cuisine @ Bishop Street Penang

Gem House of Fine Indian Cuisine opened its doors recently in Penang late last year and occupies an impressive corner lot at the corner of Bishop Street and Kings Street which is just a stone’s throw away from The Sire. It’s bold and bright sign board is indeed eye catching, beckoning one to come in [...]

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Lingzie Invades Ipoh!

So I finally finally made a trip to Ipoh after wanting to visit this quaint lil town for so long! The home of the legendary Motormouth, Ipoh is actually just 2 hours away from Penang! Despite that fact however, I hardly every visit Ipoh, and even when I do, I’m hopelessly lost in the town [...]

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Roadside Tong Sui at Sungai Dua, Penang

I love traditional Chinese style desserts or more commonly known as “Tong Sui’ (directly translated from Cantonese as ’sugar water’). Unfortunately, these popular tea time snacks sold by vendors I know of are only available in the afternoons and finish by early evenings. Therefore I hardly get to patronize these stalls unless its a weekend.
On [...]

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Sakae Teppanyaki & Izakaya @ Juru Autocity

This is not the first time I’ve written a blog post about Sakae Teppanyaki & Sakae Izakaya at Juru Autocity. My first posts on this place was back in 2008 and since then we have dined there quite regularly. Recently, a group of bloggers were invited to Sakae Teppanyaki as they have revamped their menu, [...]

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