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… Continue reading Noor Bee Nasi Melayu Curry Fish Head @ Tanjung Tokong

Saltier Foods? Or is it just me?

I’m supposed to be posting on the last segment of my Macau trip. But I thought I’d write about this issue first. Now, my family and I eat out quite a lot. And in general we tend to lean towards foods that are more full bodied and stronger in flavor. We like our food creamy,… Continue reading Saltier Foods? Or is it just me?

Indian Dessert: Putu Mayong & Putu Piring @ Pulau Tikus

Putu Mayong and Putu Piring have been a family favourite since I was young. I was first introduced to it by grandpa who is definitely a lover of these simple yet delicious Indian dessert. Made up of rice flour and then steamed, these are then eaten with a mix of dessicated coconut and brown sugar.… Continue reading Indian Dessert: Putu Mayong & Putu Piring @ Pulau Tikus

Mee CRC @ Larut Cafe

At the corner of Larut Road and Bawasah Road lies a little kopitiam that normally wouldn’t catch one’s eye. But you shouldn’t dismiss this quiet old kopitiam several doors away from Dorsett Hotel (ex Sheraton Hotel), because it is where you can find the very unique Mee CRC. They serve 2 types of mee here… Continue reading Mee CRC @ Larut Cafe

Teik Seng Foodstall @ Carnarvon Street

I have to admit, that while I’m born and bred in Penang, I have the worst sense of direction ever when it comes to roads around Penang Road. All those small, narrow, some of them one way streets off Penang Road (eg Chulia Street, Carnarvon Street, Kimberly Street, Rope Walk…etc) are just a maze to… Continue reading Teik Seng Foodstall @ Carnarvon Street