(NH ) Ming Xiang Tai, Jalan Burma

Ming Xiang Tai was featured in todays newspaper. How come I didn't know even about this place until today ? I just had to check this one out.

The writer raved about the Trishaw Egg Tarts sold here.

Am about to put this to the test.

Bangla Char Mee Hoon, Jalan Kimberley ( NH )

The change is telling, especially since the younger generation is unwilling to take up menial, sweaty jobs like these and the older, still dependent on it for their continued livelihood.

Porridge & Noodles on Jalan Cintra ( NH )

This is Jalan Cintra.  A street that's famous amongst local gourmands of Snakehead fish .

The fish is reknowned amongst the Cantonese clan for its ability to accelerate healing from within, but scares the shit out of a whole lot of American people, for its ability to 'walk' on land.

Follow the road to the end and you come to Jalan Chulia, a famous backpackers area.

At night, there are two coffeeshops that people patronise.

The green coloured one which sells porridge is called Sin Seng Vood.

(U) Restoran Nasi Padang Minang, Kedai Kopi International Hotel

This place needs no introduction. Standards are so high it's practically got no rivals.

Indonesians know how to find their way here, Singaporeans too. Malay celebrities are no exception when they're on the island for a film shoot .

168, Sin Kim San - Jalan Macalister ( NH )

Good variety, good food, great supper hangout ....that's Sin Kim San for you. Even at 10.30pm it is still teeming with supper hunters and tourists from the nearby budget hotels.

While the Char koay teow is nice, satay addictive , western is good, wood fired pizza a horribly long wait and fish head curry one of a kind, today we are having the bland Pork Mee Sua,hot as hell Hokkien Mee and nutritious Oyster Omelette .

Oh Chien ($6) from the Grill Ikan Bakar stall always tastes fantastic. Varied in size, they are very fresh unlike a lot of other places today.

Chee Cheong Fun ,Tien Lai - Jalan Macalister ( PF )

Tien Lai is located next door to the famous Sin Kim San on Jalan Macalister.

I really regret not trying the Chee cheong fun from this stall earlier.

We were in Sin Kim San,  for the usual stuff,  when a stroke of inspiration made me pop next door .

What he brought to our table, was a masterpiece.

Yi Garden Cafe, Jalan Macalister ( NH )

December 2014 : hawkers and owners do have tiffs and due to incessant raids by the authorities for health offences, some of the hawkers have moved out. The wantan mee can now be found in Kampung Malabar.

Update 22nd March 2013 :

 Wantan mee fail (too much boric acid, soup lousy, portion less ), Tokyo seafood fail ( no taste, don't know how to cook) Oyster mee fail ( greenish tinged oysters)

Only edible items to me now is the wantan dumpling and chicken feet from the pan mee seller (very blady expensive now)

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Yi Garden Cafe, has a good selection of stalls to please the palates of locals and foreigners alike.

From Seafood Chu Cha, Oyster Omelette and Pan Mee to Lobak, Char Horfun and Offal Porridge, every stall here, has managed to garner a loyal following of their own.

  

Though crowded it's quite easy to find a seat because the atmosphere inside is stuffy .

In fact it is so warm and humid, everyone eagerly finishes up their meal so they can escape into the cool air outside.

Restoran Jaya 24 Jam , Penang Road ( U )

*am giving this a U rating ( umum ) based on the fact that it has a lot of Malay customers who are staff from the nearby hotels

It's wonderful, how this non halal restaurant manages to attract a multiracial mix of clientele.

Not only that, it draws a constant stream of white foreigners, who seem to break no sweat over Jaya's hot as hell,spice laden offerings.

What acts as a magnet, is the large array of vegan and non vegan dishes,

that are constantly replenished round the clock, to keep up with demand.

Fullhouse,77G Penang Times Square ( PF )

You might find it  hard not to fall in love with this gorgeous restaurant at first sight.

Quirky cartoons,cute ornaments and beautiful fixtures, catch your eye at every nook and corner,while the sheer spaciousness of the dining hall ,makes you feel as if you have just walked into someone's large bungalow for a tete de tete.

We decide that the nicest spot is right where the pristine white leather sofas are, after which the waitress places 2 well thumbed magazines that turn out to be the menus,in front of us, for our perusal.

Service is friendly without being too rushed nor obtrusive and that IS a good thing.

Yee Heong - Campbell Street ( NH )

I find myself coming here quite often, for simple yet delicious chu char fare, even though the famous Teik Senn lies just round the corner.
The price difference between the two restaurants,is the deciding factor.

6km for Nameless Nasi Kandar - Chowrasta ( U )

During its heydays,Lebuh Tamil used to resemble a haven for nasi kandar.
Today,one still stands strong here.
With no signboard to refer to,it can be tricky,to locate this nameless shoplot.

This is one of my favourite nice and quiet places, where I get my kandar fix.