Projek Nasi Lemak - Jalan Dato Keramat

We're parked here . I've heard of Projek Nasi Lemak but I must have got this mixed up with a charitable cause because I don't think this and that are one and the same .

I'm talking about one where a Malay girl is giving out free nasi lemak to the poor in Armenian Street. This place on the other hand, is a business enterprise operated by a Chinese boss , near Jaya on Dato' Keramat .

World's apart . I just wrongly presumed it was the same and that if I came and ate here I would be supporting her cause .

Never mind . It happens . My bad .

Old Penang - Double decker bus along Jalan Dato Keramat

Was at a photo processing shop when a wall of nostalgic pictures caught my eye.Upon spotting the For Sale sign at the bottom, I asked the guy behind the counter how much it was being sold for.

" RM100 with frame " was his reply.

Fuuuuu....Forget it. No way .

Sensing my displeasure , he then fished out some smaller pics and showed them to me.

" How much are these going for ? "

" RM 10 " 

" Ok, gimme one .....by the way, where is this location ? "

My guess was either Jelutong near the wetmarket or somewhere near Komtar. Wrong on both counts. 

" Jalan Dato Keramat, the Creative furniture showroom, opposite the police station " said he.

( NH ) Xin Ji De Shi Dimsum - Jalan Dato Keramat

You can't imagine how hard it is to find a reasonably priced tasty dimsum outlet in Georgetown. Old joints don't necessarily guarantee a wonderful experience while the good ones never seem to be able to sustain themselves in the long run .

Although this is a new discovery on my part and I have no idea how long they've been open , I sincerely hope they stay on for a long time to come. Because hey, first of all, their variety is awesome ! Omg...so much to choose from and this is just the steamed section to begin with.

Secondly, after you select what you want, they will heat it up on the spot for you !

Khoon Hiang Cafe ( NH )

Khoon Hiang is more famous during the day because of Ah Leng Char Koay Teow. At night, the chu cha stall takes over.

As you can see in this picture it draws a mainly local crowd of ageing regulars who come from as far as the Rifle Range flats for their quick fix .

I usually go for the Gulai seafood which is extremely hot and spicy. On most days you get a nice mix of squid, prawns and fish meat with ladies fingers. Crabmeat is a bonus on others.

Kafe Tuck Sai , Jalan Bukom ( NH )

Kafe Tuck Sai is located off Jalan Datuk Keramat, on the ground floor of a block of medium cost flats .

Fairly easy to have a grand meal on a tight budget here because the food not only tastes good, it's considered cheap too for the portion they mete out.

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.