Showing posts with label Malay cuisine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Malay cuisine. Show all posts
Saturday 4 January 2014
Monday 30 December 2013
Monday 11 November 2013
( U ) Daud Cafe Corner - ice kacang
Daud Cafe is located just next to the city stadium .
The fact that there's a massive thieves market nearby which operates from late morning till the afternoon, puts off more people from coming to this quarter more often than they would like . Actually, it's not that bad, you just have to apply common sense and keep an eye on your belongings and vehicles when you're in this area.
Presenting to you, a motherload of freaking creamy goodness. Omg it's been soooooo long since I've had ice kacang as good as this. In fact it's so good, I'm rating the taste...Class 1.
Monday 21 October 2013
Warung PGK - everything celup tepung
This stall has been visited by Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan, the tv show, so I guess it has to be good right ? I mean judging from the line ?
On the menu was fish, sweet potatoes, mushrooms and a whole variety of other ingredients. Squid is rare so I guess we were kind of lucky to be able to get some on the day we visited .
One thing worth taking note of is the white board. Spot the big order from the state palace,mind you.
Friday 11 October 2013
Lempeng Nyior - Jln Panji Alam
In the post before this, I mentioned that most people are under the impression that businesses are mostly dominated by women in the northern east coast states.
As you can see down here below, that's not always the case. This stall was introduced to us by Uncle Tan, the best tour leader in Kuala Terengganu.
For those who don't know what Lempeng Nyior is, it's a slightly sticky on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside coconut and flour pancake that's just slightly sweet but really tasty.
Warong Corner - Jalan Banggol, Kuala Terengganu
One of the most peculiar things that sets the northern east coast states apart from the others is that the frontline businesses are mostly a woman's domain .
And judging from the lunch crowd, the white collar workforce seems to be like that too. Unsurprisingly, this first impression makes future parents in law from other states rather wary about their offspring settling down with a life partner from this region .
And judging from the lunch crowd, the white collar workforce seems to be like that too. Unsurprisingly, this first impression makes future parents in law from other states rather wary about their offspring settling down with a life partner from this region .
Friday 30 August 2013
( U ) Lis Char Koay Teow Basah - Bayan Baru
Char Koay Teow Basah is the Malay version of Penang Char Koay Teow. Because the noodles are cooked in a concoction of sauces , Lis is one of the best places to give it a try. Formerly known as Sany Char Koay Teow, even with the name change, the place is almost always packed to the brim .
Their special order features medium sized prawns, cockles, beansprouts and silky beaten eggs. While I'm not crazy about the prawns and blood cockles, and some might not like the taste of the almost raw sprouts, Gawdamnit, the sauce is really out of this world ! Absolutely mouthwatering, not very spicy yet very addictive. Overall, what gives this dish a real nice kick to it. Doesn't look like a lot but once it settles in, lemme assure you that this is quite filling .
Sunday 16 June 2013
Bayview Georgetown Hotel - Sunday Malay lunch buffet
Seeing that we've been to some of the best places Penang has to offer , sometimes, we like to go back to the old basics....
which is good old hotel food.
Of all the hotels in its category and I dare say beyond , we know that they are dependable , as they're not obsessed with cutting too many corners and still employ locals , who are truly commited to the service industry.
Plates are cleared promptly, everyone works as a team, all of them can communicate in English and are alert at all times.
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Monday 20 May 2013
Restoran Kak Ani, Langkawi ( U )
Update Dec 2014 : there's a massive new competitor across the road next to a Shell station. Her prices are higher now and the curry chicken I raved about earlier was just not fragrant nor as good. As for the BBQ selection, this time the prawns lacked umph but the squid was excellent. Probably will only return for the BBQ and skip the rice plus other dishes altogether
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Just as it's getting harder and harder to find good , tasty Malay food on the northern mainland , this humble little shack, blows me out of my socks .
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Just as it's getting harder and harder to find good , tasty Malay food on the northern mainland , this humble little shack, blows me out of my socks .
Barbecued selection is excellent. Don't normally think the world of Percik this and Golek that, but they are experts at slow roasting foods over charcoal fire .
More delicious than an Argentinian assador halfway round the world !
More delicious than an Argentinian assador halfway round the world !
Friday 1 February 2013
Noor Bee Nasi Melayu ( U )
Because they churn out some really fine foods,
I sometimes wish they were located somewhere far better than here.
It's a small family run business, well known amongst the islanders.
Comfort foods, so typically Tanjung Tokong style, yes that's what they serve here.
That means a great, winning hodgepodge mixture of Mamak , Pakistani, Penang and Kelantanese Malay, all mixed together, producing very unique ( but no less delicious ) curries with a hint of bitter.
Monday 17 December 2012
Monday 12 November 2012
Restoran Minah - Gelugor ( U )
This shop is a real throwback to the 70s.
It's also so much cleaner, with an environment that is much more pleasant , compared to the other great Minangkabau restaurant inside Georgetown.
The only drawback is parking, which can be quite a challenge as the area has limited space only.
It's also so much cleaner, with an environment that is much more pleasant , compared to the other great Minangkabau restaurant inside Georgetown.
The only drawback is parking, which can be quite a challenge as the area has limited space only.
It may be further from everything, yet manages to attract a good mix of local and Indonesian customers
Monday 22 October 2012
Free View , Cheap Food near Queensbay ( U )
Chances are most of you would not know that this place even existed .
There are a few pasar malam style traders that open here on a daily basis and I guess you have to try them out one by one first before you find one that you like the best.
The main draw however is the fact that you get to dine on a sandy beach with a free view of the Penang Bridge. Simply spectacular ....how can you beat that?
Thursday 27 September 2012
Restoran Aur Gading - Mee Udang Sungai Dua ( U )
Although it came highly recommended, I regretted coming here. It wasn't that easy to find, mind you. Anyway I am posting this up as a reminder to myself not to step in here again.
Satay. Hard,Burnt, Very very Sweet.
Chicken meat not fresh,smells like from supermarket.
The much touted Mee Udang Sungai Dua.Looks can be deceiving
Friday 27 July 2012
Tanjung Tokong Ramadhan Bazaar ( New Location)
This once a year bazaar used to be held in a small lane next to the Tanjung Tokong police station quarters.
This is their new location now. Bigger, brighter,better organised and in an empty field annex to this mosque
Quite easy to find, along a small road inside the kampung that runs parallel to Tesco Tg Pinang
The bazaar is a little different these days.
There's even one stall selling Kek Lapis Sarawak.
So colourful !
Lots of work went into this.
Also, it is highly reassuring to know that the police are making their presence felt by parking themselves right smack in the centre.
Snatch thief deterrent No.1
While it's a comparatively small bazaar, nevertheless it is still interesting enough to tempt with a selection that is not overwhelmingly repetitive.
Just make sure you come early or you'll be faced with a wipe out zone.
Monday 16 July 2012
Din Ikan Bakar, Kepala Batas ( U )
This ikan bakar place is something you'll have to see for yourself because the spread is so crazy massive for such a small sleepy hollow such as this.
My pictures simply do it no justice as they're about to close for the day, thus you won't be able to spot the amazing rows of heaving grilled buffets .
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Penang food reviews,
Penang street foods,
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Friday 13 July 2012
Canai Tomyam Cafe, Jalan Lembah Permai ( U )
Note : fast forward 2014. They have been chased out and replaced by a roti canai seller now. Was told that they have relocated a few doors down but when I tried out the food, the recipes just did not seem right. Tomyam was horrid, omelette terrible.
Well what to say when their chefs are now smoking keretek, an Indonesian ciggey. My guess is that Indons/ Suluks ( yes, they are here in Penang pretending to be Malays) have now resorted to hawking the popular Thai Malay food when they clearly have absolutely zero talent in cooking anything other deep fried fish. Sad case really but don't be fooled.
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The general complaint , is that the service here is incredibly slow. Not to worry. We weren't in a rush.
Ordered this huge basket of keropok with dip, to stave off hunger.
Wise choice on our part as other patrons were doing light neck and leg stretches every now and then as if we were all on board a long haul flight.
Monday 21 May 2012
( U ) Satay Ah' Basri - Bayan Lepas
I have to say I was a bit apprehensive before stepping into this satay outlet.
From the outside it looked like a cafe but once inside it resembled a fast food outlet .
Oh oh.
On top of that, it was also clean, brightly lit,with sweet, well mannered staff....hmmm.... I was truly prepared for the worst.
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