Tag Archives: Penang

Celebration After Celebration

3 Feb

Today is yet another public holiday, celebrating Thaipusam, but it feels like a weekend because we lined up activities that we normally reserve for the weekend. We did not want to stay in Penang until today knowing we will be caught in a big traffic jam upon our return, hence the journey back yesterday.

The next big festivity coming up is Chinese New Year or the Lunar New Year. It is approaching fast and there isn’t much time left to prepare for it. I should be doing my New Year shopping but as always, am procrastinating. It’s the same every year, Queen of last minute.

I may go fight with the crowd this coming weekend to settle the preparations once and for all.

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One Last Char Koay Teow!

2 Feb

We went in search for one last Char Koay Teow. I wouldn’t say ridiculous but when you are on a food trail, you have to go to extremes to satisfy the urge.

But it had to be along the way and convenient for us when we leave the island. So we ended up going to the Foodcourt in Sunshine Square at Bayan Baru. After the meal, it was just an easy drive towards the second Penang Bridge, the longest bridge in Southeast Asia.

The last Char Koay Teow was good, according to the girls. We also had Curry Fish Head and Bak Kut Teh. Satisfied and contented with this successful gastronomic adventure, we look forward to another foodie adventure in the near future!

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Penang: Goodbye

2 Feb

Today’s our last day in the island city. We loved it! Hubby’s sister has been a great host; the sights we saw were cool and the food we ate were totally awesome and authentic.

I am glad we took this time to spend some quality time with the girls. Pretty soon we won’t have such occasions anymore; so any opportunity that arises, we ought to take it.

We woke up late this morning, skipped breakfast but planned for another round of Char Koay Teow before we make our way to the new second link to head back home.

Until our next trip, thanks Penang!

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What to Do Besides Eat

1 Feb

This trip to Penang, we actually saw more and ate more things than before. Previously it has always been only the resort with its pool, beach and sun; this time it’s different food and sights that we never put a priority to.

Today after brunch, we visited the 3D Museum. It was cool. With thematic paintings cleverly spread out in the premise, we saw many people creatively posed to make an interesting composition. We did our fare share of posing too, I must admit.

All in all, our three days in Penang has been wonderful. Tonight we meet hubby’s old college mate for yet another meal!

I dread my weighing scale complaining when I get home and step on it. Oh well, I am on holiday. Eat well and live well.

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Late Lunch

1 Feb

We had more desert than a real lunch: Assam Laksa, Ice Kacang with Nutmeg, Cendul and Fried Popiah.

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Char Koay Teow

1 Feb

We stopped at New World Park for brunch. Undecided with the choices available, we ended up ordering several variations of Char Koay Teow.

From the normal, there was also no chili, less chili and with duck egg instead. We actually also ordered Curry Mee, Tee Nya Kuih and Chai Kueh. So many orders?

Well, hubby’s sister and parents were with us.

Satisfying until the next meal! Good start to the day.

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Penang: Day 3

1 Feb

We woke up a little later than yesterday. I suspect everyone is still feeling very full from yesterday’s food intake so breakfast this morning is not a priority.

Last night, we actually went and sat down at Chatime, ordered a drink and got down to being anti-social, be on our devices to jump onto the internet. I, of course, had to play some games. Which was a good thing because I made progress for my Candy Crush! Made it passed 789 and now at 796.

Anyway, we are thinking more of brunch and Char Koay Teow, Assam Laksa and Cendol are in the list to savor shortly.

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A Day of Eating

31 Jan

Lunch was at Hon Kei for pork porridge and a little bite of prawn fritter on tofu. By then everyone was so full. We decided to head back to rest before coming out for dinner.

“Eat again?” the girls groaned.

Well, it is dinner time and we headed to Goh Huat Seng on Kimberly Street for steamboat.

All in all, today’s choices are good. Tomorrow we try different stuff!

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Penang: Day 2

31 Jan

We woke up early to go to Pulau Tikus to Restaurant New Cathay for breakfast. A friend recommended that we should go there and eat the Koay Chap, which we did. Was good, so were the other choices.

Traffic on this Saturday morning was not that heavy and soon, we made our way to the Owl Shop.

When we got to the shop, I was like a kid let loose in a candy store! All the display pieces were so appealing. Let’s just say I had a good haul to add to my owl collection. Contented for now, we explored the area around Cannon Street and Armenian Street.

This is where the street arts are. Had some fun posing with the paintings.

By lunchtime the sun was beating down on us. Dang! It’s hot. But we had to go to Restaurant Hon Kei at Kampung Malabar for pork porridge (for lunch). After all this is a eat and eat more trip.

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The First Stop

30 Jan

Rush hour traffic was not too bad after the toll at the Penang Bridge. We met hubby’s sister and she guided us to Restaurant Soon Lai at Batu Lanchang, a place she frequents regularly.

The tummy by now is growling and the smell of the open air kitchen is just so appealing!

Dinner was simple, quick and delicious.

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