Inside the food court of the market near Sunshine Square is one drink stall that sell very cheap ice blended drinks. There are many drink stall in the food court, but the one that is popular among locals is Ah Aun Cafe. It has many type of ice blended drinks, but my favorite is red [...]

This coffee shop serve one of the best assam laksa. The place is popular among workers around the vicinity. So it is normally crowded during lunch hour. It is great to have lobak along with your steamy bowl of laksa.

Tucked in a row of pre-war shop-houses along Chulia Street is a cosy little cafe serving mainly Italian delicacies with a variety of pizzas and pastas. You will find this cafe is quite popular among locals and back packers who love casual dining with a little classic touch and without burning a hole in your [...]

New World Park located at Shatow lane near Nagore Place was launched in early 2008. In addition to its unique food court, it has many cafes, shops and a stage for public events, making it the latest favourite hang out place for Penangites, young and old alike.

You can easily imagine that you’re in India once you step into this restaurant. The rich aroma of curry and masala fill the air. Like its menu, every corner of the restaurant is intrinsically decorated with authentic items from different parts of India. The mood-lighting gives a little hint of the mystical and romantic India. [...]

When I was in Singapore, a nice Singaporean girl asked me where I was from. When I told her that I was from Penang, her first response was… “Ah… Penang Laksa”. It is obvious that the most well known export of Penang is none other than its laksa. Don’t be surprise to see hawker stalls [...]

The famous Gurney Drive food court has all kinds hawker foods for you to choose from. You can either have your favorite hawker food at the open air food court or ta pau (takeaway) and have it on seats available along the Gurney Drive overlooking the sea with salty cool breeze blowing through your face. [...]

Nothing beats a sunny afternoon with Penang’s favorite dessert; Cendol. It is made from crushed ice, soaked in gula Melaka and coconut milk, covered with kidney beans and cendol. The best cendol in Penang is located at Penang Road. You can have it while standing beside the stall or inside Joo Hooi coffee shop. However, [...]

Fancy of having a meal in a prison? Then head to Leith Street and you will find Obake-Ya, a prison themed restaurant serving mainly Japanese food.