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oct

Dim Sum at De Tai Tong on Cintra Street, Penang

Posted by: CK Lam in Chu Char, Dim Sum, Dumpling, Fish Beehoon, Georgetown, NonHalal, Noodles, Pastry, Penang

Located at Cintra Street in downtown Penang is De Tai Tong Cafe. This corner coffeeshop is a favorite food venue for it offers an extensive varieties of dim sum and dozens of rice and noodle dishes.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Ala Carte Menu, Barbeque Pork, Black Beans, Chewy Texture, Chinese Pastry, Chinese Tea, Cintra Street, De Tai Tong Cafe, Dim Sum, Dinner Fare, Dumpling, Egg Yolk, Fish Balls,Fishhead, Flaky Pastry, Fried Fish, Glutinous Rice, Har, Lotus Leaf, Metal Trays, Noodle

Dishes,Noodle Lovers, Push Carts, Red Bean Paste, Rice Noodle, Salted Egg, Spring Rolls, Traditional Chinese Pastry, Trolley Service 7 Comments

17
oct

Handcrafted Specialty Coffee at Full Of Beans

Posted by: CK Lam in Cafe, Coffee, Drinks, Media Preview, New Straits Times (Life & Times), Penang, Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong

* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 8th October 2011 Coffee connoisseurs can look forward to a great coffee experience at Full Of Beans in Penang. Occupying the first floor in Straits Quay, this outlet is a great place for coffee enthusiasts, where quality coffee is served in a casual environment.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Blue Mountain Coffee, Casual Environment, Coffee Black, Coffee Brewing Equipment,Coffee Connoisseurs, Coffee Enthusiasts, Coffee Experience, Coffee Pot, Coffee Tea, Cold Coffee, Cup Of Coffee, Drip Coffee, Full Of Beans, Gayo Mandheling, Great Coffee, Iced-drip Coffee, Jamaican Blue Mountain, Lemon Tea, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Peach Tea, Quality Coffee, Rich Flavour, Siphon Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Straits Quay, The Star Of Italy, Types Of Coffee Beans 11 Comments

12
oct

Sukhothai Beef Noodles House in Pulau Tikus

Posted by: CK Lam in Beef Noodle, Penang, Pulau Tikus, Thai Cuisine

Sukhothai Beef Noodles House is located on the ever bustling Burmah Road, right in the heart of the Pulau Tikus neighborhood. The restaurant is situated along a row of shop houses between the Pulau Tikus police station and the popular Jones Road Loh Mee. Since its opening last month, Sukhothai Beef Noodles House with a short menu has been attracting customers with its Thai beef noodles. The short menu includes three desserts and five other dishes, namely the Pad Thai, Fish Maw Soup, Thai Fried Rice, Tong Yam Fried Rice and also the Green Curry or Massaman Curry.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Banana Sago, Bean Sprouts, Beef Noodles, Burmah Road, Chili Flakes, Chopped Chives,Chopped Coriander, Creamy Coconut, Curry Paste, Fish Maw Soup, Food Condiments, Fried Bean Curd, Green Curry, Herbs And Spices, Instant Noodles, Mango Sticky Rice, Massaman Curry, Pad Thai, Phad Thai, Pulau Tikus, Sukhothai Beef Noodles House, Sweet Rich Flavor,Tangy Lime, Thai Chili Sauce, Thai Fried Rice, Tong Yam Fried Rice 6 Comments

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oct

Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant, Butterworth

Posted by: CK Lam in Penang Mainland, Pork Free, Western Cuisine

Located in the Sunway township of Seberang Jaya, Abbey Road is a trendsetting Beatles-inspired bistro and restaurant. The restaurant concept of this family-owned outlet is derived from the restaurants owner Cheong Chee Seng love for The Beatles. The walls are adorned with posters of the group, and diners get to enjoy their music too. Opened in April 2011, this restaurant which occupies the ground floor of a shop house, offers dining in a casual mode. The kitchen is managed by chef Samuel Cheong, who has worked in many overseas establishments and fine dining restaurants. The simple menu focuses on Western cuisine with modern plating.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Abbey Road, Abbey Road Bistro Restaurant, Beatles, Beef Bacon, Bistro Restaurant, Black Forest Coffee, Broiled Chicken, Butterworth, Casual Mode, Chee Seng, Dory Fish, Elvis Presley,Fine Dining Restaurants, Fish And Chips, Foie Gras, French Beans, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Grilled Mushroom, Irish Coffee, New Zealand Beef Tenderloin, Nicoise Salad, Perfect Boiled Egg,Seberang Jaya, Signature Dish, Smoked Duck, Soft Texture, Sunway, Thick Piece, Tomato Soup,Western Cuisine, Wheat Bread 4 Comments

3
oct

Baron Edmond de Rothschilds French Winemakers Dinner at Tiffins

Posted by: CK Lam Spirits in Batu Feringgi, Fine Dining, Hotels, Penang, Western Cuisine, Wine Champagne and

It was an evening of dining and French wines at Tiffins, the fine dining restaurant in Parkroyal Penang Resort. The evening gave us the chance to explore wines from the estates of Baron Edmond de Rothschild.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Australian Wagyu Beef Fillet, Baron Edmond, Baron Edmond de Rothschild's, Beef Fillet, C K Lam, Chateau Clarke, Chateau Malmaison, Duck Confit, Edmond De Rothschild, Fine Dining Restaurant, Fine Wines, Florent J. Mougin, French, French Winemakers, French Wines, Gamey Taste, Lamb Rack, Melon Granita, Morel Mushroom, Nicolas Feuillatte, Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Particuliere N/V, Parkroyal Penang, Parkroyal Penang Resort, Red Hue, Refreshing Melon,Richard Murphy, Tiffins, Tomato Fondue, Wagyu Beef, White Asparagus, Wine Dinner,Winemakers Dinner 3 Comments

27
sep

Toast with homemade kaya at Ah Wang Cafe

Posted by: CK Lam in Cafe, Media Preview, New Straits Times (Northern Streets),Penang, Roti Bakar, Tanjung Tokong

* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 8th October 2011 Operating for more than 30 years, Ah Wang Cafe serves the standard fare of coffee and toast with home-made Kaya. The name is synonymous with the owner who runs the business with his wife and several helpers.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Ah Wang Cafe, Black Coffee, Coconut Milk, Coffee And Tea, Cup Of Coffee, Egg Yolk,Electric Toaster, Half Boiled Egg, Homemade Kaya, Kaya, Kopi O Peng, Kopi Peng, Lime Juice,Lime Zest, Milk Sugar, New Straits Times (Life & Times), O Peng, Pepper Powder, Rapid Modernization, Red Sugar, Roti Bakar, S Cafe, Secret Recipe, Sirap, Sirap Limau, Sweet Flavor,Tanjung Tokong, Teatime, Toast, UDA Flats 11 Comments

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sep

Woolloomooloo Modern Australian Cuisine

Posted by: CK Lam in Bayan Baru, Media Preview, New Straits Times (Northern Streets),Penang, Western Cuisine

* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 10th August 2011. Located on the ground floor of a shophouse near Queensbay Mall is Woolloomooloo Modern Australia Cuisine Restaurant. This restaurant is led by chef Rico Teh, who has more than 15 years of cooking experience in Sydney, Australia. The menu is kept simple with Australian dishes as well as some Western fare.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: 10th August, Abstract Art, Australian Cuisine, Australian Dishes, Beef and Cabernet Casserole, Blackened Chicken, Capsicum, Chicken Salad, Contemporary Chairs, Crusty Bread,Drink Menu, Greek Sauce, Grilled Blackened Chicken Salad with Tzatziki, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Queensbay Mall, Rack Of Lamb, Red Wine Glazed Pear, Ripe Tomatoes, Sauce Tzatziki, Shophouse, Sour Plum, Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Unique Names, Visual Delight, Woolloomooloo Modern Australia Cuisine Restaurant

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16
sep

Liberty sizzles with its Claypot Fish Head Curry

Posted by: CK Lam in Chu Char, Georgetown, Media Preview, New Straits Times (Northern Streets), Non-Halal, Penang

* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 23rd August 2011 Beach Street remains as one of the longest, busiest streets in Penang. Many heritage buildings along the road have been restored and converted into upmarket eateries and franchise restaurants that offer a wide variety of multicultural cuisine. Located at the intersection of Beach and Chulia Street is Lam Ah, a small coffee shop with a zinc roof that sells the popular local delicacy fish head curry. The Liberty Claypot Fish Head Curry is an excellent place to visit, especially for the adventurous gourmand.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Chulia Street, Claypot Fish Head, Coffee Shop, Deep Fried Chicken, Fish Bones, Fish Curry, Fish Dishes, Fish Head Curry, Franchise Restaurants, Fried Vegetables, Heritage Buildings, Inchi, Kabin, Liberty Claypot Fish Head Curry, Local Delicacy, Marinate, Muk, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Pak Choy, Poultry Dishes, Size Fish, Sizzles, Tasty Dish, Yau 2 Comments

9
sep

Il Bacaro Venetian Restaurant at Campbell House, Penang

Posted by: CK Lam in Boutique Hotel, Georgetown, Heritage, International, Italian Cuisine, Media Preview, New Straits Times (Life & Times), Penang, Pizza

* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 6th September 2011.

The recently launched Campbell House in George Town is home to Il Bacaro Venetian Restaurant. This slice of classic Italian dining is within walking distance of Tho Yuen and Tai Tong Dim Sum House. The restaurant serves its cuisine the Il Bacaro way, which is based on a traditional Venetian backstreet tavern. Its where one can enjoy authentic Italian dishes served in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Read the rest of this entry Tags: Authentic Italian Dishes, Bacaro, Bamboo Steamer, Campbell House, Cherry Tomato,Chewiness, Chicken Parmigiana, Cicchetti, Cintra Street Hawker Food, Crisp Crust, Delightful Change, Dim Sum Restaurants, Emphasises, Fabulous Dish, Flavors, Flavour Of Herbs, Focaccia,Fresh Pasta, George Town, Green Pea, Green Pea Risotto, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Zucchini,Homemade Pasta, Il Bacaro Venetian Restaurant, Italian Dining, Italian Food, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Panna Cotta, Penang, Soft Interior, Stracci,Tomato Sauce, Vegetarian Pizza, Venetian Restaurant, White Wine, Woo Hing Watch Dealer,Zabaglione Con Fragole 24 Comments

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sep

Ming Garden Restaurant at Penang Times Square

Posted by: CK Lam in Georgetown, Media Preview, New Straits Times (Northern Streets),NonHalal, Penang, Restaurant

* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 5th September 2011. Over the last few months, several Chinese restaurants marked their opening on Penang island, and the latest to go full swing is Ming Garden. Located in Penang Times Square, the restaurant is decorated in a modern Chinese style. The efficient supervisor comes over to introduce what the menu had to offer as soon as we were seated. As with most Chinese restaurants, the supervisor verbally listed out the popular and signature dishes. We chose several dishes to go along with their signature Peking duck and braised goose web.

The crispy Peking duck is a house specialty Read the rest of this entry Tags: Accolade, Bean Curd, Bean Sprouts, Braised, Chinese Mushroom, Chinese Restaurant,Chinese Restaurants, Chinese Style, Duck Meat, Freshly Cut, Full Swing, Goose Web, Ming Garden, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Peking Duck, Penang Island, Penang Restaurant, Penang Times Square, Roast Duck, Shredded Meat, Signature Dishes, Smooth Texture, Sweet Sauce, Thin Layer