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Favourite Malaysian food – Otak-otak

By: Adline A. Ghani When I was little, I had convinced myself that the popular Malaysian food item, otak-otak , is made of brains, as ‘ otak ,’ in Malay, literally means ‘brain.’ I mean, with a name like that and the squishy texture, what else was a little girl supposed to think? Continue reading

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Breakfast at Eng Loh Coffee Shop, Church Street Penang

One of my favorite breakfast joints in Penang is Eng Loh Coffee Shop in the heart of Georgetown. It is located at the end of Church Street, diagonally across the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and is exceptionally crowded during lunch hour. Besides serving good coffee, the coffee shop operator also serves choices of Western breakfast of sausages Continue reading

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Kopi Time Kopitiam @ Atria Shopping Centre, Damansara Jaya

Just when you thought there couldn’t be more Kopitiams, new ones are coming up every now and then. It could only mean one thing, yum cha is Malaysians’ favorite past time, and Kopitiam business is still a growing business in Malaysia. Some of my friends like to yum cha a lot, and they go Kopitiam hopping Continue reading

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Ang Hoi Lor | Authentic Penang Restaurant

A true Penangite would definitely have heard about Ang Hoay Lor and the food that is served there. Continue reading

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Traditional Toast Set @ Toast Box, Pavilion

I have been eyeing to try Toast Box for a long time because it has managed to attract a beeline of customers constantly. Unlike J.Co, where the queue dies off after the donut craze went down. Besides, their toasts looked really tempting because they prepare them openly Continue reading

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Yaki-Yaki Japanese Barbeque Buffet Restaurant @ Jalan Bukit Bintang

After witnessing the huge success of Tenji Japanese Buffet has managed to achieve by offering 50% discount on all dining period, many other Japanese buffet restaurants are doing the same too. Xenri, Daidomon and now the newly opened Yaki-Yaki Japanese Barbeque Buffet Restaurant too. These promotions or competition you might say, are definitely good news for Japanese buffet lovers. Continue reading

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By Invitation: Karaikudi Restaurant at Market Street, Little India

My family and I eat regularly at Karaikudi (Hillside) Restaurant , but we’ve never gone to the original outlet at Market Street. Continue reading

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RM1.20 Nasi Lemak @ Sri Weld Food Court, Beach Street

PJ has a famous RM1.20 nasi lemak , in Penang we have it too. Same price, same quantity, similar packaging but a whole lot more spicier. Definitely for those nasi lemak lovers looking for sambal pedas in their rice. Continue reading

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Cake Decorating & Tiramisu Baking Class in Penang!

As a baking enthusiast, it thrills me to bring you this piece of news that Big Boys Oven will be back in Penang for another round of classes!! This time, there will be an exciting full day cake decorating class (using fondant) and also a tiramisu class!! ~swoon~ Cake Decorating Class (Hands On Class) Pastry Chef Sunny Yaw will share with you: – How to make your own fondant (sugar paste) and gum paste – How to cover a 2 tier cake with fondant – How to decorate the 2 tier cake with flower theme (similar to photo above) Time : 9.30am – 5.00pm Date : 18th April 2009 (Saturday) Fee : RM550 per student (All materials included, plus tea break) (Limited to only 6 students) Glorious Tiramisu (Hands on class) Tiramisu, a rich decadent and desired dessert! Come learn the art of making this glorious dessert with Sunny Yaw! Time : 9.30am – 12.30pm Date : 19th April 2009 (Sunday) Fee : RM150 (Limited to only 6 students) Limited seats available! To register for the class please email bbonorth@gmail.com or sms/call 012-4209433 I can hardly wait!! Continue reading

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MAS Inflight Kitchen Tour & Food Tasting Session @ LSG Sky Chefs, KLIA

Have you ever wondered how in-flight meals are actually prepared? I do Continue reading

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