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Hameediyah Restaurant and Hameediyah Tandoori House, Penang

*This article was published in the New Straits Times on 18th August 2010. Hameediyah Restaurant, a century-old eating house established in 1907 is among one of the oldest restaurants in Penang Continue reading

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Malaysian Famous Food: Nasi lemak, fragrant and filling

By: Adline A. Continue reading

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Popular Malaysian food – Nasi ayam equals fond memories

By: Adline A. Ghani I don’t know what it is about nasi ayam or chicken rice, but I’ve always had nothing but fond memories of it. When I try to draw up the memories, however, it’s a total blank, but my psyche tells me that the fond memories are indeed there Continue reading

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Feringgi Grill @ Rasa Sayang Resort-Grilled & Smoked Treats that Delight!

Feringgi Grill at the luxurious Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is no newbie in the Penang food scene. Having been around for three decades, it has been perceived by most as the creme de la creme of fine dining restaurants in Penang. 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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Porridge

I will be the first to admit I seldom eat food that we normally associate and categorize loosely as “Chinese”. But porridge is one comfort dish that I could hardly say no to, on days where I am just too sick and tired to taste and to chew, and on days that are particularly cold and chilly. Continue reading

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Chinese Cuisines at Restoran City Star, Petaling Jaya

I was invited by Ken for dinner together with his friends from Tour2U at Restoran City Star in Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya during my Kuala Lumpur trip. Continue reading

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Penang Food – Tai Buan Porridge

Penang has a number of stall selling porridge and one particular stall that is worth mentioning is the Tai Buan Porridge. It is housed in a shoplot on Muntri Street serving good rice porridge and side dishes. This Teochew style porridge is very popular and most of the customers are back for return visits 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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Woo Ga Chon – Korean BBQ Restaurant – Ampang

One thing I love but don’t have regularly enough is Korean BBQ, I wish there was a decent Korean BBQ nearer to my place but sadly they are all still clustered around Ampang. I’ve heard there are some decent ones elsewhere (like Hartamas), but really if you’re gonna go – go for the.. Continue reading

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