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Health-Boosting Savoury Sweet Mango Turmeric Smoothie

October 29, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Have you heard of golden milk? It’s an incredibly healing drink used in Ayurvedic medicine for hundreds and hundreds of years. Made with turmeric and coconut milk, golden milk contains properties to help reduce inflammation, fight bloating and digestive problems, gives you better sleep and even aid in weight loss. However, many Malaysians may find it a little bit odd to have a drink made from santan and kunyit, preferring instead to keep these two ingredients strictly for their curries and masak lemak. But there’s no denying the health benefits of turmeric, so we’ve put together a mango turmeric smoothie recipe that will hopefully convince you to add a little bit more of this incredible spice into your diets.

The x factor

It’s all about the turmeric in this drink, and if you’re still feeling hesitant, let us share with you why it’s more than just a spice to marinate your ikan goreng with. Turmeric is a common ingredient in Malaysian cooking, whether used fresh or in dried powder form. Often it’s there for flavour and colouring, but did you know that this humble spice has some amazing health benefits? Turmeric is a natural pain reliever with great anti-inflammatory properties especially beneficial for those with arthritis. The antioxidants in turmeric can help improve liver function, aid in digestion and has positive effects in the treatment of certain types of cancer including prostate and pancreatic cancer.

You shouldn’t, however, go overboard with consuming turmeric. Despite being a great digestive aid, eating too much can cause the opposite and upset your stomach instead. Turmeric may also thin your blood, something to consider if you’re already on blood-thinners or have pre-existing conditions requiring you to stay away from blood-thinners.

Penang Turmeric

While turmeric brings a savoury touch to this smoothie, mango and honey brings the sweetness. Besides being delicious, mangoes are also pretty healthy for you. Rich in antioxidants, mangoes have properties that can help our bodies protect itself against certain types of cancer. The high levels of vitamin C in mangoes are also great for controlling cholesterol levels while strengthening your immune system, while the high iron content is great for anaemics! Mangoes are also good for the eyesight and will also help prevent heatstroke as eating it cools you down instantly.

Raw organic 100% honey has lots of antioxidants as well as antifungal and antibacterial properties. Honey can also soothe a sore throat, and help with digestive issues. Diabetics should consume honey with caution though, as it still contains a significant amount of sugar.

That other rhizome

We’ve talked about turmeric, but ginger is also not without its own power-packed health benefits. Another popular ingredient in Malaysian cuisine, ginger has a lot of medicinal properties and has always been part of the history of traditional medicine. Besides being anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants, ginger can treat nausea as well as morning sickness. It helps reduce muscle aches, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, treat indigestion and can even help reduce menstrual pain. Ginger also contains properties that may help prevent cancer and can even help improve brain function while protecting against age-related damage to the brain. Fresh ginger is also great at fighting infections while inhibiting the growth of many types of bacteria, making it a popular remedy for the common cold.

Penang Ginger

Finally, on the dairy front, we have plain natural yogurt and milk. Filled with nutrients such as calcium, B vitamins, phosphorous, magnesium and potassium, yogurt can help maintain your blood pressure and metabolism levels while improving bone health. It is packed full of protein, while those containing probiotics can help your digestive system. Yogurt may also strengthen your immune system, protect against osteoporosis, benefit the health of your heart and, if you’re looking to lose weight, also helps you feel full longer. Milk is a great source of calcium and vitamin D, which helps in the prevention of osteoporosis. Vitamin D also produces serotonin, which lifts the mood, can reduce chronic fatigue and reduce the effects of PMS.

Sounds like our mango turmeric smoothie is a great way to help keep you full while giving your body a dose of much needed goodness. Let’s go make some, shall we?

Ingredients

140g (1 cup) ripe mango
80g natural yogurt
240ml (1 cup) milk
5g (1/2”) ginger
½ tsp turmeric powder
13g (1/2 tbsp) honey
¼ tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp (pinch) chili flakes, optional

Making mango turmeric smoothie

Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

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Serve while the mango turmeric smoothie is still cold.
For a little kick, add a pinch of chili flakes over the top of your smoothie.

Extra tips

Keep your mango in the fridge for a cooler drink. Optionally, use frozen mango for an extra cold factor.
Get all your ingredients ready before bringing out your mango, yogurt and milk or they will warm up and your smoothie won’t be as delicious.
Temperature is key to making delicious smoothies – you want it cold! If you can’t get your ingredients cold enough, add a little bit of ice during the blending process. Don’t add too much or it will water down your smoothie. Alternatively, serve your smoothie in a cup or glass filled with ice to keep it cool.
Different types of mango vary in sweetness. Adjust the amount of honey as needed.
The little bit of sea salt makes this drink really delicious. Don’t skip out on it.
A high-powered blender will make the process of blending your mango tofu lassi faster, ensuring it remains cold once the blending process is complete. However, not everyone can afford to fork out a pretty penny for one those blenders. We used the Philips ProBlend 5, which crushes ice faster than your usual blender. However, as this recipe doesn’t contain any hard ingredients (unless you freeze your mangoes), a regular blender should suffice.
Blender cleaning tip: add a drop of dishwashing liquid into the blender and fill it with about 1/5^th to ¼ of water. Give it a few pulses to clean your blades and the bottom of the blender much more easily. Don’t ‘blend’ the water for too fast or for too long though or you may end up with overflowing foam instead!

A golden smoothie

How did you like our recipe for mango turmeric smoothie? Are you surprised that it’s a whole lot nicer than you imagined it to be? The savoury flavour of the turmeric and sea salt goes so well with the sweetness of the mango and honey, plus the tartness of the yogurt and little gingery kick comes together in an incredibly delicious, protein-packed and health-boosting drink. We won’t be surprised if this magical mango turmeric smoothie becomes a regular feature in your daily smoothie schedule.

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As You Like Hong Kong Chicken Pot @ Chow Thye Road, George Town, Penang

October 26, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

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When patrons walk into As You Like Hong Kong Chicken Pot 香港隨變燒烤麻辣雞煲 on Chow Thye Road, George Town, Penang, they will be comforted with its non-halal steamboat and Mala spicy flavours.

It’s just two weeks after opening up their new premises and the restaurant is already seeing a steady flow of patrons.

In the air-conditioned restaurant, guests can expect enhanced comfort while waiting for the hot pot to come to a boil. Served in a clay pot, it comes with several types of soup – Authentic Chicken Pot, Si Chuan Spicy Chicken Pot, Spicy Chicken Pot, Sour Pig Stomach Chicken Pot, and the Special 2 in 1 Whole Chicken Pot (with choices of any 2 flavors).

You need to tick the boxes of the packages to choose the level of spiciness as you like, besides the many add-on ingredients on the menu itself. As for the condiments, they only serve cut chili-padi with soy sauce.

There are deep-fried snacks and house pickles to nibble on before the meal. We started off with their deep-fried fish skin and very appetizing zingy pickled cucumber, and black fungus.

Pickle cucumber RM6

Deep-fried fish skin RM6

Among the many soup options, the Sour Pig Stomach Chicken Pot was our choice on the first visit. The piping hot pot comes with half a chicken, pig stomach, and sour vegetables. Its saltiness and sourness coupled with poultry and pork blend together to create a rich flavor.

Sour Pig Stomach Chicken Pot RM68

Besides a lineup of pork, beef, and vegetables, they also do seafood. Offering tender meaty goodness are the nicely marbled thin slices of pork belly and pork tendon ball with ginger. The crispy homemade bean curd roll (fu chok roll) is really good and highly recommended. For vegetables, there are leaves of lettuce, tong oh (茼蒿), besides cold tofu, and sweet corn. To finish up the meal, we boiled some Hong Kong Nissin noodles in the soup.

Tender chicken from the sour pig stomach chicken pot

Dumplings, pork tendon balls with ginger, yam, and mushroom balls

Sweet corn RM4

Cold tofu RM4

Homemade bean curd roll RM10

Pork belly slices RM10

Delightful morsels bubbling away in the soup

No steamboat meal is complete without a cold beverage. We had the restaurant’s speciality, Watercress With Honey, a sweet variation of its more popular savory version.

Cold beverage – homemade watercress with honey

The steamboat at As You Like Hong Kong Chicken Pot made for a delicious and fun meal. The outlet emphasizes on food quality and friendly services. Servers are always on hand to replenish the hot pot with additional rich broth!

The restaurant is open daily from 6 pm till 1 am (last order 12.30am). We recommend making a reservation to avoid a wait.

As You Like Hong Kong Chicken Pot 香港隨變燒烤麻辣雞煲
56 Jalan Chow Thye
10050 George Town
Penang

Tel: 04 – 2292118

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Batu Ferringhi Guide – Things to do in Batu Ferringhi

October 20, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

Batu Ferringhi, another primary area of Penang other than Georgetown, is filled with tons of attractions and activities. Brought to fame thanks to its strategic location, the beach, means a lot of activities are going to be adrenaline pumping and water involved. Truth be told, not every activity has got to be this tiring. That’s why in this post, we’re going to share with you the ultimate things to do in Batu Ferringhi and other attractions that are not all about beaches. So foodies, are you guys ready?

Things to do in Batu Ferringhi:

Batu Ferringhi Guide Part 1: Start Off with Something Light

Penang Batik Factory

Ever seen those vibrant fabrics printed with bold prints such as leaves and flowers that could be found in almost every corner of Penang? That’s batik, a traditional technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth. Set in Teluk Bahang, Penang Batik Factory is one of the pioneers of batik manufacturing on the island offering a wide variety of quality batik, from block prints batiks to hand-drawn pieces. Take a tour here and see how batiks are made and tour around the art gallery. Interested in making one on your own? The factory also offers workshop so you can get hands on experience as well as bringing home your personalised batik.

What's On Penang — Credit: Penang Batik Factory

Address: 669m, Mk. 2, Teluk Bahang 11050 Penang, Malaysia.
Operating Hour: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Tropical Fruit Farm

Tropical Fruit Farm is a 25-acre organic orchard in Penang with more than 250 types of tropical and subtropical fruit trees. This garden aims to conserve rare and exotic fruit trees, which of course includes our icon, the durian tree. The road to here might be a little bumpy and long, but trust me you won’t regret it. The garden conducts daily guided two-hour tours, where you could learn more about the fruits and a chance to sample local produce. At weekends and on public holidays the orchard lays out a spread of light snacks, juices and a barbecue for visitors. So guys, is this worth adding into your things to do in Batu Ferringhi list ?

Address: Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11000 Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Daily)
Contact: +604-8665168

Batu Ferringhi Night Market

This might be the only night market that offers more goods than food, but hey it’s the best place to spend your night in Batu Ferringhi if you’re tired of staying in the hotel. Local traders will not offer you the best price and sometimes might be a little cut-throat, you have to be good at bargaining. Nevertheless, this is a really good place to polish bargaining skills so that’s why it is one of the must things to do in Batu Ferringhi (xD).

Address: Jalan Pantai Batu, Taman Pantai Batu, 11200 Tanjong Bungah, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: 7 p.m.-12 a.m. (Daily)

Batu Ferringhi Gude Part 2: Time to Sweat Out and Have Some Fun

Penang National Park

Being the world’s smallest national park, it is a pleasant enough place with a waterfall and a pool for a pleasant swim. There are a lot of activities that could be done such as jungle walks, canopy walk, fishing and sunbathing on quiet, golden-sand beaches. Bear in mind that this place is like a maze, with each path bringing you to different beautiful destinations such as the Monkey Beach, Pantai Kerachut, Muka Head and more. So be sure to check out for the map to avoid getting lost.

Address: Pejabat Taman Negara P. Pinang, Jalan Hassan Abbas, Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, 11050 Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Daily)

Beach Activities: Water Sports

Penang Water Sport Recreation Centre (Pusat Kegiatan Sukan Air (PKSA)) is the place for those who wants to go for kayaking. Located just beyond the Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque, kayaks can be rented by groups of up to ten people on walk-in and must be booked beforehand by groups of ten or more. With the price of just RM 15 per person per hour, this is definitely a steal !

Address: Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11200, Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
(Sat&Sun) 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Contact: +604-890-9373

For other more touristy water sports such as banana boat and speedboat ride, jet skis and parasailing, just walk along the beach of Tanjong Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. It is easy to recognize a small shack advertising all these activities.To be honest,these activities are quiet pricey but can’t be had anywhere else and they’re still far below the average prices for beach water sports around the world. Most importantly is to have fun isn’t it?

Beach Activities: On the Sandy Beach

Yaasss we just have to include this because where else can you get a horse ride in Penang? Not to even mention it’s on a beach. Get a horse ride at the Batu Ferringhi Beach, if you don’t know where, just head over to Starbucks Batu Ferringhi, get in there and you’ll find yourself at the beach. What’s more? They even have camel and donkey ride !!

Batu Ferringhi Guide Part 3: Unwind and Chill

Penang Sky Tour

Okay, this is very exciting, a new addition to the attractions in Penang, something super special! Helicopter tour around Penang? Impossible and sounds crazy right? We’re glad to announce that this is not a dream now thanks to Penang Sky Tour. Located just beside Bayview Beach Hotel on an empty ground, you can now have a bird’s eye view of Penang on a helicopter ride. The view up there is so spectacular, overlooking Penang Bridge, Komtar Tower, Kek Lok Si Temple and more depending on the route you choose. Get a ride before sunset for the best view, we tried it out and the experience left us speechless, it’s like once in a lifetime opportunity.

Address: 365, Seksyen 1, Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia.
Operating Hour: 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. (Daily)

Moonlight Bay

Another “beach” in Batu Ferringhi, it’s a hidden gem. Unlike other beaches where the sands are fine and soft to the feet, Moonlight Bay is covered with pebbles, a bit spiky to the feet, but still bearable. Away from the crowd, this place is quiet, clean and relaxing. The water is definitely a lot clearer and blue compared to the Batu Ferringhi Beach. This place is perfect for couples and as a picnic spot.

Address: Jalan Moonlight Bay, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang.

Batu Ferringhi Guide Part 4: The Last Resort

This is the very last part of our guide, after having so much fun, it’s time to settle down and have a good rest. Here, we’ll recommend you five best hotels with different pricing.

fLone Pine Hotel

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One of our favourite hotels in Batu Ferringhi, Lone Pine is Batu Ferringhi’s only luxury boutique hotel in Penang. Renewed and rejuvenated after a lovingly undertaken restoration, Penang’s favorite beach side boutique resort reopened its doors refreshed in design and facilities, but still infused with the same colonial spirit and idyllic charm with a touch of English style and surrounded by garden and beach. Lone Pine offers something for everyone, from cozy rooms to spacious suites opening out onto seafront terraces, balconies or private courtyards.

Address: 97 Batu Ferringghi, Batu Feringgi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Roomies Suites

Located in Eden Parade, the building might look old, creepy and unappealing. Believe us, don’t be fooled by its exterior. Roomies Suites is a contemporary boutique hotel with style and comfort at a great value. Complimentary breakfast and super fast wifi is available for each room, plus the beach is only within walking distance.

Address: 76C -4 Jalan Batu Feringghi, 11100 Batu Feringghi, Penang.

Double Tree Resort by Hilton Penang

Set in the dynamic northern beach area of Penang away from the center of Batu Ferringhi, Double Tree is a new hotel that takes up the previous Hydro Hotel. The four star hotel offers 316 rooms and suites, many features feature a private furnished balcony and partial or full sea views. The hotel is not built on the beach, but don’t worry, there’s a bridge that’s linked to the bridge.

Address: 56, Jalan Low Yat Batu Ferringhi, Penang,11100, Malaysia.

Lost Paradise Resort

For those who wish to fully experience an island life, Lost Paradise Resort is the place to stay. A hidden gem, shrouded and nestled in the verdant green filled with exotic local botany. Interiors are inspired from all around the globe, with heavy arts of India. Here, you can enjoy peace and serenity, as it is tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

Address: 262, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

Set on Batu Feringgi Beach on 12 hectares of tropical gardens, this upscale beach resort is one of the most expensive hotels you can find in the island. Sophisticated rooms feature balconies with water, pool or garden views, while posh suites add living rooms and dining areas; some offer marble bathrooms. This hotel is the exact definition of luxury, a place for Gred A service and comfort.

Address: Batu Feringgi Main Road, Jalan Batu Feringgi, 11100 Batu Feringgi, Pulau Pinang.

Feeling A Bit Wiser Now?

There are so many more things that you could do and enjoy in Batu Ferringhi, not just beaches and hotels. Of course, the beach does play an important role and it’s fun. Now that you foodies know so much more about Batu Ferringhi, get yourself here to experience yourself the excitement we’re sharing with you. Don’t forget to add all these attractions and activities into your things to do in Batu Ferringhi list.

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10 Bakeries To Buy Birthday Cakes Last Minute In Penang

October 19, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

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It happens sometimes. We forget about our loved one’s birthdays. Or, we just don’t have the time! But, if we get a generic cake from a franchise bakery, that will be dead giveaway that we have forgotten about it. Hopefully, 10 Bakeries To Buy Birthday Cakes Last Minute In Penang will help you find a wonderful bakery!

10 Bakeries To Buy Birthday Cakes Last Minute In Penang

1. Jenni The Cake & Bake Shop

penang food — Photo: Jenni The Cake & Bake Shop (Facebook)

Penang Malaysia — Image: Jenni The Cake & Bake Shop (Facebook)

Jenni The Cake & Bake Shop has been around for ages. It is one the most trusted place to purchase a birthday cake. They make different types of cakes on a daily basis and that even includes vegetarian options. Some of their bestselling cakes include Belgium Chocolate Cake and Black Forest Cake. The bakery also offers different kind of toppers, mostly characters, to decorate and personalise your cake.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 226 8596

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily, 9:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. | 💰 $$

2. Brix & Baume

Penang Things To Do — Photo: Brix and Baume (Facebook)

Brix & Baume has a wide selection of cakes to purchase from. Looking at their pastry case, it will guarantee to make you drool. Their tasty cakes are normally topped off with chocolate sails, fresh cream, and glazed fresh fruits. They have a mixture of different types of cakes that include Japanese, and French style. Some of their bestsellers are the colourful Fruit Flan, Hazelnut Praline, and Lemon Cheese Cake.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 229 8254

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 💰 $$$

3. Mon Délice Patisserie

Image: Mon Délice Patisserie (Facebook)

Unlike the top two, Mon Délice Patisserie doesn’t have many pre-made birthday cakes on their shelves. However, they may have some extra cakes available on a daily basis. Unlike Brix & Baume that goes over the top with their presentation, their cakes are more clean and minimal. Some of their cakes are Mango Charlotte, Earl Grey Opera, Neapolitan, Cafe Caramel, and Chocolate Mud Cake.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 226 4394

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily except Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | 💰 $$$

4. Jans Homemade Cakes

Jans Homemade Cakes is a small bakery that is not known to many people. However, it is doing something right because they are highly praised for their Carrot Walnut Cake. Some of their other creations include Mango Cheese Cake, Carrot Cheese Cake, and Chocolate Peppermint Cake. The bakers are able to personalise the cakes just for you.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 227 0733

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily except Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 💰 $$$

5. Tiente by chinchin

Teinte is different than the others listed above. Their creations are Petit Gateau, small French cakes. They are normally perfectly glazed, making it glossy and almost reflective. The 5 inches cakes are perfect for small celebrations. Some of their flavours include Lemon Hazelnut, Strawberry Shortcake, Pandan & Salted Egg Yolk. They make seasonal creations too!

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 261 0185

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily except Monday, 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 💰 $$$$

6. Jasmine Cake

Jasmine Cake has been around Penang for a really long time, since 1998, that is! They don’t have a variety of cakes to choose from as all their cakes are made daily. If you are a big fan of chocolate, you need to try out their bestselling Chocolate Mud Cake.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 261 0185

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily, Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 💰 $$$

7. Sunflower Homemade Cakes

If you are looking for a really good layer cake, you need to head down to Sunflower Homemade Cakes. They make the best layer cake in the entire Penang. They have other pre-made cakes available in their chillers and some flavours include the colourful Fruit Flan, Chocolate Torte, Tiramisu, Passion Fruit Cheese Cake, and many more! From the chiller, their cakes are normally 500 gram.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 899 0996

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily, Weekdays, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Weekends, 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | 💰 $$

8. Plan C Pâtisserie

Plan C is Pâtisserie is a new pastry store in Penang. Their cakes are all mirror-glazed, just the same as Tiente by chinchin. As the cakes are mixed with other colours, you will never find another cake with the same abstract as yours! It is all decorated with gold pieces, geometric pieces, and edible flowers.

💻 Facebook | 📱 016 488 4767

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily, 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 💰 $$$

9. Humble Beginnings Mille Crepe

Not your typical kind of cake, because Humble Beginnings makes Mille Crepe! Mille Crepe is a French cake that is made out of more than 15 layers of crepe, sandwiched with fresh cream. Humble Beginnings has a lot of tasty flavours to choose from including Cheesy Cheese Mille Crepe, French Vanilla Mille Crepe, Coffee Bean Mille Crepe, and Mango Cheese Mille Crepe.

💻 Facebook | 📱012 485 8635

📍 Google Map | ⏰ Opens daily, 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. | 💰 $$$$

10. Teddy Bread Bakery

Teddy Bread Bakery serves cafe food, and bakes at the same time! They have a few choices to choose from their pastry case. Most of their cakes are either chocolate cakes or fruit cakes. Chocolate cakes are decorated with geometric chocolate sails whereas fruit cakes are decorated with fresh fruits and a generous amount of cream.

💻 Facebook | 📱 04 371 4903

📍 Google Map | ⏰Opens daily, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | 💰 $$$

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Krung Thep Thai Cuisine @ Lorong Selamat, Georgetown, Penang.

February 16, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Most Penangites have a soft spot for Thai food, the fact that we geographically near to The Land of Smiles puts our palates nearer to their delicacies. Krung Thep Thai Cuisine is one of the latest Thai food joints in heart of Georgetown. It’s easy to miss this quiet restaurant, probably overshadowed by the happening neighbors.

The air-conditioned restaurant has a simple, casual setting but the menu is far more interesting than its dining atmosphere. It has quite a number of classic Thai eats, from Rice dishes to Noodles, to Thai Salad, stir-fries and desserts. The wallet-watchers would be glad to know that it does not break the bank dining here, a plate of Thai Fried Rice is as low as Rm 8.90 here; making it a suitable stop to satiate your cravings for hot and spicy Thai food.

Thai Chicken Feet Salad (Rm 11.90)

Thai Claypot Glass Noodles with Prawns (Rm 12.90)

Pad Thai (Rm 8.90)

Pad Kha Pao Seafood (Rm 15)

To whet up the appetite, we had Thai Chicken Feet Salad, a wonderful concoction of deboned Chicken Feet, raw Mango, Onions, Coriander, Spring Onions, Cherry Tomatoes… dressed in an appetizingly spicy dressing. The crunchy Chicken Feet with bold, addictive flavors would left you yearning for more. We were pleasantly surprised that the Claypot Glass Noodles was priced affordably at Rm 12.90. The portion was good enough for 1 and it comes with 3 Prawns.

The flavors were spot on and if you would prefer it to have a gentle spicy kick, top it off with some of their Sambal Belacan. Pad Kha Pao Seafood was our favorite pick that evening, the Basil-factor was bold and the dish was well-seasoned. The Long Beans were crunchy and the Seafood was cooked to perfection, we enjoyed the dish with the noodles. Pad Thai on the other hand, was less-impressive… might be a little overly greasy to our liking; also, it could be spicier and more flavorful.

Sugarcane Juice (Rm 5.90)

Grass Jelly with Rose Milk (Rm 5.50)

Ratings:

Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7.5/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 6/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Non-Halal

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 8, Lorong Selamat, 10450, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 12 pm to 3 pm, 6 pm to 11 pm. Closed on Fridays.

Contact Number: N/A

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Ah Ma Pan Mee (阿嫲刀麻切) @ 4th Street Club, Tye Sin Street, Georgetown, Penang.

February 15, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Noodles are deeply rooted in our culinary consciousness, there is no one size fits all. There are a lot of varieties on offer and they can come in different size, color, shape, texture as well as flavor.

Typically, Pan Mee (a type of Hakka Noodles) is served in the shape of thin, round and smooth texture but Ah Ma Pan Mee, a newly opened Pan Mee specialist at 4th Street Club (Tye Sin Street) decides to do things differently. Using traditional recipe from Pahang, the noodle joint offers Pan Mee in its own style. While the soup bases and condiments are similar, the noodles stand out.

They come in irregularly fat-round shape with al-dente (slightly chewy and bouncy) texture. The menu is not big but the air-conditioned restaurant offers a comfortable dining space for hungry diners to have a quick fix; definitely a place where fans of Pan Mee should check out.

Curry Ah Ma Pan Mee (咖喱阿嫲刀麻切/ Rm 7.90)

Dry Ah Ma Pan Mee (干捞阿嫲刀麻切/ Rm 7.90) & Fishball Soup (双丸蛋花树仔菜汤/ Rm 8.90)

Special Soy-marinated Pork with Rice (鼓油皇猪肉饭/ Rm 7.90)

Besides the signature soup Ah Ma Pan Mee, the dry Pan Mee is a popular choice. Noodles were cooked and dressed in dark Soy sauce, Scallion Oil and load off with condiments like Pork slices, minced Pork Meat, Anchovies and deep fried Scallions.

The noodles were delicious but some may find them a little overly-chewy. Personally, we love the texture and thought it went well with the home-made Chili paste. Spicy lovers may opt for the Curry Ah Ma Pan Mee, a dish that shares similar flavors as to Penang Curry Mee. The noodles were similar but the creamy broth possessed a sharp peppery heat which may not appeal to the chili-intolerant.

Shimeiji Mushroom Bacon Wrap (野菌烟肉卷/ Rm 15.90)

Deep Fried fermented Beancurd-marinated Pork Belly (南乳炸五花肉/ Rm 15.90)

Ratings:

Taste: 7.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Non-Halal

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 38B, Lebuh Tye Sin, 10300, Georgetown, Penang.

Business Hours: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm. Closed on Mondays.

Contact Number: 604- 261 3212

Ah Ma Pan Mee Facebook Page

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Village Kitchen @ D’ Piazza Mall, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

February 15, 2018 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Village Kitchen boasts over a variety of classic Malaysian delights with a modern touch. The newly opened restaurant at D’ Piazza Mall has been drawing great crowd since its opening earlier ago.

The restaurant is Muslim-friendly and has quite a substantial choices to please the Malaysian in you; if you are as “sesat” as me, Village Kitchen offers a plenty of modern Malaysian-Fusion dishes. Notable highlights include Serunding Cheese Toast, Spicy Anchovies and Peanuts in Pita Bread, Spaghetti Beef Rendang, Lamb Shank Tom Yum etc. Though prices are mid-standard range, the lead time between order and serving can be infuriating; also, we did not think the food was all that great and worth the waiting time.

Village Pita (Rm 7.90)

Serunding Cheese Toast (Rm 5.90)

Spaghetti Beef Rendang (Rm 12.90)

Ais Kacang Village (Rm 5.90)

The Village Pita was a creative invention, the Bread was somewhat similar to Chinese’s Ham Chim Peng and stuffed with Malaysian’s favorite spicy Anchovies and Peanuts. The overall combination was good but we thought it was a little overly salty to our liking. Those who prefer bold flavors may find this appealing to them. Serunding Cheese Toast had a clever balance between sweet and savory notes but the edges were slightly burnt; the smokiness would offer a pleasant touch otherwise.

While Beef Rendang is ubiquitous, Beef Rendang served with Spaghetti is uncommon. Village Kitchen’s rendition was a little less-interesting. The Spaghetti was served as it was, with some sprinkles of Cheese Powder. The dish relied heavily on the Beef Rendang but the meat dish carried an indelible sweetness. It was probably sweeter than my Ais Kacang. Also, the texture was somewhat odd and not the type of Beef Rendang that I was expecting.

Ratings:

Taste: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Service: 6.5/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Price: 7/10 (1-3 expensive, 4-7 average, 8-10 cheap)

Parking: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Ambiance: 7/10 (1-3 bad, 4-7 average, 8-10 good)

Halal

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Address: 70-1-23, D’ Piazza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Business Hours: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 6017- 401 7467

Village Kitchen Facebook Page

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Chong Qing Lau Huo Guo Steamboat at Kelawai Road, Penang 重庆老火锅

December 7, 2017 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Chong Qing Lau Huo Guo Steamboat at Kelawai Road, Penang 重庆老火锅

There will always be a time every now and again where one might crave for something soupy and spicy, and that’s when one is due to enjoy a steamboat meal. Several have mushroomed across the state of Penang over the last couple of years. One that particularly stands out is Chong Qing Lau Huo Guo Steamboat 重庆老火锅, located on the bustling Kelawai Road.

The restaurant with Oriental interior design and ambience is not only a popular hot-pot spot but, it is also a dim sum place in the morning. Do take note that there is another branch over at Icon City at Bukit Mertajam, with its operating hours differing slightly from this outlet.

Diners will be spoilt for choice with its varieties of soup, from the authentic Chongqing spicy mala to herbal mushroom chicken soup, healthy golden soup, tomato soup, Thai Tomyam soup, pork soup and the pickled radish old duck soup.

On our hot pot night outing, we had a bubbling hot pot soup with two choices of soup – Chongqing spicy mala soup and the non-spicy pickled radish old duck soup. The latter is overflowing with poultry goodness from the long hours of brewing with bones and trimmings.

As we stirred the ladle on the spicy soup, we noticed a lot of ingredients was used in the preparation. Each spoonful of the soup offers numbing sensation from the plentiful Sichuan peppercorn (huajiao).

The restaurant serves up a lengthy menu of ingredients. For the meat lovers there are paper-thin slices of pork, beef and lamb besides homemade pork balls, beef balls and mutton balls. It takes merely a few seconds to cook the thin slices of meat, which is uniquely served on a rack resembling laundry towels across a field.

Minced pork paste and pig blood cubes are also popular items and are thoroughly enjoyable. The gelatinous texture of the pig blood cubes turns out mouthwatering and made us yearn for more.

Thinly sliced pork belly

Blood cubes

Minced pork and pork balls

Broth is topped up from time to time. We rounded off the hot pot with leafy green vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, black fungus and some noodles.

Many steamboat restaurants have taken on the concept of providing varieties of dipping sauce and condiments to go with the meal. Here, there are many choices and diners just need to top up RM2 per person which is inclusive of fresh fruits.

To keep it simple, it is great to have some freshly cut spring onions which brightened up the meal and also garlic which enhances with its sharp, pungent taste.

We leave with a huge belly to boot. Food portions are generous with its higher price, albeit with a beautiful setting and comfortable seating.

Coupled with late business hours from 5pm until 5am, Chong Qing Lau Huo Guo Steamboat at Kelawai Road, Penang 重庆老火锅 makes for an ideal hot pot place for many to enjoy a warm bubbling meal.

Chong Qing Lau Huo Guo Steamboat 重庆老火锅
41 Jalan Kelawai
10250 George Town
Penang

Tel: 04 – 2295155

Dim Sum Operating Hours: 6.30am – 2pm daily
Hotpot Operating Hours: 5pm – 5am daily

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Beard Brother’s BBQ: So Tender You Can Eat with a Spoon

December 7, 2017 By Keith 1 Comment

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Photo used with permission from Beard Brothers. Photo credit: The Star

Monstrous barbecue smokers with a giant bearded pit master at its helm? Seems like a scene right out of a country western shindig. Believe it or not, you can see this daily at Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya! Here, Nazri Jameson, Afifter and Saif Ismail, the bearded trio behind Beard Brother’s BBQ, have taken a passion for Texan barbecues, added their own Malaysian touch and got to smoking.

A 14 Hour Labour of Love

It really is quite impressive watching the big black 1.2-ton smoker do its magic turning out meat so tender you could literally cut it with a spoon. It’s a carnivore’s dream come true.

So, how does the meat become so soft? After a good rub down of spices, the meat is put into the smoker for 14 hours. Yes. 14 hours! Talk about a labour of love. When do these guys get any rest?!

Make Mash Like a Bearded Brother

Their menu includes beef brisket, beef ribs, lamb and chicken. Interestingly, they make their own sausages from scratch. Sides include coleslaw, mashed potatoes and cornbread. We were curious about how they season their meat but that was a top secret recipe locked in the mind of the pit master himself, Nazri. We did manage to get him to tell us his recipe for their yummy skin-on mashed potatoes.

To make his mash, he uses Holland potatoes because they have a thin skin which, he says, is key to making a good skin-on mash. Submerge the potatoes in salted water and boil until it’s cooked (this should take about 15 minutes). Once it’s soft enough, take the potatoes out, add butter and get smashing! For every 5kg of potatoes you add 1 stick of salted butter.

The key to his recipe is the addition of brisket fat for that added oomph of flavour. If you’re at home, you can experiment with adding juices from your whatever meat is roasting in your oven. Finally season with salt and pepper.

Support the Obsession

Nazri is very proud of how far they have come, as he should be. The Beard Brother’s BBQ’s newly set up residence at Tropicana Avenue is a long way from their humble beginnings as a barbeque delivery service. How do you even go from a delivery service to having your very own restaurant featuring a 1.2-ton smoker?

“I was obsessed,” said Nazri.

There was a lot of trial and error in the early years. Nazri, who runs the bbq smoker, recalls what he terms as “dark times” and going through at least 120kg of meat trying to get the recipe just right. Perseverance and family support through it all were key.

It’s not an easy business to go into but his advice to anyone wanting to give it a shot is, “Don’t skimp on quality.” He feels strongly about never compromising on the quality of the ingredients.

“Everything is top notch quality. If you downplay quality, customers can taste it,” says Nazri.

Taste of Malaysian Wood

While quality is key, another tidbit about Beard Brother’s BBQ is that they have incorporated Malaysian elements into a very western menu. Naturally, well known ingredients like lemongrass make an appearance, but more interestingly, it’s the type of wood they use to smoke the meat. Unlike other barbecue smokehouses that use imported wood such as Hickory or Mesquite, Beard Brother’s BBQ uses wood native to Malaysia.

There are two types of wood they use including Rubberwood and Mangrove wood. Rubberwood lends a smokey bitterness to the meat while Mangrove wood infuses the meat with the saltiness of the sea. We learn something new every day.

Finally, What’s with the Beard?

Must be a manly barbecue thing. If you’re keen to try smokehouse BBQ made by these cool bearded cooks, head over to Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya or check them out on their Facebook.

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Meet an Ambassador

December 7, 2017 By Keith Leave a Comment

It is not that often that you get to meet an Ambassador. It is not that often you get to meet someone that inspires you to do more for the underprivileged in this world. It is not that often that you meet someone on a mission to improve the plight of the voiceless in our society. It is even less rare when you meet one person that encompasses all of the above virtues……Her name is May Bouquet-Brown.

She looks stunningly Eurasian, she sounds antipodean and yet she was born in Malaysia; raised in Australia, she has now returned to offer her services to assist in improving the Healthcare Services available in the public Hospitals as well as to the children of Penang.

May was born in Penang on the busy side steps of a cafe’ shopfront in Kimberley Street, Penang home and work place of the Chow Family, Mrs Chow helped May’s Mother deliver her into this world before May’s young Mother died giving birth to the baby girl with eurasian eyes and golden hair. A passing lady who witnessed the birth along with the police took May into the Penang General Hospital.

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After several days under observation the same lady who had witnessed May’s birth took her from the hospital to be cared for at Rumah Kanak-Kanak, Taman Bakit, Jebatan Kebajikan in Kepala Batas, which is over the bridge towards Butterworth. Jebatan Kebajikan is the Malaysian Government welfare centre. Thus, May became a ward of state, “one of the lucky ones!” as May would say.

She was the 95^th child to enter through the security gates at Kepala Batas in that year.

It was to be another 4 years before May’s fate was to change in a positive and profound way, the day she was adopted by Dr. Ng and his wife. The family eventually moved and Dr. Ng went on to practice as a GP in Sydney, Australia.

May always had big dreams of being a performer or a humanitarian. She attended schooling at the MacDonald College of Performing Arts in which she excelled in ballet and art. It has always been instilled in May to assist humanity since at a very early age; she would often follow her Father to emergency house calls. Progressively, she became aware of the importance and honour of her Father’s line of duty, saving people’s lives and attending to those in need.

They say that Nature will be outdone by Nurture and her new family has gone on to prove that helping out through medicine definitely runs in the family with a GP father and her brother who went onto become a well-respected cardiologist in Sydney himself.

May returned to Malaysia to find her “4 lost years” and whilst visiting family in Penang reacquainted herself with her roots. She was dismayed with the disparity of healthcare between her adopted country Australia and her place of birth, Penang.

May started her eventful journey by first volunteering to improve the customer relations healthcare services in Penang Adventist Hospital/ Penang General Hospital and whilst being in Penang during her first month May decided to spread her wings to widen her quest in extending her resources and interest to children who are least privileged.

She decided to take time to see what could be done to give a voice to the people that were going through a system that she had so luckily escaped. What if? Must have been going through her mind when confronted with the hardships of a public healthcare system that did not offer what she had grown accustomed nestled in the bosom of her family in the affluent society of Sydney.

It has to be said that the public healthcare system in Malaysia may not compare with western societies but it is leaps and bounds ahead of many of its fellow Asian counterparts.

What May is hoping to achieve is to raise the standards to an even higher level and to let people know what they can receive. What most people point out when they write about May is that she works with orphans and children in need. This is true she does but she also is working to improve the public healthcare systems resources and better meet the people’s healthcare needs.

She does not get paid for her good works but has taken a voluntary role with the General Hospital of Penang as Customer Services Ambassador. She could be considered the human face of medicine, merging the necessary care with a regard for the feelings of the patient.

May also hopes to promote the good work that volunteers do and would like to shine a spot-light onto these unsung heroes who work tirelessly without monetary gain and often without recognition of their good deeds.

May is not easily daunted and it is her persistence and resilience in the face of adversity that makes her stand out from the crowd.

All of May’s efforts are driven to help these less fortunate amongst us and she is hoping that the more affluent amongst Penang’s society will join her by contributing time, food or goods to assist in her mission of aiding the less fortunate in Malaysian society.

We wish to thank May for bringing the spotlight onto these issues, for encouraging support by raising awareness and developing support mechanisms to the healthcare system and orphans and children in need of care.