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Cuisine 18 @ King Street, Georgetown, Penang.

March 6, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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The spot previously occupied by REVE Kitchen and Dessert Bar at King Street (right next to Public Bank Penang Main Branch) is now taken up by Cuisine 18, a new restaurant offering a French-inspired menu. There are only minimal changes to the interior but the addition of curtains that block the sunlight from flowing in does introduce a romantic touch to the place. The menu offering is not too big but sufficiently covers all range of diners (from Fish to Chicken and Red Meat), the price points are of mid-average but the Course menu offers better values. A pretty decent restaurant for some solid French-inspired dishes without putting a dent on the wallet.

[Brunch Menu] Egg Benedict (Rm 24)

[Brunch Menu] Poulet Roti (Rm 26)

[Brunch Menu] Seafood Anchovies Pasta (Rm 32)

The Brunch Menu is available daily until 2 pm, it offers a few choices priced from Rm 24 with a complimentary serving of Soup of the Day and Dessert. We started our brunch with their Onion Soup, which was the Soup of the Day. The Soup was beautifully cooked with the right seasoning and sweet-tasting Onion flavor, best of all, it was served to us piping hot with a piece of Cheese toast. Contented with the Soup, the mains were not disappointing. The Egg Benedict was carefully cooked with a great consistency- the Eggs were perfectly poached but the Hollandaise sauce could carry bolder flavor. The Seafood Anchovies Pasta was good either, there was a distinctive Seafood sweetness in the dish and the Spaghetti was al-dentely cooked; can’t say the Anchovy flavor was bold but it was overall, a delicious dish. The Poulet Roti (French Roast Chicken) was less-satisfying though, it was nothing out of the ordinary. Overall, we thought it was pretty good value for a 3-course meal.

Iced Long Black (Rm 10)

[Brunch Course] Starter- Onion Soup

[Brunch Course] Dessert- Kaffir Lime Madeleines

Pre-Meal Bread

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Ratings:

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

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

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

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

Pork-Free

Service Charge: Yes 10%

Government Tax: No

Business Hours: 11 am to 10 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Contact Number: 6016- 691 1662

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Here’s A Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Recipe You Need To Try Making At Home

March 6, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Ahh, Korean Fried Chicken. Where shall we start? Perhaps we’ll start off by saying it’s a favourite among many foodies. With its crispy batter, tender meat and an explosion of flavours upon the first bite, you get the point. If you have this innate love for Korean Fried Chicken, here’s a spicy version of the recipe to try out. Let’s get frying!

Try Making Spicy Korean Fried Chicken At Home

Spicy Korean Fried Chicken Recipe — Photo: @Cik Puan Julieta (Facebook)

Ingredients:

A. Chicken Marinade

10 pieces of chicken wings
7 cloves of garlic*
2 inches ginger*
Black Pepper
Sugar
A pinch of salt

B. Flour Mix

1/2 cup of wheat flour
1/2 cup of corn starch

C. Sauce

5 cloves of garlic
3 scoops of chilli paste
2 red chillies
2 pieces of Gula Melaka
7 tbsp chilli sauce
2 tbsp ketchup
2 spoon of honey
1 spoon of lemon juice or vinegar
Salt to taste

Directions:

A. Chicken Marinade

Mash ingredients marked * until fine and coat them thoroughly on the chicken wings
Leave to marinate for 30 minutes
Mix ingredients B together
Then, coat the marinated chicken with the flour
Deep fry the chicken until they turn golden brown, set aside to cool

B. Sauce

Saute garlic until fragrant then add in chilli paste and red chillies until they become crisp
Add in chilli sauce and ketchup, Gula Melaka and honey
Next, add in lemon juice or vinegar and mix them all well
Add in a pinch of salt
Finally, add in the fried chicken wings and coat the fried chicken wings thoroughly with the sauce
Ready to serve

Optional: Sprinkle some sesame seeds on the fried chicken wings before serving.

Satiate Your Korean Fried Chicken Cravings

With that, you’ve just made your very own Spicy Korean Fried Chicken from scratch. Now you can stay home and satiate your K-fried chicken cravings. This calls for a feast, so enjoy!

This recipe is by Cik Puan Julieta (Facebook)

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Loud exhausts not motorists’ fault, consumer association speaks up

March 6, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

A great article about Penang.

According to a local news report, the Federation of Malaysian Consumer’s Association (FOMCA) has spoken up and stressed that consumers are not to be blamed for the loud exhaust fiasco that has put every motoring enthusiast on the edge.

Instead, the onus should be on the government to regulate the import and sale of such “illegal” exhaust systems. President of FOMCA, Che Hassan Che Johan, highlighted that if shops are legally allowed to sell them, consumers are bound to purchase them.

Che Hassan Che Johan — Vandalism **isn’t the way** either.

The wise man and frankly, our hero for the month, also stressed that motorists should not be forbidden from indulging in their passion and interest for automotive tuning and enforcement should take place against the vendors instead; something we highlighted in our previous article.

If you’re aren’t aware yet, your loud exhaust (not sure loud is loud), can land you an RM2,000 fine or six months in prison if they’re found to be too loud or harmful to the environment.

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Microsoft Edge To Get Vertical Tabs And Other New Features Later This Month

March 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Microsoft has revealed that it will be rolling out several new features to its Chromium-based Edge web browser in an upcoming update slated later this month. These include vertical tabs, a side panel for browser history and the sleeping tab feature – all of which were initially released to Edge Dev channel testers four months prior.

Vertical tabs is something we never knew we needed, especially if we’re hoarding dozens of tabs during a web browsing session. As implied by its name, this new feature allows you to list all of your tabs vertically on the left side, independent from the rest of the browser. This is activated by simply clicking on the tab icon located on the upper left corner, From here, you can close or add tabs and also arrange them as you see fit, much like the original horizontal version.

Best of all, not only does this feature clean up Edge’s upper bar, the vertical tabs pane itself will minimise when not in use – further freeing more room for the active web page window and giving the browser a cleaner and minimalist look. When minimised, all tabs are represented by their respective website’s icon for your reference.

The next feature is very handy if you’re planning to revisit a particular page from your long list of web browsing history. In the current version of Edge (and Chrome), accessing the browser history will open up a new tab which would take you away from the current website that you’re viewing. To remedy this, Microsoft has introduced a new approach where clicking on the History button in the pull down menu or by pressing CTRL-H will now open up a new miniature pop-up window on top of the browser – displaying a list of previously visited websites that you can scroll through.

This pop up can be maximised, which would display it as an independent column on the right side of the browser. You may choose to close this at any time to free up more screen space by clicking on the “X” button on its top right corner.

The third and last new addition to Microsoft Edge is the sleeping tab feature, which runs passively in the background while you browse the web. Having multiple tabs on any web browser open will clog up a computer’s resources and cause slowdowns. This is because each website in their respective tabs are functioning as per usual, even when you have a different page opened in the browser’s main window.

Sleeping tabs remedies this by putting these tabs to, well, sleep by cutting off resources after a certain amount of time of inactivity. This can be set manually by the user via the settings page. Microsoft says that, according to tester feedback, this new feature increases battery life for laptops by using 26% less CPU power on average and also reduces memory usage by 16% on average.

Needless to say, these new features have granted Microsoft’s web browser an edge (pun intended) to surpass Google Chrome in terms of functionality and efficiency. Not bad for a cloned product with a rocky beginning.

(Source: Microsoft [Official blog])

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Jiran Residensi – Exquisite living at Butterworth from RM200K

March 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Jiran Residensi, a people-oriented affordable housing at Seberang Perai by Penang Development Corporation. Strategically located at Kampung Jawa, it’s only a stone’s throw from St Mark Primary School. This project comprises 354 residential units of two different sizes – 850 square feet and 1,000 square feet – affordably priced from RM200,000.00 – RM275,000.00 per unit. There are also 353 low medium cost units of 700 square feet priced at RM72,500.00 per unit.

Jiran Residensi is located in the central area of Butterworth, where numerous public amenities are easily accessible, including a hospital, ferry terminal, Penang Sentral transportation hub, hypermarket, department store, football field and many others.

The project is now completed with CCC obtained. Open market units are now open for booking from RM220,000 onwards.

For more details on Jiran Residensi, please contact Penang Development Corporation at 04-6139999 and 04 -5050001. You may also register your interest below to receive a callback.

Register your interest here

PENANG DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Level 1 Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Building, No. 1, Persiaran Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru,
11909 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Tel: 04 – 613 9999

PDC SALES GALLERY BATU KAWAN
Pusat Rehat & Rawat, Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan,
14110 Simpang Ampat, SPS Pulau Pinang
Tel : 04 – 505 0001

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Su Vege Buffet 素香素食自助餐 @ Lebuh Tye Sin, Georgetown, Penang.

March 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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With the rise in health consciousness, many are adapting the vegetarian or vegan diet but the vegetarian lifestyle is more than just greens. Plant-based eaters can now have more choices to dine-out in Penang, one of the latest spots for a local, free-flow vegetarian buffet meal in the heart of Georgetown is Su Vege Buffet 素香素食自助餐. The new vegetarian restaurant offers buffet-style service… with Rm 15 per pax, diners can have unlimited helpings on the food (dine-in time is only 60 minutes). Menus are on constant rotation and only cooked with fresh ingredients (no mock meats or processed food), accordingly, there will be around 30 dishes/ choices at any one time.

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Vege Buffet- Rm 15 per pax

To comply with the CMCO regulations, there will be staff to assist you on scooping up the food. We were quite late on that day so some dishes were running out. Some of the dishes available were- boiled Old Cucumber soup, stir fried Glass Noodles, Fried Rice, stir fried Broccoli and greens, Curry vege dish (with various of items like Potatoes, Pumpkin, Aubergines etc), Sushi (limited item), Pumpkin Sago Dessert, fruits and Barley drink. Nothing overly exciting but basic, staple home-cooked dishes. The seasoning was minimal and all of the dishes were nicely cooked (none of them were disappointing), a pretty safe option for those looking a dine-out spot (especially for those on vegetarian diet).

Ratings:

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

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

Pork-Free

Service Charge: No

Government Tax: No

Additional Information:

Business Hours: 11 am to 2 pm, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Closed on Wednesdays.

Contact Number: 6011- 2094 8901

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Victoria’s Secret Is Having A Women’s Day Promo With 37% Off Bestselling EDP

March 5, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Hey there ladies, how do you pamper and reward yourselves for all that you’ve accomplished? For some, it will be indulging in good food, while for some, the answer lies in retail therapy. This Women’s Day, we have a special deal that you won’t want to miss out on. Head over to your nearest Victoria’s Secret outlet and shop their line of bestselling EDP at a 37% discount. Read on because we’re so excited to tell you more about it!

37% Off Victoria’s Secret EDP This International Women’s Day

This year, International Women’s Day befalls on the 8th of March. On this day, why not celebrate women for all their accomplishments with a fragrance that is as unique as she is? Shop for Victoria’s Secret most coveted Fine Fragrance Collection, especially the 50ml Eau de Parfum at a can’t-miss price of RM189. The original price is RM299, which means you can enjoy it at a 37% discount!

Victoria's Secret Women's Day 2021 — Photo: @vsbeauty (Instagram)

In case you’re new to Victoria’s Secret, here are some of their EDP bestsellers:

Bombshell: A signature and an award-winning fragrance with a timeless mix of fresh-cut, exotic flowers and afternoon sun.

Bombshell Passion: A bold fragrance and an elegant bouquet of Queen Peony, Sparkling Cassis, and Fuchsia Rose

Angel Gold: Exquisite and gorgeous, Angel Gold is when sexy meets charming in a warm floral aroma

Very Sexy Her: Provocative from the start, with juicy, ripe Clementine and Wild Blackberry. An uninhibited tangle of creamy woods and sweet Vanilla Orchid

Happy International Women’s Day, Ladies!

So if you’re still looking for that perfect gift for the special woman in your life, or for yourself, don’t miss out on this limited-time deal that happens only once this season. It’s time to shine through with your fragrance. Happy shopping!

Promotion Period: 5th-8th March 2021

*Available at all Victoria’s Secret outlets.

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Ichi Tong 一桐 at Prangin Lane, George Town, Penang – What2seeonline.com

March 4, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Beloved for its kochabi tok tok mee, the newly opened Ichi Tong 一桐 at Prangin Lane in George Town, Penang has a menu that features the best of the noodle.

Within its huge antique wooden doors, this noodle restaurant which is a few minutes walk from La Vie en Rose Pâtisserie envelopes into a cozy atmosphere with a relaxed dining setting.

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The restaurant specializes in the Chinese tok tok mee (commonly known as wanton mee) and the menu introduces a variety of series of the tok tok mee in curry, Sichuan, Chaozhou, and tomato soup. All the noodle dishes are elevated to a higher end, prepared with either fresh prawn wantan, roast pork, fish fillet, tiger grouper fish, and seafood.

Tok Tok Mee is the ultimate comfort food and in Ichi Tong, the noodles are served in dark black sauce and garnished with your ingredients of choice. An order is combined with a bowl of wanton in clear soup.

For the kochabi tok tok noodle series, the owner has come out with delicious ingredients to introduce the noodle, such as prawn wantan, roast pork, seafood, and Taiwanese chicken chop. If you want to go upscale, try the Taiwanese-style beef or the spicy beef.

When you want some spiciness, go for the curry mee series. A bowl of Seafood Curry Tok Tok Mee is loaded with a flavorsome curry broth along with a huge prawn, clams, and a plate of deep-fried fish fillet. Chilli paste plays an important role in curry mee and the combination of it adds great flavor and aroma to the dish. The spiciness of the chili paste will make you sweat, so add gradually.

This dish priced at RM18.80 is especially popular at Ichi Tong. It is one of my favorites and is recommended to try it.

We also got the chance to sample the tomato soup series which is a milky-looking broth with a mixture of aromatic ginger and tomato flavors. The dish that came to follow was the Mee Sua in Tomato Milk Soup with a choice of deep-fried fish fillet. The garnishing of celery leaves accentuates the noodles nicely.

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For the more adventurous looking for something hot and spicy, do check out the Sichuan spicy series. Prepared with Sichuan peppercorns and chili pepper, the soup comes with three levels of spiciness – spicy, very spicy, and super spicy (spicy is plenty hot for an average person).

We had the Sichuan Spicy with Fresh Prawn Wantan. The soup with spiciness and lip-numbing effect wins hands down for us.

In addition to the noodle dishes, the menu also includes some snacks such as dumplings, wanton, fish skin, lok bak, and shrimp roll. A personal favorite is the Vinegar Oil Fresh Dumpling, with a filling of minced meat and prawn.

For desserts, Ichi Tong has its own handmade dou hua. Don’t leave without trying the whopping smooth dou hua served with brown sugar. This is just one of the three versions. The other two are the red bean sago dou hua, and the glutinous ball dou hua.

You will have a wonderful choice of noodles and more at Ichi Tong and being an air-conditioned restaurant offering quality ingredients, the prices are a bit higher.

Daily business hours are from 11am till 10pm.

Ichi Tong 一桐
33 Lorong Prangin
10100 George Town
Penang

Mobile: 012 – 4489128

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Gallery: Ford Ranger Raptor X – Same same, but different

March 4, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) has just unveiled a new special edition model to the Ford Ranger Raptor, called the Ranger Raptor X. But if you’re just reading the spec sheet, you’d think that there were basically no changes on this special edition model, aside from the very red paint job.

And you aren’t wrong – the new features added onto the Raptor X are not headline makers, but they are certainly welcome additions on a vehicle in this day and age, and especially on a humongous pick-up truck, priced north of RM200,000.

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Nokia 5.4 Now Available In Malaysia For RM 899

March 4, 2021 By Keith Leave a Comment

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Almost three months after its debut in Europe, the Nokia 5.4 has now made its way to Malaysia. Its availability in our market was confirmed earlier today by HMD Global’s partner in Malaysia, Macpie Distribution.

In general, the Nokia 5.4 brings together several upgrades over its predecessor that was released last year, the Nokia 5.3. For example, the new model is equipped with a 48MP main camera and 16 MP selfie camera as compared to its predecessor which features a 13MP main camera alongside an 8MP selfie camera.

The Malaysian variant of Nokia 5.4 is also equipped with 128GB internal storage which is double the amount of storage space in Nokia 5.3. At the same time, HMD Global has also retained plenty of features from the older model for the new phone including HD+ display, 5MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, 4GB RAM, and 4000mAh.

On another hand though, the Nokia 5.4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 instead of Snapdragon 665. Although this may not look so obvious at a glance, the new phone also has a smaller 6.39-inch display as opposed to Nokia 5.3’s 6.55-inch display.

Price-wise, the new Nokia 5.4 goes for RM 899 and readily available through Nokia Mobile’s official stores on Lazada as well as Shopee. Alternatively, customers can also obtain the new phone directly from Macpie Distribution through its e-store right there.

(Source: Macpie Distribution.)

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