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Chulia Street Night Market | Penang

After having nasi kandar at Hameediyah Restaurant, we went jalan jalan in the vicinity. Walked to Lebuh Carnarvon where we spotted street hawkers setting up pushcarts, tables and chairs on both sides of the road. This was Chulia Street Night Market, another popular food street in George Town. These street hawkers used to do business […]

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Hameediyah Restaurant – Oldest Nasi Kandar Restaurant in Penang

After our little adventure at Wonderfood Museum, we headed towards Campbell Street to try out Malaysia’s oldest nasi kandar place, Hameediyah Restaurant. Nasi kandar, which originated from Penang, is basically the Tamil-Muslim version of ‘mixed rice’ or ‘curry rice’. That is, white rice served with various curries and side dishes. In one of my previous […]

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The Ultimate Penang Street Art Guide

One of the most fun and most meaningful things I had done during this trip was to explore the massive collection of Penang Street Art. Even though I managed to see almost a hundred of them, there were still lots that I had missed out. That just gives me another reason to return to Penang […]

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MuYoo Bakery – Awesomely soft & QQ mochi buns!

Wasn’t planning to buy bread after a super satisfying dinner at Paper Rice Vietnamese Kitchen, which left me feeling really stuffed. But I just couldn’t resist when I saw some people piling up these mochi buns on their trays when I walked past MuYoo Bakery, lol. Mu 沐 = Cleanse (natural) Yoo 优 = Excellence […]

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Smoky Pulled Pork BBQ Wontons

Are you looking for a new and delicious filling for your wontons? If so, pulled pork is one that you have to try. It offers up just the right amount of smokiness and sweetness. Here is a recipe and guide to show you how to make this tasty treat today! Smoky Pulled Pork BBQ Wontons […]

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Paper Rice Vietnamese Kitchen – More than just a bowl of pho!

Xin chào! Tôi quay lại để ăn thức ăn Việt Nam một lần nữa! (Hello! I’m back to eat Vietnamese food again! Thanks Google Translate by the way.?) Super excited as Vietnamese food has always been one of my favourite things to eat ever since I travelled to Hanoi some years back just to explore […]

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Wonderfood Museum Penang – Don’t come on an empty stomach!

Wonderfood Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum that showcases Malaysia’s local cuisine. For those who are unfamiliar with Malaysian food culture, this is definitely a must-see attraction where you can discover over 100 popular street foods and local dishes. Even if you are somewhat familiar with Malaysian food, you will still be amazed by the life-sized […]

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Rainbow Ice Ball @ Armenian Street | Penang

One of the top things to do when in Penang is to hunt for street art. And Armenian Street is a good spot to begin your hunt as many murals are located along and around this street such as the famous “Kids on bicycle” mural by Ernest Zacharevic. While we were walking along Armenian Street, […]

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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi – Penang’s Most Magnificent Chinese Clan House

Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi (or Khoo Kongsi for short) is one of the most well-known and richest Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. Their ancestral origins can be traced back some 650 years ago. The entire Khoo Kongsi complex is like a clan village comprising the clan house Leong San Tong, an administrative building with […]

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