Tree Monkey @Tropical Spice Garden, Penang
*This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 5th September 2010. The Tree Monkey Restaurant is perched…
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Ramadan Food Bazaar, Penang
The celebration of the holy Ramadan festival brings along a unique experience that can be enjoy by all Malaysian, the food bazaar.…
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Angliss Gold Bobby Veal Launch Event in Penang
There were a lot of events in town lately, and one event was the launching of the “Angliss Gold Bobby Veal”. I…
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Wantan Mee @ Chee Meng Cafe in Jalan Dato Koyah, Penang
Breakfast on a Sunday morning was Wantan Mee at Chee Meng Cafe located in Jalan Dato Koyah. This stall, which was…
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Oyster Porridge in Perak Road, Penang
We began a weekend morning with a warm and filling bowl of oyster porridge, or better known as orh moi at Kedai…
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Cassis Restaurant @ Bellisa Row, Penang
*This article was also published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 6th August 2010. Nestled within Bellisa Row in…
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Breakfast at Eng Loh Coffee Shop, Church Street Penang
*** Updated on 1/5/2011 – The coffee shop has since been taken over by a new owner. One of my favorite breakfast…
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US Food Journalists discovering Malaysian Cuisines in Penang
I recently had the pleasure of having dinner with a group of US food journalists who were all flown in by MATRADE…
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Char Koay Kak and Tong-Sui in Air Itam, Penang
My latest food outing had me patronizing the Char Koay Kak stall which is located along the bustling Air Itam main road,…
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Balik Pulau Durian Farm Visit – Pondok Upeh
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 21st June 2010. Many people love the durians…
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Penang Indian Spring Roll and Popiah
BY CK Lam Popiah are relatively popular in Penang with each hawker using their own distinctive choices of ingredients. The popiah sold…
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Kopi Cine, In-House Cafe of Straits Collection, Penang
**Updated July 2011** – The place has since closed down! BY CK Lam It was a moment of relaxation when one sets…
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Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant in Tanjung Bungah, Penang
A visit to Sunshine Bay for dinner had the few of us indulging in several types of seafood dishes. This eatery, located…
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Teik Seng Chinese Restaurant Shifted to New Outlet at Carnarvon Street
Teik Seng, one of the popular Chu Char stall in Penang has made its way to a new outlet to cater for…
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Coconut Palms Delicious Seafood Restaurant; Burmah Road, Penang
The outlet has since closed down This was our family first visit to Coconut Palms Delicious Seafood Restaurant located on Jalan Burma,…
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Sakae Teppanyaki & Izakaya at Autocity, Seberang Jaya Penang
Sakae Teppanyaki & Izakaya, a stand-alone teppanyaki and sushi dining place has been in business for a number of years in Auto-City,…
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Tasty Fried Buns – Air Itam Market, Penang
Snacks are available everywhere in Penang! Plentiful indeed, however one particular snack caught my eye while I was slurping away my bowl…
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Gem Restaurant, House of Fine Indian Cuisine
* This article was also published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 12th April 2010. Gem Restaurant with a…
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Seafood @ Ocean Green Seafood Restaurant, Penang
The Ocean Green Seafood Restaurant is a popular dining place located off Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah in Penang. My family enjoyed dining…
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CK Lam writing for New Straits Times Newspaper
Recently I got the pleasure of writing for the New Straits Times newspaper. It was a privilege to contribute my articles which…
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Beef Noodles at Historical Kopitiam, Lai Foong Restaurant; Kuala Lumpur
Growing up in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one place that I have frequented over the years is the Lai Foong Beef…
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That Little Wine Bar, Chow Thye Road Penang
*The wine bar has since closed down Located in Chow Thye Road away from the buzzing Burma Road is a new European…
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Penang Teochew Cuisine – Restaurant Chao Zhou, Seberang Jaya Penang
This time around our Penang food outing in the Mainland continues with Teochew cuisine at the popular Restaurant Chao Zhou. This Teochew…
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Beoy Chong Kee Restaurant, off Cintra Street Penang
Beoy Chong Kee Restaurant is an old school kind of Chinese restaurant tucked behind the bustling Cintra Street in Penang. This restaurant…
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Suffolk House Restaurant – Fine Dining in a Penang Heritage and Historical Site!
* This article was also published in the New Straits Times on 22nd May 2010. An ambiance of calm and tranquility with…
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Penang Assam Laksa In Perak Road With Fish Ball
Love Penang Assam Laksa topped with the pungent hae kor (prawn paste)? I am sure many Penangites and tourist alike love this…
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Singapore Hawker Food – Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee
I’ve learned several interesting foodie facts about Singapore during my recent trip there, and I’ve found out that Fried Hokkien Mee is…
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Penang Tau Sar Pneah, Ang Koo Kuih and more at Eaton!
Something new to start off a great 2010! In a blink of an eye, 2009 has come to a close and 2010…
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Coffee Lane, Penang – Something is Brewing in the Cafe!
…where Coffee is Freshly Ground, Freshly Brewed and Freshly Served! Coffee Lane is a brew-to-order cafe which offers varieties of coffee and…
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Koay Teow Th’ng with Duck Meat @ Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre, Penang
Koay Teow Th’ng, also commonly known as KTT is a popular hawker food for Penangites besides the overwhelmingly famous Char Koay Teow,…
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