Archive for January, 2010

Jan

Fried Oyster Omelette (Oh Chien) in Penang

Posted by: CK Lam in Fried Oyster Omelette, Georgetown, Hawker, Penang

Fried Oh Chien (fried oyster omelette) is a favorite hawker food in Penang and there are plenty of choices to enjoy this delicacy around town. The more common ones would be the gooey stick base and the other is the crispy base. The ingredients for both versions are basically quite similar, with the difference in the texture and the frying technique.

Fried oyster has the combination of rice flour batter, chives, egg and oysters, fried in a flat griddle over high heat. The key to making a good fried oyster omelette is with the starch solution. It must have just about enough to hold the other ingredients together, while too much of it will create gumminess which I personally find to be a turn-off. Some stalls have their Oh Chien garnished with coriander leaves. In this post I’ll be covering three particular stalls.

Yummy “oh chien” in the midst of preparation…

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Tags: Array, Beach Street, Beef Koay Teow, Beef Noodles, Business Hour, Carnarvon Street, Chien, Chili Garlic Sauce, Chili Sauce, Chive, Chives, Chulia Street, Coffee Shop, Coffeeshop, Coriander, Crispy Oh Chien, Delicacy, Fire Station, Food In Penang, Fried Oyster, Gps Coord, Griddle, Guang Ming, Hawker Food, High Heat, Lam Ah Coffeeshop, Lebuh Pantai, Mccalister Road, Oh Chien, Omelet, Oyster Omelette, Oysters, Pan Mee, Penang Fried Oyster Omelette, Rice Flour, Seng Thor Coffeeshop, Starch Solution, Yi Garden Coffeeshop

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Jan

Suffolk House Restaurant – Fine Dining in a Penang Heritage and Historical Site!

Posted by: CK Lam in Air Itam, Fine Dining, Heritage, Invited Review, Penang, Penang Restaurant, Pork Free, Wine Champagne and Spirits

* This article was also published in the New Straits Times on 22nd May 2010.

An ambiance of calm and tranquility with stunning charm welcomed me as I walked into Suffolk House which is known as the first “Great House of Penang”. This recently restored 200-year old Anglo-Indian architectural building was built on the estate owned by Captain Francis Light, the founder of British settlement of Penang.

I had the pleasure of visiting their lovely Suffolk House Restaurant which is headed by Chef Johnny Fua for a food tasting session. This restaurant is run by the management of 32 Mansion, Bagan and Beach Blanket Babylon – all successful eateries in Penang.

Chef Johnny Fua & myself sharing a light moment…

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Tags: 32 Mansion, Air Itam River, Amuse Bouche, Array, Art Paintings, Baby Shrimp, Bagan, Banana Crepe, Beach Blanket Babylon, British Settlement, Captain Francis Light, Chef John, Chicken Tikka, Coffee Tea, Creamy Chicken, Creativeness, Curried Parsnip, Fine Dining Restaurants, Fua, Garden Greens, Grand Marnier, Great House Of Penang, HSBC, Intimate Ambiance, Light Moment, Malaysian German Society, Methodist Boys School, Morsels, New Straits Times (Life & Times), Olive Butter, Penang, Penang Heritage, Penang Heritage Trust, Ricotta Cheese, Rm85, Suffolk House, Suffolk Restaurant, Table D Hote, Table D Hote Menu, Table D’Hote Menu, Tomato Relish, Tomato Sorbet

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Jan

2010 Chinese New Year Feast at Tai Zi Heen in Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur

Posted by: CK Lam in Chinese, Chinese New Year, Events, Hotels, Invited Review, KL / PJ

Once again, I celebrated the upcoming ‘Year of the Tiger’ with another Chinese New Year dinner and this time at Tai Zi Heen Chinese Restaurant in Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur. The eight course menu created by Master Chef Ricky has many dishes with auspicious meaning contributing to longevity, reunion, perfection, good luck, promotion and health.

The classic dish and auspicious salad – Yee Sang

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Tags: 2010 Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year Feast, Classic Dish, Cny, Cod Fish, Delicious Soup, Double-Boiled Hasma, Favorite Dish, Fish Dish, Fish Maw, Golden Broth, Hearty Dinner, Lime Dressing, Lime Sauce, New Year Dinner, Plum Sauce, Prince Hotel, Prince Hotel Residence, Raw Fish Salad, Salmon Roulade, Sea Cucumber, Sea Moss, Seafood Dish, Tai Zi Heen, Tuna And Salmon Roulade, Year Of The Tiger, Yee Sang Dish

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Jan

Penang Assam Laksa In Perak Road With Fish Ball

Posted by: CK Lam in Assam Laksa, Hawker, Jelutong, Noodles, Penang, Street Food

Love Penang Assam Laksa topped with the pungent hae kor (prawn paste)? I am sure many Penangites and tourist alike love this Penang classic dish for its tangy and sourish taste. My crave for Assam Laksa would have me going all the way out to the Air Itam Market and at times visiting the stall in Gottlieb Road and Johor Road.

All the ingredients for Assam Laksa

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Tags: Air Itam, Air Itam Market, Array, Assam Laksa, Big Fish, Bui, Bunga Kantan, Business Hour, Classic Dish, Coffee Shop, Corner Coffee Shop, Cucumber, Delicacy, Favorite Place, Fish Ball, Fish Balls, Fish Flakes, Fish Meat, Fish Soup, Flower Bud, Fresh Fish, Frontage, Galangal, Going All The Way, Gottlieb, Gps, Hae, Hae Kor, Herbs, Johor, Lai, Laksa, Laksa Penang, Laksa Perak, Lemongrass, Lengkuas, Lettuce, Light Colour, Mint, Mint Leaves, Noodles, Onions, Penang, Penang Assam Laksa, Penang Food, Penang Hawker Food, Penang Laksa, Penang Restaurant, Perak, Perak Road, Pineapple, Prawn Paste, Red Chili, Restaurant Coffee, Rice Noodles, Rm2, Spicy Soup, Sum San Primary School, Sweetness, Tamarind

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Jan

Grand Palace Restaurant @ Pavilion – Celebrating Chinese New Year

Posted by: CK Lam in Chinese, Chinese New Year, Invited Review, KL / PJ, Restaurant

In ushering the Year of the Tiger, I had the privilege to indulge in a traditional yet superb Cantonese delights prepared by Executive Chef Jason Tong at the Grand Palace Restaurant @ Pavilion Kuala Lumpur!

Grand Palace’s Special ‘Yee Sang’ with Salmon

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Tags: Abalone, Assorted Salads, Braising, Buddha Jump Over The Wall, Buddha Jumps Over The Wall, Celebrating Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year, Cilantro, Clay Pot, Earthy Aroma, Executive Chef, Executive Chef Jason Tong, Favorite Dish, Fish Maw, Grand Palace Restaurant, Hearty Soup, Imbi Palace, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jaya Palace, Klang Palace, Kuala Lumpur, Palace Group, Pan Fried, Pavilion, Plum Sauce, Pomfret Fish, Salmon, Set Menu, Shark Fin, Sour Plum, Spring Onion, Thick Piece, Wax Meat, Year Of The Tiger, Yee Sang

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Jan

Princely Wedding Fair in Prince Hotel and Residence Kuala Lumpur

Posted by: CK Lam in Events, Hotels, Invited Review, KL / PJ, Media

Create lasting memories of your nuptials at Prince Hotel!

Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur helps in discovering the latest trends in the world of wedding with the Princely Wedding Fair 2010 held in its hotel on 9th January. I attended the Wedding Fair featuring more than 20 professional participating wedding partners showcasing bridal gown and groom’s suites, photography, video, cakes, gifts and decorations.

Princely Wedding Fair 2010

Wedding, a celebration of togetherness…

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Tags: Array, Beverages Menu, Big Boys, Big Boys Oven, Bubbly Brides, Carven Ong Couture, Cham’Alal, Classic Cadillac, De Rain Atelier, Dinner Reception, Fabulous Feast, Hotel Prince, Juice Drink, Lasting Memories, Makeup Artist, Mandara Spa, Menu Buffet, Prince Hotel And Residence, Prince Hotel And Residence Kuala Lumpur, Spa Packages, Sparkling Grape Juice, Tiered Cake, Transportation Choices, Vintage Bridal Cars, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Creations, Wedding Dresses And Gowns, Wedding Menu, Wedding Menus, Wedding Partners

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Jan

Nasi Kandar Line Clear on Penang Road

Posted by: CK Lam in Georgetown, Halal, Mamak/Indian, Nasi Kandar/ Nasi Briyani, Penang

Nasi Kandar Line Clear right on the busy Penang Road has been around for more than forty-five years and is one of the famous Nasi Kandar stall in Malaysia. This place is usually very busy and packed with office workers and tourist alike.

Savory and fragrant Nasi Briyani

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Tags: Array, Beef Rendang, Canop, Chicken Curry, Chicken Drumstick, Clothes Line, Curries, Curry Sauces, Delicious Dishes, Fish Head, Flymas.Mobi, Fried Chicken, Fried Egg, Gravies, Hot Sun, Lady Finger, Lady Fingers, Lime Juice, Line Clear, Little Rice, Makan, Makan Penang Trip, Mamak Stall, MAS Bloggers, Narrow Alley, Nasi Briyani, Nasi Kandar, Office Workers, Penang Food, Penang Road, Penang Trip, Prawn Curry, Sirap, Spicy Meal, Squid’S Egg, Waiting Time, White Rice, Wife Rachel

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Jan

Singapore Hawker Food – Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee

Posted by: CK Lam in Fried Noodle, Hawker, Holiday, Non-Halal, Singapore, Travel Destinations

I’ve learned several interesting foodie facts about Singapore during my recent trip there, and I’ve found out that Fried Hokkien Mee is the popular hit with many Singaporeans. I had the chance to try out two stalls selling this popular hawker food and the one that stands out for me is the Geylang Lor 29 Fried Hokkien Mee.

Singapore’s Fried Hokkien Mee… simply unique and delicious!

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Tags: Banana Plant, Business Hour, Charcoal Fire, Chives, Different Style, East Coast Road, Facts About Singapore, Flavors, Food Outlets, Fried Hokkien Mee, Fried Noodle, Geylang, Geylang Lor 29, Hot Fire, Leslie Tay, Lime Juice, Mr Alex, Mr Alex See, Opeh Leaf, Oyster Omelette, Penang, Pinang Leaf, Popular Hawker Food, Pork Lard, Prawns, Red Chili, Road Singapore, Sambal, Shophouse, Singapore Dish, Singapore Hawker Food, Singaporeans, Staple Food, Thick Gravy

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Jan

Goreng Pisang and Fried Fritters at Weld Quay, Penang

Posted by: CK Lam in Chinese, Georgetown, Hawker, Penang, Street Food, Tidbits and Snacks

Sweet deep fried snack!

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Tags: Array, Banana Fritters, Basketful, Chewy Texture, Creamy Texture, Cucur, Cucur Kacang, Delicious Tea, Distinctive Flavor, Flour Mixture, Fried Bananas, Fritters, Glutinous Rice Ball, Goreng Pisang, Green Pea, Hawker Stall, Jelutong Expressway, Kacang, Kodok, Kueh, Lang Sae Lee, Light Batter, Malaysia Tea Time, Orange Sweet Potato, Popia, Popiah, Sesame Seeds, Snack, Sweet Tee, Tea Time, Thai Food, Thick Layers, Weld Quay

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Jan

Penang Tau Sar Pneah, Ang Koo Kuih and more at Eaton!

Posted by: CK Lam in Batu Lanchang, Halal, Nyonya Kuih, Penang, Pork Free, Tau Sar Pneah

Something new to start off a great 2010!

In a blink of an eye, 2009 has come to a close and 2010 has begun! I am kicking off the new year with our Penang’s very own famed Tau Sar Pneah and more!

There are several well known brands of Tau Sar Pneah in Penang. The outlets that many outstation visitors would normally visit would be Ghee Hiang and Him Heang. However, there are also some less known brands; among them is Eaton Kuih Centre in Batu Lanchang!

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Tags: Ang Koo, Baby Full Moon, Batu Lanchang, Bean Paste, Blink Of An Eye, Catering Services, Chewy, Chinese Delicacy, Colored Egg, Colored Eggs, Curry Chicken, Eaton, Fried Onions, Full Moon, Gift Packs, Glutinous Rice Flour, Hiang, Koo, Lanchang, Month Old Baby, Nasi Kunyit, Nyonya Kuih, Pan Fried, Pandan, Penang, Penang Food, Rm4, Tau Sar Biscuit, Tau Sar Pneah, Vegetable Oil, Yellow Glutinous Rice

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