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If there was ever a time when you had Japanese food to the point you leave the shop beaming from ear to ear, tonight had to be it. The venue? Isaribi Tei Japanese Restaurant which serves authentic Japanese Cuisine of course! This Penang based Japanese Restaurant is located at Burmah Square on Jalan Chow Thye, on the row of shoplots nearby Him Heang. The night was pouring heavily, and with our stomachs growling, this seems to be the perfect place. The garden which leads to the restaurant was beautifully decorated, and even though it was dark, it gave the place a very cozy feeling.
Upon entering the place, we were greeted by their friendly waiters and shown to our table. Looking around, we can see that the spacious restaurant is decorated with a tapestry of cultures. Wooden panels decorated the walls, while memorabilia of all sorts were donning the sides. We don’t feel that we are actually in an old pre-war shoplot.
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In many ways Penang is blessed with many old majestic trees that line up some of our major roads especially at Upper Mcalister Road, York Road, Scotland Road and Jalan Masjid Negri. We passed through these roads daily and we tend to take them for granted. Motorist would only come to appreciate them for providing shade from the scorching hot sun when they are stuck in a traffic jam.
All these mature shady trees not only give a pleasant and cooling environment especially for motorist but also beautify the roads and more important to our Eco system.
In Penang these trees are given priority over development. One can see that some of our roads are aligned to the position of these trees – especially at Burma Road in front of the Chinese Recreation Club and Kelawai Road near Gurney No 1 (when a two lane road suddenly narrow down to one lane). Even the pedestrian path are in contour to the tress.
If they ever carry out PGCC, I hope that all the trees on the proposed route would not be sacrifice. I like the photo snapped by 5xmom which is right to the point.
Do spare a thought the next time you drive pass these beautiful trees. I hope the above photos will bring back fond memories to all Penangites. Can someone please update me the name of this type of tree???
Our family went down to Taiping (the hometown of my hubby) for Cheng Beng festival last week. After the prayers, we drove around town to look at the famous structures and landmarks. To our surprise Taiping is not as layback as one thinks. We encounter “traffic jam” and had to “fight” for our food!!! Still, our plan was to take things slow and easy driving around the town.
At end of Kota Road towards Lake Garden stand a magnificent Victorian styled building. It is the Larut Matang District Office.
Diagonally across the road is the Lian Thong Restaurant that sells this refreshing lime drink (kat jai sui) which we can’t get it in Penang. It was definitely a welcome and refreshing drink on that hot day. Before drinking it is best to press the fruit so that the flavour mixed well with the drink. Try not to take the fruit directly as it is extremely sweet because they are literally soak in sugar syrup for a period of time.
The Perak Museum on Jalan Taming Sari, near the famous Taiping Prison is another place worth visiting. Again it is a Victorian style structure with numerous towers. The spacious surrounding is kept neat and clean.
Besides the museum stands the statue of Colonel Walker, the founder of the Perak States Guides.
Well maintained truly England products - telephone booth and electricity lamp post that are rarely seen nowadays.
The famous King Edward VII School located in Station Road is quite similar to
Penang Free School, but in my opinion this building is better maintained. The school ground is dotted with huge angsana trees which give you a rough idea the age of this school.
Another splendid landmark that capture my attention is this Victorian bungalow which is the 9th Regiment Rangers Mess (clubhouse). I just love the Victorian architectural. Whats more it is situated facing an open field which makes one feel like you are somewhere in an European countryside.
Then there is the famous Old Clock Tower in the middle of the town. The place could do with a new coat of fresh paint and I don’t see why they did not remove the plant that sprout from the wall. It’s a shame as this is the tourist information centre and a prominent landmark too.
The face of Penang is changing rapidly but there are still some colonial-era buildings around. Most of them are located within the city center and these are some photos that I took in Lebuh Muntri (around the corner from CHEONG FATT TZE MANSION). Some of these houses have nice and lovely details carved on the doors and windows.
Patterned tiles are also laid on the walls below the front windows on the ground facing the street. Design of flowers and geometrical are usually found on the tiles.
A photo of a floor tile decoration.
Now, most of these houses have been converted into restaurants, bars and hostels. An example is the GREEN HOUSE which is run by an expat Australian couple. They serve western food and also delicious dessert.
Further down the road is the Hainan Temple called Thean Ho Keong or Temple of the Heavenly Queen. The I00-year-old temple was remodelled by craftsmen from China in 1995 (when it celebrated its centenary) with elaborate stone carvings and dragon pillars.
If you happen to be spending your holiday in Penang, my advice is - hop on a trishaw to travel around. Its the best way to see the town.
In many ways Penang is blessed with many old majestic trees that line up some of our major roads especially at Upper Mcalister Road, York Road, Scotland Road and Jalan Masjid Negri. We passed through these roads daily and we tend to take them for granted. Motorist would only come to appreciate them for providing shade from the scorching hot sun when they are stuck in a traffic jam.
