Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Achari Sabzi, Amy Beh, Apple Mincemeat Crisp, Artistry of Spices, Brookie, Brookie Maxwell, Catherine Jones, Chicken Rendang, Chili Powder, Ck Lam, Culture Heritage, Cumin Seeds, Curry Ice-Cream, Datuk Paul W. Jones, Daun Kaduk, Distilled White Vinegar, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek, Food Enthusiasts, Garam Masala, Jalan Langgak Golf, Kesari Murg, Lemon Rice, Limau, Lotus Root, Manju, Manju Saigal, Mock Meat, Nasi Kunyit, Nigella Seeds, NImbu Pani, Onde Onde, Pickled Vegetables, Pickling Spices, Rohani Jelani, Saffron Chicken, Saigal, Sheek Kebab, Spices And Herbs, Spices Herbs, Spicy Fish Custard, The United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Turmericc Flavored Glutinous Rice
BY CK Lam
The start of 2013 had me travelling down to Kuala Lumpur to attend the Artistry of Spices programme at the invitation of The United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Datuk Paul W. Jones, and wife, Catherine Jones.
Many food enthusiasts and friends were there to celebrate the programme held at their official residence in Jalan Langgak Golf.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Ayam Madu, Buka Puasa, Burung Puyuh, Chef Hamizi, Daging Masak Kicap, Durian Tempoyak, G Cafe, G Hotel Penang, Gulai, Holy Ramadan, International Delicacies, Ketam, Ketam Cili, Kuah Kacang, Kuih Lapis, Lamb Kebab, Malay Kuih, Nasi Minyak, Nutmeg Powder, Pajeri Nenas, Puyuh Daging, Ramadan Buffet Dinner, Roti Canai, Sago Gula Melaka, Salted Egg, Sambal Sotong, Soto Ayam
BY CK Lam
During this holy Ramadan month, G Hotel presents a special buka puasa dinner with traditional kampong styled dishes at the G Cafe. Chef Hamizi, the sous chef presents local Malay delights and international delicacies coupled with succulent barbeque selection in rotating menus.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Aik Hoe Restaurant, Ais Tingkap, Assam Laksa Air Itam Market, Bamboo Baskets, Batu Ferringhi, Carnavon, Cheese Omelette, Chin's Stylish Chinese Cuisine, China House, Chinese Cabbage, Chinese Water Chestnut, Coconut Jam, Coffee Garden, Coffee Lane, Da Ban Chinese Restaurant, DeHappy Seafood Restaurant, Espresso Coffee, Ferringhi Coffee Garden, Focaccia Bread, Food Tour, Free Range Eggs, Half Boiled Eggs, Hawker Stalls, Hock Seng Rojak, Homemade Bread, Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak, Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow, Lebuh Campbell, Lemak, Light Breakfast, Main Street Cafe, Miraku Japanese Restaurant, Mozzarella Cheese, New Lane Hawker Food, Old Green House Restaurant, Ong Cheng Huat Seafood, Pandan Leaves, Penang 24-hour Food Tour, Penang 24-hour Food Tour Guide, Penang Food Guide, Pork Roll, Restaurant Kapitan, Roti Canai, Selera Sri Tambang Mee Udang, Shing Kheang Aun, Skype, Special Famous Roti Canai, Sup Hameed, Tho Yuen Chicken Rice Restaurant, TimeOut Penang 2012, Tin Drum, Toast Bread, Toh Soon Cafe
By CK Lam
Spending your weekend in Penang? Do check out this 24-hour guide to eating on the island non-stop, written by me for TimeOut Penang 2012. Hope everyone have a great time indulging in all the flavourful food, rich in spices and herbs from the many restaurants and hawker stalls in Penang.
6am – 7am: Special Famous Roti Canai
56 Jalan Transfer
Open daily, 6.30am-1pm, 3.30pm-7pm
Soak in the slow pace of life in Penang with breakfast at this road side stall, which is famous for its crispy roti canai. There are several varieties of curries to complement the roti canai – mutton, beef, chicken, fish and dhall. The place is usually packed with customers waiting for a table.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Apom, Apom Balik, Ayam Golek, Bayan Lepas Penang, Beef Rendang, Betawi, Coconut Shrimp, Crispy Edges, Deep Fried Tofu, Egg Batter, Fish Crackers, Food Bazaar, Glutinous Rice, Hard Boiled Egg, Keropok Lekor, Lemang, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Pantai Jerjak, Pantai Timur, Pasar Malam, Prawn Crackers, Pulut, Pulut Udang, Ramadan Food Bazaar, Red Bean Paste, Rempah, Roti John, Satay Chicken
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 13th August 2011.
When looking for food to break fast, the pasar malam bazaars can be a change from the traditional food bazaar. The one at Pantai Jerjak, Penang, opens every Wednesday from early afternoon. There is a good crowd of all races.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: 100g, Basic Ingredients, Bean Sprouts, Bukit Mertajam, Coconut Juice, Delicious Taste, Dua, Flower Crabs, Fresh Seafood, Freshwater Prawns, Hard Boiled Egg, Mee Goreng, Mee Kuah, Mee Udang, Mid 1980s, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Noodles, Nutmeg, Penang, Prawns, Rich Broth, Selera Sri Tambang, Shallots, Spicy Flavors, Tambang, Taste Buds, Udang Galah, Wonderful Place
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 8th July 2011.
I had the pleasure of being introduced to a wonderful place for mee udang. The makan outing had brought us to the mainland. Located in Bukit Mertajam at Seberang Perai, this place is known as Selera Sri Tambang.
The scrumptious Mee Udang from Selera Sri Tambang!
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Anchovies, Anjung Gurney, Ayam Goreng, Battle of Penang Hawker Masters 2012 Nasi Lemak Champion, Coconut Milk, Coconut Rice, Crunchy Peanuts, Cucumber Slices, Deep Fried Chicken, Fragrant Coconut Rice, Fried Egg, Glutinous Rice, Gurney Drive Hawker Center, Haji Ismail, Hard Boiled Egg, Hashim Haji Ismail, Hawker Center, Hawker Centre, Hawker Fare, Hawker Food, Hawker Stalls, Idyllic Place, Ikan Bilis, Local Delights, Metal Trays, Nasi Lemak Cili Bilis, Nasi Lemak Cilibilis, Nasi Lemak Kukus, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Northern Streets), Pandan Leaves, Pulut Durian, Rm2, Santan Pulut, Sticky Rice, Sunrise Mc Donald, Tasty Meal
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 3rd May 2011.
One will find numerous hawker stalls serving a wide array of local delights at Gurney Drive Hawker Center in Penang. Nasi lemak lovers should try the all-time favourite at Nasi Lemak Cili Bilis. The stall specialises in nasi lemak kukus (steamed rice in coconut milk). (The owner, Hashim Haji Ismail who is the champion in the Battle of Penang Hawker Masters 2012’s nasi lemak category has switched to using palm milk instead of coconut milk).
The rice, cooked with ginger, coconut milk and pandan leaves that give it an amazing aroma, is steamed on the spot on large metal trays in a giant steamer.
Rice and egg steamed in the premises itself
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Anchovies, Bean Sprouts, Botol, Chicken Curry, Coconut Milk, Coffee Shop, Cucumber Slices, Daging, Delicious Food, Dipping Sauce, Food Court, Lembu, Mid Morning, Mouth Watering, Nasi Campur Melayu, New Addition, New Straits Times (Life & Times), Perlis, Pinang Delicious Food Court, Spicy Dishes, Ulam, White Rice, Wholesome Meal
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 14th April 2011.
Nasi Campur Melayu is a relatively new addition to the nasi Melayu stalls in George Town. This stall was set up a few months ago in Pinang Delicious Food Court on Macalister Road by siblings Roslina and Rosniza binti Mansor.
Originally from a coffee shop in Island Glades, the sisters have since moved their business down town. The dishes taste different from those around Georgetown as the dishes have a greater Perlis influence, said the owners.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Batu Maung, Bayan Lepas, Charcoal Fire, Charcoal Fires, Chili Padi, Chili Paste, Coconut Milk, Creamy Coconut, Fishing Village, Fragrant Rice, Grilled Delights, Grilled Fish, Grilled Seafood, Homemade Chili, Ikan Bakar, Ikan Bilis, Kampong Telok, Kampong Teluk Tempoyak, Malay Food, Malay Village, Nasi Lemak, New Straits Times (Life & Times), Penang Island, Seafood Cuisine, Seafood Meal, Seafood Quality, Southeast Tip, Southeastern Tip, Teluk Tempoyak, Upmost, Wooden Jetties
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 18th February 2011.
Teluk Tempoyak is a quaint fishing village, at the southeastern tip of the Penang. Positioned slightly south of Batu Maung, this Malay village has remained a secluded and unpolluted. It has a stretch of beach that seems to run endlessly. The makeshift and uneven wooden jetties that extend from the shore into the sea, adding charm to this village.
Many Penangites are heading to Kampung Teluk Tempoyak in search of fresh and cheap seafood. Quality and freshness of the seafood here is at the upmost as they serve the catch that comes in every evening. One of the biggest attractions is grilled fish, or more affectionately known as ikan bakar.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Bihun, Chicken Rendang, Chilli Paste, Concrete Houses, Distinct Aroma, Fasting Month, Food Bazaar, Fried Noodles, Kuih Muih, Lemang, Malay Cuisine, Malay Village, Malaysian Culture, Mangrove Trees, Murtabak, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Putu Mayam, Sheer Variety, Spicy Chilli, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong Penang, Village Charm, Wawasan
*This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 21st August 2010.
Tanjung Tokong Malay Village, which was once a sleepy “kampung” in the 60s and 70s, has grown into a suburb with rows of flats, overshadowing what is left of the kampung houses. Gone are the seafronts directly opposite the village where the natural sand split and mangrove trees grew. The village now faces vast reclaimed land and its sea view is blocked by modern concrete houses and high rise towers.
Despite the modernisation, the residents have maintained the uniqueness of Malaysian culture — the evening food bazaar, or commonly known as “pasar malam”. The Tanjung Tokong night market operates every Saturday evening and is one of the designated Ramadan food bazaars.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Ban Chang, Barbecued Chicken, Chicken Rice, Chopped Tomatoes, Cross Culture, Delicious Aroma, Flat Pan, Food Bazaar, Food Haven, Hawker Stalls, Hawkers, Holy Ramadan, Jalan Musantara, Jalan Perak, Laksa, Malay Cuisine, Malay Kuih, Mediterranean Cuisine, Murtabak, Palm Sugar, Parallel Road, Pasar Malam, Penang, Pita, Popiah, Ramadan Food Bazaar, Sungai Pinang, Tomato Sauce, Udang
The celebration of the holy Ramadan festival brings along a unique experience that can be enjoy by all Malaysian, the food bazaar. During this festive season one can get to sample a variety of authentic and delicious Malay cuisine which is freshly prepare for the Muslim to break their fast.
One popular food bazaar in Penang is at Jalan Makloom, parallel road to Jalan Sungai Pinang. The place is jam packed with 50 over hawker stalls and stretches all the way to Jalan Perak.
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