* 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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This was our family first visit to Coconut Palms Delicious Seafood Restaurant located on Jalan Burma, Penang. Though opened recently, this restaurant is quite popular and usually crowded with diners.

Coconut Palms Delicious Seafood Restaurant has a wide spread menu ranging from pork, chicken to seafood. The place has a large dinning area, air-conditioned in the front and  non air-conditioned at the rear of the restaurant.

Steamed fish to get the appetite rumbling!

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* This article was also published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 12th April 2010.

Gem Restaurant with a great corner location of Bishop Street and King Street in Penang is a newly opened restaurant that offers North and South Indian cuisines. This three month old restaurant with modern fusion of contemporary and traditional decor serves a diverse array of food, from heavenly spicy and fiery dishes to creamy delights.

Besides Penang, they do have seven restaurants in India, two in Kuala Lumpur and one in Selangor.

Decor with silken curtains

Delicious spread of curries

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Miraku Japanese Restaurant is the first fine dining Japanese eatery in Penang under the Texchem Group of Companies since they successful introduced its Sushi King fast food outlets. This restaurant is on the 1st  floor of the G Hotel located in the promenade of Gurney Drive.

Tea cup which holds some moral teaching in life

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Chicken rice can be found in most hawker stalls and food courts in Penang as the chicken rice is a popular and favorite food for many of us. There is one exceptional stall that sells Hainan Chicken Rice – Thai style located in a corner coffee shop along Penang Road. It is directly opposite KOMTAR Tower and a few shops away from Kek Seng which is famous for its durian ice cream and ice kacang.

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It’s all about sushi at Enju Japanese Restaurant, located inside the Prince Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. They have recently launched their new set meal known as the ‘Ladies’ Set Lunch’ which is available from 1st July and currently on going till 31st July. Besides the Ladies Set Lunch, there is also the Unlimited Ordering Sushi Menu (Kinyobi) which is available on every Friday at RM 65++ per person. The meal consists of miso soup or clear bonito soup, a choice of main course and dessert with unlimited ordering of selected Nigiri, Maki and Temaki sushi (rice rolls and hand rolls).

From the main courses there is a selection of Shake Garlic Fried Rice, Tempura Moriawase, Tori Katsudon and Sake Shioyaki or teriyaki. For dessert lovers, there is a choice of Macha (Green Tea) Ice Cream,  Kudamono Moriawase Goma Tare (tropical fruits tossed with sesame peanut butter dressing) or Sorbet. As for Nigiri, Maki and Temaki sushi, it is unlimited ordering from the menu!!!

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***The restaurant has since closed down.

Many of you would definitely be familiar with Hot Wok! The name is associated with the abundant of Nyonya food coupled with beautiful decorations and authentic Peranakan ambiance.

Customers who have frequented the restaurant in Penang knows that Hot Wok Nyonya & Local Cuisine has established itself as the premier restaurant in serving authentic Peranakan or commonly known as Nyonya food from its earlier years in Gurney Plaza and later shifted to Tanjung Tokong. Now they still continue serving their customers in a double storey pre-war house along Jalan Burma, near to the many food eateries of Nagore Road and New World Park.

Welcome to a gastronomic food journey at Hot Wok

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As usual, we were browsing and hunting through for a nice dinner, and somehow Hubby had a great idea of having some Lok Lok! Commonly on the island, we usually go to Padang Brown or the Pulau Tikus Market at night, however this time; hubby wants to try out the Lok Lok at Butterworth’s Chai Leng Park, Wai Sek Kai.

We made a trip over there and we chose New Corner Lok Lok as it is the first visible stall when you enter into this one way street. In the evening, this street is turned into a hawker food haven with stalls lining up from the beginning right till the end.

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After much delay and location change, Canton-i finally opened their doors at the ground floor of Queensbay Mall, Penang. This brand; which is associated with the Dragon-i line of restaurants, offers varieties of authentic Hong Kong cuisines. Upon stepping into this restaurant, the ambiance and atmosphere radiating from its surrounding was completely different of Dragon-i. Well, the open kitchen concept is still adopted, but the interior design; laced in pink and white colour themes, was a pleasant change. As I browsed through, I noticed the walls were mounted with huge mirrors, giving the place a spacious feeling.

The interior shot of the restaurant.

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