Category: Malay Food

Alamak Mamak Stall @ Gottlieb Road, Penang

Without a doubt, we Malaysians love hanging out at our local mamak stalls with comforting staples such as maggi goreng, nasi lemak, fried chicken and more. The local mamak stall should ideally offer a quick and delicious meal at affordable prices especially whenever the hunger pangs strike in the middle of the night. The new… Continue reading Alamak Mamak Stall @ Gottlieb Road, Penang

Roti Bakar Kacang Phool @ Desiran Tanjung Food Court, Penang

A hidden gem has been making waves in the blogosphere recently – Roti Bakar Kacang Phool may sound exotic and it is indeed one of a kind! Operating at the Desiran Tanjung food court at Seri Tanjung Pinang, the owners behind Roti Bakar Kacang Phool believe in serving freshly made wholesome food. Do not be… Continue reading Roti Bakar Kacang Phool @ Desiran Tanjung Food Court, Penang

Jamu Selera Ramadhan Buffet Dinner @ Spoon Cafe, G Hotel Kelawei

This holy month of Ramadhan, the very stylish Spoon cafe at the new G Hotel Kelawei invites patrons to “Jamu Selera” – serving up traditional Malay cuisine with a touch of Indonesian influence. It was my first time walking into Spoon Cafe, and although I have seen photos of the place prior to this visit,… Continue reading Jamu Selera Ramadhan Buffet Dinner @ Spoon Cafe, G Hotel Kelawei

Eastin Ku Kampung Ku Ramadan Buffet 2015 @ Swez Brasserie, Eastin Hotel

It’s nearly the month of Ramadan, and the dining scene is abuzz with Ramadan buffets galore. This year, I was invited to sample Eastin Hotel’s specially prepared buffet. Their theme for Ramadan 2015 is Eastin Ku Kampung Ku and promises an array of traditional fasting favourites. Star of the night – Roasted Whole Lamb Chicken… Continue reading Eastin Ku Kampung Ku Ramadan Buffet 2015 @ Swez Brasserie, Eastin Hotel

Noor Bee Nasi Melayu Curry Fish Head @ Tanjung Tokong

One fine Saturday, grandpa suddenly said ‘let’s go for Curry Fish Head’. We were intrigued. And so we made our way with directions from grandpa, to Tanjung Tokong where the Uda Flats are. And nestled in the small lanes and on the ground floor area of the flats is this Nasi Melayu stall.. The place… Continue reading Noor Bee Nasi Melayu Curry Fish Head @ Tanjung Tokong

Intan Nasi Lemak @ Taman Free School, Penang

Intan Nasi Lemak is one of those hidden gems tucked away inside apartment compounds away from the main road that you usually won’t know about unless you a) reside in that  neighbourhood, b) someone who’s been there brought you or in the case of a flogger like me c) a reader tells you about it!… Continue reading Intan Nasi Lemak @ Taman Free School, Penang

Penang’s Very First Nasi Kandar?

I might have mentioned before in this blog that my dad is a Nasi Kandar fan. And it is a known fact in our family that he gets up really early before the crack of dawn, carries out his daily chores and usually stops by for a quick breakfast at a nasi kandar stall of… Continue reading Penang’s Very First Nasi Kandar?

Bangkok Tomyam @ Jalan Mahkamah, Bayan Lepas, Penang

One of my closest friends in Penang has always adored tom yam and Malay food (not to be confused with mamak food). So I knew she would be the best person to ask out for dinner one night when I felt like going for tom yam! She brought me to….. Bangkok Tomyam! Bangkok Tomyam in… Continue reading Bangkok Tomyam @ Jalan Mahkamah, Bayan Lepas, Penang

Ah’ Basri Satay – The Place To Satisfy Your Satay Cravings!

I’ve heard quite a bit about Ah Basri satay from my dear readers. But I’ve never actually found out where it was, until one night, I was hit by the mother of all satay cravings! Now when you get hit by a satay craving that big, not just any satay will do. Thus I set… Continue reading Ah’ Basri Satay – The Place To Satisfy Your Satay Cravings!