Hotel Jen Penang’s location is no stranger to most Penangites. Formerly Shangri-La hotel and Traders Hotel, Hotel Jen was rebranded in late 2014. The hotel’s coffee lounge – The Islander has always been a firm favourite in the Penang dining scene, offering quality buffet spreads as well as all-day dining. The Islander, Hotel Jen Hotel… Continue reading Hotel Jen Penang’s New Menu at The Islander
Category: Vegetarian
Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant @ Penang Street
I had read about Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant from Malaysia Best a long long time ago. But since both my dad and grandfather are ferocius meat eaters and balk at the mere mention of ‘vegetarian food’, my chances of eating here are greatly diminished. However, my love for Indian food (vegetarian or otherwise) has kept this… Continue reading Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant @ Penang Street
Luk Yea Yen Vegetarian Restaurant (Nine Jade Emperor Festival) @ Lorong Selamat
The Nine Jade Emperor Festival (Kow Ong Yah in Hokkien) is a Taoist festival which is celebrated for 9 days during the 9th Lunar month. It is to celebrate the return of the spirit of the Gods to earth from Heaven. It is also believed that there will be rain during this period. During this… Continue reading Luk Yea Yen Vegetarian Restaurant (Nine Jade Emperor Festival) @ Lorong Selamat
Lily’s Vegetarian Kitchen @ Lorong Madras, Penang
It was my mum who brought me to Lily’s Vegetarian Kitchen for lunch during one particular weekday. I’ve never had lunch on weekdays with my mum, mainly because both of us were always busy working. And so, now that she’s retired, her schedule is more flexible and we do have the opportunity to meet up… Continue reading Lily’s Vegetarian Kitchen @ Lorong Madras, Penang
