21 Coffee Places & Cafes in Penang!

The Coffee/Cafe culture has been booming in this lil’ Pearl of the Orient and it doesn’t look like its slowing down anytime soon. Whenever I have friends and family visiting Penang, I would inadvertently get asked this question – “so, where’s a good cafe to hang out/catch up?” Thus, this list was born! 🙂 It is… Continue reading 21 Coffee Places & Cafes in Penang!

Seaside BBQ Buffet at Pinang Restaurant & Bar @ Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang

While most foodies in Penang would be aware of the buffets at the Spice Market cafe in Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, not many would have noticed that the more laid back Pinang Restaurant & Bar has also recently rolled out its buffet offerings. Set outdoors with a lovely view of the sunset, this… Continue reading Seaside BBQ Buffet at Pinang Restaurant & Bar @ Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang

Five27 @ Chulia Court, Chulia Street Penang

If Five27 sounds familiar to you, then you’re right. Previously located at Straits Quay, Penang, Five27 have moved downtown to the heart of Georgetown along Chulia Street. The new location opened at the end of January 2014, called Five27@Chulia Court boasts a bigger space and hence a new concept – offering All Day Dining, cafe,… Continue reading Five27 @ Chulia Court, Chulia Street Penang

Kaffa Espresso Bar @ Green Hall, Penang & My first Coffee Cupping Experience!

Little independent connoisseur coffee places have been sprouting up around Penang island of late. Needless to say the coffee culture has hit the island and looks like its here to stay (for quite a while anyway). One of the coffee places that caught my eye is Kaffa Espresso Bar at Green Hall (not to be… Continue reading Kaffa Espresso Bar @ Green Hall, Penang & My first Coffee Cupping Experience!