Concubine Lane (Lorong Panglima), Ipoh - Permata Tersembunyi Penuh Sejarah, Budaya, dan Hidangan Tempatan

Kalau dah sampai Ipoh, jangan lupa singgah ke Concubine Lane - atau nama asalnya Lorong Panglima (二奶巷) – salah satu lorong paling ikonik dan bersejarah di bandar ni. Lorong ni memang wajib masuk dalam itinerary korang kalau datang ke Ipoh.

Tersenarai dalam Jejak Warisan Ipoh yang diselia oleh kerajaan Perak, kawasan ni memang menjadi simbol usaha untuk melestarikan sejarah dan warisan bandar ni.

Nikmati Masakan Cina-Muslim di Restoran Mohd Chan Malaysia Ipoh – Suasana Klasik Pawagam Lama

Kalau jalan-jalan cari makan di Ipoh, jangan lupa singgah di Restoran Mohd Chan Malaysia Ipoh, yang terletak di Jalan Raja Musa Aziz. Restoran ini terkenal sebagai tempat yang menyajikan pelbagai hidangan gaya Kantonis berkonsepkan masakan Cina-Muslim yang sesuai untuk semua pengunjung. 

Antara menu signature di sini yang memang wajib dicuba ialah butter prawns dan sweet and sour chicken. Dari rasa yang creamy dan berlemak untuk butter prawns, hinggalah kombinasi masam-manis yang sempurna untuk sweet and sour chicken – memang menggamit selera. Rasa macam tak cukup sepinggan je!

Krongcong oleh Ruang Sarapan: Tempat Sarapan Penuh Nostalgia di Kamunting, Taiping

Sebelum mula jalan-jalan di Taiping tempoh hari, kami sempat singgah brunch di Krongcong oleh Ruang Sarapan yang terletak di Lorong 2, Kamunting. Kalau anda sedang mencari tempat makan pagi dengan suasana klasik yang penuh nostalgia, Krongcong memang pilihan yang tepat!

Rumah Makan Rendang Tok Yeop – Rendang Asli Dimasak Guna Dapur Kayu Api di Kuala Kangsar

Masa jalan-jalan di Kuala Kangsar hari tu, kami tak lepaskan peluang untuk singgah makan di Rumah Makan Rendang Tok Yeop. Terletak di Jalan Taiping, Kampung Raja Chulan, tempat makan ni memang terkenal dengan hidangan tradisional Melayu. Sudah tentu, yang menjadi signature dish di sini ialah rendang tradisional mereka iaitu Rendang Tok yang semestinya sinonim dengan negeri Perak.

Buffet Ramadan Citarasa JEN di JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

Jangan lepaskan peluang menikmati Buffet Ramadan Citarasa JEN di JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La yang menawarkan pelbagai juadah makanan yang sedap dan pasti membuka selera anda!

Buffet Ramadan Citarasan JEN ni memang menyediakan pelbagai jenis makanan yang membuka selera semasa berbuka puasa. Ada macam-macam variety dari masakan tempatan hingga antarabangsa.

CNY dinner buffet di Amaya Food Gallery, Amari SPICE Penang

Jom sambut Tahun Baru Cina dengan santapan lazat di Amaya Food Gallery, Amari SPICE Penang dari 9 hingga 12 Februari 2024!

Pada Malam Tahun Baru Cina nanti, 9 Februari 2024, anda boleh menikmati Reunion Dinner dan diikuti dengan dinner buffet sepanjang 10 hingga 12 Februari. Wah, memang seronok habis!

Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet di Amaya Food Gallery, Amari SPICE Penang ni akan menghidangkan pelbagai hidangan kulinari yang memikat selera di sini. Ada hidangan makanan laut yang segar, gabungan hidangan antarabangsa yang menarik, dan juga khazanah masakan tempatan. Jangan lupa juga untuk cuba Yee Sang DIY bar! Menarik, kan?

Dolce Pinnacle Cafe, kafe terbaru di Iconic Point, Simpang Ampat, Penang

Hari tu kami sekeluarga ke satu cafe yang baru dibuka kat Iconic Point, Simpang Ampa, Dolce Pinnacle Cafe. Konsep cafe ini agak unik iaitu Italian-Asian fusion, gabungan citarasa Itali dengan Asia. Memang berbaloi kalau nak cuba sesuatu yang berbeza!

Lokasi cafe ini di Iconic Point, Simpang Ampat, betul-betul di tengah-tengah pekan, meletakkan kafe ini di antara kafe-kafe yang terkenal seperti Zus Coffee, Bask Bear Coffee, Secret Recipe dan juga kedai Family Mart. Parking di sini ada bayaran, tapi tidak lah terlalu tinggi bayarannya. Dolce Pinnacle ini terletak di tingkat atas. Tetapi jangan risau, ada elevator disediakan untuk ke tingkat atas.

Antara menu yang best-seller di sini ialah Beef Pepperoni Pizza. Serious, pizza dia memang terbaik! Cheesy sangat dan base dia lembut je, macam-macam rasa bergabung dalam satu gigitan.

Funday Sunday bersama keluarga dengan lunch buffet di Spoon, G Hotel Kelawai

Kalau nak spend masa bersama keluarga atau gathering dengan rakan-rakan untuk lunch, tapi takut anak-anak rasa bosan menunggu ibu ayah bersembang, apa kata cuba book lunch buffet, Funday Buffet di Spoon, G Hotel Kelawai.

Sajian Tradisi Melayu dan Maghribi di The Light Hotel Penang

Seperti kebiasaanya, bila masuk bulan Ramadan, kita dpaat lihat sana sini akan ada promosi bufet Ramadan. Setiapnya cuba yang terbaik untuk menyajikan menu santapan yang berbeza yang dapat menarik umat Islam yang berpuasa untuk berbuka puasa, atau juga mereka yang datang untuk makan malam bersama keluarga dan rakan taulan.

Apa yang menarik pada Bufet Ramdan yang disediakan oleh The Light Hotel Penang kali ini adalah barisan menu yang dihidangkan yang jarang dijumpai di tempat lain iaitu masakan Maghribi, selain juadah tradisi melayu, Cina dan India dengan tema Ramadan tahun ini, Santapan Warisan Melayu dan Tabaq al Maghribi.

Lobi hotel juga dihias indah dengan decorasi bertema kan gaya Maghribi.

Halal Dim Sum at Canning Dim Sum Express, Bayan Baru, Penang

I planned for a surprise birthday lunch for husband with the whole family member at Canning Dim Sum Express, Bayan Lepas last week. Since husband's birthday would fall on a weekday, so I planned for the lunch the day before his actual birthday. Told him that we would go out for his birthday lunch, little that he knew that I invited his family too.

The lunch was also a way for me to take the chance to gather with the in-laws while my mom was in town too.  And while we were at it, we celebrated bro-in-law, Hafiz's belated birthday and parents-in-law, Ibu Ayah's anniversary as well.

Few hours before we leave the house for lunch, I told Balqis that we were going out to celebrate daddy's birthday and asked if she has bought any gift, jokingly. She was sad that she did not have anything to give so I told her she could write a wish for daddy. She was excited and straight away took her book and pencil case and ask how to write Happy Birthday for daddy.

Looking at how excited she was, I took out my box of papers, stickers, stationaries and help her make a card. A last minuted birthday card.

I'm pretty sure daddy was happy with this. :')

Jawi Peranakan cuisine at Jawi House Cafe Gallery, Penang

We had been wanting to go to Jawi House Cafe Gallery for some time but had always been postponed. As we were planning to have our 7th anniversary lunch, the cafe came to mind again, and we thought it would be great to give it a visit for this special occasion.

Jawi House Cafe Gallery is located at the Armenian Street in Georgetown city centre. Placed in between the old herritage building, it serves halal Jawi Peranakan cuisine, blending Arabic, Northern Indian, Pakistani, Levant and Malay culinary traditions.

Jawi House Cafe Gallery is ranked #8 Malaysian Restaurants in Georgetown Penang with 4.5 out of 5 rating from over 600 reviews, and received TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence too!

I Won the China House Penang Doodle of The Week Contest

Few weeks back, the complete in-law family went for a tea time at China House Penang after attended a family member's wedding in Balik Pulau.

China House is one of Penang's famous cafe. It is a traditional compound of 3 heritage buildings linked by an open air courtyard. China House Penang which is located at Beach Street and Victoria Street, Georgetown, Penang, consists of 3 restaurants, 3 shops, 1 bakery, 2 art galleries and live music  every night.

They are famous for their cakes - there are up to 50 cakes a day!

At China House Penang, there is a paper placed on the table and crayons are given for the customers to doodle.

Before our meals arrived, I started doodling on the papers provided with the crayons, drawing Balqis and Bilal. Balqis later asked me to continue drawing Mummy and daddy and ended up drawing the whole family.

Note that I am not a doodle artist nor I am good in drawing. I just happen to like to conteng-conteng (sampai masa sekolah selalukena marah dengan my mom sebab conteng buku sekolah hahaha). And saja suka nak lukis to make the kids happy.

Taiwan Halal Products Sharing and Cooking Demo by Chef Nurilkarim

Halal bubble tea? That’s right! The ever-popular bubble tea from Taiwan is made using halal raw material which makes it the ideal beverage for Muslim in Malaysia and beyond.

One of the activity during the Taiwan Expo 2019 is the Taiwan Halal and Bubbles Tea Products Sharing Session which was held on the second day of the expo, 6 July 2019.

With the Penang government actively developing its halal industry, there are plenty of business opportunities between Taiwanese halal products manufacturers and Malaysian businesses waiting to be explored. Taiwanese halal products are highly regarded for the high-quality production and attractive packaging, and the products on display at this year’s expo include many halal food and beverage items, halal beauty products and halal agricultural products.

Witnessing awesome Taiwan products and services at the Taiwan Expo 2019

After attended the Industry 4.0: Smart Factory Solution seminar, I went to the Taiwan Expo at the Ballroom of Setia SPICE Convention Centre to witness the awesomeness the Taiwanese brought to Penang.

Based on Taiwanese government’s flagship programs and prospective areas, the Taiwan Expo presents and share Taiwan’s experience in various industries.

There were different pavilion with different theme showcasing Taiwan finest products and services including Taiwan Excellence Pavilion, Taiwan Tourism Pavilion, Taiwan Halal & Bubble Tea Pavilion, Taiwan Beauty Pavilion and Taipei Your Partner Pavilion.

Taiwan Expo 2019 bakal berlangsung di SPICE Arena, Pulau Pinang

Taiwan Expo 2019 akan berlangsung pada 5 dan 6 Julai di Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Pulau Pinang dari 10am ke 6pm. Kemasukan adalah percuma. Pameran ini mempunyai 6 kategori utama yang disesuaikan untuk pelan pembangunan Pulau Pinang dan mengukuhkan hubungan di antara Malaysia dan Taiwan, termasuk Bandar Pintar & Industri 4.0, Teknologi Hijau, Perubatan, Produk Halal, Gaya Hidup dan Pelancongan. 

Taiwan Expo 2019 akan disertai lebih daripada 100 pengilang di 110 gerai pameran. Selaras dengan usaha kerajaan Malaysia untuk menggalakkan perkembangan bandar pintar, Taiwan Smart City Pavilion akan menampilkan pelbagai solusi lengkap integrasi peralatan dan perisian; Excellent Taiwan’s Export Processing Zones akan membawa teknologi air terkini untuk rumah dan industri, termasuk pengisi automatik, mesin pengedap, panduan gergaji rantai dan lain-lain pengeluar peralatan tulen (OEM) untuk industri makanan.

Pelbagai tempat makan dan rehat baru di R&R Juru Arah Selatan, Pulau Pinang

Kalau sebelum ni, perjalanan dari utara ke selatan melalui Lebuhraya Utara Selatan tak banyak kawasan rehat yang agak besar di belah utara. Jadi semua tempat makan, tempat solat, tandas agak sesak. Kalau yang keluar exit bawah sikit, dah banyak juga pilihan tempat rehat seperti di R&R Gunung Semanggol (Bukit Merah), R&R Sungai Perak atau R&R Tapah.

Tapi lepas kawasan baru dibuka di Pusat Perniagaan Setia Sentral di R&R Juru (arah selatan), lepas ni lebih mudah dan selesa lah para musafir nak isi perut, beli bekalan atau berehat seketika sebelum menyambung perjalanan tu. 

Kalau travel dari utara ke selatan lepas ni, boleh lah singgah tempat-tempat makan baru di R&R Juru Arah Selatan ni, selain gerai makanan R&R yang sedia ada. 

Ada sesetengah premis ini menyediakan kemudahan seperti surau, indoor playground kanak-kanak dan wifi percuma untuk keselesaan pelanggan. Dan hampir kesemua menyediakan perkhidmatan pandu-lalu.

Taiping Zoo, Ansari Famous Cendol and Mee Udang Mak Jah

We went to Taiping the last weekend before Ramadhan. Balqis had been asking us to bring her to hotel. She basically imagine to get to go to "hotel Terengganu" again because obviously she had so much fun when we were there. Primula Beach Resort, Kuala Terengganu has a fun slide and pool with views and a private beach for some sand play.

So anyway, since we obviously won't make a trip to Kuala Terengganu again in near future, we make a rather impromptu plan two days trip to Taiping as it is one of the nearest city and has some fun place for kids too.

We started our journey on Saturay morning to Taiping by car. The travel took around 40 minutes only from our home. We went straight to the Zoo Taiping as it was one of our main agenda for the trip.

Ramadhan Buffet Dinner at Taste Cafe, G Hotel Gurney, Penang

Taste Cafe in G Hotel Gurney features a lavishing buka puasa spread with athentic local Malay cuisines and a twist on western delights. Taste Cafe Ramadhan menus will be on daily rotation to ensure that there are many varieties to satisfy the guests. The highlight for the buffet spread is all about Roast and Grill, whereby the chefs will be preparing the food in the live action stalls at the alfresco area which gives the vibe of being in an exciting Ramadhan bazaar.

Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) 2019 is here!

The Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) is back again this year!

The PIFF is an annual event festival held in Penang to promote the state as the food paradise of Asia. PIFF is designed with food lover in mind. Their hard work and efforts is to bring the world-class food festivals through major vents, mini festivals, food trains, competitions, dining experience and sharing sessions.

The events will take place at unique locations such as local market, narrow back lanes, aboard the Penang famous ferry, an old bus depot and other distinctive venues. They promise a journey to discover the sizzling unique sights, tastes, sounds and aroma Penang has to offer.

Penang International Food Festival 2019 (PIFF 2019) will be held from 13 Apri 2019 to 28 April 2019.

Local Western Food @ Terlioq Pasta Sandwiches, Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Terlioq Pasta Sandwich is located at Kompleks Desiran Tanjung, Tanjung Tokong, just a few stalls away from Nazeerra's Kacang Pool Penang. Well, as other stalls there, the Terlioq Pasta Sandwiches stall is also small and if you see, you might find it biasa-biasa je. And you may also just pass by without wanting to give it a try. But wait till you see the menu, they serve bukan biasa-biasa okay.

Terlioq Pasta Sandwich serves variety of pasta and sandwich, of cos. Owned and cooked by a Muslim, so, halal pasta oh yeah!

Actually, a family member recommended us to try this stall and she said it's their family's favourite whevever in town.

The one man show by Chef Zam.