Tek Sen Restaurant @ Carnavon Street, Georgetown, Penang: Best 'Ju Char' In Town. Period.

Today posting will feature one of the most renown and established restaurant in Penang,..Tek Sen Restaurant!!! Yummy...

In front of Tek Sen Restaurant, busy as usual during dinner time.

I went there with C and J awhile ago. Aii, took me so long before I typed out this posting, procrastinating again, hehe. Anyway, we went there for some 'ju char' foods. 'Ju char/ ju chow' means 'cooking, frying' in Chinese...but in the context of eating/ dining at restaurant, it usually means ordering dishes to eat together instead of just ordering separately. Having said so, that also mean you'll be able to taste and try different types of mouth watering dishes at one go. Delicious!

Breakfast Boost - Roti Canai Telur @ Kedai Makan Ceri, Georgetown, Penang

"Where do I want to eat for breakfast today?"

My breakfast boost @ Kedai Makan Ceri: roti canai telur 'garing'/ crispy and Nescafe kurang manis/ less sugar

That's the first thing that comes into my mind in the morning when I wake up...and I love to wake up for that!

Origins Of Nasi Kandar (Jelutong Nasi Kandar)...Still The Best! @ Kedai Kopi Tai Min, Jelutong, Penang

Ever wonder why nasi kandar is called...nasi kandar? :)

Nasi kandar, literally meant the rice being carried over the shoulder in a basket.

Breakfast Special : Dry Hokkien Mee @ Sri Sentosa Cafe, Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Good morning everyone. Rise and shine! Let's go to Bukit Mertajam to try out their breakfast's special today...DRY Hokkien mee!

No joke! Dry Hokkien mee is real...see photo above:)

Best Dim Sum In Penang? @ Maxim Dim Sum Restaurant @Sungai Dua, Penang

Yummy! Where to find the best dim sum in Penang?

After an exhausting search for some decent dim sum in Penang, I ended up at Sungai Dua (just behind Nasi Kandar Subaidah, read: Nasi Kandar SUBAIDAH, Sungai Dua, Penang: The Wait...Till 10.30pm/ opposite Fried Rice King, read: Fried Rice King @ Wah Li Fried Rice And Coffee Shop, Sungai Dua, Penang: Famous, Cheap, Fast And Delicious Pai Kut Ong Fried Rice!). All signs point to a new 'ho jiak/ delicious food' discovery, especially when I saw all the tables there were fully occupied. However, scenes of people queuing up and waiting behind each tables, commonly seen in famous dim sum restaurants in Ipoh, are still not seen here yet.

[HALAL] Sifu Omar's Hokkien Mee and Koay Teow Th'ng @ Tanjung Tokong Food Court, Penang: Taste The Same, If Not Better, Than Chinese Stalls

I often wonder if there's any ways for my Malay friends to try out some delicious Chinese food because the tastes are so different. Besides, Penang is well known for food, particularly Chinese foods. Unfortunately, I couldn't bring my friends to eat all these nice foods because it's not halal (not permissible/ forbidden foods in Islam), sigh!

Koay teow th'ng on your left and Hokkien mee on your right. HALAL! Where to find this stall?

Toh Soon Café @ Campbell Street, Georgetown, Penang: Chinese-Malay-Western Breakfast?

Toh Soon Café, located ‘in-between’ shophouses/ in an alley, on your left as soon as you turn into Campbell Street, Georgetown, Penang.

For those longing for a wholesome breakfast, drop by at this coffee shop along Campbell Street, Georgetown, Penang and you’ll be able to experience some combo foods that are commonly eaten by Chinese, Malay and Western people.

Taiwan Bull @ Queensbay Mall, Penang: XXL Chicken...My Comment?

Just a short posting here.

Taiwan bull logo, cute

[HALAL] MAJ Muslim Food: Softest And Tastiest Chappati In Penang? Combo Meal For Just RM6

Again, according to my trusted friend, N, I was told about the best chappati in Penang and it’s again located at the epicenter of fantastic foods in Penang, Georgetown! I went there on the first time and it was closed (on Tuesday). I went again on the next day and my persistence paid off, it’s open:)

MAJ Muslim Food sign board, halal

Wan Tan Mee @ Swee Kong Coffee Shop, Pulau Tikus: Very Satisfying Breakfast To Start The Day

Come and try out this one-of-the-kind wan tan mee at Kedai Kopi Swee Kong (corner food court just opposite Burma Road police station) for breakfast. It’s not too heavy and not too light, just the right amount. The wan tan mee is also available for lunch but I think it more appropriate for breakfast. If you have it for lunch, you may feel hungry after an hour or two:)

Kedai Kopi Swee Kong, corner shop house just opposite Burma Road police station.

Wan tan mee (RM3.50, RM4.50 and RM 5.50 for small, middle and large size respectively) with thick, creamy sauce on top and three wan tan/ dumplings fried to crispy, golden brown color and a few slices of mushrooms, char siew and pieces of chicken. The extra efforts to include the creamy sauce and fried dumplings make this wan tan mee one of the best that I’d ever tasted in Penang.

[HALAL] Nasi Dalca Rahim @ Queen Street, Georgetown, Penang: Appetizing And Must-Eat When Touring Penang!

Somewhere in the Indian enclave within Georgetown, the Little India, there’s a famous food stall located just opposite Sri Mahamariamman temple at Queen Street. The food stall sells their all-time famous nasi dalca since 1948 and the recipes had been passed passed down the generations. Till today, huge crowds still frequent this place every evening without fail.

You too, can try it out for yourself:)

Nasi dalca Rahim (established since 1948). With bursting business here every evening, it makes me wonder why they don’t upgrade their small stall into a shop house at least. It's not really hygienic to eat at the road side.

Batu Lanchang Food Court (Part 1): Good Foods Abundance! Another Combo Lunch For Less Than RM10!

There is a lot of food courts scattered all around Penang. In each and every food court, there is bound to have some great food in it...provided you know where to find, hehe

I went to Batu Lanchang food court for lunch a few days ago. From word of mouth and locals, I was told that a few foods stand out among the rest, such as Penang char koay teow, pesembur, Chinese crullers, chicken rice, Nyonya kuih, ABC and cendol just to name a few.

I started of my lunch with ‘kai pei’/ chicken drumstick-char siew-siew yuk rice (RM6), followed by some snacks (Chinese crullers, RM1.80) and ended with a bowl of cendol (RM2) here. Total, RM9.80 only!

Hainan Chicken Rice @ Batu Lanchang Food Court

Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice @ Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang.

Quiz

Best char siew rice in Penang?

Best duck rice in Penang?

Best Hainanese Chicken Rice in Penang?

Best siew yuk/ roasted pork in Penang?

(answers below)

That brings us back to today’s recommendation for best authentic Hainanese chicken rice in Penang...just to let you know one of the answer first:) You can find this stall along Chulia Street, Georgetown.

Two shop houses side by side with two stalls inside. Two stalls for twice the speed to serve countless number of customers everyday. You can order from either one and will be served promptly.

Famous Duck Rice On A Famous Road: Yat Seng Roast Duck Rice @ Georgetown, Penang.

Famous, but is it tasty? 

I went to find out. I'd heard my friends saying to me that this duck rice and I was looking forward to give it a try for quite some time. Unfortunately, every time I wanted to there to eat, I always ended up at my favorite banana leaf (Read: My Ultimate Food Discovery In Penang, My Favorite!: Famous Banana Leaf Rice @ Lumut Lane, Georgetown Penang), hehe.

Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze

For those who don't know where is this restaurant, it's located at the intersection between Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze and Lebuh Carnarvon.

Small stall with huge followings. Price written on the stall front. It's not cheap but don't expect the roast ducks here to last long. Selling like hot cakes!

Duty Free Zone @ Bukit Kayu Hitam, Perlis: Chocolate Shopping Spree!!!

Every time I go to Langkawi island, I'll be buying back a lot of chocolates. Why? Because it's cheaper due to its duty-free status. But...to go all the way to Langkawi island and buying back a lot of chocolates, is it worth it?

IMHO, it's not worth it.

Why? Firstly, it's the long drive to Kuala Perlis, followed by the long ferry trip to Kuah town. Upon reaching there, you'll notice the high car rental to tour around the island and the pricey hotel stay in Langkawi. To be able to buy chocolate ate cheaper price is just a trade off for all your hassle coming to this island.

Where is this? Am I suggesting to you to go out from the country? :)