Ristorante Bella Italia – Place for Italian Food
By CK Lam Ristorante Bella Italia is the place to go when it comes to Italian food in Penang. It has two outlets, with the first one at Bellisa Row in Pulau Tikus, and the other in Batu Ferringhi,...
View ArticleSushi Tei @Gurney Plaza – A Good Deal of Sushi
By CK Lam Sushi Tei, the international Japanese Sushi Restaurant Chain which originates from Singapore is now opened in Penang. Located in Gurney Plaza, the dining place with a touch of Japanese...
View ArticleThe Eighty Eight Restaurant – Fare with Flair
By CK Lam It was a wonderful night lingering over dinner for hours with friends at Eighty Eight Restaurant. The newly opened restaurant is in Kelawei Road here. It takes its name from the year of its...
View ArticleMacalister Mansion – Introducing Dining Room
BY CK Lam Penang recently sees the opening of Macalister Mansion, an exclusive boutique hotel. Also known as MM, the restored charming colonial white mansion with minimalism decor takes its name from...
View ArticleGerman food galore at Eastin Hotel, Penang
BY CK Lam This month, Eastin Hotel Penang is going deutsche with its German Galore promotion at its halal Swez Brasserie Restaurant. The buffet features classic German appetisers and entrees such as...
View ArticleBayview Hotel Georgetown Revolving Restaurant presents Thai dinner buffet
* This is a reproduction of my article published in New Straits Times (Northern Streets) on 29th October 2012 BY CK Lam Bayview Hotel Georgetown’s Revolving Restaurant presents a Thai dinner buffet to...
View ArticleChef Matthias Tretbar at Feringgi Grill in Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort...
BY CK Lam Since 1993, Feringgi Grill has been nominated by the readers of Malaysia Tatler as one of Malaysia’s Best Restaurants for its exceptional cuisine and service. The restaurant with its...
View ArticleSushi Zento at Precinct 10, Penang
BY CK Lam Tucked away in Precinct 10, Sushi Zento has been serving up Japanese meal with pork besides other meats. The restaurant has two seating area, with an outdoor air-conditioned area with cosy...
View ArticleWorld Street Food Congress in Singapore 2013
BY CK Lam The up-and-coming World Street Food Congress (WSFC) organised by Makansutra will take place on 31st May till 9th June 2013. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, the ten-day festival held...
View ArticleEl Faro, Penang delights the palate with tapas and wine
BY CK Lam On the bustling Burma Road in Penang, El Faro is the latest addition to a handful of genuine tapas joints around town. Small plates of tapas, prepared by executive chef Jack Yeap, come with...
View ArticleHotel Jen Penang Unveils New A La Carte Menu at The Islander
BY CK Lam For those looking to have a business breakfast, lunch or dinner in George Town, Penang, The Islander in the newly renovated Hotel Jen (formerly known as Traders Hotel) offers all-day dining...
View ArticleDas Rad Cafe – Bike-Themed Cafe in King Street, Penang
BY CK Lam If you love cycling, coffee, cakes, and German food, Das Rad Cafe on King Street, George Town, Penang is the place to be! Das Rad [das] [Ra:t] translated: The Bicycle is a bicycle-themed...
View ArticleThe O’lives Restaurant, Pulau Tikus, Penang
BY CK Lam Some soul-satisfying dishes can now be found at The O’lives Restaurant, occupying a double storey shophouse in the neighborhood of Pulau Tikus, Penang. The kitchen is now headed by food...
View ArticleUp And Above European Cuisine @Pulau Tikus, Penang
BY CK Lam Penang is in for a treat with the opening of the Up And Above European Cuisine. Housed in a double storey shop house along Cantonment Road in Pulau Tikus, the semi-fine yet affordable place...
View ArticleWorld Street Food Congress 2016 in Manila, Philippines
BY CK Lam The World Street Food Congress 2016 (WSFC2016) is back for the third time, sailing from Singapore to Manila, Philippines. The earlier two events in the Lion City have been successfully run in...
View ArticleExploring Leisure Farms around Taiwan
BY CK Lam The month of June was designated for a trip to Taiwan, a country famous for its bustling cities, leisure farms and its night market offerings of street food! Together with several journalist,...
View ArticleMango Fiesta @ 2016 Tainan International Mango Festival
BY CK Lam In the month of June, together with a group of journalist, we set out and visited several leisure farms in Taiwan. On this visit, we were guests of the Taiwan Leisure Farms Development...
View ArticleLebanon Restaurant in Tanjung Bungah, Penang
BY CK Lam Lebanon is a modern contemporary restaurant that serves an interesting spread of Arabic cuisine. The casual fine dining restaurant opened in 2000 was located along Jalan Batu Ferringhi,...
View ArticleFrench Cuisine by Chef Thibaut Pouplard @Feringgi Grill, Penang
BY CK Lam Feringgi Grill at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang has made an impact on the fine dining scene in Penang since its first opening in 1973. The award-winning establishment has...
View ArticleMushroom Menu @Macalister Mansion, Penang
BY CK Lam The Dining Room at Macalister Mansion is known for presenting many different culinary offerings to its patrons. Menus of Modern European Cuisine prepared using quality produce sourced locally...
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