Nan Yang Dao 南洋岛 has solved every Singaporean’s weekend dilemma – getting that authentic Nanyang kopitiam fix without the JB jam. We all know the drill: hop across the Causeway, hunt for that perfect kopitiam, queue for ages, then battle traffic back home. Not anymore. Why Nanyang Kopitiams Are Taking Over Nanyang kopitiams have always […]

Food is an awesome way to delve into the culture and cuisine of a city. And when it comes to Penang, Malaysia, food becomes a way of life. This vibrant city is an absolute heaven for foodies, offering a wide array of diverse and delicious food options. If you’re a food lover, Penang is a […]

Besides the pastries from Ghee Hiang which would make great food souvenirs from Penang, you can also check out the array of Malaysian food products and snacks from Ban Heang. Ban Heang sells tau sar piah, beh teh saw and the like too but for such pastries, I think Ghee Hiang does them better since […]

One of my favourite things to buy when in Penang would be the tau sar piah (豆沙饼) from Ghee Hiang Bakery. I must say their tau sau piah is one of the best I’ve ever had. It’s a taste of tradition yet their pastries are made very giftable with proper box packaging. Prices are reasonable […]

Char kway teow is basically stir fried flat rice noodles with typical ingredients like lup cheong (Chinese sausage), prawns, beansprouts, etc. The Penang-style char kway teow is similar to our local Hokkien-style char kway teow (click on the link for recipe) except no sweet soy sauce is used. As lup cheong releases oil when fried, […]

I came across TAPAK when I was out exploring the streets for supper options on my first night in KL. It was just a stone’s throw away from my hotel (Le Apple Boutique Hotel KLCC), located at an open-air carpark next to Corus Hotel on Jalan Ampang. TAPAK is the brainchild of 4 high school […]