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As long as I can remember, Penang’s annual state fair (Pesta Pulau Pinang) took place at the end of the year in Sungai Nibong, and I think I’ve only been there three or four times despite living here for most of my life. This year marks the final time it will be held in the […]
Chendol, or cendol, is a pandan-flavored jelly-like dessert served with ice and condiments, similar to ais kachang. There’s a popular vendor here in Penang on a street cart at Lebuh Keng Kwee just down the street from the laksa place. They’re called Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul and Ice Kacang, and their cart is underneath […]
Today we continue with our Penang food tour! For lunch I had one of my regular favorites, Uncle Kin’s (confusingly, sometimes called Uncle King, even on their website) chili pan mee noodles. Although the dish didn’t originate in Malaysia, it is very popular here thanks to the large Hakka community especially in Penang. The major […]
I’ve lived in Penang for quite a while, and the people here love to tell you that the food is excellent (and it is). I never intended to make this a food blog, but since I have a “food” category on the blog I would be amiss not to give you a little tour of […]