Teo Chew Restaurant 潮州饭店 @ Lebuh McNair, Georgetown, Penang.

For those who are seeking for a good Teo Chew restaurant in Penang, Teo Chew Restaurant 潮州饭店 at Lebuh McNair (near to the junction of Magazine Road) is a hidden gem worth exploring. The restaurant offers a good Chinese menu featuring a mix of classic Teo Chew delights as well as Teo Chew-inspired dishes. The place gets very busy during dinner time on weekends, the restaurant has limited tables too so if you are coming in a big group, do make early reservations to avoid disappointment. Dishes are reasonably priced here, certainly a good option for family eat-out. 

Grower's Home @ Sungai Ara, Penang.

*Update: Grower's Home has no longer accept walk-in or dine-in. Their takeaway-business is still available.*

Hidden in the residential neighborhood of Sungai Ara, Grower's Home is housed in one of the bungalows at (Jalan Sungai Ara 5) Sungai Ara. The home bakery churns out daily fresh bakes but only open for dine-in 2 days in a week (every Wednesday and Saturday). The rest of the days will be on delivery or can be found at other locations. Expect to find some really quality bakes here including rustic loaves, homemade cakes and delicious pastries. The offering might not be too extensive but it will definitely excite any bread lovers. 

Yoofu @ The Sun, Sungai Nibong, Penang.

Yoofu offers a Japanese-inspired menu at The Sun, Sungai Nibong; the menu features an array of Japanese delights like Japanese Curry Omurice, Udon and even Snow Ice. Not the usual big Japanese spread but specifically Japanese Curry Omurice and Udon that come in different variants and toppings. Items are reasonably priced here with decent quality- do check it out if you are up for some Japanese Curry. It is noteworthy that Yoofu is a Pork-Free and Muslim-Friendly restaurant. 

Wedding Showcase April 2025 @ Parkroyal Penang Resort.

Calling all soon-to-be-weds! Happening on the 12 and 13 April 2025 (from 10 am to 8 pm at the Andaman Grand Ballroom of Parkroyal Penang Resort), the Parkroyal Resort Penang Wedding Showcase 2025 is your chance to snag incredible deals and exclusive perks for your big day. Discover exclusive wedding packages and special perks by the Parkroyal Resort Penang on these days. Secure your booking with just a 30% deposit by 30th April 2025 to unlock additional perks. On top of the wedding packages by the Parkroyal Penang Resort, partnering wedding vendors on site (such as Creation, Ivory Six, Asia Euro Wines, Anna MC, Snap.co, Joyew Management, Trimurti Hitz Enterprise, AREUM, UTU UTU, Lavande Musique, Motion In Style, Jewelry Direct Factory etc) will offer exclusive deals on 12 and 13 April 2025! 

Many Thanks to Parkroyal Penang Resort for inviting us.

Super Nice Koay Teow Th'ng @ Batu Maung, Penang.

Tucked in Taman Iping, Super Nice Koay Teow Th'ng is popular spot for a quick, inexpensive and casual quick fix for the folks working and staying in Batu Maung area. The proprietor runs the business in his own house, offering Koay Teow Th'ng and Chicken Rice at unbeatable prices (with generous servings). It is especially popular during working day lunch hours, the place will be thronged with regular patrons working in the factory zone. A decent option for those seeking for a value and satisfying meal in the neighborhood. 

Breath Cafe @ Tanjung Bungah, Penang.

A pet-friendly cafe hidden in the Lebuh Permai (Tanjung Bungah) neighborhood, Breath Cafe is a fairly new spot for the fur-kids to enjoy a leisure meal with the owners. It is easy to miss this place as the cafe is housed inside a residential bungalow without a huge signage. The facade makes it feel like entering someone's home but once inside, you will feel the warm-homey welcoming. There is limited food offering with a handful of main options; there are also some homemade desserts but subject to availability. More like a community cafe that serves the local neighborhood and a space that allows the paw pals to mingle around.  

Nodernus Restaurant @ Irrawaddi Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Unlike the typical cafe that offers a mundane Western menu, the newly opened Nodernus Restaurant at Irrawaddi offers a Japanese-inspired fusion menu. Find Soba, Don and Okayu (Japanese Rice Porridge) on the menu but with a local twist. Food choices may be a little limited at Nodernus, they have the edge over others in terms of pricing... imagine a decent portion of Japanese Rice Porridge at RM12. A decent option for a casual meal without putting a hole on the wallet. 

Claypot Foodie 煲仔家庭煲仔饭 @ All Seasons Place, Air Hitam, Penang.

A new addition that joined All Seasons Place (Air Hitam) in January 2025- Claypot Foodie 煲仔家庭煲仔饭, specializes in Cantonese-style Claypot Rice. On top of the rice options, there are some noodle choices as well as some additional sides. Dishes are reasonably priced and the restaurant is air-conditioned. Pretty decent and worth a try if you are in the vicinity- go for their signature Claypot Rice series and you will not be disappointed. 

1915 Mee Tarik 中国兰州拉面馆 @ Chulia Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Housed in the same building as Sleep Box along Chulia Street (opposite to the open space public car park near Penang Road)- 1915 Mee Tarik offers diners with Halal China Chinese noodle options. The typical choices like hand-pulled Beef Noodles and Dumplings are available, along with a few more noodle dishes. Dishes are affordably priced with generous serving portions, a decent choice if you are looking for a comfortable space for some tummy-warming beef noodles.  

Nohm Thai Boat Noodle @ Abu Siti Lane, Georgetown, Penang.

Nohm Thai Boat Noodle is not new- the restaurant has set foot at Butterworth for a couple of years and they have just opened a second branch at Abu Siti Lane. The outlet at Abu Siti Lane offers a rather big Thai menu with a focus on Thai Boat Noodle as well as the usual Thai delights. Dishes are reasonably priced; a convenient spot in the heart of Georgetown for a bowl of lip-smacking Thai Boat Noodle.

Noodle and Bread Tea House 麵包茶室 @ One Foresta, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Housed in Ideal One Foresta (Sungai Ara) Bayan Lepas, Noodle and Bread Tea House 麵包茶室 is like the community canteen for those living in the neighborhood, the inexpensive and tummy-satisfying options are ideal for a quick fix. The kitchen churns out some simple rice and noodle choices but the place is popular for its Hakka Mee. Fresh bakes like bread and pastries are also available. Not something that one should go all out for but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, this can be a decent option. 

Yi Fang Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng 一芳鸭肉粿条汤 @ Cecil Street, Georgetown, Penang.

More food options near Cecil Street Market- Yi Fang Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng 一芳鸭肉粿条汤 occupies a prominent spot at Cecil Street, literally just across the street from the forever crowded wet market. The Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng is housed in the '7 Road Kitchen' but not to be confused, the latter is a different operator that runs the business in the evening. Yi Fang is only available from 7 am to 3 pm. On top of Koay Teow Th'ng, Yi Fang also churns out quite a big Chinese menu featuring some sides and stir fry (Chu Char) dishes. Be prepared to pay slightly more but the quality is there, not to mention you get a more comfortable space to dine-in (if you are comparing with the one in the wet market).

Safa Matcha @ Vervea Batu Kawan, Batu Kawan, Penang.

Safa Matcha is one of the latest additions to Vervea at Batu Kawan and a place not to be missed by Japanese Matcha lovers. Matcha is directly imported from Kyoto and the cafe churns out not only Matcha-focused desserts but a handful of Japanese-inspired main dishes as well.... at unbeatable prices. Imagine a serving of Tendon at RM13.90 and a Matcha-misu (Matcha-infused Tiramisu) at RM9. They have a range of good Matcha drinks for Matcha lovers to explore too. Though the options are limited, this place is highly recommended for Matcha lovers. 

Experience The Cita Rasa Semenangjung Buffet Dinner @ 1887 Dining, Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City.

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Crowne Plaza Penang Straits City invites diners to gather for delicious and hearty Iftar buffet dinner perfect for breaking fast with your loved ones. Expect a spread of authentic Malaysian favorites, and a variety of international dishes. From grilled meats to rich curries and sweet treats, every bite is a celebration of tradition and togetherness.

Cita Rasa Semenangjung Buffet Dinner @ 1887 Dining

- 3 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 from 7 pm to 10 pm

- RM158 nett per adult | RM128 nett senior citizen (above 60 years old) | RM78 nett children

- Early Bird Promo RM118 nett per pax from 9 February 2025 to 8 March 2025

Manzen Ishiya @ Sunshine Central Penang.

A new addition to Sunshine Central Penang is Manzen Ishiya, a branch by Manzen but focusing on Ishiyaki concept (stone-grilled). The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of Sunshine Central (near to the hotel wing). The Japanese restaurant offers a big menu, apart from the Ishiyaki-focused dishes, there are plenty of familiar Japanese delights. Dishes are reasonably priced with generous serving portions. Definitely a good choice in Sunshine Central Penang.