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Nyonya Spring Rolls

Nyonya Spring Rolls

Nyonya spring rolls filled with cabbages, crab meat and served with a Worcestershire-based dipping sauce (at the back of the image). Nyonya spring roll is rather substantial and quite filling, but it’s the deliciousness that keeps me wanting more.

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Muslim Mosque, Penang

Muslim Mosque, Penang

Malaysia is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic nation where the Malay, Chinese, and Indian co-exist harmoniously. On the street of Harmony in Penang, one can find a Buddhist temple, an Indian shrine, and a Muslim mosque side-by side. Here is one example.

Roasted Chestnut

Roasted Chestnut

Chestnuts roasted with tiny pebbles and sugar in a big hot wok. The aroma of freshly roasted chestnut fills the air and beckons chestnut lovers from afar…

Penang Char Kuey Teow

Penang Char Kuey Teow

A hot-off-the-wok Penang Char Kuey Teow (Char Koay Teow)–an iconic Penang hawker food dish. Many foodies trek to Penang just for a plate of Char Kuey Teow. Ah Leng Kafe Khoon Hiang The junction of Jalan Dato Kramat and Jalan Dunlop Penang

Nasi Ulam

Nasi Ulam

My lunch. Nasi ulam is Nyonya spiced rice with toasted coconut (kerisik), shredded wild pepper leaf (daun kadok), lemongrass, and spices. It’s aromatic and absolutely delectable. Nyonya Breeze No.50, Abu Siti Lane, 10400 Georgetown, Penang

Paper Lantern

Paper Lantern

Paper lanterns are mostly found outside of the Chinese clan houses in George Town, Penang. They are beautiful and truly an art form. Unfortunately, paper lantern is a dying trade in Penang. To visit the last workshop standing, please go to: Tua Keat Seng 42 Magazine Road, George Town, Penang Open Daily from 8.00am to 3.00pm This is another reason…

Oyster Omelette

Oyster Omelette

My lunch today–oyster omelet, one of Penang’s famous street food. This oyster omelet is crispy on the edges, but soft and moist in the center. Lam Ah Coffee Shop Lebuh Chulia, across from Beach Street’s fire station Penang

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