Golden Ding Cafe

Golden Ding @ Chai Leng Park

Basically Golden Ding is a café that serve a verity of Local, Taiwanese and Western Food for Breakfast and Lunch. 

This rainy morning we tried out their Nasi Lemak and Noodles in Yam Soup.  Not Bad

Ordering is via a check list, is this well laid out restaurant which have an open air area as well as a air-condition area. Nice Cheerful place 

Location:  Jalan Gan Chai Leng, Chai Leng Park.  See Map for details  

Jetty Food Court Char Koey Teow

Jetty Food Court Char Koey Teow

Char Koey Teow @ Jetty Food Court formally know as CF food court.  (49-F Pengkalan Weld)    

  

The Char Koey Teow here is definitely up to Penang Island Standard (Open Lunch till dinner – close Wednesday) and they will custom it to your liking. 

I do not patronize this place much as finding a parking here is very difficult, even if you are willing to pay for it, which basically why I took stroll here from the Ferry Terminal after a  Ferry Trip From Butterworth.   

They will prepare the Char Koey Teow with Duck Egg when cooking. Frankly while some purist and CKT fans prefer using duck eggs for its “superior aroma”,  I just cannot feel the difference.   

Jade Palace a Chinese Restaurant

Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant

Jade Palace is one of these old time Chinese Restaurant that specialise in Wedding Banquets.  They have a number of branches around,  We went to their Choo Plaza HQ? 3^rd Floor located along Jalan Abu Siti at George Town just behind Red Rock Hotel. 

If you go on the right day and time (ie when there is no Chinese Banquet on going) you can have the entire restaurant to yourself, and do follow the recommendation of the order taker, he/she will ensure you have the best experience. 

This time around we ordered. 

Roast Duck

Braised Pork Hock

Mix Vegetables of Lotus Roots, Baby Corn, French Beans and Celery

Fish Meat Asam Pedas

Braised Homemade Tauhu with Mince Meat

All Superb …..   

Restaurant is Located Here,  Choo Plaza, 3rd Floor 

Here is the Map,  With GPS Coordinates 

The "Hidden" Penang Old School Eats

The “Hidden” Penang Old School Eats.    

Unknow to most, a “Hidden” Penang Exists, undisturbed by tourist arrivals, and islanders, where many “old school eats” still exists, and thrive, with many sticking to their “original” premises or environments in Traditional Kopi Tiam, while some have upgraded themselves to stand along establishments. 

Finding out and trying these “Old School Outlets”, have been a Culinary Adventure for Myself and My Family for the Past 5 Years, and here are 7 “Top Old School Iconic Food Establishments in Butterworth” that I have enjoyed dining at.   

Click on the Establishment Names for More information, locations etc    

Chain Ferry Curry Mee (Also Known as Jln Assumption Curry Mee) - Mention Butterworth food, Even to islanders, they will have heard of this place.  Force to Relocated to “Old Market Food Court” along Jalan New Ferry, they still stick to their old roots, dishing out Delicious “No Frills” curry mee for Breakfast.  Go Early or return disappointed – Breakfast Only       

Char Hu (Tokyo Restaurant) 

Tokyo Restaurant – An Affordable Chu Cha Home Cook Non Aircon “Restaurant” in old town along Jalan Kampong Banggali. They are Open for Lunch and Dinner, again do go early.       

Baked Crabs (Ah Chong Canteen) 

Ah Chong Canteen – Beach Front Seafood, You come here to enjoy the view and more importantly the fresh seafood, at affordable prices.  They have expended and neaten up the place, and somehow maintain their Canteen feel.   Lunch and Dinner

Sweet Paradise Tim Sum -  King of Butterworth Tim Sum, best around with same old school Feel.  Open Breakfast and Lunch        

Weng Seng – Superb Roast Duck / Meats Stall, with their own premises, Once at night it’s a Cantonese Restaurant, Now they just open for Lunch selling their Roast Meats    

Ah Khoon Loh Mee :  Basically just the same as it was year ago,  sticks to its origins, bottle of vinegar and chili is still given at each table for self service, Lots of Add on Options, Open Breakfast till Lunch     

“Beach Street” Braised Pork Hock : Originally at Beach Street, Butterworth, near to the Ferry Terminal, they have relocated as the original shop have burnt down.  They are now located at “City Gold Champ” along Jalan Kampong Gajah. 

Penang Island, Evening View From Butterworth

Photos taken with Redmi Note 5, Auto Setting 

For an amazing view of Penang Island,  Head Over to Butterworth,  with the correct timing, nature permitting you can be blessed with such photos.   

Uncle Hillside Burger

Uncle Hillside Burger, operate from this truck that park along Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Bungah just opposite Petron, must be the original "Food Truck" in Penang Island as it dates back from the Late 80's.   Run by a Husband and wife team during the Evening till Midnight.    

  

See that Mound of Fried Onions on the Grill?  That may be enough for 10 orders only.  

This Husband and wife Team, dish out one of the best, and possibly the most Unique Burger in Penang,  Each order come loaded with a mount of Fried Onions and Tomato Sauce Only.  If you want chili sauce do inform them.  

So popular is this stall is, a wait of 30 minuets of more may be required.  One of their "secrets" is their Burger Patty is custom made for them.  

My order of Plain Chicken Burger is at RM5/- 

Location :  Corner of Jalan Sungai Kelian @ Petron Station  

Jalapeno Bombers from Texas Fried Chicken

Texas Fried Chicken has a unique item, its their Jalapeno Bombers

Basically deep fried pickle green chill stuffed with Cheese.

Texas Fried Chicken first outlet in Penang is located at 1^st Avenue.  When it first open, it was so jam packed that one has to line up and wait, so “FAST” food became Very “Slow” Food.  Not my cup of tea. 

After they start having more outlets the hype died own, and now one can have really Fast Food.  I drop by at their Raja Uda Branch, which is next to the Chinese Primary School.  Parking could be a problem but I was
there early enough.

My Order was for the Bombers and the Chicken Supreme Burger.   

This trend of adding cheese or paring cheese with all types of food stuffs continues. By adding some cheese, be they slice, liquid, powder cheese to any items they believe they are creating a new trendy unique food and a best seller.  There are many misses, and very few hits.  Roti Canai with Mozzarella Cheese is a hit, as its very similar to pizza.  In this case of Deep Fried Breaded Pickle Chilies, I do wish this Chilies have a bit more "Punch" to its taste.  For Me its flat and tooo one dimension.  . 

Dave Deli for Some Roast Chicken

Dave Deli

Dave Deli was my go to place for Roast Chicken, from the day they first open in Midland One Stop at Pulau Tikus Penang, even when Kenny Rogers Roosters, move in there to provided competition, Deve deli was still my first choice. 

However it has been many years that I step in to a outlet till very recently.  I have noticed that Deve Deli has open an outlet at the Lower ground Sunway Mall, Seberang Jaya (I call it basement) not too long ago and one day we decided to drop by.  

The Front of the outlet open up in to a large dinning area at the back which not many ppl know about.  (come to think about it Winter Warmers has this off set configuration also.  

After Placing the order at the order station in Front, and Picking up the cutlery and drinks, (Food is served)  The Roast Chicken arrived fast, followed by our Soup and Spaghetti Carbonara.  

The Roast chicken remains the same, Quarter Roast Chicken with gravy served, with Mash Potato and Coleslaw,  comfort food.  

Location :  Basement of Sunway Carnival, Seberang Jaya, Seberang Prai  

Home Made Wan Tan Mee @ Beng Soon Kopi Tiam

Unique Homemade Wantan Mee

To have some unusual wantan mee, drop by at Beng Soon Kopi Tiam, not too far away from KFC Raja Uda, Butterworth.  Also know as Drawer Wantan Mee by off timers,  the wantan mee is unusual as its thicker therefor more chewie and springy, more like eating the thick flat wantan noodles or the thick noodles use for KL style Hokkien Mee. 

My usual order cost RM5/- (2019) and comes with extra Wantan and no charsiew comes loaded with Deep Fried Garlic and Pork fats,  The soup is clear and smooth.     

Location:  Off Jalan Raja Uda, Landmark Happy Mart / KFC Raja Uda,  Road from Raja Uda to Aroma Hotel,  GPS location in Map  

Sai Toh Lim Koey Teow Thng

Sai Toh Lim

Sai Toh Lim is basically a one dish place,  they dish out very good Koey Teow Soup, serve with Mince Meat, and Fish balls,  Located at a Corner Shop off Jalan Raja Uda, (Landmark Petronas Raja Uda), they also offer a number of Add ons like Roast Pork, Loh Bak (pork rolls) etc,  all which is listed 100% in Mandarin on the Walls of their 2 shoplots. 

One can say they are just like 7 Village    (blog post here )  https://butterworthexplorer.blogspot.com/2018/08/7-village-koey-teow-thng.html

offering very similar menu items.     

What they differ is their Menu of Add on items, their more down to earth approach, and they still operate one outlet with local staffing.  I do find their (Sai Toh Lim) Koey Teow is “Smoother” and their KTT soup is more flavourful.  

We also tried out their Dry Koey Teow, and the following addons, Braised Chicken Feet, Poached Chicken, Loh Bak and Siew Bak (over a few visits) 

What good here is  their Koey Teow Soup, I like their Siew Bak (Roast Pork), and while my wife like their loh bak.   

Order Taking is prompt, Service is fast and you are to pay (billed) when all the food has been served.  Cutlery, & Condiments are all on your table for your convenience. 

Location : Corner Shop, Lorong Ceri 5 Lorong Ceri 7, off Jalan Raja Uda (South) Landmark, Petronas with Subway Outlet  GPS coordinates are at the Map  

Ingolf's Kneip - A German Restaurant.

Ingolf’s Kneip – A German Restaurant

Located in the former “Australian” Kampong @ Hillside Tanjung Bungah is Ingolf’s the place in Penang for German Food and German Beer. 

We drop by for some traditional eats of Bratwurst with sauerkraut and Pork with cream sauce. The Restaurant is separated in to two. Its bar at the ground floor is “open air” with a with a Air Condition Section upstairs. 

Nicely Done. We have a delightful meal here. 

Location :  among the only block of shop house, Jalan Sungai Kelian Tanjung Bungah,  See Map for coordinates.   

Open  Lunch and Dinner 

Dinning in at Weng Seng for some delicious Roast Duck

Weng Seng Roast Meat ( Dine In)

Usually we do not dine in at Weng Seng, as during lunch time we are just to busy with chores.  However one fine day, we finally have our chance. 

  

We drop by for a Plate of Roast Duck, Char Siew, and Spicy Vegetable Soup.  

Also Available but not ordered is the Roast Pork, Deep fried Chicken, Roasted Sausage, Braised Tauhu and Eggs…. 

We sat down at the Air-condition area, and the Roast duck was as delightful as always.  Best in Town.  

Currently Weng Seng has stop operating at Night, Concentrating their effort in the Roasts Meat during Lunch. 

Location here 

Pig Stomach Soup

Pig Stomach Soup

Stall is Now Relocated at Old Market Food Court  (Location Here)  

This stall sell noodles with various roast meat, and on the Side they have Pig Stomach Soup, which according to some websites, is suppose to have some health benefits,  to stimulate your appetite, nourish the kidney and reduce water retention as it contains protein that will strengthen the body \. Spleen and stomach.      

Well this soup is not so commonly found at street stalls so I decided to have one,  Its was Peppery and Smooth,  I do like to consume innards, so the taste is fine with me.  Good Enough for me to come back for more. 

"Island Glade" Nasi Lemak

Island Glades Nasi Lemak

Imagine my surprise when I walk into the Bukit Mas Kopi Tiam, Butterworth and noticed Packets of Island Glades Nasi Lemak at the tables. 

I have heard of this "Brand" of Nasi Lemak before, as reputed as on of the best around, at the Island and around Island Glades.  So out of curiosity I tried a packet and I was hook,  Flavorful, Fragrant and with a punch, with quality it comes with it price which is 50% higher then the standard around here. 

 

I found out later that the “Manufacturer” has now move to the Mainland and have 8 “Stalls” around.  They have stop selling on the Island.  So the Islanders Loss is the Mainlanders Gain.   Oh yes if you want better grab the packets you want,  don’t say will come back later,  it will be gone.  Better then Chipmore. 

I understand they have a stall that sell for lunch somewhere near where I stay,  this stall you have a choice of toppings instead to the standard toppings, I will be on the watch out for this  

Location Map here 

Beautiful Langkawi, Underwater World & Kilim Geo Park.

Romantic Meal during Sunset.  

Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah will be the best place for this. 

Recently I spend a few days at Langkawi, The Jewel of Kedah, Malaysia.  Cuti Cuti Malaysia People.  We drop by 2 Tourist Attraction, One Man Made which is the Under Water World and the other Natural Kilim Geo Park.  I will let the Photos do the talking.  

Penguin Feeding at Langkawi Underwater World 

Go at the right time you can witness this in 2 different Tanks 

Beautiful Corals in a Tank 

Pool View Hotel Room

Splurge a little in getting a Nice Room with a beautiful view.

Heading to the Boat at the Tanjung Rhu Jetty. 

Tanjung Rhu is part of the Kilim Geo Park.  

One of the Highlights of the Tour,  Eagles!  there are 2 types you will see,  

The Rare & Majestic White Bellied Eagles and the Reddish Brown Eagle

Passing through Mangrove Swamps along the River, You can see many wild animals! Monkeys, Lizards, Birds, Squirrels, Mud Crabs even Snakes and if lucky enough Crocodiles.  

Keep your hand inside the boat at all times. & Please do not feed any wild animals! 

Come at the Right Time for Low tide, You can pass through the Crocodile Cave, where there are many bats,  No Crocodile though.  

At the Floating Fish Farm, Pet and Feed a Sting Ray!

Keep your hands away from this giants.  

at the Bat Cave Jetty, Safety First, 

Ensure you put on your Safety Jacket! Before Departing

Waiting to Berth at the Bat Cave! 

Departing the Bat Cave! On ward to the next Stop

Kilim GeoForest Park Signage, Only visible from the Open Sea.

Selfie time!

#Kilim #Geoforest #Underwaterworld