Fisherman Wharf Food Corner

Fisherman Wharf Food Corner   

Fisherman Wharf Food Corner, located at Karpal Singh Drive, is a food court that open for lunch and dinner. 

This popular Nautical theme food court houses numerous food stalls, with food ranging from the normal run of the mill hawker fare to the more exotic specially created jazz up food that one usually finds in cafes, all In an alfresco environment, right at the seaside, so if you drop by lunch time, or early dinner you will get a splendid view with your meal.     

  

                                          Laksa                                           Pizza

On the Night we drop by, business was so good that it took up a good 30min waiting before we found a table, and headed to the stalls to order the food.  Please note they also have a enormous car park, which can cater for the crowd.       

        

We had a number of Food items, but would like to highlight the following 3 items,  Laksa, Pizza, and Hongkong Style Chee Cheong Fun which is unusually serve with some greens. 

Location is at Persiaran Karpal Singh, Near the Mac D, @ Sungai Penang. ,  location Map Attach 

Famous Butterworth Curry Prawns @ Bee See Heong Restaurant

Bee See Heong Restaurant

One famous old school restaurant in Butterworth, Bee See Heong  is a very well know for its Prawns Curry, I have hear many people talking of this place on and off line, however I could not find this restaurant, no matter how many times I drove up and down this short street.  It’s so well hidden, until a friend told me that the restaurant is actual in a Cle de sac / a spur off the Main Road Jalan Kampong Banggali facing some Tennis Court, and Behind Ambassador Kopi Tiam.   

My Friend who is a regular there gave me some tips,

1.       The order taker is not rude, that is just his way of order taking     

2.       They have a “Limited” Menu 

3.       Go early 

The Restaurant. 

So we drop by early one evening, just two of us, and duly was guided to ordered the following items, Of course the Curry Prawns, Deep Fried Chicken, Kai Lan, Rice and Chinese Tea. 

As we were early @ 6.30pm, we got serve very fast with the food, which I believe was precook (to increase service speed) while we were there, the restaurant started to fill up, most patrons ordering about the same items as we did. 

My comments, which may not be the same as yours, we had a “Not bad, decent meal” for around RM40. See picture for portion size).

So now I can finally after 4 years say I have been here and done that.  😊   at this Home Cooking Style Restaurant,   Location Map Below, with GPS coordinates to assists.  

A Bezza Journey - First Impression Premium X

A Bezza Journey – First Impression (Running in) Driving the Premium X

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Firstly, we have to understand that the Beeza, is built for Budget, EEV, Sedan, as such there are to be compromise in the driving pleasure features and built quality.  Overall, I have to say they hit a sweet spot, though personally I feel they miss out two useful “eco” features, an Auto Cruise and CVT gears, which definitely would assists in lowering the fuel Economy.  -  They must have their reasons though. 

General Comments:  Generally delightful to drive especially in an urban environment, overall smooth power and pickup, responsive throttle in general, good maneuverability and tight turning circle.  For highway ( I am still keeping below 80kmph as per Sales Advisor / Manual advice as the car is still sub 1K km) the car feels slightly floaty at higher speed. 

We are still trying to remember to use the “correct” method as in “warming” up the ECU before actually starting the car, as in press twice on the push start button, before actually start up the car (depress brake & press start button), as advice by some, which I figure no harm in following.        

Any road imperfections on the road surface we will definitely felt it, which I understand is due to the High tyre pressure, I have no problems with this as it’s a small price to pay.  There is some “creeking” sound though.    

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Next up will be
1.  some more of the “features” that I feel are well thought out, in designing the car, 

2.  the Fuel Consumption base on a. Urban driving (school and marketing, Adult and kids) b. Highway driving to work,  (70% Highway, speed at 80mph, Adult)     

3.  some of the vehicle accessories I have purchase for the car. 

4. the 1k inspection

5.  Possible we will be planning a longer distant trips using this vehicle.   

Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.   

A Bezza Journey - Picking up the Premium X

A Bezza Journey – Picking up the Premium X

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After all the paperwork and the sop, we have received our new Bezza Premium X, recently. 

What are the Gifts Included with the Car?   

This is one subject that I noted that most people are curious about in various forums I have visited.  Answer - The Gifts will differ from sale advisor to sales advisor, different models, different place you purchase your car from, and very importantly how loyal are you to the sales advisor (eg: recommendations / purchases) are among the criterial.   

Well from what I understand, Umbrella, Car Carpet (Coil Type), Touch & Go Card, Smart Tag and certain gear up accessories are what most people will received.  I got also a Special Gifts Packs of Perodua Branded, Wiping Cloth, Sun Shade, Pen, Sticky Pad,  and Generic USB Cigarette lighter adaptor, Air Perfume. 

General Initial Comments   

After a through briefing, We were off, heading back home to read the Car Manual, as we are not use to the "new improvements” or features which users of older cars may not have.      

Firstly The “Smart Key” – A Gadget with the functionality of a Remote Control, Key, Proximity sensor…….  Now you do not require to haul out the Gadget or even the key to drive or to open the door, as long as the Smart key is with you in your pocket, hanging around your neck or in a bag

  

Certain “Security features”, built in to the SmartKey are indeed helpful but need some getting use to.    

1. “push once” (at the driver door / smart key) just to open the driver door, and push twice, certainly does make sense as we would not like to unlock all the cars at the same time, especially when we are along and there are strangers all around.          

2. “Boot only” unlock is another security feature, via the smart key or touching just underneath the perodua logo, useful indeed.  Though I understand some premium cars have a “wave” your feet underneath the boot feature.  

The Bezza is an Eco Car, the Dash board / Multi Meter certainly reflects that, there is a general Eco Light that light up, to indicate if you are driving in a fuel saving manner, further to that at the odo meter we can adjust it to show the “Current” fuel consumption, (among others) which is a very useful feature to improve our eco driving habits.     

The Engine “Idle” at a very low rev.  around 600 only unlike other cars which usually have a much higher around 900 to 1k range.

The “Ta Pau” hook have a weight limitation of 3kg. 

The Gifts Pack, 

Perodua Branded Sunshade & Pen, Sticky pad

Cigarette socket adapter for usb phone cable, air perfume, umbrella, a cleaning cloth.    

A divisible Luggage Net, 

with built in 8 hooks in the booth, to keep your loose items from moving around.   - part of the package

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Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.   

Tanjung Bungah Market Food Court

Tanjung Bungah Market Food court use to be one of my regular place for breakfast those days when I was staying in the area(open mainly for breakfast other then pasar malam night) with most food selling out by lunch, thought there are a few that specialise meals for lunch time.  Overall, after the recent refurbishments by the MBPP, more stalls ie (more verity) has open up, giving the diners more choice at reasonable rates. 

The food court houses around 50 stalls, in 3 separate areas,   mostly selling Chinese Penang Favourites, however other type of food is also available, and most of them are in the upper bracket in terms of taste.  Top on my list here is the Char Koey Teow (Corner Shop), Chee Cheong Fun (Pg Style) as well as the HK Chee Cheong Fun,  Hokkian Mee - Penang Hokkian Mee ) and  Chicken Rice (Corner Shop) is open for late breakfast and early lunch.  

Most days there is also a Mini Pasar Pagi, selling cloths, general necessities, trinkets, around the food court and the market lobby area in the Mornings.  If not mistaken there is a hall on level 1 as well for those who require event space. I also notice a number of tour guides bringing in tourist for a walkaround the market.  

Po Piah, A Food Truck @ Chai Leng Park, (Evenings / Night)

UPdate :  this food truck has disappeared, cannot find it any more  sad 

Poh Piah,  Food Truck, Chai Leng Park   

Po Piah is a Penang Specialty,  basically it can be describe at unfried spring roll, stuff with lettuce, cooked turnips, beansprout, chopped beancurd and any other ingredients, or in a fancy language,  a Penang Style Vegetable Wrap.    In theory is a “health” version which you can indulge in. 

Commonly found at many food outlet at the Island,  Po Piah is difficult to find across the channel, which lead to discovering this Food Truck (Tue, Wed, Sat & Sundays) park in front of one of my favorite Makan place a big surprise 

They also sell at Heng Choon Thean, Sri Bandar Market, in the Morning, Which is a advantage of a Food Truck, - mobility. 

Oh Yes, The food, more then acceptable, good size portion, friendly chap, good service,  (Other food is also available, such as chee cheong fun, and assorted fritters.  

Do excuse the photo, not very appetizing visually, but taste good, as its only avaliable Ta Pau (Take away).  -  Location Map.  

My India Restaurant, Nibong Tebal, Seberang Prai Selatan

 My India Restaurant at Nibong Tebal, Seberang Perai Selatan

My India Restaurant serve typical Indian rice dish for Lunch at Nibong Tebal, the southmost town in Penang.   Located down town, right infront of the Supermarket, business is good, and you may have to wait for a while to get a seat. 

 Food is serve buffet style,  just grab a plate of rice and scoop the type of food you require ……  However payment is according to what and the amount you take. One of the better ones around.  Enjoy.  Location Map Here .

Tosai @ Jawi, Seberang Prai Selatan

Beyond Butterworth.     

If you are in the area, one of the best Tosai (breakfast) can be had, is at this humble kopi tiam (Restaurant 218), next to Econsave, a local Hyper Market located on the federal road 1,  (Butterworth – Ipoh) near the administrative capital of Seberang Jaya Selatan. 

It’s easy to find,  just behind the green building, turn in and its right behind,  The coffee shop which open to lunch, also house a (Penang) Hokkian Mee (Soup), a Porriage Stall, and a Chicken Rice all which open from breakfast.  For Lunch there will be a Indian Rice stall as well.  

Back to the Tosai Stall, (also have Indian Economy Beehoon, and Nasi Lemak), which is accompanied by the most wonderful Fish curry sauce (No fish serve).  To day I Had some Half Boil eggs as well.  Oh yes do go early,  if late, may be sold out. 

Location in the Map attached.  Enjoy.    

Perodua Bezza 1.3lt - A Test Drive

The Beginning of a Bezza Journey.

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I have purchase the Bezza 1.3lt - Premium X model  

Test Drive Vehicle was Provided by Perodua Dealer  for a short 15 min Test Drive.  

I finally got a chance to Drive a Perodua Bezza 1,3lt, Malaysia top selling sedan, produce by Perodua.  the Variant i test drove is the Advance Version with all the bells and whistles, on some urban roads, with a small hill climb thrown in.  In the car was 3 Adults (1 overweight) & 1 child.

While it was a very short drive, due to time constrain, I came away impress (when compared with the previous sedans i drove), while the vehicle is already 2 years old, the ride was fun, punchy and solid, steering precise, with plenty of power available (speed up to 60kmph).  Didn't get a chance for Highway speed yet.

I do feel that the Advance version is just a bit too techy, to many things to fiddle about with, for a normal driver to appreciate, though for a Motohead, it would be fun, so we are eyeing a Premium X version, for a basic work commuting (long distance highway), or heading to Market / School .

My Wife opinion (Most important) is that seating at the back, it better then ,my previous Proton Wira 1.3, spacious, comfortable......   This car definitely have better power, pickup, and possible better fuel economy which could be due to its weight factor.

Our present Alza, will be use for high capacity passenger & or load carrying capacity and for long distance purpose.  We have decided to retire our Viva 1.0 EZ (Yes  we are a "all" Perodua family.) thanks to a special set of circumstances,  A Tax Holiday from GST b4 the SST is re implemented, fair resale value and a slight drop in Bank Loan Rate. 

More to come once we take possession of the Vehicle 

Oh Yes, if you need a Sales Advisor,  Just PM me with your details,  this SA, provides Nation wide service for all Perodua Cars,  just send documents via Whatapp.  ;)  no need to meet unless to test drive and to pick up the car. 

Disclaimer : 

I have not been paid nor compensated nor provided with any materials for such posts, other then the initial test drive.  Opinions & Results are solely my own & derive from my experience, my methods with this vehicle, any may / will  not be similar with yours or others opinions.   

  
    

Wai Sei Kai, Chai Leng Park, Prai (Butterworth)

Gluttons Street, Chai Leng Park Version, Prai

Imagine a long street, more than 100 meters of food stalls, all covered & set up in small groupings, with some of the best food around.  Facing this row of food stall are small terrace type of shop lots, some of which are open at night. 

Gluttons Street, Chai Leng Park, comes alive in the Evening & at Night bustling busy till about 10pm.  Its almost never close, as different stalls will close on different days, so there are always stalls open, other than for special Occasions. 

Nasi Lemak Bungkus (Chinese Version) & Mee Jawa 

This evening we sat down in one of the Middle Sections and enjoyed the food from all the stalls around.  We had Jawa Mee, Nasi Lemak Bungkus, Deep Fried Tauhu, Fried Chicken, See kor Thng, a Dessert Drink combo, and even Burger King. (More on this below)  

There are many more verities of food here, from a section of lok lok stalls, Penang Favourites of Char Koey Teow, Hokkian Mee,  even the KL version of Hokkian Mee Can be found,  Tim Sum, Curry Fish Head, Clay Pot Rice, Economy Rice Dishers, and a Small section of Indian Food can also be found.  If you drop by at the right time,  you can find durian.   

Location is in the Map attached.  Enjoy ……       

Fried Beancurd and Fried Chicken

Lyn Chee Kang 

Here the Burger King, No Not the Franchise International Chain, But a Malaysian Chinese Run Burger Stall, a rarity.  Its usually packed, but this was not a busy night, so this was my chance,  Not bad,  frankly I am spoil by Uncle Burger from Tangjung Bungah,  All Stalls pale in comparison.
 

 Location Map