ChinaHouse Penang – A Day in George Town’s Coolest Cafe Words: Monica Tindall & Narelle McMurtriePhotos: Han Sen Hau Between decades-old street food stalls and shiny new Michelin establishments lies a beloved and long-standing Penang icon, ChinaH…
Month: January 2024
gēn 根 Georgetown, Malaysian Produce-driven
gēn 根 Georgetown Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Cheok Hor While fine dining kitchens chased elusive truffles and caviar, Chef Johnson Wong was scouring Penang’s independent growers, coaxing vibrant flavours from turmeric stalks and sun-baked chillie…
Au Jardin George Town – Hin Bus Depot Penang
Au Jardin George Town – Hin Bus Depot Penang Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Christopher Harriot We first dined at Au Jardin George Town shortly after opening in 2019. I remember the excitement of discovering such fine food and interiors within the walls of a …
Chinese New Year 2024 Malaysia – Where to Dine
Chinese New Year 2024 Malaysia As we gear up for the Year of the Dragon, Malaysia is set to paint the town red with vibrant celebrations for Chinese New Year 2024. Dive into the heart of the festivities as we explore the best spots to dine in the city and […]
Summer Ng – Founder of Kusa & Kuki Vegan KL
Summer Ng – Founder of Kusa & Kuki Vegan Restaurants KL In this interview, Summer Ng, the founder of Kusa and Kuki vegan restaurants in KL, shares insights into her journey in the industry. What do you do? I am the founder of Kusa and Kuki vegan restaurants …
Un Poco Loco Penang – Modern Tapas Bar
Un Poco Loco Penang Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Un Poco Loco (a little crazy), yes, we are, especially for Spanish flavours. While the local food scene in Penang is undeniably hot, we think variety is the spice of life and are overjoyed to see a kitchen s…
Penang Speakeasy – Archipelago George Town
Penang Speakeasy – Archipelago George Town Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau It’s been a trip of revisiting favourites in George Town, so, of course, Archipelago, a Penang speakeasy, is on the list. The charming hidden bar at the back of an an…
E&O Penang – Luxury Hotel, Georgetown
E&O Penang – Luxury Colonial Hotel, Eastern & Oriental Georgetown Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau In a world of fleeting trends and ever-shifting skylines, there’s comfort in knowing that some standards never go out of fashion. We fir…
Traditional English Afternoon Tea Penang
Traditional English Afternoon Tea E&O Penang Words: Monica TindallPhotos: Han Sen Hau When you want to dress up and feel a little fancy, the Traditional English Afternoon Tea at the E&O Penang is an excellent option. Served in the elegant Palm Court of th…
Han Sen’s Top Five Yum List Picks for 2023
Han Sen’s Top Five Yum List Picks for 2023 The greatest privilege of being a part of The Yum List, besides the glaringly obvious perk of being fed and pampered by some of the best in the F&B and hospitality industry, is the opportunity to gaze into the minds …
Jacob’s Top Five Yum List Picks of 2023
Jacob’s Top Five Yum List Picks of 2023 Having had the privilege of covering almost 40 exceptional bars and restaurants in Kuala Lumpur in 2023 — without really a bad word to say about any of them — it was a tough and slightly guilt-ridden task to choose my top […]
Matt’s Top Five Yum List Picks for 2023
Matt’s Top Five Yum List Picks 2023 As Kuala Lumpur continued to bounce back from the pandemic with energy and creativity, it was my (Matt Brown) absolute pleasure to experience a wide range of food and beverage outlets over the course of 2023. One of the grea…