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Communal Table by Gen 根 Monica Tindall Seems we love to celebrate birthdays at Communal Table by Gen 根. Last year we were here for hubby’s birthday and today we return; a year older, a year wiser maybe… still just as excited to see what the team have dreamed up […]
gēn 根 at The Prestige Hotel Penang “My Malaysian Stories” Monica Tindall We’ve been long-time followers of Chef Johnson Wong. Admiring his stubbornness in using local produce and refusal to bow to the pressure of using high-pr…
Kevin Ng The Yum List chats with Kevin Ng about his new role as head chef of Gén Communal Table in Penang and some of his perceptions about the current food scene. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I am the head chef at […]
Gen Georgetown Monica Tindall Exciting things are happening in the culinary scene in Penang! Just one of many is the relocation of Gen in Georgetown, a restaurant serving contemporary Malaysian cuisine, from Lebuh Pesgrave to The Prestige Hotel. Another is the …
gēn 根 Penang Monica Tindall gēn 根 Penang has changed locations since the publication of this article. Check out their new digs in The Prestige Hotel here. It used to be that Penang was known for its incredible array of street food. Home cooks making the same dish for o…
Angsana Teluk Bahang – Beach Resort, Penang Monica Tindall Penang beckons visitors with its vibrant culture, mouth-watering street food and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. However, the north also has several seaside resorts worth travelling a little fur…
Angsana Spa – Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang Monica Tindall Our recent visit to Angsana Spa at Angsana Teluk Bahang impressed us with their exceptional service quality, courtesy of their highly skilled therapists, relaxing environment and premium produ…
Partiben Muniandy – Executive Chef, Eastern & Oriental Penang In this interview, Partiben Muniandy, executive chef at Eastern & Oriental Penang, shares some insights into the hospitality industry. What do you do? My job as an Executive Chef req…
The George Penang by The Crest Collection Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Han Sen Hau Imagine a place where time becomes fluid, where the echo of colonial footsteps mingles with the vibrant hum of contemporary life. Picture yourself stepping into the lobby, bathe…
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 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 …
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…