Here at Penang Foodie, we’ve catered to all you hungry, passionate foodies by introducing countless of latest, delicious eats on a daily basis. On one fine day, a sudden realization hit us which made us think to ourselves, why not introduce eats that our editors consider as their personal favourites?
With that, here’s a new column specially dedicated to you foodies who’d like a little sneak peek into the food lives of our editors. Also, we’ll be doing this on a monthly basis and what’s more exciting than getting to try favourites behind the team which helped you discover your favourites? Read on to see if you share any similar favourites as our editors!
Foodie Favourites (March): 10 Honest, Best Picks From Our Editors
1. Wai Kee Chicken Rice | Chulia St, Georgetown, 10450 George Town, Penang.
Mondays – Fridays: 10.30 AM – 2.30 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM | Saturdays & Sundays: 10.30 AM – 2.30 PM
Non-Halal eatery.
If you’re looking for comfort food, you’ve got to try the Char Siew and Siew Yuk over at Wai Kee Chicken Rice. The aromatic, crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside Char Siew is what makes them the star of the meal. Pairing the plain rice and choy sum/chai sim with the Char Siew is a must as it gives your palates an out-of-the-world adventure. Over at Wai Kee Chicken Rice, its simplicity that’s packed with flavour.
–Nic, Video Editor
2. Alamak Argyll | 175,175A Jalan Argyll, 10050 George Town
Opens Daily: 6.30 PM – 2.30 AM
This is a Muslim-friendly eatery.
Alamak has already opened its 3rd joint in Penang and this is a testament to its good food. While they are known for the Nasi Lemak Chicken and Susu Harimau Nangis, The Zinger Chicken Burger + Melted Cheese featuring crispy fried chicken patty, coated with generous amount of melted cheese, and chilli mayo as sauce makes it worthy a spot on this list. For a burger this delicious that is priced at only RM12.90, this burger is one of the best catch in town!
-Mei, Video Editor
3. 隔壁老王 Mr. Wang | 64, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opens Daily: 6 PM – 12 AM
Non-Halal eatery.
Eggs in between slices of bread is common among every type of sandwich but here at 隔壁老王 Mr. Wang, you’ll get a unique rendition of Japanese egg sandwich known as Tamago-katsu Sando. They incorporate tamago, sweet Japanese egg in between deep-fried bread paired with their signature sauce. The result? An extraordinary bite of the perfect egg sandwich. Honestly, who even knew something this perfect existed? With a wide variety of Japanese sandwiches that you can hardly find elsewhere, you’ll definitely be spoiled for choice.
-Ed, Video Editor
4. Thunderbird by ChinChin | 388 Wayton Court, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Tuesdays – Thursdays: 5 PM – 12 AM, 6 PM – 9 PM | Fridays – Sundays: 5 PM – 2 AM (Closed on Mondays)
Non-Halal eatery.
No one would say no to a bowl of Unagi Don with runny egg yolk that gushes out onto the soy-sauce soaked rice the moment you poke on it with your fork (tempting right?) This Unagi Don has its bowl filled with generous slices of Unagi topped with chopped scallions for enhancement of flavour. One slice of perfectly marinated terriyaki unagi with a spoonful of rice coated with egg yolk is THE method to do this bowl of Unagi Don its rightful justice.
-LS, Content Editor
5. Hard Rock Cafe | Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang
Opens Daily: Sundays – Thursdays: 11.30 AM – 2 AM | Fridays – Sundays: 11.30 AM – 2 AM
Muslim-friendly eatery.
Vanilla ice-cream and hot fudge on a fresh homemade brownie, topped with chopped walnuts, chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream and a cherry. Hard Rock Cafe’s brownies is a definite must-try as it has a good texture; crumbly on the outside, and moist on the inside. The ice-cream servings and chopped walnuts are very generous! Hard Rock Cafe is beautifully decorated with Instagram-worthy memorabilias that are good conversation starters.
– Rei, Content Editor
6. Rojak Orang Hitam Putih | Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Opens Daily: 12.00 PM – 6.00 PM
There are many elements that must be taken into account in order to create a Rojak that is savour-licious to many; the freshness of the fruits, crispiness of the youtiao as well as the star of the Rojak, its sauce. At Rojak Orang Hitam Putih, the sauce is homemade and this complements the fruits and youtiao to a whole new level of perfection. What makes this Rojak stand out among others is their crushed-peanut as base AND topping for extra dose of crispiness. If you reside in Bukit Mertajam, you’re in for some delicious rojak luck.
-JY, Content Editor
7. Daynite Cafe | 1-1-22A (The One), Tingkat Mahsuri , 11950 Penang, Malaysia
Tuesdays – Fridays: 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 11 PM | Saturdays & Sundays: 4 PM – 11 PM (Closed on Mondays)
This is a Halal eatery.
Daynite Cafe has a lot to offer on their menu but their Grilled Lamb is a must order as the tender meat of the lamb is grilled to perfection. Pairing the grilled lamb with black pepper sauce drizzled with cheese creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that leaves you craving for more. Not only is this restaurant Halal but its ample space also makes it a go to celebration spot.
-Jun, Video Editor
8. Komichi Tea House | 20, Lorong Toh Aka, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
12 PM – 6 PM (Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
This is a non Halal eatery (due to its gelatin)
Komichi Tea House should be on your must-try list if you proclaim yourselves as Matcha lovers. With pure green tea sourced from Japan by the proprietor’s close relative, this tea house has sworn by nothing but authentic Matcha delights. The Green Tea Latte indeed lived up to its tea house name as the immediate texture is one that is smooth with an earthy aftertaste. Drop by at Komichi Tea House today to know if you’re a hardcore Matcha fan!
-Qi, Content Editor
9. The BRGR Cafe | 26, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Opens Daily: 12 PM – 11 PM
This is a Muslim-friendly eatery
At The BRGR Cafe, there are up 10 types of burgers; each being inspired by a certain country. Our country of Malaysia has inspired the Nasi Lemak Fried Chicken Burger while Korea has inspired the Korea Spicy Grilled Chicken. In attempting the Aloha Fried Chicken Burger, the tender yet juicy fried chicken patty topped with pineapple slice and drizzled with in-house sauce transports you over for a Hawaiian vacation. One munch of this burger and its love at first bite.
-A, Video Editor
10. Akasha Eating House | 288d, 2-13, Jalan Thean Teik, Kampung Melayu, 11500 Air Itam, Penang
Sundays – Thursdays : 5 PM – 12 AM | Fridays & Saturdays : 5 PM – 1 AM (Closed on Tuesdays)
This is a non Halal eatery.
Salted egg yolk, the recent hyped-over-obsession is seen being incorporated into the menu of many eateries such as salted egg yolk fries, croissant, cheesecake and plenty others. Meanwhile, Akasha Eating House introduces salted egg yolk into its menu by cooking up a top notch plate of Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Chop that you definitely wont get enough of. The Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Chop consists of aromatic and thick salted egg yolk sauce which goes well with the perfectly coated, fried till crispy piece of chicken chop. The plate literally glows up the moment the yellowish-gold salted egg yolk sauce gushes over the golden-brown chicken chop.
-T, Content Editor
Now that we’ve revealed Foodie Favourites (March): 10 Honest, Best Picks From Our Editors, we think that these best eats deserve a spot in your list of must-try. If you happen to share a common favourite with any of our editors, kuddos to you. Stay tuned for more Foodie Favourites next month!
Foodie Favourites (March): 10 Honest, Best Picks From Our Editors
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