Ahh,Penang,the Jewel of the Peninsular Malaysia. After so many years,it is nice to see that despite the hustle and bustle of modernisation, Penang is still a favourite among holiday revellers.
Following my umpteenth trip to Penag last week,i have composed a list of 'MUST DO-S' when you are in Penang. Here it is:
1) Persiaran Gurney Hawker Centre-always full during the nite no matter weekdays or weekends. Must Trys include Fried Oyster, Penang Asam Laksa, Ice Kacang -Rm2.50,and Grill fish.
2)Lorong Selamat Famous Cendol- This stall has been ever existent for more than 20 years,appeared in The Star,New Straits Times,etc. Very sweet and refreshing cendol. Nothing you can get in Kuala Lumpur,only in Penang.
3) Eat Famous Local dishes- The best food in Penang is undoubtly located at some of the dirtiest places in Penang. Must have is Penang Asam Laksa rm2.70 at bottom of Kek Lok Si Temple. There is a seafood restaurant at the deep end of Batu Ferringhi whih serves great seafood-large mussels,crabs,prawns,fishes.
4) Visit Kek Lok Si Temple-it doesn't matter which religion your faith is,here,you will see Indians,Chinese,and Malays. Very uplifting and the sellers speak good English! GO 1 Malaysia!
5) Visit the Local Goods Nite Market at Batu Ferringhi-almost synonymous with the name Batu Ferringhi,you will find all types of Branded goods being sold-bags,purse,wallets,Ray Band sunglasses,unique handcrafts. For me,the best thing is the Dvds selling at rm 4 per disk. Super super cheap and super super illegal,but who can resist the temptation to buy them? Even the foreigners were buying them like hot cakes. Ps- of the 15 dvds i bought,all of them were superb quality!
Viva la Penang!
Following my umpteenth trip to Penag last week,i have composed a list of 'MUST DO-S' when you are in Penang. Here it is:
1) Persiaran Gurney Hawker Centre-always full during the nite no matter weekdays or weekends. Must Trys include Fried Oyster, Penang Asam Laksa, Ice Kacang -Rm2.50,and Grill fish.
2)Lorong Selamat Famous Cendol- This stall has been ever existent for more than 20 years,appeared in The Star,New Straits Times,etc. Very sweet and refreshing cendol. Nothing you can get in Kuala Lumpur,only in Penang.
3) Eat Famous Local dishes- The best food in Penang is undoubtly located at some of the dirtiest places in Penang. Must have is Penang Asam Laksa rm2.70 at bottom of Kek Lok Si Temple. There is a seafood restaurant at the deep end of Batu Ferringhi whih serves great seafood-large mussels,crabs,prawns,fishes.
4) Visit Kek Lok Si Temple-it doesn't matter which religion your faith is,here,you will see Indians,Chinese,and Malays. Very uplifting and the sellers speak good English! GO 1 Malaysia!
5) Visit the Local Goods Nite Market at Batu Ferringhi-almost synonymous with the name Batu Ferringhi,you will find all types of Branded goods being sold-bags,purse,wallets,Ray Band sunglasses,unique handcrafts. For me,the best thing is the Dvds selling at rm 4 per disk. Super super cheap and super super illegal,but who can resist the temptation to buy them? Even the foreigners were buying them like hot cakes. Ps- of the 15 dvds i bought,all of them were superb quality!
Viva la Penang!
