Let's talk FOOD

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Very nice food blog and interesting to me as most of the eateries are around the area that we're planning to live 

I saw your Baan Thai review.  We drove past it a couple of times on the last trip and it's another one on my ever growing list of places to try.  The pic of the yellow curry looks nice.  Another esteemed forum member told me that quite a lot of the Thai eateries (and I think he meant primarily in food courts) are Pattani-Thai (from the deep and troubled south of Thailand) and it seems that they concentrate pretty much on Tom Yam variations.  This place looks like it may be more "main stream" Thai?  We do love a spicy Green Chicken Curry.

I'm glad to hear that you are making a list of places to eat and have included one of my recommendations. One of my friends who is very familiar with Thai food says that the food here is very similar to what he finds in mid in northern Thailand. The 'pad thai' is however quite different than what one normally finds in Thai restaurant. It is very delicious though. There are many places in this area where you want to live that are very good places to eat. Unfortunately, I have not had the time to blog about all of them. I will try to add more restaurant to my blog. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Thanks Kevin.  Somehow I don't think we will starve in Penang 

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@ Papaya, ofcourse they do battered just home from my dinner and gues what I had?

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@ Papaya, ofcourse they do battered just home from my dinner and gues what I had?

I'm beginning to think that you live at the Blue Reef  .  Have you tried Baan Thai??  It's the one around the corner from Ingolf's Kneipe.

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I'm beginning to think that you live at the Blue Reef  .  Have you tried Baan Thai??  It's the one around the corner from Ingolf's Kneipe.

Never tried Baan Thai, some people we know who had dinner there were not over excited. Maybe we should give it a try though.
In Ingolf's I come most of the time just for a beer. We had food once and it wasn't to bad. Tonight I'll go to the Red Garden food court, next to the blue mansion. Decent food and a good atmosphere.

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Just had a look at their website http://www.redgarden-food.com/gallery_activities.php

It looks a bit frantic for a couple of oldies like us  though I must admit the food pics look nice.  Well, we're off to the Thai Lagoon for a curry - not that that will be of any interest to any of you lot as it's not in Malaysia   

Have a good weekend folks!

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hi,

Enjoy the food at your Thai restaurant, in Thailand. And have a good weekend. Here in Malaysia today (well, yesterday) is Hari Raja Haji. Some Malaysian places closed, but generally things as normal although most all small shops closed promptly at 5pm. Usually they're open till 8pm or 9pm.

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I've had laksa many a time in Singapore - the version with coconut and prawns, quite spicy - I'm guessing this is Curry Laksa in Malaysia??

I tried Penang Asam Laksa for the first time last week - wow - very interesting flavours - seems to be lots of herbs and veggies and chillies and tamarind.  I like it.  In fact I ate it again two days later    The one I ate had a vaguely fishy taste.  Should it have a lot of fish in it?

I was surprised to see on wikipedia that there are numerous types of laksa all around Malaysia - Kedah laksa, Ipoh laksa - so I guess I've got a few more to try out when we move.

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Hi Papaya! Curry Laksa or Singapore Laksa has heavy coconut milk in it, where as the Penang Assam Laksa has plenty of assam(tamarind), herbs (daun kesom), chili, fish paste,as well as fresh fish. It has much less calorie than the Curry Laksa (because of the coconut milk).
Check out this website: http://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-penang-assam-laksa/  it will explain the whole thing about Penang Assam Laksa. Uum, uum, good! Bon a petit.

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For all those Aussies & Kiwis looking for a taste of Down Under, I just picked up a packet of Anzac Biscuits from Cold Storage at Island Plaza, Penang. So I think I'll just have a cuppa tea, an Anzac bickie before I hit the cot.
Cheers & Beers,
JAYDEE

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How sad, he comes to Malaysia and dreams about Aussie food

I did have a box of Tim Tams recently I must admit

Sananton, you missed out the Bungah Kentan, Malaysia's secret culinary weapon. Penang Laksa doesnt work without it.

Happy munching

Bob

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If you are visiting Tesco in Penang you have to try the Beeko Moi in the food court, deadly but fantastic. On a diet? ask for one and two spoons.

 

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The Beeko Moi sounds yummy.

I came across the following recommendation for those who become peckish on their trip from Penang to KL.
The whole article can be found at: http://www.friedchillies.com/index.php/articles/detail/the-penang-food-crawl/P1/

It’s time to bid adieu to your gastronomic weekend in Penang! If you’re heading south, do make a stopover by turning off at the Jawi exit. There’s this famous seafood restaurant at Nibong Tebal that serves yummy and affordable lip-smacking grub. It’s called Cheang Swee Garden and it’s at a corner coffee shop (next to Maybank). Come early as space is limited and the place gets really packed 7pm onwards. Recommendations include the boiled baby octopus with sesame oil, scallops steamed in wine and ginger, mud crab porridge, steamed pomfret Teochew style and deep-fried pork trotter. Crab porridge is generous and brimming with crab essence. The pork trotter is the star dish as the skin is crisp and the meat so succulent. Unhealthy but satisfyingly good!

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They all sound good  except for that Pepper biscuits (sweet & savoury!) which I think I'll skip 

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/articles/20100311192223/Article/index_html

Food: Penang bites that stay true

2010/03/11

Penang’s Chinese-style handmade biscuits and pastry still sell like hot cakes. C.K. LAM pays a visit to find out more
“HOMEMADE” biscuits and pastries are synonymous with Penang, and visitors should try at least some varieties.

They also make great gifts for family and friends. Penangites are familiar with these biscuits and pastries, from the ever-famous Green Pea Biscuit, better known as Tau Sar Pneah, to the tarts and pastries.

A biscuit shop to know One place that has remained a particular favourite of mine through the decades is the Leong Chee Kee biscuit shop which sells the best coconut tarts! Leong Chee Kee biscuit shop is located on the ground floor corner unit of the People’s Court behind bustling Cintra Street. This shop with a long history and tradition does brisk business selling traditional Chinese style handmade biscuits and pastry.

The business was set up by Leong Chee Kee who sold three well known specialties: the Coconut Tart (Yah Chee Pia), Egg Cakes (Kay Nui Kou/Kai Dan Goh) and Pepper Biscuits (Hor Chiu Piah). The business has since been taken over by his son, Leong How Keng, who started learning the business when he was age 10! He has now expanded the range and to cater to trends in health eating, has also reduced the amount of sugar used in the biscuits and pastries. During a visit there, I watched this skillful baker making Coconut Tarts, Kay Nui Kou (Egg Cakes) and Hup Toh Soe (Chinese Walnut Cookie).

All these fluffy and aromatic biscuits make perfect teatime treats. A best-selling tart The Coconut Tarts are the Leong Chee Kee’s bestsellers.
Leong How Keng now runs the Leong Chee Kee biscuit shop

The recipe was created by the founder.
The tart is just awesome, with a layered dough base and a filling of moist, sugared grated coconut.
The top crust, in the form of a swirl, is brushed with egg yolk before baking. These tarts stay fresh for five days.
Since no preservatives are added, it’s best to keep the tarts in the refrigerator to maintain the freshness and crunchiness. I enjoyed a freshly baked one as I made my way out of the shop, crowded with customers, young and old.

Light, soft and satisfying How Kheng makes very good Kay Nui Kou.
He started with whisking the egg and other ingredients before pouring them into the greased moulds.
The larger flower-shaped Kay Nui Kou comes topped with melon seeds and needs a longer baking time.
Cut paper is used to protect the sides of the cake from being burnt. I remember my grandmother buying me this light soft cake when I was young! A lightness of texture From the Kay Nui Kou, Leong proceeds with the making of the Hup Toh Soe.
He makes it perfectly.
It’s crumbly and light with a nice flavour. The scent of the cookie baking in the oven fills the shop.

I wait to get my hands on one — it’s simply delicious and aromatic! These crispy cookies are sold five in a pack. When getting hitched Another popular product from this well-known shop is the traditional Wedding Biscuits. The Yellow and Red Bridal Biscuits carry the motif for double happiness in Chinese characters. The fillings are of lotus seed and red bean paste, and these biscuits are used as gifts in wedding ceremonies.

How Kheng still sells the Yellow and Red Bridal Biscuits in boxes with the double happiness motif. A hint of pepper and cinnamon The thin and crunchy Pepper Biscuit (Hor Chiu Piah) is sweet and savoury with a hint of pepper and cinnamon, and bits of nuts.

The locals love buying them as gifts for friends. They are also popular with the younger generation.

If you are interested in getting them, just hop over to Leong Chee Kee! They are available all year round and the quality is top-notch all the time! • The shop is closed on Sundays.

Only around 300 coconut tarts are made a day, so it’s a first come, first served basis! It’s best to drop in at 9am to make bookings.
Telephone bookings are not entertained. Leong Chee Kee Biscuits 8-C People’s Court Campbell Street 10100 Penang Tel: Business hours: 10am-6pm

BB

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For all those Aussies & Kiwis looking for a taste of Down Under, I just picked up a packet of Anzac Biscuits from Cold Storage at Island Plaza, Penang. So I think I'll just have a cuppa tea, an Anzac bickie before I hit the cot.
Cheers & Beers,
JAYDEE

But that's one of the great things about Penang - all foods available it seems.  I have to admit too, on the last Penang trip, after getting thoroughly noodled out all week (and they were all very nice dishes), I indulged in a plate of Fish n Chips in a Georgetown pub 

I hope marmite is available in Penang - it costs a bloody fortune in Phuket - 400 and something baht - which is RM 40 and probably about 9 quid in sterling I think.  I think I must be mad paying that out.  Though I suppose Jaydee will be looking for that poor imitation, Vegemite <he he, only joking  >

QJ, what's a Tim Tam?