MY2012 - Chopper Board

It has been ages since we last visited Chopper Board. So, we decided to check it out to see what’s new?

 

 

And indeed, there was a new offering!!

 

 

A Nasi Lemak Set that comes with Nutmeg Juice and Chopper Board’s Signature Soup.

 

 

In addition to that, we also had our usual order of the Black Pepper Chicken Set that comes with Ginger Tea.

 

 

While there’s nothing to shout about the taste, at least, Chopper Board’s set meals are one of the most economical!!

 

 

Chopper Board
170-4-47A, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, Malaysia.
+60 4 227 1427

MY2012 - Kopi Tiam

Possibly the cheapest meal that I have ever had in a hotel restaurant, Kopi Tiam (located at the lobby of the Bayview Hotel Georgetown) offers a set lunch menu that includes a soup, three home cooked dishes, rice and dessert for only RM9.90 per person.

 

 

Known as the Tiffin Delights, we were also informed that the menu changes daily.

 

 

During our visit, the three dishes that were served in a tiffin included the Sambal Long Beans …

 

 

… Sweet and Sour Fish …

 

 

… and Black Pepper Chicken.

 

 

And the soup of the day was the Corn and Vegetable soup.

 

 

As for the dessert, we were served a mini scoop of chocolate ice cream.

 

 

While I reckon that the set lunch is value for money, it was slightly disappointing that the dishes were a little cold. Maybe they should warm the food a little longer before serving.

 

 

Kopi Tiam
Level 1, Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang, 25-A Farquhar Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia.
+60 4 263 3161

MY2012 - Bayview Hotel Georgetown

Offering 333 newly renovated rooms and suites, the Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang is located right in the heart of Georgetown, providing easy access to commercial hubs, food courts, shopping malls, entertainment centers, and historical and cultural landmarks.

 

 

But, it seems that even after a $11 million renovation, the interiors still look dated!!

 

 

Maybe, another renovation is required!?!?!

MY2012 - Tanjung Piandang’s Famous Chai Kueh

Chai Kueh or Vegetable Dumpling is a typical Chinese snack that is popular among the Teochews. The skill in making Chai Kueh lies in the skin as to achieve the soft, chewy and translucent-like sheen.

 

 

One of the famous places to have Chai Kueh is at Tanjung Piandang, Perak. More specifically, at Kedai Kopi Lee King.

 

 

While some may argue that the Chai Kuehs in Jawi, Penang are more famous, I prefer Tanjung Piandang’s version. At least, the skin is much thinner.

 

 

Besides the Ku Chai (Chinese chive) version, Lee King also offers Chai Kuehs with Mang Kuang (jicama) …

 

 

… and Orh (yam) as fillings. Definitely my first time seeing and tasting one with yam!!

 

 

The verdict, I still reckon that the Chai Kuehs in Taiping taste better!! If those in Jawi and Tanjung Piandang could make the skin even thinner, I am sure they will be as good too!!

 

 

But, if we were to put those “famous” claims aside, I think the actual highlight of my meal at Kedai Kopi Lee King is the Orh Ni (yam paste). Yummy!!

 

 

Kedai Kopi Lee King (next to Public Bank)
Jln Piandang 1, Taman Piandang Indah, 34250 Tanjung Piandang, Perak, Malaysia.

AU2012 - Congratulations to Ray and Stella!!

 

 

Wishing you both a blissful wedded life!! Congratulations!!

MY2012 - Ho Z Assam Laksa

Listed as one of the world’s 50 most delicious food by CNN Go, the asam laksa is a sour, fish-based soup normally served with thick rice noodles. In Malaysia, variants of asam laksa include the famous Penang Laksa and Perlis Laksa, to the lesser known Kedah Laksa, Ipoh Laksa and Kuala Kangsar Laksa.

 

 

But guess which variant that we liked the most? None of the above!!

 

 

Among Taiping folks, everyone tends to agree that the best laksa is from Ho Z at Pokok Assam, Taiping!!! Once a small hawker stall at the Pokok Assam Market, it has now relocated to a new premise two blocks down the road.

 

 

And of course, their ais kacang is always a nice complement to the hot and sour laksa!!

 

 

Ho Z Laksa
Corner Jalan Ong Hup and Lorong 8, Pokok Assam, 34000 Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.

MY2012 - Ming Court Hong Kong Tim Sum

One of the famous things about Ipoh, Perak is the rivalry between opposite neighbours, Ming Court and Foh San. While both also claim to serve authentic Hong Kong dim sum, it is Ming Court that we always frequent.

 

 

Among our favourites include their range of dumplings, such as the Siu Mai and Har Gow.

 

 

Their Saito fish balls are something not to be missed too.

 

 

Of course, there’s always the “sort of compulsory” Char Siew and Chicken buns to make our meal more filling.

 

 

And if that’s not enough, there’s always the Chee Cheong Fun.

 

 

Last but not least, some desserts, such as the Sesame Balls, Fried Carrot Cake, Muar Chee, and Tau Fu Fa, for the sweet tooth.

 

 

I guess, the main attraction of Ming Court is their bite size servings. The dim sums over in Foh San tend to be a lot larger, like those available in Australia, which sometimes, just spoil the taste.

 

 

Ming Court Hong Kong Tim Sum
32-36, Jalan Leong Sin Nam, 30300 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
+60 5 255 7134