Penang Food Trail - Kafe Fountain

When we embarked on this food trail, we have set a couple of rules:

1. We shall never order 1 portion each. We will share the food to conserve our appetite

2. We will never try the same dish twice (where possible). 

Hence, after the duck rice (where we ordered two portions), we wanted to take a slow stroll back to the hotel until we came across this coffeeshop. 

What drew me to this stall is their beansprouts chicken. 

I have heard many raves on beansprouts chicken, which is found in Ipoh. 

So, can you imagine my happiness when I saw that here. 

And so we ordered beansprout chicken (without rice). 

Sauce is tasty. Beansprouts is a bit too little for the both of us. 

We so regretted not having rice and not having enough appetite. 

This dish cost RM 7 approximately SGD 2.80

After we had this wonderful dish, the fried oyster stall was open

As fried oyster is one of the dishes that we have yet to try, we ordered that too. 

This cost RM 6 approximately SGD 2.40

And of course, two glasses of iced tea at RM 2.40 (approximately SGD 0.90)

Total Cost: SGD 3.70

Penang Food Trail - Kedai Kopi Hwa Lam

We came here to try their duck rice after seeing nice succulent roasted duck hanging outside the stall in the afternoon. This is located at Carnavon Street.

Ordered troasted meat, char siew and roasted duck (RM8) approximately SGD 3.20 for 2 plates.

The meats were succulent. One of the places that we will come back if not for the limited time. 

We also ordered two cups of iced barly at RM 2 approximately SGD 0.80

Total Cost: SGD 4.00

Penang Food Trail - Juventus Cafe

We went searching for the one food items that I have yet to try - Curry Mee. 

And we came across Juventus Cafe, which is located at Anson Road. 

We ordered two cups of iced barley at RM2.80, approximately SGD 1.10.

And we ordered the curry mee at RM 2.20, approximately SGD 0.90. 

I love the caked pig blood that was cooked with the curry mee. Does not taste as raw as if you eat it on its own. 

There are also several stalls outside Juventus Cafe. One of the stall is the famous peanut pancake in Penang. 

Ordered the penanu pancake with sweet corn (RM 1.20) approximately SGD 0.50.

Total Cost: SGD 2.50

Penang Food Trail - Kedai Kopi Seng Thor

We came across this coffeeshop while we were looking for a rest stop to relax before continuing on our journey. It is located at Lebuh Carnarvon, at the junction of Carnavon Street and Kimberley Street.

Turns out this is a very popular coffeeshop, famous for Oyster Omelette, Lor Bak, Kuay teow soup etc. 

We ordered the Wanton Mee (RM2.80) approximately SGD 1.10

We waited quite some time for our Kway Teow Soup to be ready. It cost RM3.50, approximately SGD 1.40

And of course, not forgetting ordering coffee and iced tea at RM2.80 approximately SGD 1.10

Total Cost : SGD 3.60

Penang Food Trail - Joo Hooi Cafe

This is my favourite coffee shop as it serves my favourite Asaam Laksa.
Joo Hooi is located at 475 Jalan Penang Road and it is opened from 12pm to 5.30pm.
Finding the coffeeshop isnt easy and one can easily pass it without noticing it as it has a small obscured entrance.

My very first encounter with Assam Laksa was at Old Town in Kuala Lumpur last year. 

Ever since, I loved Asaam Laksa and can't wait to try the authentic version in Penang!

Assam laksa is thick rice vermicelli in fish broth. 

The texture of the vermicelli is soft and springy. 

Despite the abundance of garnishes served(i.e. cucumbers, onions, mint etc. ), I love this dish even though I am not a veg person. 

Assam Laksa (RM 3.50) approximately SGD 1.40 - 2 bowls

Popiah (RM 3.20) approximately SGD 1.30

Rojak (RM 4)  approximately SGD 1.60

Char Kway Tei (RM4) approximately SGD 1.60

Chendol (RM2.50) approximately SGD 1 - 2 bowls

Perfect for a ultra hot day

We also ordered a Barley drink at RM 1.30  approximately SGD 0.50 - 3 glasses

Total Cost : SGD 10.80

Penang Food Trail - Ho Ping

Recently, we went to Penang for a short getaway. 

I do not have much recollections on Penang as my last visit was when I was a little girl, say 10 years old. 

However, I still remember some attractions that I have been, such as snake temple etc. 

We happened to grab a guidebook on the good food in Penang and we embarked on a food expedition to sample as many food as we can, up to the point of having 6 meals a day! 

We stayed in Traders Penang, located in Georgetown. Being at the centre of town, it provides us easy access to eateries. The next few posts will provide some insights on the food that we have had during our 4 days in Penang.

The first place that I would like to introduce to you is Ho Ping.  We came here on two occasions - our first day lunch and second day dinner. 

Ho Ping is located at Jalan Penang. They are open from 8.30am to 9.30pm.

One practice in Penang is that it is a must to order drinks coffee shops. Otherwise, you will be subjected to a surcharge of RM0.30 per person. Practice may varies across coffeeshops. 

This was taken on our 1st day's lunch. 

Mee Goreng (RM3) approximately SGD 1.20

Kopi O (RM1 each) approximately SGD 0.40

Char Kway Teow (RM4) approximately SGD 1.60

These were taken on our 2nd day's dinner.

Fried Rice (RM4) approximately SGD 1.60

Lobak (RM6) approximately SGD 2.40

Pork noodle (RM7) approximately SGD 2.80 - Yes, we ordered brains. This was my first time tasting it. It is like very soft intestine. Had to really close my eyes to eat it and not feel too squeamish. 

Total cost  - SGD 10.40