gēn 根 at The Prestige Hotel Penang “My Malaysian Stories” Monica Tindall We’ve been long-time followers of Chef Johnson Wong. Admiring his stubbornness in using local produce and refusal to bow to the pressure of using high-pr…
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Norm Micro Roastery Penang, Coffee & Brunch
Norm Micro Roastery Penang Monica Tindall We’d heard that one of the hottest cafes in Penang post-MCO was Norm Micro Roastery. A sister of Norm Café (coffee) and Noct (cocktails), we could imagine the appeal and eagerly set out to check out the latest development i…
The Blue Mansion – Cheong Fatt Tze, Penang, Malaysia
The Blue Mansion Penang Monica Tindall You may have reckoned by now that I’m a cautious person and not particularly comfortable in crowds post-pandemic. Since the announcement was made that we could cross the borders, my stays have been in private pool villas and …
Indigo Blue Mansion, Modern Fine Dining Penang
Indigo Blue Mansion Monica Tindall My oh my has the restaurant at Cheong Fatt Tze had a makeover. Our last visit was to a lovely, antique setting with a kitchen serving Cantonese food. Indigo The Blue Mansion has been revamped and is now a beautiful contemporary din…
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang, Heritage Wing
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang Monica Tindall As history continues taking its twists and turns, one thing has remained constant on the island of Penang; the reputation of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel. Established in 1889 by the Sarkie’s Brothers, the p…
Java Tree Penang, Eastern & Oriental Georgetown
Java Tree Penang Monica Tindall Named after the oldest living species of the tree on Penang island, Java Tree restaurant connects to the past not only in title but also in function. Located in the Eastern & Oriental hotel, both the menu and setting celebrate a r…
Afternoon Tea Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang
Afternoon Tea Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang Monica Tindall Afternoon Tea at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang has been a must-do for as long as I can remember. With recent renovations replacing the former location of 1885, with the newly established …
Farquhar’s Bar, Eastern & Oriental Penang
Farquhar’s Bar Monica Tindall The recent renovations of the Heritage Wing at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel in Penang have also brought about a revamp of Farquhar’s Bar. Transformed from an old-school pub to a stylish cocktail bar (and losing that nasty Penang …
Archipelago Penang, Hidden Cocktail Bar Georgetown
Archipelago Penang Monica Tindall Archipelago, a hidden bar in Penang, makes daytime drinking acceptable and early nights doable. Running from 10 am in the morning, Archipelago serves coffee and cocktails until late afternoon (soon to be open in the evenings t…
Big Blue Holidays, A Boutique Tour of Penang
Big Blue Holidays Monica Tindall Oh boy, I do love to travel, but it can be exhausting doing all of the planning. I refuse to partake in group tours but at the same time like to have a local “in” on where to stay and what to eat and do. […]
Norm Café Penang, Noct Bar Georgetown
Norm Café Georgetown Monica Tindall As are many of the most interesting things in Penang, Norm Café is hidden away. In what used to be a steel warehouse, tucked into Lebuh Carnarvon, this charming café, bright and cheery during the day, has a different identity at n…
88 Armenian, Georgetown Luxury Boutique Hotel Penang
88 Armenian Penang Monica Tindall Heritage and comfort are found in 88 Armenian, a luxury boutique hotel in Georgetown, Penang. Honouring the past while making the most of modern-day conveniences, this property is the perfect mix of history and luxury. 88 Armen…