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On our last trip to Penang, The Yum List was lucky enough to meet up with local foodie, Ken, owner of Ken Hunts Food blog. We convinced him to take us to a couple of his favourite spots and here we share them with you: White Curry Mee, Chicken Rice […]
Lone Pine Hotel Recharge, Revitalize, Reconnect There’s nothing better on a holiday than to completely relax with a massage and treatment at a spa. The best hotels have spa facilities built into them but are often quite costly. Sometimes the pain of drawing that m…
View from the Bungalow The Bungalow, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang The Bungalow is Lone Pine Hotel’s all day dining restaurant. Traditional colonial architecture gives the setting an understated elegance, while locale next to the sea and pool makes for a relaxed casu…
Matsu, Japanese Restaurant Matsu Japanese Restaurant, Lone Pine Hotel Upstairs from batubar at Lone Pine Hotel you find Mastu, the only Japanese restaurant on Batu Ferringhi. You wouldn’t know it though as they don’t take advantage of the fact that they have a ho…
Dining Room Regular readers will know that I think Macalister Mansion is one of the hottest spots to stay in Penang. It’s no surprise then, that I’m a huge fan of their Dining Room too. You can find my introduction to the restaurant here. This post though will focus pr…
Class with a View Cooking Class, Lone Pine Hotel, Penang For a nature lover, the lush green lawn and mysterious casuarina trees is an idyllic backdrop for the cooking class at Lone Pine Hotel. Tables are set up on a shaded verandah and guests enjoy the morning breeze …
The latest hot spot to open in Georgetown is a Spanish inspired tapas bar, Patio. Run by two hipsters (William and Kenny) with worldly experience in the hospitality industry, this Bar de Tapas is set to add a chic addition to the evolving nightlife scene in Penang. L…
The Den, Macalister Mansion The Den, Macalister Mansion, Georgetown, Penang Words by Caning JaramilloPhotos by The Yum List I’m always excited to visit Penang, a trendy island paradise that never seems to sleep, especially w…
Macaroni Pie – RM35 – Chicken stew with mushrooms and macaroni in a brown sauce baked with an egg white pastry. This dish needs a pre-order time of four hours. The chef makes his own brown sauce from scratch. This comforting, filling homestyle food is perfect …
Yeng Keng Hotel – a fully restored heritage boutique hotel in the centre of Georgetown Rooms are tastefully decorated The back entrance to Yeng Keng and a small but functional bathroom Various seating areas and hot and cold drinks and fruit available all da…
Dessert Thubthim Krob (Red Ruby) – iced water chestnut with coconut milk RM6.80 Pineapple Rice Mini Thai Tapa Plate Yum Mamoung – mango salad with cashew nuts, shallots, lime and chili Beer, Wine & LHG Morning Glory (crispy kang kung) – crispy fried with garli…
Infinity Pool G Cafe Standard Sea Facing Room Sea Views and the Duplex G Hotel is a happening spot. Centred on the busy food street of Gurney drive, guests are foot steps away to popular stalls, seafood and local dishes. For those with money burning their pocket, Gur…