Tag: Penang

Where to Stay and Eat in Penang

UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a reputation for the best street food in Malaysia (including Penang Assam Laksa making CNN’s Top 10 list of the World’s Most Delicious Foods), laid back island life, green hills and sea vistas, Penang is sprouting with t…

Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Ferinnghi, Penang, Malaysia

Welcome drinks and memorabilia Say hello to The Beatles The unmistakable entrance  Although it’s right on the beach, we hardly left the hotel  Shady deck chairs under the trees and by the pool  Big kids and little kids are taken care of with …

Hard Rock Cafe, Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia

You can’t miss the entrance Dining tables are cleared later in the evening to make way for some hip swinging and toe tapping to the nightly rock n’ roll band  Acts change regularly and special guests are a frequent feature – this band from K…

Straits Collection, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

The entrance to the residences in Armenian St. Living area of 95 Armenian St. Kitchen and courtyard Two upstairs bedrooms – double bed & 2 singles The semi open upstairs area leading to the shower room – fully equipped with rain shower and luxurio…

Irrawaddy Fine Foods, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

The entrance to Irrawaddy Fine Foods in a quiet shady street with a small parking lot out front – something of a rarity in the city House baked European style breads are a reason many regulars keep returning After 5pm the breads are half price! Chef Tommes &#82…

China House, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

The gallery space upstairs – with new exhibits every month   Cosy corners and artsy nooks mean there’s a place and a space for every type of dining  Although local Penangites don’t tend to drink so much from the vines, there is …

Tree Monkey, Batu Ferinngi, Penang, Malaysia

The entrance from the road – wear comfortable shoes for the short walk uphill  Lush gardens Sea views from the tree tops Book your own private tree house – many a proposal has been successful here Low or high seating, in the shade or in the sun Class…