Busan Chicken 부산닭강정 @ Queensbay Mall, Penang

The Korean way of pairing Fried Chicken and Beer (Chimac) has stormed the world, and Penang once again welcomes a new Korean fried chicken brand after KyoChon. Located on the 3rd floor of Queensbay Mall, which is opposite GSC Cinema, Busan Chicken is a brand that specializes in Korean fried chicken. Although there has no variety of dishes to choose from like in other Korean restaurants, the fried chicken here is very authentic. The downside of Busan Chicken is that there are no seats for customers to dine in, so customers can only be forced to choose takeaway or delivery. Other than that, the fried chickens here are not cooked to order, so it is slightly cold when served.

Ho Min San 好面善 @ Gurney Plaza, Penang

Ho Min San (好面善) is a subsidiary of Dragon-I (龙的传人) that specializes in fusion of Asian cuisine. You can now find the restaurant on the lower ground floor of Gurney Plaza. The restaurant is designed in a minimalist design with a bright and airy dining area. However, the restaurant space is quite limited. As its name implies, noodles dishes take center stage in Ho Min Shan’s menu with a wide variety of options for Cantonese-style rice vermicelli (米线).

BBQ Bar 串越時光 @ Karpal Singh, Penang

Icon City's famous BBQ restaurant has finally reached Penang Island. The restaurant is designed with the theme of Sanoriti, the Greek Island of Love. The restaurant is designed with blue and white, accompanied by a few cave-designed dining spaces. While the outside of the restaurant faces the sea, it is very comfortable and enjoyable to eat barbecue with the sea breeze.

Woong Kee Beancurd - 旺记祖傳豆花 @ Penang Road, Penang

Apart from Dim Sum and Chicken Rice, Woong Kee Tau Fu Fah (旺记豆腐花) is one of the must-try foods in Ipoh. If you love its silky and smooth Tau Fu Fah as me too, here's a piece of great news for you. Woong Kee has opened its very first branch on the island. You can get it easily at Penang Road now without the need to travel to Ipoh.

65c Ondo Bakery Cafe @ Icon City, Bukit Mertajam

Baked food is a part of my life and I can never refuse it. When I first saw a photo of 65c Ondo Bakery Cafe online, I was surprised by the delicacy of the baked goods there, particularly the fluffy pillowy square-shaped Shokupan.

RUTIN 樂田 - 中西料理 @ Sentral Jaya, Bukit Mertajam, Penang [GPS] [Menu]

Founded in 2019, Rutin (樂田 - 中西料理) is one of the restaurants that serve Asian and Western dishes located at Sentral Jaya, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. The restaurant is designed with a modern setting, wooden cabinet, black marble tables, and leather-comfortable chairs... fully air-conditioned. Menu-wise, the restaurant features a variety of Asian and Western dishes that make it perfectly suited to the whole family members.

Myung Rang, Korean Corn Dog @ Queensbay Mall, Penang [GPS]

Corn Dog is one of the famous street foods in Korea. It isn't the sausage wrapped with only the batter that we usually find in the market. The authentic Korean Corn Dog often stuffed with other ingredients more than just a sausage. Such as Mozarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, and Tteokbokki. Apart from that, the sausage will generally be covered with the batter, breadcrumbs, potato or sweet potato bites. Lastly, sprinkle some sugar on top after deep-fried will make it tastes even better.

HK Boy Cart Noodle 香港仔車仔麵 @ The One Mahsuri, Penang [GPS]

HK Boy Cart Noodle is the best place for whoever loves the Hong Kong delights. HK Boy Cart Noodle has 2 outlets in Penang nowadays, which are located at The One Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas and Beach Street. The interior design of both the outlets has a strong element of Hong Kong street but with air-conditioned space and comfortable seating. It's certainly my favourite spot to have Hong Kong dishes in Penang. I almost visit it twice a week because the foods here are tasty and there are a variety of choices available for me to choose from.

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory @ Gurney Plaza, Penang [GPS]

Woah! It's really such a piece of great news for me because Japanese Famous Cheese Cookies' brand, Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory has finally reached Penang, Malaysia this December. I'm totally falling in love with its cheese cookies after tried it about 2 years ago for my first time. I'm so happy that I'm able to have it anytime I want without going abroad or buy it through the internet because it's now located on LG Floor, Gurney Plaza (opposite the new transformed Mercato premium supermarket).

哇！ 对我来说，这真是个好消息，因为日本著名的奶酪曲奇品牌Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory终于在今年12月在马来西亚槟城正式营业啦！在大约2年前第一次尝试之后，我就完全爱上了它家的奶酪饼。 我很高兴它现在已经在Gurney Plaza地下一层（新改造的Mercato超市对面）营业了，这样我不需要出国或在网上购买就能够在任何时候吃到啦！

Mercato Finally Open Its Door in Penang @ Gurney Plaza, Penang [GPS]

Premium grocery store, Mercato has finally opened its 3rd outlet in Penang after Kuala Lumpur. It's now located at LG Floor, Gurney Plaza (used to be Cold Storage). The store has a darker ambiance now. It's designed with the theme of black and red brick wall with wooden shelves. You should check this new supermarket out because it's quite different and unique as compared to the other supermarkets in Penang.

高档超市Mercato终于在吉隆坡之后在槟城开设了第三家分店。它现在就位于Gurney Plaza 地下一层营业（以前的Cold Storage）。 现在这家超市的气氛较暗，它的设计是以黑色和红色砖墙以及木货架为主。 它是一间值得你一探究竟的新超市，因为它与槟城其他超市相比有很大不同和独特之处。

Xiao Long Kan Hotpot (小龙坎老火锅) @ Sunrise Tower, Gurney Drive, Penang [GPS]

Originated from Chengdu, China, the famous Xiao Long Kan Hotpot (小龙坎老火锅) has finally set their foot in Penang, Malaysia. It is strategically located at Sunrise Tower in Penang. Xiao Long Kan Hotpot is well known for its authentic Si Chuan Hot Pot which using more than 90 types of herbs and spices imported from China. You'll feel like entering into the old Chinese building once you step inside the restaurant... the restaurant is designed with grey brick walls and adorned with many Chinese decorations, including its furniture and utensils. If you are a hotpot lover, you can definitely look forward to the best hotpot experience here.

起源于中国成都的著名小龙坎老火锅终于来到马来西亚槟城了，并在地理位置优越的Sunrise Tower开始营业啦！小龙坎老火锅以其正宗的四川火锅而闻名，该火锅使用超过90种从中国进口的香料及调味料。当你走进餐厅时，仿佛进入了一座古老的中国建筑屋一样… 餐厅采用了灰色砖墙的设计，并装饰着许许多多的中国装饰品，包括其家具和餐具也很中国风。 如果你是一个火锅爱好者，那么你绝对可以在这里享有最好的火锅体验。

[Revisit] PUTIEN 莆田 @ Gurney Pargaon, Penang [GPS]

PUTIEN is the brand that started out in Singapore since the year 2000 and it has almost 50 branches in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan today. In the gene of foodies, trying out the new restaurant is always the must and they might not revisit again especially for the "luxury-pricey" foods, as like the One Michelin Star restaurant - PUTIEN. Nevertheless, the reason for me to revisit is that there are still many foods that I've never tried yet on my first visit during its grand opening in April 2018.

莆田是于2000年开始在新加坡成立的品牌，如今在新加坡，马来西亚，印度尼西亚，中国大陆，香港和台湾地区拥有近50个分行。 对于每位吃货，尝试新餐厅总是是必须的，此外，通常他们都可能不会再访问同一间餐厅，特别是对于那些“豪华且昂贵”的餐厅，例如像米其林一星级餐厅的莆田。但是，促使我再次访问的原因是，在2018年4月餐厅开幕时，我第一次到访的时候，任然还有许多食物我还未尝试过。

Haidilao 海底捞 @ Gurney Paragon, Penang [GPS]

Haidilao (海底捞) has officially opened its doors in the Northern Region, Malaysia. It's now located on the 4th Floor of Gurney Paragon, Penang. Albeit I'd tried it in Singapore once before but I would still like to try it once again... not only for its foods but also the service. The customers can enjoy the free-flow snacks, popcorn, fresh fruits, ice-cream, coffee and even free manicure service while waiting for their turn.

海底捞终于在北马（Gurney Paragon 4楼）开始营业啦！虽然我之前曾在新加坡尝试过一次，但我仍然想再次尝试一下… 不仅是因为它的食物而且还有其服务。 顾客可以在等候期间享受无限量，免费的小吃，爆米花，新鲜水果，冰淇淋和咖啡，甚至还有免费修指甲服务。

SoyaTec (缘豆家) @ The One Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, Penang [GPS]

Soy milk or soya milk is a traditional staple meal or beverage in Asia, especially in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. Soy milk is considered as a healthy beverage because it is naturally free of cholesterol and low in saturated fat. It's a good source of low-fat and plant-based protein. Moreover, it's particularly suited for those who suffer lactose tolerance because it contains no lactose. Therefore, the demand for soy milk, as well as soybean curd (Tau Fu Fah) is continually growing in the market.

豆浆是亚洲的传统主食或饮料，尤其是在台湾，中国大陆，香港，马来西亚和新加坡。 豆浆被认为是健康的饮料，因为它天然不含胆固醇，并且饱和脂肪低。 它是低脂和植物性蛋白质的良好来源。 此外，由于它不含乳糖，因此特别适合那些对患有乳糖不耐症的人群。 因此，市场上对豆浆以及豆腐花的需求不断增长。

A Bubble Tea with Pancake: WowTea 小气茶 @ Hutton Lane, Penang [GPS]

The craze for the Bubble Milk Tea did not show signs of slowing down these few years, there is more and more cafe Bubble Milk Tea cafe is opening throughout Malaysia, and in Penang, here's another hipster Bubble Milk Tea brand has started its business recently, which is WowTea (小气茶). It's a China Bubble Milk Tea brand that owned more than 500 stores in China. In addition to the appealing beverages, WowTea also provides the soft and fluffy Soufflé Pancakes in store to satisfy your hunger. 

Taiwan Expo 2019 in Penang for the 1st Time @ Setia Spice Convention Centre, Penang

After two consecutive years of outstanding achievements in Kuala Lumpur, Taiwan Expo make its way to Penang for the first time on 5 & 6 July 2019 at Setia SPICE Convention Centre with 6 main exhibition categories: Industry 4.0 & Smart City, Green Technology, Halal Taiwan, Taiwan Healthcare, Tour Taiwan and Taiwan Lifestyle. Organised by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), the Taiwan Expo is set to generate the business opportunities between Taiwanese and Malaysian. There are more than 100 manufacturers across 110 booths demonstrating their products at the expo.

随着在吉隆坡连续两年取得了骄人的成绩后，台湾博览会于2019年7月5日和6日首次在槟城Setia SPICE会议中心开办，期间展出了6个主要类别：工业4.0和智慧城市，绿色科技，台湾的清真，台湾医疗保健，台湾旅游和台湾的生活方式。台湾博览会是由外贸易局和台湾对外贸易发展局（Taitra）组办，旨在为台湾人和马来西亚人创造商机。 有100多家制造商在110个展位中展示他们的产品。

First in Penang: A La Carte Buffet & Dessert Artist Table @ Spoon Cafe, G Hotel Kelawai [GPS]

Spoon Cafe is a cafe nested at Level 2 of G Hotel Kelawai. The design of the cafe is reminiscent of a French bistro with a touch of Peranakan elements... the wooden dining tables and chairs, and aesthetic circus pendant lights giving sophistication to the ambiance. The unobstructed mountain view from the french windows surrounding the cafe provides a relaxing and comfortable ambiance as well.

Spoon Cafe是一家咖啡馆位于G Hotel Kelawai2楼的咖啡厅。 咖啡厅的设计让人想起带有一丝土生华人元素的法国小酒馆... 木质的餐桌和餐椅，以及美丽的吊灯，营造出精致的氛围。从咖啡厅周围的落地窗可以看到一览无余的山景，并为咖啡厅营造出轻松舒适的氛围。

Chao Xuan (潮轩) @ Lebuh Melayu, Penang [GPS]

Housed in an old heritage house at Lebuh Melayu in Penang, Chao Xuan (潮轩) is a Chinese restaurant that specialises in Teo Chew delights. Albeit Penang has many Chinese restaurants in town but Teo Chew delights or snacks seems to be scarce as compared to other Chinese foods. Chao Xuan has the strong element of Chinese traditional design... the entrance is made by the traditional Chinese red wooden door, while the interior is stuffed with the wooden furniture and some traditional Chinese decors.

潮轩坐落在一座古老的遗产屋内, 是位于槟城Lebuh Melayu一家专门提供潮州美食的中餐厅。虽然槟城有许多中餐厅，但与其他中餐厅相比，潮州美食或小吃似乎很少。潮轩具有强大的中国传统设计元素... 入口由传统的中国红木门制成，内部则由木制家具和一些传统的中国饰品装饰而成。

Panntea @ Maritime Piazza, Karpal Singh, Penang [GPS]

Panntea （盼茶）is an international Pearl Milk Tea brand. Since the brand founded, Panntea has more than 30 stores in Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Australia, and the United States. It's now located at the bustling Maritime Piazza at Karpal Singh, Penang. With its healthy concept drink and European bread, it has become one of the favourite Pearl Milk Tea brands of Penangites. 

盼茶是一家国际珍珠奶茶品牌。 自成立以来，Panntea在新加坡，马来西亚，加拿大，澳大利亚和美国拥有超过30家店铺。 它现在位于槟城Karpal Singh繁华的Maritime Piazza里。 凭借其健康饮料和欧洲面包的概念，它已成为槟城最受欢迎的珍珠奶茶品牌之一。

Instea Creative Tea and Coffee Bar @ Penang Macalister [GPS]

Instea,  a hipster instagrammable tea and coffee bar that newly opened on 16 May 2019 in Penang Island. It's housed in Tropicana 218 Macalister, a building that situated at the bustling Macalister Road, Penang. (It's such a piece of great news for those who live on the island as they do not have to purposely head to Bukit Mertajam anymore.) Instea uses the warmth and comforting ambiance to encourage openness and connectivity between people by providing a noble and elegant space with the gold and white marble theme apart from its handcrafted fine drinks.

Instea，一家于2019年5月16日在槟城岛新开业的时髦茶/咖啡吧，坐落在槟城繁华的Macalister路，Tropicana 218 Macalister的建筑里。（对于那些住在槟岛的人来说，这是一个好消息，因为他们不需再故意前往Bukit Mertajam了。）除了手工制作的精美饮品外，Instea利用金色和白色大理石主题营造高贵典雅的空间，带给顾客温暖和舒适的氛围来鼓励人与人之间的连接。