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Ome by Spacebar Coffee Monica Tindall Ignore all of your mother’s warnings about venturing down dark alleyways on your own as those narrow lanes are precisely where you want to be in Penang. From hidden bars to art galleries, vibrant wall murals to some of the best c…
Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar Monica Tindall On the current “What’s Hot” list in Penang, Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar is gaining quite a reputation. Weekends are packed, and locals are saying it’s best to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Apparently, the key to this Kore…
Monica Tindall A few years back Lone Pine Hotel was one of the hottest choices of stay on Batu Ferringhi. With a major overhaul and room renovations on the way, the property is set to retake centre stage as one of the most popular stays on Penang’s shoreline. Gaining a…
“When Francis Meets Rempah“ Monica Tindall Located in the historic grounds of Fort Cornwallis, Penang, Kota Dine & Coffee offers insight into both Penang’s colonial history and local culinary traditions. “When Francis meets rempah,” refers to Francis Li…
Monica Tindall The Lone Pine Hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant provides an air-conditioned interior or alfresco dining by the pool. Beginning with a buffet breakfast in the morning, the menu continues with Colonial-inspired cuisine and local Penang favour…
Joy Cheong Joy Cheong from DelishAsia – street food tour company in Penang – shares with The Yum List her love for the island and some insider tips on the most delicious street food dishes in Penang. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? I […]
“Experience the Exceptional” Monica Tindall The Edison George Town Penang was introduced to me by a friend saying that it is the “hottest luxury hotel on the island AND they have free wine in the afternoons.” That didn’t take too much convincing for us to book a stay…
Monica Tindall Needing no signage because of its overwhelming popularity, Kafka Café has become a roaring success even though it’s only a month old! Tucked behind the flying club there’s no indication that there is a café here except for the constant stream of peo…
Monica Tindall You may have visited Hold Up café in Penang during the day and thought that the big orange fridge they have behind the counter was responsible for keeping your milk chilled. Wrong! It’s actually a secret entrance to a hidden bar, Out of Nowhere or OON d…
Monica Tindall Housed in a warehouse within the historical compound of the Hin Bus Depot and seating only 18 guests, Restaurant Au Jardin is a hot ticket to get into. During the day, natural light streams in from a glass wall gently muted by plants and enhancing the m…
gēn 根 Penang Monica Tindall gēn 根 Penang has changed locations since the publication of this article. Check out their new digs in The Prestige Hotel here. It used to be that Penang was known for its incredible array of street food. Home cooks making the same dish for o…
Johnson Wong In this interview with chef Johnson Wong, The Yum List learns about his motivations, dreams and favourite ingredients. What do you do and how did you get into the industry? Currently, I am the executive chef of Macalister Mansion in Penang. Nine years …