Living Room, Macalister Mansion Living Room, Macalister Mansion, Penang Our choice hotel for a beautiful stay in Penang is, without doubt, Macalister Mansion. Besides the eight gorgeous designer rooms there are also four distinctly diff…
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Interview with Chef Gordon Robertson, Suffolk House Restaurant, Penang, Malaysia
Chef Gordon Robertson Chef Gordon Robertson is the new chef in town and he has lots of exciting things to share with residents and visitors to the island of Penang. What do you do and how did you got into the industry? My mum was my inspiration – she was […]
Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang
Poolside Victoria Annexe Romanticized thoughts of the colonial era and its perceived grace and charm embody every experience at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. One of the longest standing luxury properties on the island once known as The Pearl of the Orient, …
Ladies’ Night, batubar, Lone Pine Hotel, Batu Ferrinnghi
Ladies’ Night, batubar Batubar at Lone Pine Hotel Word by Caning Jaramillo Photos by The Yum List If you are on Penang Island do not forget to visit “Batu Ferringi” beach area. This coastal zone is very popular amongst both locals …
Afternoon Tea, 1885, Eastern and Oriental Hotel
Traditional Afternoon Tea 1885 * 1885 is now closed. Check out the new renovations of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang and afternoon tea at Palm Court here. As the heat of the day reaches its intensity and the sun begins its slow descent, 1885 is an elegant res…
Suffolk House Restaurant, Ayer Itam, Penang, Malaysia
Monica Tindall The glorious Georgian style mansion built on the estate of Sir Francis Light, founder of Penang, which has been meticulously restored celebrating its former elegance and grandeur, is home to one of Penang’s small, but growing, number of fine d…
Best Coffee in Penang, Malaysia
Always on the hunt for a good cup of coffee, I’ve wondered the streets of Penang, (mostly Georgetown) trying many a brew that didn’t quite cut it, and others that deliciously surprised. My fondness is for espresso and syphon coffee, so the traditiona…
Thirty Two at the Mansion, George Town, Penang
One of a small handful of elegant dining restaurants in Penang, Thirty-Two at the Mansion is one with a consistently positive reputation for an aesthetically pleasing experience. A graceful old building, ocean vistas and prettily present…
Sarkies Buffet, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang
Outdoor Dining Sarkies, Buffet Restaurant, Eastern and Oriental Hotel Named after the Armenian brothers, the Sarkies, who founded the hotel (and others of note in the region too such as Raffles in Singapore and The Strand in Rangoon), this colonia…
Moustache Houze, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Japanese Layer Cake Moustache Houze, Penang Set in the historical district of George Town Penang, right near the famous Chowrasta market, Moustache Houze offers a quirky twist on the bevy of hip new places in the town centre. Bringing the popular themes of her…
Kebaya Restaurant, Seven Terraces, Georgetown
A pianist softly caresses the ivory and warm lighting glows from the lofty ceilings. White marble-topped dark wood tables, softened with chalk and navy cushions, dot the grand dining room. Blue and white ceramics adorn glass shelvin…
Spices @ Lumut Lane, Georgetown, Penang
Homey Hospitality with Boutique Hotel Design With UNESCO World Heritage status awarded to downtown Penang a few years back, many exciting developments have since cropped up on the island. Already a thriving destination for food, a relatively rec…