Muthu Banana Leaf Restaurant

Few people know that Muthu Banana Leaf Restaurant has been around for over 80 years in Penang. Even if you grew up in Penang, you will be excused for not knowing this place as this unassuming shop has no signage, tucked in between heritage shophouses along Lebuh Acheh. No wonder many have simply missed this place. The only thing that makes Muthu Banana Leaf Restaurant stands out from its neighbours is its yellow painted façade.

就算你是土生土长的槟城人也未必来过这间已有超过80年历史的香蕉叶饭餐馆。这店隐藏在乔治市中心狭窄的一条路，又没有招牌，唯一的特点就是那黄色的油漆。

Lebuh Acheh is right in the middle of the heritage enclave of George Town. There are many significant buildings and architecture to explore in the surrounding, all within walking distance. This area is one of the first settlement of the city and it is clearly evident in its narrow streets and laneways.

这地方乃是乔治市古迹中心，周围有许多历史景点只需步行便可到达，真的值得参观。

The menu is simple, authentic banana leaf rice that comes with 4 condiments. The staff will then bring a tray of mains for you to choose from. There are three types of curries available: Crab curry, Chicken curry, and Fish curry. Like all of us experts in Malaysia, we like to mix all three to get the best flavour! The dishes are so rich in flavors with the variety of Indian spices.

习惯吃香蕉叶饭的人都知道，服务员会端出来几道菜任顾客选择。这家有三种加里汁：螃蟹加里，鸡加里和鱼加里。大多马来西亚人都知道最明确的选择就是三种汁都要！！

Muthu Banana Leaf Restaurant

Address: 143, Lebuh Acheh, 10200 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

Operating Hour: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Daily)

Beef Noodle Soup & Hainanese Chicken Chop at Butterworth

Get to know this place from watching Axian's (阿賢) show on Astro AEC. There are basically 3 Kopi Tiam (coffee shops) along this row of shop houses and the one we went to was Luan Fong.

As we traveled from the Penang Island, we decided to take the ferry. Our journey was taken way back in January 2020. Sadly now this historic ferry which has been transporting people across the two lands for more than 100 years is no longer in service recently.

The unique characteristic of this ferry is you can drive right into it.

Stunning view from the ferry leaving Penang island.

The journey took about 15 to 20 minutes. It was a nice relaxing way of crossing onto the other side compared to the hectic driving on the Penang bridge.

The location of the shop is very close to the Butterworth jetty.

We purposely came for this uncle's Thai beef noodle soup, his name is Kang. During his interview on Axian's (阿賢) show, he told the story about how he learned to cook Thai style beef noodle soup. He used to eat a particular Thai beef noodle soup many years ago when he visited Thailand. It was so delicious that he asked the stall owner to teach him how to cook. The owner was initially reluctant as he scared he will give away his trade secret. However, uncle Kang told him that he only wanted to set up his business in Penang and assured him that he will not be his competitor. He succeeded in the end.

Delicious beef noodle soup.

Too bad we were too late when we got there as he had sold out his Thai soup, we only managed to order his normal beef noodle soup. It was still good anyway.

The trip to a Malaysian Kopi Tiam will not be complete without ordering the Kopi (local coffee).

Soft boiled egg on toast - a common sight of Malaysian breakfast.

You can also order this Hainanese Chicken Chop from the other shop and they can bring over.

有一次无意中在Astro AEC频道看到阿贤推荐这个地方。他介绍了这排商店中3家咖啡店。

我们决定从槟城乘渡轮越洋来到这里。这旅程是之前在2020年1月拍下的。可悲的是，这艘超过一百年历史悠久的渡轮，最近政府已决定不再使用了。从槟城到北海行程大约需要15到20分钟。乘坐渡轮远比驾车在槟威大桥来得舒服多了！

咖啡店的位置非常靠近北海码头。

我们特意要来吃这位大叔的泰国牛肉面，他叫阿江。在接受阿贤节目的采访时，他讲述了他如何学会煮泰式牛肉面的故事。许多年前，他去泰国时吃过他十分喜欢的泰国牛肉面。于是他就要求摊主教他如何做这道菜。摊主最初不愿意因为怕会泄露自己的商业秘密。但是，阿江叔告诉他，他只想在槟城开店，从没有打算在泰国和他竞争。最后摊主同意教阿江。

您也可以从其他商店叫此海南式鸡扒，他们可以端菜过来。

Perak Lane Fish Head Bee Hoon

This has to be one of the best Bee Hoon Soup in Penang. Located at the end of Perak Lane (Lorong Perak) towards Jalan Jelutong, this small premise by the roadside only open in the evening. There are many places like this Penang where they only operate in the evening to capture more crowd after work. It is also the culture of people living in Malaysia and Singapore to come out in droves to hawker centres at night to avoid the hot tropical sun at day time.

这可说是槟城最好吃的米粉汤之一。坐落在朝着Jalan Jelutong的霹雳

（Lorong Perak）的尽头，这座在路旁的小贩中心仅在晚上营业。槟城有许多类似

地点，它们都只在晚上才营业，以便吸引更多下班族的人群。晚上成群结队前往小贩

中心避开白天炎热的阳光也渐渐成了马来西亚和新加坡人的文化。

超值猪肝米粉荡！！！

Best BBQ Pork and Roast Pork In Penang

Used to be called Sky Cafe, Wai Kei Cafe in Chulia Street is the only place I would go for roast pork, BBQ pork and roast duck. The BBQ pork is a must try as I can't find anywhere else on the island that can match their standard.

The signature roast pork and BBQ pork - must order!

The roast duck is so tender and full of flavour that make you want for more.

Long queue waiting for take away the moment the shop open its door.

The owner insists that he is the only one that do all the chopping of the meat. Until today I still don't understand why he can't train one more person to help to reduce the amount of waiting time.

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早市点心开始咯～

同心阁点心在03/11/2020重新开始营业~

喜欢我们家点心的朋友们可以回来咯！

营业时间是早上7：30am~12:00pm

Location: 177, Jalan Machang Bubok 1, Taman Machang Bubok,

14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Padang Penang Char Koay Teow

在槟城,无论你在哪里,那一条街,都一定会有炒粿条的飘香味...

柑仔园Padang的炒粿条镬气十足,有虾,鲜蛤,有腊肠等。最重要是碗底有香蕉叶,让炒粿条更色香味更俱全。

大虾不要炒得过熟,要保留弹韧,吃起来才爽口。

加一些酱油调味,炒出来粿条呈金黄褐色,飘溢着含有香气的浓浓古早味,百吃不腻。

Padang Afternoon Food Court

10450 George Town, Penang

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Seong Garden Cafe

Still on the town of Air Itam in Penang, Seong Garden Cafe at Jalan Air Itam comes to life at night with the street converted into a night market and open air food court!

The street in front of a row of shops is transformed into a night market in the evening.

Penang iconic dish - Char Koay Teow!

Penang Hokkien Mee - Prawn Noodle Soup

En En Coffee Shop

Further up along the same side of Air Itam Road is En En Coffee Shop. This time there is no private car park nor your personal valet service. We have no choice but parked across the road and have to risk my life crossing the four lanes busy traffic.

The busy Air Itam Road

Belacan Chicken

Hokkien Char

Sar Hor Fan

Loh Kei Duck Meat Koay Teow Soup

Good food, comfortable seating area (less hot compare to most of Kopitiam in Penang) and plenty of parking.

Address: 13, Jalan Perak, George Town, Penang.
Business Hours:

• Monday - Wednesday: 7.30 - 11am
• Thursday - Closed
• Friday - Sunday: 7.30 - 11am

Rifle Range Food Court

Penang Rifle Range Food Court (Gerai Makanan Padang Tembak in Malay) is a popular hangout place for the local community. The dilapidated building has lots of hawker food stalls as well as as retail selling clothes and accessories.

A lot of fans are installed along the elongated building and inside is surprisingly cooling in a hot day.

Elderly couple serving the local delights - Char Koay Teow.

Char Koay Teow - RM5.00

2 rows of ceiling fans line the entire building to ensure the comfort of customers.

One of the well maintained public flats in Penang.

Hon Kei Food Corner

Noodle soup with minced pork and kidney - RM14.90

Porridge with minced pork and kidney - RM9.90

Yam Rice with Bitter Gourd Soup, pig stomach and meat ball - RM11.60

Address: 45 Kampong Malabar, George Town, Penang.

Opening Hours:

• Monday -  Wednesday: 9am - 10.30pm
• Thursday - Closed
• Friday - Sunday: 9am - 10.30pm