AhPek Facebook Foodie Round-up: 2025-11 November

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AhPek Facebook Foodie Round-up:

November 2025

A cool month of eating, as we didn't go out of town or out of the country. Still, we did have some yummy eats. Memorable ones were Spanish pork at Iberico Kitchen, a crab feast at Ean's Kitchen, a grand buffet at Vasco in KL Hilton, Beijingese Chinese Food at Grandma's Home Food, interesting Nyonya fusion at Ben & Col, AND a superb Platinum Patin at The Ming Room! Next month could bring some interesting eats as we head on a trip to Laos (Vientiane, Vang Vieng & Luang Prabang), and onwards to South-western China (Xishuangbana, Jingmai Mountains & Pu'er)

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Penang Street Food at Chew Jetty Penang Chiak, Desa Aman Puri, KL  – 1st November

Korean Makgeoli & Taiwan Kavalan Whiskey at St. Bordeaux Wine House Desa Aman Puri, KL  – 1st November

Fusion Dinner at Table and Apron, Damansara Utama, PJ – 1st November

Crab Feast at Ean’s Kitchen, TTDI, KL – 2nd November

Bingsu Desserts for Binq, Damansara Uptown, PJ – 4th November

Nasi Lemak Bungkus & Local Kopi at Bungkus Kaw Kaw, Atria, PJ – 6th November

Take-away Penang Curry Mee from Sun Sea Restaurant, OUG, KL – 6th November

Home-made Purple Koo (a version of Ang Koo using sweet potato for the skin) from Ean’s Kitchen, TTDI – 7th November

Fishball Noodles With Very Good Fish Cake at Wah Chue Fishball Noodles, Air Panas, Setapak, KL – 9th November

Nasi Melayu, Nasi Ulam & Ikan Sumbat at Nasi Ulam Ikan Sumbat, Taman Sri Rampai, KL – 9th November

Good Char Siu At Shuang Ling Restaurant, Taman Sri Rampai, KL – 9th November

Nasi Lemak Bungkus at Nasi Lemak Mek, Wangsa Melawati, KL – 9th November

Spinach Noodles at Jiu Gong Noodle House (舅公菠菜面馆 ), Taman Sri Rampai, KL – 9th November

Penang Lam Mee & Chicken Rice Feast at TTDI – 9th November

Fusion Birthday Lunch at the Teddy, Zenith Corporate Park – 13th November

Friend’s Company Buffet Dinner at Vasco's, KL Hilton – 14th November

Chinese Tai Chow Dinner at Restaurant Lucky Loke, SS3, PJ – 15th November

Indian Vade, Apom & Putu Mayam at K Munch Corner Indian Restaurant, Sri Damansara, KL – 16th November

Take-away Crab Meat Balls from Restaurant Million (美联酒家), Jalan Ipoh, KL – 16th November

Chinese Pot Stickers, Chicken/Beef Buns, Lamb Skewers at Haikee KL, Petaling Street KL – 16th November

Beef Noodles at Haikee KL, Petaling Street KL – 16th November

New Wall Murals at Petaling Street KL – 16th November

Penang Lor Bak & Pat Poh Gu Leng Peng at Restaurant 1288 (美食中心), Paya Terubong, Penang – 19th November

Home-cooked Fried Ong-Tay Mee, Tanjung Tokong, Penang – 20th November

Penang Lor Mee & Indian Mee Goreng at Sin Hup Aun Coffee Shop, Pulau Tikus, Penang – 20th November

Curry Puff & Nasi Lemak Bungkus from stall in front of Sin Hup Aun Coffee Shop, Pulau Tikus, Penang – 20th November

Beijingese Chinese Food at Grandma's Home Food at Vale of Tempe, Penang – 20th November

Penang Char Kueh Teow, Curry Mee & Lor Bak at One Corner Café, George Town Penang – 21st November

Home-cooked Grilled Lamb and Gyudon, TTDI – 21st November

Chinese Wedding Lunch at JU Banquet & Restaurant (聚苑酒家), (IOI City Mall 2), Putrajaya – 22nd November

Noodles Brunch at Restoran Woh Gei (和記茶餐室), Sri Damansara, Selangor – 23rd November

Nyonya Fusion Lunch at Ben & Col Café, SS3, PJ – 24th November

Nasi Lemak & Good Local Coffee at Abang Adik Express, Zenith Corporate Park, SS7, PJ – 25th November

Nyonya Fusion Lunch at Ben & Col Café, SS3, PJ – 26th November

Superb Chinese Lunch with Platinum Patin at The Ming Room (名城酒家), Bangsar Shopping Complex, KL – 28th November

Fishy Family Dinner at Blue Reef Fish & Chips, TTDI - 29th November

Iberico Pork Hokkien Noodles and Satay at Iberico Kitchen, SS2, PJ - 30th November

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September 2025

A trip back to Penang for an important wedding enriched our eats for the month. Highlights included: a Fusion Dinner at Mustardfields, succulent Green-lipped mussels & fried hor-fun noodles at Deluxcious, interesting Chinese desserts at My Home Style Restaurant, and a wonderful, memorable wedding dinner at Four Hands!

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Penang Laksa and Mixed Penang-Siamese Laksa at Little Penang, IOI Citymall, Petaling Jaya – 7th September

Penang Food Family Get Together at Little Penang, IOI Citymall, Petaling Jaya – 7th September

Japanese Fare for Anniversary Dinner with Family at Shin Zushi SS2 – 8th September

Watan Hor & Curry pup Lunch at Kitchen 21, Kelana Square, PJ – 9th September

Sing Chow Mai (Singapore Beehon) and Konfu Ee Min Lunch at Kitchen 21, Kelana Square, PJ – 10th September

Pasar Karat (Flea Market) is now relocated to the Madras Lane Carpark, KL – 14th September

Colourful Wall Murals at the side of the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, KL – 14th September

Wild Figs at the open carpark of the MBMR Tower, Brickfields KL – 14th September

Prawn Noodles & Yong Tau Foo Brunch at Uncle Keong Noodle Stall, Taman Bukit Desa, KL – 14th September

Large Biawak (Monitor Lizards) at the Klang Riverside, Brickfields Cycling Lanes, KL – 14th September

Indian Vade & Curry puffs from RSM Kedai Kuih Muih Vada, Brickfields, KL – 14th September

Asian Fusion Dinner at Mustardfields, Mont Kiara, KL - 15th September

Chinese Dinner at Sweet Inn Seafood & Noodle, Damansara Kim, PJ – 16th September

Family Dim Sum Lunch at Restoran Jin Xuan Hong Kong @ Damansara Jaya – 20th September

BU Buddhist Society 25th Anniversary Charity Chinese Dinner at Copper Mansion, PJ – 20th September

Delicious Fusion Dinner at Deluxcious, Tanjung Tokong, Penang – 25th September

Penang Champion Char Kueh Teow & Ravi's Michelin bib Apom takeaway lunch from Swee Kong, Pulau Tikus, Penang – 26th September

Take away lunch and desserts (Penang Laksa, Chai Kueh, Kueh Talam, Deep-fried popiah) from Restaurant Taman Emas, Jalan Gottlieb, opposite Peng Wah Girl's school – 26th September


Chinese dinner at My Home Style Restaurant, Tajung Bungah, Penang – 26th September


Nice desserts at My Home Style Restaurant, Tanjung Bungah, Penang – 26th September

Hawker food fest (Char Koay Teow, Duck-meat Koay Teow Soup, Green fish (Chinese salad with crackers in light spicy sauce), Poh Piah) at Cecil Street Food Court, George Town, Penang - 27th September

Wedding Eve Chinese Dinner (lau thia) Dinner at Maple Palace Restaurant, George Town, Penang - 27th September

Fusion Wedding Dinner at Four Hands, George Town, Penang - 28th September

Hawker Fare Brunch (Duck egg fried Koay Teow, Indian Mee Goreng) at Sin Hup Aun Kopitiam, Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang - 29th September

Bedouin Dinner at Bedouin Arabian Cuisine, TTDI, Kuala Lumpur - 30th September

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Penang-Hat Yai 2025 Day 3: Penang To Hat Yai

Penang-Hat Yai 2025 Days 3: 3rd August (Sunday)

Small Group (Road Trip) Tour of George Town, Penang, Malaysia, and Hat Yai, Thailand.

Day 3 - George Town (Penang Island) to Hat Yai (Thailand):
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Route recommendations, here are some tips on travelling to and around Morocco:

1. Driving & Traffic Directions!

    Driving in Malaysia and Driving in Thailand is right-hand drive, and driving is on the left side of the road. Do look to the correct side when crossing roads. A valid international driving licence is required for both countries. Those with a driving licence from ASEAN countries can drive in both countries, subject to conditions. Short-term car insurance is also required.

    We drove around in Thailand, but where we expected difficulty in parking, we either took a tuk-tuk or hailed a Grab Car, comparing prices first.
    Malaysians driving their car into Thailand will require a temporary import permit. This form can be obtained at several highway-side shops around Changlun. At the Thailand Immigration/Customs side, passengers will have to alight and go through the pedestrian lanes, while the driver drives through a different lane to have the form processed. There is no need for the passengers to alight when leaving Thailand. A copy of the approved form will be returned to the driver. This COPY HAS TO BE RETURNED to the Thai Immigration/Customs; otherwise, one is considered to have imported a car to Thailand, and on the subsequent entry into Thailand, one may have to pay a hefty fine!

    We did the car import permit and comprehensive Thai car insurance at Mini Travel 1982, which has a large car park, a duty-free shop and a food court. They also helped fill in tourist entry forms and sell Thai DTAC Happy Tourist phone SIM cards. This also includes tow truck services, which can be contacted via WhatsApp call/message to +6012-4971068.
    Speed limits in Malaysia:
    Expressways: 110 km/h, 80 or 90 km/h at dangerous mountainous stretches, crosswind areas and urban areas with high traffic capacity.
    Federal roads: 90 km/h, 80 km/h during festive seasons, 60 km/h in town areas.
    State roads: 90 km/h, 80 km/h during festive seasons, 60 km/h in town areas.
    Do adhere to these limits, as speed detection cameras are along the expressways. Install the Waze App, and run it while driving, as it highlights if one drives above the speed limit, and will warn of impending speed traps.

    Speed limits in Thailand:

    Expressways: 110 km/h, 80 or 90 km/h at dangerous mountainous stretches, crosswind areas and urban areas with high traffic capacity.
    Federal roads: 90 km/h, 80 km/h during festive seasons, 60 km/h in town areas.
    State roads: 90 km/h, 80 km/h during festive seasons, 60 km/h in town areas.
 60 km/h within urban areas, 100 km/h outside urban areas, including expressways, and 120 km/h on highways. Do adhere to these limits, as often police are monitoring with radars; our driver-guide was careful about this.

2. Immigration & Customs Requirements

    Those from ASEAN countries (except Myanmar) can enter member countries without a visa for periods between 14 to 30 days. Click here for Malaysian visa requirements for other countries. Click here for Thai visa requirements for other countries.

3. Getting to and around Malaysia.

    Both Malaysia and Thailand are well served by many international airlines. Click here for airlines serving Malaysia, and click here for airlines serving Thailand.

    Highway and local roads in Malaysia are excellent, while those in Thailand are good. Many expressways in Malaysia are tolled, while Thailand only have tolled roads in some cities.

    Petrol is cheaper in Malaysia, with RON95 at RM2.05 (USD0.48) per litre. While in Thailand RON95 costs more than double at THB32.55 (USD1.01) per litre. So, do fill up just before crossing the border into Thailand.

    Thai time is an hour behind Malaysia's.

4. Places & Things of Interest  

    Enroute were several places of interest, some of which we visited and others we did not for lack of time (Note: click on GPS coordinates for a directional map to respective places):
    a. George Town (UNESCO Heritage Site) (GPS: 5.41409, 100.32852).

    b. Streets & Alleys of George Town (GPS: 5.41700, 100.33797).
    c. Street Art of George Town (GPS: 5.41555, 100.33726).

    d. Pulau Tikus Wet Market (GPS: 5.43052, 100.31196).

    e. Gurney Bay Park (GPS: 5.43262, 100.31882).

    f. Penang Esplanade Walkway (GPS: 5.42206, 100.342301).

    g. Fort Cornwallis (GPS: 5.42041, 100.34454).

    h. Penang Bridge (GPS: 5.35840, 100.31802).

    i. "Mini Travel 1982"  (GPS: 6.45451, 100.42841) travel assistance office at Changlun; for Thai car insurance, Thai immigration entry forms, DTAC Happy Tourist physical Thai phone SIM cards.

    j. BhP Petrol Station Bukit Kayu Hitam (GPS: 6.49004, 100.42418) at Bukit Kayu Hitam, to fill up petrol before crossing over to Thailand.
    k. Wat Santi Worakhun (วัดสันติวรคุณ) (GPS: 6.61298, 100.42022) at Sadao.
    l. Lee Garden Night Market (ลีการ์เดนส์ ไนท์มาร์เก็ต) (GPS: 7.00604, 100.47133).
    m. Por Usanon Shopping Alley (GPS: 7.00486, 100.47138).

    n. Mohya Pharmacy (ร้านหมอยา) (GPS: 7.00757, 100.47019), purchase Siangpure Thai medicated oil, Thai JAM Rice Milk Soap, Rhinobun Pain Relief Plaster, Mosquito Repellant Spray, etc.

5. Food

    a. Breakfast

        - Penang Char Koay Teow from 2025 Champion Char Koay Teow,
        - Ravi's Michelin Bib Apom,

        - Pat Poh Guleng Peng,

        all the above at Swee Kong Coffee Shop (GPS: 5.43050, 100.31260) in Pulau Tikus.

    b. Lunch

        - Thai Teochew Fare including Or Nee dumplings at Pakmornalo Naisuan (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวปากหม้อน่าล่อในสวน หาดใหญ่) (GPS: 7.00631, 100.4747) in Hat Yai.

    c. Dinner

        Thai Food (including Thai Crab Omelette) at Krua Pa-Yad (GPS: 6.99810, 100.48111) in Hat Yai.

6. Accommodations

    First of two nights at the Golden Crown Grand Hotel (GPS: 7.00728, 100.47039) in Hat Yai, Thailand, queen room at RM120 per night.

7. Communicating with Each Other

    When travelling in a group, it's important to be able to communicate with each other, especially if one gets lost from the rest.

    Physical sim cards can be ordered online or purchased upon arrival at international airports, OR one can order Malaysian e-SIM online.
   Some of us bought DTAC Happy Tourist physical Thai phone SIM cards at the "Mini Travel 1982"  travel assistance office at Changlun. We got the 7-Days unlimited data physical SIM at RM25.
Others subscribed for the Touch-n-Go e-SIM directly through the Touch-n-Go e-Wallet App in their phone, getting a 7-Day 1-GB plan for RM9. A 15-Day 2-GB plan is available for RM15. This e-SIM has to be activated and set up just before entering Thailand, or if in Thailand then activate it where there is WiFi.

9. Communicating with Locals

    Although Bahasa Malaysia is the official language of Malaysia, most Malaysians speak fairly good English; even in smaller towns or villages, locals speak some rudimentary English. One can warm up to locals by conversing in some basic Bahasa Malaysia. Failing which, Google Translate, should one get stuck vocally.
    The official language of Thailand is Thai. At the tourist areas, many locals can speak basic English. One can warm up to locals by conversing in some basic Thai. Failing that, Google Translate should be used if one gets stuck vocally.

10. Weather

      The average day and night temperatures in George Town were 32°C, partly cloudy with no rain.
      The average day and night temperatures in Hat Yai were 34°C and 24°C, partly cloudy with a short shower around noon..

     A useful weather forecast site for George Town and Hat Yai is AccuWeather. For more detailed weather, including cloud cover and wind speed, use Weatherspark and Ventusky.

11. Navigation

     Geo-tagging of places of interest was via FaceBook or Google Maps.

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PRELUDE

Two days earlier, we had driven up from Kuala Lumpur to George Town (Penang Island). And what do one do when in Penang?
EAT!

What else? 😂

We had very good Penang Char Koay Teow at Perak Road Night Char Koay Teow stall, and also bought some renown Kong Thng/Kacang Tumbuk (Peanut Candy) from Ang Seng Heong. Later in the evening we went to sample Green Tomyam Noodles at the Michelin Bib Ghee Lian (義蓮鱼头米粉) (GPS: 5.42292, 100.34071) stall located at the Medan Renong Food Court.

The following day, we were down at Four Hands, to scout out the place for a future event. Since they served very good Dim Sum there, we had them for a good brunch.
Later in the afternoon, we met some relatives for tea at Genki Canteen.
Eat again? Yup, they serve pretty good Penang Hokkien Mee and Lor Bak there!

Tummies suitably sated, we are ready to head to Hat Yai, Thailand..... OR so we thought.

Our tummies proved us wrong ..... again!

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DAY 3: PENANG- HAT YAI

Small Group (Road Trip) Tour of George Town, Penang, Malaysia, and Hat Yai, Thailand.

Day 3 - George Town (Penang Island) to Hat Yai (Thailand):
Tanjung Bungah>George Town (Penang Island)>Penang Bridge>Butterworth>Changlun>Malaysian Immigration (Bukit Kayu Hitam)>Thai Immigration (Sadao)>Hat Yai>Golden Crown Grand Hotel>big tuk-tuk>Krua Pa-Yad>Grab>Lee Garden Night Market>walk>Golden Crown Grand Hotel.

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Kicked off the day by heading to Swee Kong Coffee Shop for breakfast, starting with this crispy Indian Apom from Michelin Bib Ravi's.

Penang's Apom is an appam, somewhat similar to Sri Lanka's hoppers, except it is thinner and crispy, and often sold tri-folded. Ravi's one is special as he is one of the few who use small curry claypots over charcoal embers. Most use mini aluminium kualis over a gas stove.

For dirnks it's Pat Poh Guleng Peng.

Pat Poh (translated as "Eight Treasures") is a refreshing herbal drink made from eight herbs, including summer mushroom grass, chrysanthemum, etc.

 Since we are at Swee Kong, we had to try Winny Ong's 2025 Champion Char Koay Teow; today being a Sunday, it will be an hour's wait. We took turns waiting while the others went to the nearby Pulau Tikus Market.

Was it worth the wait? I would say no. My son, who has been eating Winny's Penang Char Koay Teow even before she won the championship, says it is not up to par, as the wok hei was not strong enough. Perhaps we shouldn't have come on a Sunday!


Tummies sated, we are ready to head north for Thailand, leaving the island via the Penang Bridge for Butterworth.

About a year ago, a row of thirty-one monopole pylons was erected, running parallel to the bridge. These streamlined design pylons carry cables bringing 2,000 megawatts of electricity to Penang Island. Apparently, they are lit up at night in light blue, white and yellow - the colours of the Penang Flag.


12:30pm - Arrived at Changlun and stopped at Mini Travel 1982. They provide services of filling Thai Immigration Forms, car import permits and comprehensive Thai car insurance. We found them convenient as they have a large car park, with an adjacent duty-free shop and a food court. One can also buy Thai DTAC Happy Tourist phone SIM cards from them; they will help set it up. There's a small service charge with includes a free cup of coffee.

My wife subscribed for the Touch-n-Go e-SIM directly through the Touch-n-Go e-Wallet App on her phone, getting a 7-Day 1-GB plan for RM9. This e-SIM has to be activated and set up just before entering Thailand, or if in Thailand, then activate it where there is WiFi.

Above is a photo of Thai car insurance Table Form.

This also includes tow truck services which cover the Songkhla, Satun and Phatthalung provinces. They can be contacted via WhatsApp call/message to +6012-4971068.

S̄awạdī (สวัสดี ). Welcome to Thailand!

We are into Sadao, passing by Wat Santi Worakhun (วัดสันติวรคุณ) with its golden pagodas and giant statues of monks.

Lunch at Pakmornalo Naisuan (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวปากหม้อน่าล่อในสวน หาดใหญ่)  This place is patronised by locals, we're the only tourists there. They serve very delicious Thai Teochew Fare, and good dumplings too, especially the Or Nee dumpling is superb and should not be missed. Another good dish is the bamboo prawns, which are served on dry ice.

Checking into our hotel, the Golden Crown Grand Hotel. It's not one of the newer hotels, but it is conveniently located just across the Kim Yong Market and within easy walking distance to the Lee Garden Night Market. Hotel car parking is in the basement or at an adjacent lot.


Our room at the fifth floor. Nice and clean... should have asked for a higher floor for a better view 😎.

Just outside the hotel are these tuk-tuks, which can sit up to six. But check ride-hailing Grab Car, and compare prices and negotiate with the tuk-tuk driver first. Since there were four of us, often it was cheaper to Grab.

But for our trip to dinner at Krua Pa-Yad, the tuk-tuk was cheaper, and an added bonus was good views from the back, catching this nice sunset.

We arrived at Krua Pa-Yad, only to see a long queue there, so the food must be good!

But no worries, service here is fast. We joined the queue, and a captain took our food order even before we went in. While waiting, one can sit at the high kerb outside the restaurant or on a couple of stone benches nearby. But we didn't have to wait long, perhaps fifteen minutes.

The place was recommended by our friend Paul and serves very localised Thai Food with most dishes priced between 100 to 200 Bahts.

We ordered several dishes, including the Thai Crab Omelette) which was very good, and so was their tom yum.

20:30 Hailed a Grab to fetch us to the Lee Garden Night Market, the place was brightly lit and already bustling with activity.

 

It's a street market with an assortment of stalls lining the side of the Prachathipat Road, with the first section selling clothing, shoes, and clothing accessories like rings, bangles, etc.

As one walks further along, the stalls slowly blend with food stalls. Interesting ones sold deep-fried mini crabs, huge freshwater prawns, blended fruit juices, and even big fresh oysters.

Here's an Interactive Google Street View of the Lee Garden Night Street Market.

While the main road is the heart of the activity, do explore the side alleys like Por Usanon Shopping Alley, where one may find interesting bargains.

Wanted to go to the loo, but then..... er… seeing this huge green fellow, I will hold it… Hopefully, don’t turn green too.

One odd stall selling Thai durians.

Which raises the question: which is the better durian - Thai durians or Malaysian durians?

Back at the hotel, we laid out the Siangpure Thai medicated oil, Thai JAM Rice Milk Soap, Rhinobun Pain Relief Plaster, Mosquito Repellant Spray, etc. that the missus had bought. While I was resting in the afternoon, she, like most ladies, had gone out to start her Thai shopping spree. The above was her haul from Mohya Pharmacy (ร้านหมอยา).

ราตรีสวัสดิ์!

(That's "Rātrī s̄wạs̄di̒!" - "Good Night!" in Thai)

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It's a day we got baked, roasted, toasted and grilled on a 90km super hot ride from Songkhla to Ranot. The saving grace was a superb lunch overlooking a scenic bright blue sea.

Morocco 2025 Day 3: Tangier to Chefchaouan - 17th April

An easily recognised, unique place in the world ..... IT'S BLUE!

A Beautiful Lunch At Sathing Phra

Can a lunch be beautiful? Yes it can if it is in Sathing Phra, Thailand.

Thailand: Jui Tui Shrine Phuket

Though not that well known among tourists, with its conspicuous bright red entrance, it is a must see destination while in Phuket, Thailand.

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