A humble narrow stall, with just a sign board writing ‘Poh Piah / Spring Roll Skin’, popularly known as Uncle Lim Popiah, has been operating for more than half a century in the traditional market street of Jalan Chowrasta, Penang. The owner, known as Uncle Lim, and his daughter, Rebecca, has been running this family

Kedai Kopi Seng Thor: A popular kopitiam among the locals in town. It stationed one of my favorite fried oyster omelet stalls (huge oysters!). The reason this is one of my top fried oyster omelet places is simple: The oysters were huge! According to the stall owner, these fresh oysters were imported from Thailand. You

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul is probably the most popular and touristy cendol in Penang. Do expect a queue at all times. Some might say that this stall is overrated. While it might be true, the Cendol (RM3.30) was actually pretty good although not the best in town. It was sweet and fragrant with the

Along the stretch of Burma road, in front of a primary school, are two stalls selling apom pancakes: Apong Guan and Apom Chooi. Old photo, latest price was at RM0.70 per piece I prefer Apong Guan’s version as it was softer and fluffier, with a creamier content of corn and banana. It was not too sweet.

Along the stretch of Burma road, in front of a primary school, are two stalls selling apom pancakes: Apom Chooi and Apong Guan. Apom Chooi’s pancakes were thinner and dryer. The pancakes had three different flavors: original, pandan, and rice cake. Above is the original flavored pancake, with a little bit of corn and banana inside.