Coffee Journey @ Island Plaza

Coffee Journey @ Island Plaza

Coffee Journey located at the ground floor of Island Plaza, next to Coffee Bean.

It is facing the bustling road of Jalan Tanjung Tokong, Coffee Journey can be spotted easily from far; the modish and laid-back ambiance makes the cafe a very suitable place to spend an afternoon reading books or just watching the world goes by.

When you push in the door and you will be greeted by the rich aroma of the brewed coffee. Prices are reasonable and relatively cheaper as compared to those chain cafes in town. 

We ordered Choco Melow, Cj Magic and Rose Latte.

Choco Melow, CJ Magic and Rose Latte

Choco Melow is for those who don't drink coffee. The combination for chocolate and marshmallows is good as it won't be too sweet. It's suitable for those who don't like sweet chocolate drink.

CJ Magic is a double shot latte that gives you the extra kick to stay awake. Definitely a good try if you’re much immune to the regular latte. The rich aroma from the coffee draws you in for a good first sip, the good ratio of espresso and mild tempered milk will keep you coming back for more.

Rose latte is pretty good.Fall in love with the rose latte as the smell of the Rose not that strong. 

Personally I love the place so much due to the comfy environment and the soft relaxing music.

Address: 

Lot G-08, Ground Floor, Island Plaza, 118, Jalan Tanjung Tokong, 10470, Penang.

Contact Number: 604-890 5102

Sri Weld Nasi Lemak

Penang Sri Weld Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaf which commonly found in Malaysia, where it is also consider national dish. 

The Nasi Lemak stall in located in Sri Weld Food Court which is the center of the main entrance. You will not miss this stall if you been to Sri Weld food court.

There are few choices:- 

🍛 Fried anchovies and egg (Normally    marked with BT)

🍛 Mackerel Fish (Normally marked I)

🍛 Prawn (Normally marked U)

🍛 Chicken (Normally marked A)

🍛 Squid (Normally marked S)

🍛 Salty fish with egg

        Nasi Lemak with Prawn (RM1.80)

       Nasi Lemak with Mackerel Fish (RM1.80)

The climax is its chili gravy(Sambal).the sambal is not that spicy. Combination of the curry and the coconut rice, this does serve as a good breakfast or lunch.It cost RM1.80 for a pack of Nasi Lemak.

Medan Selera Sri Weld

Lebuh Pantai, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Tel: 016 - 4070717

Business Hours: 7am - 5pm 

(It depends, the nasi lemak might sold out anytime)

Closed on Sunday

Tatsu Jin Japanese Restaurant

Tatsu Jin Japanese Restaurant 

Tatsujin (達人) is a Japanese concept representing a fully self actualized human being, or a complete person. It is a higher state of  consciousness, that is uninhibited by the weaknesses in our personality that make us inherently human. It is a mind that is free from the desires of the ego, and able to see life through the “Eyes and Mind of God” as Takamatsu Sensei once mentioned. 

Tatsu Jin is located at Kampung Jawa which near Petronas. 

The interior decoration leaves much room to be desired. The atmosphere is a bit gloomy and dull as a result of dark colors of walls. 

We ordered Katsu Kare set and Salmon Teriyaki Don.

Katsu Kare Set - RM 17 (exclude Service Charge)

Salmon Teriyaki Don - RM 17 (exclude Service Charge)

Tatsu Jin has some merits in terms of food quality. Besides, the staffs are quite attentive and make frequent rounds,so refills are not cumbersome at all.

Tatsujin 達人 Japanese Restaurant
12, Jalan Bahagia, Bayan Baru,
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Tel: 04 - 641 1684
Business Hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm & 5:30pm - 10:00pm (Closed on Monday)

Nyonya Cuisine - Perut Rumah

PERUT RUMAH

Perut Rumah literally means "Stomach of the House" - the kitchen. Importance of kitchen in Peranakan (Babas) also referred to as Perut Rumah or "Stomach of the House" which cannot be under-estimate as it is where the centre gravity and activity situated.

Perut Rumah is a heritage bungalow opposite Gurney Hotel in bustling Kelawei Road which has turned into a restaurant. (It’s on your left when you travelling on Kelawei Road heading down to Tanjung Bunga, you will see UOB bank on your left. Keep driving for another 100 meters and you will see a stone pounder signboard on your left.)

Perut Rumah has a well-maintained Nyonya style interior. It has an antique chest of drawers and a display cupboard with a proud collection of Nyonya antiques. These collections are purely antique and not replicas.

There is so much to choose from the menu and we ended up ordering several dishes that most Nyonya food lovers are familiar with.

Jiu Hoo Char - traditional and popular dish that we used to eat. It was cooked using strips of bangkwang (yambean), carrots, mushrooms and dried jiu hoo (squid). The taste was good when wrapped with lettuce together with some sambal sauce (personally feel that the sambal a bit salty).

Loh Bak(Assorted Deep Fried Rolls) - Most common traditional food in Malaysia. This meat roll was made from minced meat and was wrapped in yuba (soya bean skin). The loh bak was a combination of crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. 

Sambal Petai (Stink Bean) - common amongst all the Malays and it's one of my favorite food. It's fried with sliced onion, prawns and sambal. The texture of the prawns and beans was crunchy which not many people can cook with this type of texture.

Inchi Cabin Chicken - The preparation of this meal was excellent and it had a really crunchy skin and juicy meat.

Tu Kar Chor (Black Vinegar Pork Trotter) - is a traditional confinement food for the Cantonese. Chinese believed that the dish would boost post natal immunity to the body and heat’s up the body of the women. It has a pungent vinegar smell and usually served with eggs and pig trotters. 

Otak-otak -  the fish was cut into fillet and placed onto a “Kado” leaf. On top of the fish was a custard made from egg, turmeric, coconut milk and spices. It was then wrapped into a banana leaf and steamed to perfection.

Operation hours: 11.00am to 3:00pm; 6:00pm – 10:00pm (7 days a week)
Address: 17 Jalan Kelawei, 10250 Georgetown, Penang