MaoMao Eats!: March 2015

25 March 2015

Goddess of Mercy Temple 观音亭 (Penang)

The oldest Chinese temple in Penang that is located at the intersection of Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling and Lorong Stewart. From the locals, I got to know that the temple is quite popular and will be crowded during the birthday of Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy) and Chinese New Year period. As the temple is located very near to Red Inn Court where I was staying, walking to the temple took me less than 5 minutes.

How to get there?

Address: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, Pulau Pinang Malaysia

From Komtar - take CAT Free Shuttle Bus at Bus Stop No. 9 Komtar Pusat and alight at Bus Stop No. 16 Mahkamah. Bus Stop No. 16 is just next to St George's Church and you can walk to Goddess of Mercy Temple within a few minutes.

From Weld Quay Bus Terminal - take CAT Free Shuttle Bus and alight at Bus Stop No. 6 Muzium which is right in front of St George's Church. Goddess of Mercy Temple is within a few minutes walking distance from the church.

Other buses to Goddess of Mercy Temple - Rapid bus 101, 104, 201, 206 (According to the map, you can alight at the bus stop along Lebuh Chulia, before Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling)

Opening hours
Daily from 6am to 8pm.

Where else have I been in Penang?

18 March 2015

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera)

One of the oldest British colonial hill stations that you have to visit in Penang. Locates just a few bus stops away from Air Itam Market, you can stop by the market to have your breakfast or visit Kek Lok Si Temple that is nearby before taking the bus again to Penang Hill.

Map of Penang Hill

Download from their website

We took Rapid Bus 204 from the Jetty and went past Air Itam Market.

Shortly, we arrived at the Penang Hill. It was slightly crowded during the weekends.

Yuni and I waited a while before boarding the train to the Upper Station.

Our train ride to the Upper Station!

We reached the top and the view was remarkable!

Penang bridge from far!

Had our simple lunch at the Cliff Cafe.

Char Kway Teow (wet)

Cendol

"LOVE" is just next to the Cliff Cafe.

Bring your own padlocks or you'll have to purchase from the counter.

Further up, there is a hindu temple - Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan Temple.

As we felt that the buggy ride was a bit pricy, we gathered another 4 persons to take the short ride together which was RM5 per person. Take the buggy ride if you are too tired to walk.

We went past some nice bungalows along the ride.

This trip was worth for us. You'll probably spend about half a day at Penang Hill.

How to get there?

Address: Jalan Stesen Bukit Bendera, 11500 Air Itam, Pulau Pinang

Tel: +604 828 8880 / +604 828 8839 / +604 828 8861

Penang Hill Website

From Penang Jetty Terminal (Weld Quay Terminal), take Rapid Bus 204. It costs RM 2 for the bus ride and takes about 45 minutes to Penang Hill (last bus stop). Take the same bus number back to the Jetty from Penang Hill.

Entrance Fees for Non-Malaysians

Adult - RM 30

Child - RM 15
For the updated ticket fares, check their website.

Opening hours
Daily from 6.30am to 10.30pm ( Last train from top station at 11pm)

Where else have I been in Penang?

14 March 2015

Itacho Sushi 板長寿司

Itacho Sushi never fails to attract long queues outside their doors. Their first outlet was opened in Hong Kong before expanding their operations to Singapore. It was our first dining experience at Itacho Sushi and the food was definitely worth the spend.

Up to 60% off, their sushi is value for money!

3 types of Salmon and Skin sushi that I'd definitely order. Must order!

Salmon & Skin Soya Sauce/ Soya Sauce with Butter/ Soya Sauce with Cod Fish Caviar

(Limit one type of sushi per person)

Scallop with Lobster Salad

One of my favourites too~!

Salmon Sashimi

Steamed Egg with Scallop
This is good too!

Spicy Salmon Sakura Shrimp Inari with Ebiko

Deep Fried Squid with Lemon Flavour Rice Roll (Right portion)

Top Salmon Belly with Black Pepper

Roasted Egg with Spicy Salmon

Salmon Lobster Salad Roll

Smoked Duck Croquette Roll/Cream Croquette

Squid

Matsu (Assorted Sushi)

Ume (Roasted Sushi Set)

Una Don

Spicy Minced Pork Mini Don

How to get there?

Address: ION Orchard, #B3-20, 2 Orchard Turn Singapore 238801

Tel: +65 6509 8911

Itacho Sushi Facebook

Nearest MRT Station: Orchard

Opening hours

Sun to Thurs: 11am to 10pm

Fri, Sat and Eve of PH: 11am to 10.30pm

11 March 2015

New Lane Hawker Center / Lorong Baru (Penang)

When Yuni and I were in Penang, the locals told us to visit the new lane hawker center for dinner. The place consists of many food stalls that are opened along Lorong Baru which is near to Komtar and Sunway Hotel. We took about 10 minutes to walk there from Komtar.

How to get there?

Address: Lorong Baru Georgetown, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Take the free shuttle bus (CAT City Shuttle) to Komtar and walk towards Jalan Macalister to Lorong Baru (about 10 minutes).

Opening hours

Daily from 5pm to 12 midnight except on Wednesdays
Closed on Wednesdays

Food paradise along this street