Calling all Trans fans. Transformers are BACK…Many of us grow up with the Transformers cartoon back in the 80’s. As in all shows, there is always the good guys (Autobots) and the bad (Decepticons)
The popularity of the cartoon shows was follow up with the release of books and also the toys. They were selling like hotcakes back then. The songs are so powerful and great, and will remain in my head for a long long time. the band that did the opening theme was Lion. - Catch the video on : www.youtube.com/watch?v=78wVA1E661E
Having two boys, I also bought the toys and watched most of the cartoon shows with them. After a lapse of twenty years, my two boys have already grown up and there were some toys left that is still in good condition.. and if I remember well, the rest - which is either without an arm or head, was thrown away. End up keeping these only lo..
The Whole Group (good & evil)
Optimus Prime
Galvatron
And also included in the collection is this REFERENCE BOOK....
I am just an ordinary next-door lady with a wonderful and caring husband with two loving sons. I go by the name of CK Lam. Initially when I started this foodblog, it was actually meant for my two boys, who weren’t at home at that moment of time. I just wanted to keep the boys up to date with happenings at home, and also show them the nice Penang food that they were missing out. So that was when I started to learn about blogging. The blog was namedWhat2see : Best of Penang Food! and the web site was name after the initial of my two sons, www.tmytmz.blogspot.com Initially, blogging was not easy for me especially when I had no idea what it was about and whatsmore I seldom use the computer. I make a lot of mistakes and have to learn it the ‘hard’ way. Luckily many fellow bloggers were willing to share and give advice to me and thus I made many friends too. Gradually I improve on my blogging skills but I am still learning as days go by. Then on 7th October 2008, I took a giant leap for my food blog by forming my own domain instead of relying on Blogspot as What2See needs more room for expansion. From this particular day, my first blog is being hosted on my own domain, www.what2seeonline.com Today I stand proud to present you with my second blog; Your Penang. It reverts and maintains the tmytmz name, which I still dedicate to my two sons. Hopefully, this guide will provide tourist abroad and also all Malaysians a simple guide to Penang's best. I would like to express my utmost appreciation to all readers & bloggers who has been supportive of Your Penang. For without all of you, this blog would not have come this far. Do drop a comment or an advice as everyone of them is highly appreciated and I see all of them as an opportunity for me to improve myself. CK Lam
Besides their famous belacan fired rice and tomyam fried maggi mee, what attracted me was .... the green chicken curry and the roast pork leg. The bowl of green curry cost RM4.00 and the roast pork leg with an egg cost RM 5.00. Both dishes comes with a plate of white rice. This type of hawker style Thai food is definitely so much cheaper compare to those serve in the restaurant.
There is a stall selling satay from Batu Maung with choices of pork, pork intestines and chicken We had a few sticks of chicken satay which is sold at RM0.50 per stick.
Lastly we round up our dinner with two pancakes from Aki Pancake - tuna and cheese turkey ham filling..... very tasty and crispy.
Went to try out the Manhattan Fish Market in Queensbay Mall. As the name implies, they serve western style seafood. There was a queue. While waiting, we browse through the menu. There were so many choices to choose from - Fish & Chips, Mussels and Fried Calamari.
Undecided which dish to choose, we settle for the Seafood Platter as it has a mixture of seafood. The dish consist of deep fried fish fillet, calamari rings, mussels and prawns served with garlic rice and potato chips. I would prefer the chips be serve separately from the rice so that it won't turn soggy. The garlic rice is very tasty.
All the seafood were fresh but I personally love the prawns that goes very well with the sauce. My hubby showing the reasonably big mussel.
We had two cups of hot tea to go along with the meal. The bill came up to RM54.54.
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur located in Jalan Bukit Bintang is within walking distance to a lot of shopping malls, restaurants and other entertainment outlets. There are many public transportation around - the monorail station is only 10-minutes walk from the hotel. We stayed there several times in the past years. They provide very detail and excellent services - what surprises us most was our vehicle was also given a free wash each morning.
BUDGET HOTELS
Blue Diomond Hotel
422, Chulia Street,
10200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-261 1089
Cathay Hotel
15, Leith Street
10200 Penang
Tel : 04 2626271
Fax : 04 2639300
Check out this unique old historical budget hotel.
Hotel Oasis
23, Love Lane,
10200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-226 2126
Fax:604-261 3884
Oriental Hotel
72, Penang Road,
10000 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-263 4211
Fax:604-263 5395
Website: www.oriental-hotel-penang.com
YMCA of Penang Hostel
211, Jalan Macalister,
10450 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-228 8211
Fax:604-229 5869
APARTMENTS
Bayu Emas Apartments
10-A Jalan Batu Ferringhi,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 2641
Fax:604-881 2660
Mar Vista Resort
1 Batu Feringghi,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-890 3388
Fax:604-890 3005
Sri Sayang (Service Apartment)
188 Batu Feringghi,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 1113
Fax:604-881 1250
Website: http://www.srisayangresort.com/
Stallions Apartment
3A Jalan Bukit Dumbar,
11700 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-656 0118
Fax:604-656 0063
HOTELS
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang
10 Farquhar Street,
10200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-222 2000
Fax:604-262 6333
Equatorial Penang
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul,
10090 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-643 8111
Fax:604-881 1180
Website: http://www.equatorial.com/pen/
Check out the buffet lunch.
Evergreen Laurel Hotel
53 Persiaran Gurney,
10250 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-226 9988
Fax:604-226 9989
Website: http://www.evergreenhotel.net/
Traders Hotel Penang
Jalan Magazine,
10200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-262 2622
Fax:604-262 6526
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/traders
Check out hawker food across the hotel.
Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa
Batu Feringghi Beach,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 1811
Fax:604-881 1180
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/rasasayangresort
Check out the hotel and the buffet spread at the Spice Market Cafe.
The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences
18 Persiaran Gurney,
10250 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-370 7000
Fax:604-370 5000
Website: http://www.gurney.com.my/
The Northam Penang
55 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah,
10050 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-370 1111
Fax:604-370 2222
Website: http://www.northam-hotel.com.my/
Cititel Penang
66 Jalan Penang,
10000 Penang, Malaysia
Phone:604-370 1188
Fax:604-370 2288
Website: www.cititelhotel.com
Recommended - the Japanese Restaurant, Kirishima
Copthorne Orchid Penang
Jalan Tanjung Bunga,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-890 3333
Fax:604-890 3303
Website: http://www.copthorne.com.my/
Crown Jewel Hotel Penang (Previously known as Crown Prince Hotel)
Tanjung Bungah,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-890 4111
Fax:604-890 4777
Website: http://www.crownprincehotel.net/
Hydro Majestic Hotel (Previously known as Ferringhi Beach Hotel)
Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi,
11100Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-890 5999
Fax:604-890 5100
Website: http://www.hydromajestichotels.com/hotels/pen/
Holiday Inn Resort Penang
72 Batu Ferringhi,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 1601
Fax:604-881 1389
Website: http://www.penang.holiday-inn.com/
Paradise Sandy Bay Penang
527 Jalan Tanjung Bungah,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-899 9999
Fax:604-899 0000
Website: http://www.paradisesandybeach.com/
Grand Plaza Parkroyal Penang
Batu Feringghi Beach, Batu Feringghi,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 1133
Fax:604-881 2233
Website: http://penang.parkroyalhotels.com/
Golden Sands Resort
Batu Feringghi Beach,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-886 1911
Fax:604-881 1880
Website: http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/goldensandsresort
Vistana Hotel Penang
213 Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul,
11950 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-646 8000
Fax:604-646 8343
Website: http://www.penang-hotels.com/vistana/
Agora Hotel
202-A Macalister Road,
10400 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-226 6060
Fax:604-226 5959
Lone Pine Hotel
97 Jalan Batu Ferringhi,
11100 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 1511
Fax: 604-881 1282
Website: http://www.lonepinehotel.com/lph/index.htm
Check out the seaside surroundings of this hotel.
MAR VISTA Resort
1 Batu Feringghi,
11200 Penang, Malaysia
Phone:604-890 3388
Fax:604-890 3005
Naza Hotel Penang
555, Jalan CM Hashim, Tanjung Tokong,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-890 9300
Fax:604-890 8600
Sri Sayang (Service Apartment)
188 Batu Feringghi,
11200 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-881 1113
Fax:604-881 1250
Website: http://www.srisayangresort.com/
Sunway Hotel Georgetown
33 New Lane,
10400 Penang,
Malaysia
Phone:604-229 9988
Fax:604-228 8899
Website: http://www.sh.com.my/index_sg.htm
Kek Lok Si Temple
This temple which stands majestically on a hill in Air Itam can be seen from afar. It boasts the beautiful “Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas” which blends Burmese, Chinese and Thai architecture. The whole place is lighted up at night during the Chinese New Year for a period of two weeks. Read more about this temple...
Khoo Kongsi
It is one of the grandest clan temples in the country. Clustered in its square are an elaborately embellished temple, association building, a traditional theater as well as several 19th century row houses. Check out the site...
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
Located in Church Street, this Mansion displayed many porcelain pieces, furniture and pieces of art and artifacts related to the history and colorful lifestyle of the Baba Nyonya of Penang. A visit to this Mansion is a must with a camera.
Fort Cornwalls
The fort was built on the site of Sir Francis Light’s historic landing in 1786. Originally a wooden stockade, it is now a concrete structure and currently houses cannons, a history gallery, café, handcraft and souvenir center as well as an open-air stage
Botanic Garden
This garden is a popular recreation spot for the locals and visitors. It has a lot of various flora which is unknown. One gets to see a lot of monkeys running around too. Opening from 7am to 7pm.
War Museum
Built around the remnants of a British fort, this 20-acre museum contains several installations above and below ground where old war relics are stored. Visitors can weave though a complex to view barracks, old cookhouses, lock-ups, tunnels and ventilation shafts. Read more...
Penang Museum
Hundreds of old prints, paintings, clay, stone and porcelain ware as well as other historical artifacts that highlight the important periods in Penang’s development can be found here.
Kapitan Keling Mosque
Built in early 19th century, the mosque features a yellowish white façade and a dome-shaped minaret reflecting Moorish Islamic influence. Check out the site…
St. George’s Church
The church is one of the oldest landmarks in the city and was named after the patron saint of England. It features a memorial canopy dedicated to Captain Francis Light.
Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram (Sleeping Buddha)
This Buddhist temple with Chinese and Thai architecture is located in Pulau Tikus area. Inside, you will find the magnificent Sleeping Buddha which is said to be one of the longest in the world.
Penang Hill
Malaysia’s first hill station. Penang Hill is 830m above sea level. You can hike up or by travel leisurely in the funicular train which has been operational since 1922 and enjoy the cool weather as well as the beautiful view at the summit.
Toy Museum
This Toy Museum located in Tanjung Bunga, right beside Copthrone Hotel has an impressive collection of toys and collectibles.
Tropical Spice Garden
Visitors can get a feel of plants, birds and insects in a tropical environment at this eight-acre garden which has over 500 exotic varieties of plants.
Tropical Fruit Farm
Spread over 25 acres of hilly terrain, the farm produces over 200 tropical and subtropical fruits including durians, lychees, mangoes, guavas and several lesser known varieties.
Penang Butterfly Farm
The farm spans 0.8ha and is home to 3,000 living specimens from over 50 species of colorful butterflies, frogs, scorpions and other insects. Read more of this place...
Penang Bird Park
The park spans 5 acres and houses some 800 birds from all over the world. It is beautifully landscaped and featured a walk-in aviary, ponds and ornamental plants. Check out this site...
Gurney Drive
A favorite place for visitors as it offers a wide spread of hawker food stalls and restaurants. From high end seafood restaurants to cafes and with nearby shopping complexes and hotels, Gurney Drive is definitely the place you will like to be in.
