Sin Yin Nam Cafe, New Lane, Penang

One Saturday afternoon lunch, we were driving aimlessly, uncertain of where to go and somehow landed at New Lane. It's been awhile since I came back here to eat but this place has always been a childhood memory. For as long as I can remember. Especially night time, the crowd will extend till the opposite side of the road. Night comes to life at New Lane.

So here we are, Sin Yin Nam Cafe at New Lane, Penang.

We shared three dishes and all three brought back nostalgic moments. Tastiness in the midst of  chatters, bustles in the coffee shop. Penang as it is. 

Chee Cheong Fun Stall

Chee Cheong Fun

Char Koay Teow Stall

Char Koay Teow

Chee Cheong Chook Stall (Broth)

Chee Cheong Chook

There are others that are as good as among these such as the Beef Koay Teow and Chicken Rice that I like. 

To each its own as I always say. 

Address:
Lorong Baru (New Lane),
Off Macalister Road, Georgetown
10040 Pulau Pinang

Business Hours: Opens daily from 5pm - 11pm. 

Hawkers at Charlie,Mount Erskine

When you ask Penangnites about Charlie area at Mount Erskine, they would most likely know where to point you the directions. As you drive along the Mount Erskine road, you will be able to see this red sign with the word CHARLIE on it. I remembered having my Accounts tuition here years ago. Here's where many delicious hawker foods assemble in one small place. With my sister's suggestion one early lunchtime, we managed to avoid the oncoming crowds and had a comfortable parking and table to eat. We enjoyed all that we ordered and also 'tapau' few packets of Bee Ko Moi and Gandum.

Char Koay Teow - the more chili and kuchai the better.

Nonya Laksa

The man speaks good hokkien. Kudos to him!

Mee Goreng

Lots of variety. I like the Bee Ko Moi.

The usual bustle around here. Picture taken after 12pm.

Beng Chin Garden,Air Itam,Penang

Enjoying a morning walk is not complete without food. Typical Penangite!
After a long walk and admiring the sceneries at Air Itam dam, we decided to try breakfast at the coffee shop right infront of the parking lot on the road called Jalan Pasar. 'Pasar' is a malay word for Market. It's just walking distance to the market from where we are.

Koay Teow Th'ng was absolutely fabulous. I normally eat it when I am not so well but I would not mind ordering this again. The ingredients was just enough to satisfy me and I suppose most people. Go for it!

Koay Teow Th'ng - RM 3.00

Curry Mee was also tasty and had alot of ingredients in it. Instead of prawns which I normally get in my curry mee, this came with jelly fish instead. I do not eat blood but the aunty heard me wrong and put it in as well. She was kind to bring me an empty bowl after I corrected her though. Great service!

Curry Mee - RM 3.00

Next in line is Char Koay Teow, looks good but the taste is beyond good. Sadly it was rather bland and oily. Maybe a cook's bad day? Just a benefit of the doubt.

Char Koay Teow - RM 3.80

For those who like malaysian 'kuih-muih', try this Chai Tau Kueh which is fried carrot cake and steamed carrot cake in English.A nice dessert to end the meal.

Chai Tau Kueh - Around RM 3.00

And so is this though I would prefer not having the peanut to be apart of it. Guang Chiang as described by the lady seller is her creation of turnips, carrots, peanuts and yam all in one. It's just alright for me.

Guang Chiang - RM 0.80 (1pc)

Jalan Pasar, Air Itam

Air Itam Dam & the Beautiful Sun

Try doing what we did, have a nice stroll at Air Itam Dam just up ahead the road heading towards Kek Lok Si Temple, then come down and have breakfast. If you have tried other food besides mine at this place or somewhere nearby, please do leave a comment and share right here at Tasting Out Loud.