Nois Coffee & Retail, Penang

An aspiring young man, Aaron Loo begins his journey with Nois which stands for Navigating Opportunity Into Society.  His heart and soul is to bring the gap closer between the rich and the poor by providing education to the underprivileged children in the near future. I believe a little difference makes a world of difference to someone in need.

With his purpose and a interest in coffee business combination, a dream is formed. The 23rd November is the soft opening of NOIS and customers were generously offered free quality black coffee. I am pretty adventurous with my taste in coffee, especially original coffee beans and it all started when I was just 17 years old working in cafe called American Dream Cafe. No longer operating because my ex-boss moved away but thats where I learn about brewing Starbucks coffee beans. Glad to have tasted Brazil Santos again.

" All of you coffee lovers of all kinds, come hangout at NOIS as the menu is increasing by the day. And if you are looking for a place to sell your things but can't afford to rent a whole shop, fret not, you can just rent shelves from Nois and they will sell on your behalf. Check out NOIS Facebook for more details."

Space for Rent

Nois is a place for get together over a cup of coffee and cakes. Free wifi available for you to sip through your coffee while browsing on your Facebook. I'm going back for cakes on my next trip. Join me!

Hanging out with friends

Barista for Nois ~ Qing Ling & Jon Raj

Barista & the boss ~ Jon & Aaron Loo

Some of the coffee served in Nois are Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia Sidmo, Costa Rica Tarazu, Guatemala Antigua, Brazil Santos, Sumatra Mandheling, Columbia Supremo and Tanzania and these are just some of types of coffee servesd however more to come in the coffee menu. All siphon coffee are priced at RM 7.

The aroma is inviting.....

Scrumptious cakes to go along with your coffee

Carina ~ a service with the biggest smile :)

Aaron's mom

CURRENT PROMOTION!

Nois Coffee & Retail

The Palazzia, 97-G-5, Jalan Bukit Gambier, 11700, Glugor, Penang
Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs 10.30am - 9.30pm
                         Fri - Sun  10.30am - 4.30pm
Contact Aaron at 016-462 2109 or email him at aaronloo109@gmail.com

Friend's Kitchen Business

Today I'm going to promote some of my friends food business that begins right in the heart of their home kitchen. Real food that made their names and the reason their business had begun. As cliche as it is but truly you got to try it, to know it. Each of our taste and likes are different, you just never know the surprises that comes from a cake or a dish. One might look nice, but never suit your expectations, one might look simple and a bit messy however its a taste you will never forget.

While you ponder on that, why don't you hop on to Ling's Little Kitchen who serves and deliver light food for parties and events of any kind including 'full moon' occasions. Food ranges from sandwiches, salads, spaghetti, cocktail sausages, jellies and so forth. More will be added to the menu in future. 

Please contact Ling Ling for further discussion at 016-4824238

Let's visit Judith's home bakery called A Humble Beginning that sells cakes and cupcakes of any kind. What you see is what you get. Not to forget homemade burgers, which you can only get it in Penang Island. If you need cakes for occasions or burgers for parties, please check this out.

Please contact Judith for further discussion at 012-5735509

43 Cafe, Sungai Dua, Penang

In the mood for burger but bored of what the fast food chains offers? Give 43 Cafe homemade burgers a try, a healthier choice for a reasonable price. The only burger you are going to find in this cafe is pork burger. Succulent pork patties oven-grilled with no added oil tucked between lightly toasted sesame buns.

There was a new entry to the menu, BBQ Fork Pork Burger priced at RM 6.50.  Strips of pork with its homemade sauce. I took that and my friend took the original Pork Port burger of which I prefer(from Set A)

The pork burger is delectable and indeed worthy of a coming back to. Additionally, the cheese melts in your mouth making it all so appetizing and it's priced at only RM5.00(ala carte). Worth every cent.

The Set A comes with their home made mushroom soup and tomato plum juice. Healthy food has its unique taste so I believe there are a handful of people that might have to accustom to the taste. I liked it though. However the tomato plum juice seems foreign to me, you see, I'm not a fan of tomato juice. My friend likes it quite alot. So to each its own. 

Other recommended selections:

-Nom Nom Nom (Penang Satay)

- Egg Pecah

- Honey Roasted Chicken Wing

- Homemade Peanut Paste

O'Briens Irish Sandwich, Penang

I discovered something better than Subway, though no offence to Subway who serves healthy meals each day. My personal preference for fast sandwich buy goes out to O'Briens Irish Sandwich. 

It is situated opposite Queensbay Mall, along the shop lots at the ground floor. Cosy, quaint little place for  healthy eaters to grab their favourite sandwich. I took a look at the menu on the board and wanted to order everything to try. It all look so enticing somehow.  Well, I'm sure to visit again. You can stay up to date by liking My Tasting Outloud Facebook

Click to view some of the menu

They have a variety of sauces and condiments and you can choose croissants if you do not want bread. There are other pastries to add on as well.

Turkey wrap

Time for my coffee, ahh...irish cream coffee! Oh divine, a small one sufficed though they also sell big one for RM8.50. Love it!

Irish Cream Coffee - RM7.50

Carrot and Orange Booster - Rm9.50

Click for a bigger view of the pies and cakes.

Soon there will be OBrien's membership  offered to customer. As of my last visit, it has not been launched yet. So stay tune!

Eastern Wishes at I-Avenue, Bukit Jambul, Penang

Another day, another time was my visit to Eastern Wishes for my mother's birthday. We were spoiled for choice and what is nice about this place is their prices are reasonable and it tastes real good. I was perturbed as my first post on this place 2 years ago was robbed of its pictures. Read about myTOLD:Eastern Wishes 2011, my apologies that you will not able to view the pictures of the food. It vanished from the face of the web and I was not able to uncover it anywhere. Sadly, I was not able to find my backup pictures as well. I asked Google about it but to no avail, there was no reply. Bygones be bygones, so here is Eastern Wishes in 2012.

Over a span of time since they opened, they have expanded another section, more tables for more customers. The place is rarely empty therefore traffic is good for them. There is no free WIFI service probably because they cannot afford for us to overstay our visit. :)

Curry fish, just in case you unsure.

If you would like a view of the full menu, head over to It's About Food Blog.

Mummy's birthday cake from Ritz.

Address: 1-1-49, I-Avenue, Jalan Tun Dr. Awang, Penang, Pulau Pinang, 11900
Contact no: 04-641 0191
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Kim Hee Chinese Restaurant, Prai, Penang

A drive to Prai for a church meeting would definitely be accompanied by dinner and an opportune time to try a place I have never been. Like my blog motto says, " she don't seek them out, it's part of her lifestyle", truly it is as it is. So here we are at Kim Hee Chinese Restaurant taken by one of the church member, Lai Khoon from Peniel Church. 

Here is the setting as we walk in and obviously it's a place where wedding functions are held in this area. A typical nice layout of the tables and stage area. 

Here's their information right on the napkin.

I practically drenched my small portion of rice with this curry as it was so appetizing. Love it!

Claypot Curry Fish

Nothing can go wrong with asparagus and it's fresh and nice.

Asparagus

We were eating healthy dishes that night, steamed and good choice of protein and carbs yet as simple as it is, it was also very tasty and we finished with some complimentary fruits. We were stuffed! In a good way.

Hot plate Tofu

Steamed Egg Dish

A good place to try if you are in Prai, a great place for company functions and so on and the prices are reasonable and food is commendable.



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Secret Recipe 15th Anniversary

This is the first time I lined up for some promotional offers(knowing that it would be a long queue), be it retail or food. One morning, I found myself among these people at Secret Recipe, Gurney Plaza. I was early so it wasn't a long wait or I would probably scoot off.

Secret Recipe has been known for its delicious cakes, especially its cheese cake in my opinion. In conjunction with its 15th Anniversary, Secret Recipe is offering 'Buy 1 Free 1 Marble cake' And here is my line when I first reached.....

Getting closer to the counter......

Loads of boxes coming in and the manager and staff are busy unpacking and repacking the cake into their signature Secret Recipe boxes.

It was so cute of the staff to say thank you to me when I asked them to write 'I Love Secret Recipe' on one of the cake. Such appreciative person (first from the left).

Apparently, I was the 40th person to purchase the marble cheese cake. When I came at 10.50am, it felt like the crowd was around less than 30. Service was quite prompt and it would have been faster if customers made payment with cash.

"Time for the opening...can't wait to sink my teeth in"

Finally....... 

Love the cheese melting in my mouth, the sweetness was accurately right for me. Hooray!!!

Morganfields, Gurney Paragon, Penang

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Morganfield stands at a strategic position at Gurney Paragon and this American restaurant serves western food from appetizers to steaks, salads, burgers and their signature dish ~ Pork Ribs, the sticky bones!

They have an array of wines for you to pick with your meal and music to accompany and lighten up your day. With the jukebox playing on and on, it makes my food experience more enhanced. Service was a little slow unfortunately but everything else was great.

This is their signature dish, the Sticky bones and without a doubt its delicious. It is RM 68.90 for a full rack.  It is served with the spicy flavour of black pepper, red skin mash potato and some fresh garden salad.

Smoked Peppercorn Spare Ribs(Half Rack) - RM38.90

Chicken Roulade is a meal consisting of chicken thigh stuffed with sausage wrapped with bacon served with red skin mashed potatoes, garden veggies and pommery mustard sauce. An interesting taste to it however I prefer to share this dish with friends or it can become a bit overwhelming. While eating just two will leave you satisfied, eating all will have you feel otherwise.

Chicken Roulade - RM 32.90

Time for desserts and one of our pick for today is Bread Pudding served warm with vanilla ice cream and whiskey sauce. Sweet tooth lovers will love it.

Bread Pudding -  RM12.90

Chocolate Lava cake is rich in its chocolate cream, tasty as it is moist and complete with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. Surely as the name says, the lava oozes out temptingly to the plate. One will be satiated after having a go at this dessert.

Chocolate Lava Cake - RM 14.90

Refreshing drinks like Lipstick - RM 14.90, Virgin Apple Mojito - RM 13.90

Address: G.01, Ground Floor, Gurney Paragon, Gurney Drive, Penang

Contact No:  04-2262487

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday , 11:00 am-1:00am

Facebook Page: Morganfields Malaysia