Thursday 23 February 2017

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan, Tanjung Dawai

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan Tanjung Dawai

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan
153, K161
Tanjung Dawai
08400 Merbok
Kedah Darul Aman

Hours
1600 to 0000 daily

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan Tanjung Dawai

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan, Tanjung Dawai

Just over an hour drive from Mount Jerai, you'll reach Tanjung Dawai and find a row of restaurants with sea view. The locals have their own favourites and I am still trying to decide which restaurant is the best. 

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar, Tanjung Dawai

Our pick for this particular trip was a simple yellow restaurant. No fancy garden like its neighbour; but one of us swore they serve the best ikan bakar he ever tasted.

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Tanjung Dawai
I gotta agree!

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Tanjung Dawai
Salted egg prawn - <3<3<3<3

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan Tanjung Dawai

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan Tanjung Dawai

Warung Mak Njang Ikan Bakar Warisan Tanjung Dawai
Mixed tomyam

Taste - delicious!
Price - fair
Ambiance - average 

My only grievance is their slow service. There weren't many patrons but we had to wait for quite some time for our food. If don't mind the wait, try this place!

Overall 3 <3<3<3 of 5 




Thursday 16 February 2017

Mount Jerai, Kedah

Gunung Jerai

Gunung (mount) Jerai is situated in Kedah, one of the states in the north of peninsular Malaysia. The easiest way to get there is by driving. It's less than two hours from Penang International Airport and only about 1 hour 30 minutes from Alor Setar Airport.

You can drive up the mountain and most visitors ended up at The Regency Jerai Hill Resort. Along the way, you can stop at the Forestry Museum which opens between 9.30 am to 4.30 pm except on Friday and Saturday.

Mount Jerai

It is believed that Gunung Jerai wasn't always a mountain but once upon a time was an island called Pulau Serai. Then, the water level receded and the island turned into the highest peak in Kedah. It was like a beacon to the Arab and Indian merchants in yesteryears and they flocked to the Merbok estuary at the foothills.

Don't quote me but I thought that I read somewhere about those candis preserved in Lembah Bujang Archaeological Museum (Bujang Valley) were actually from around Gunung Jerai. Oh you can hike up to Gunung Jerai from the museum. I saw the heritage trail map but I'm not sure how long the journey will take.

Gunung Jerai
View near the restaurant in Regency Jerai Hill Resort

Even if you don't stay at the Regency, don't miss dining at their popular restaurant or enjoying hot beverages and snack at the new Simple Day Cafe with the gorgeous view.

Simple Day Cafe, Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai
More seatings for 2-3 pax

Simple Day Cafe, Mount Jerai

Within the resort compound, there's the Gunung Jerai Botanical Park and right by it, there is a track called Tangga Kenari 1000 Tahun (1000 Years Canary Stairs). I guess that's the track to use to hike up the mountain from Titi Hayun/ Lembah Bujang. The 'Kenari' was referring to canary bird which was the name of Kedah football team before it was changed to the red eagle =)

Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai
Trail heading to God knows where
Other than that, there are several spots with interesting stories like Batu Kapal, Telaga Tok Sheikh, Padang Tok Sheikh, and Alor Naga. Batu Kapal is believed to be a ship that was cursed into stone by Sang Kelembai, a mythical creature from local folklores. Telaga Tok Sheikh is a sacred well and the Padang is an area with flat stones believed to be a "mosque". Don't be surprised if you see people performing solat in Padang Tok Sheikh.

Mount Jerai
The sacred well at the back

Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai
Padang Tok Sheikh

Mount Jerai
A tower at the peak of Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai


You can come for the view or stay longer for a picnic. Many pitched tents and spent at least one night. One thing for sure, it's a nice place to enjoy nature.

However, pleaseeee bring home your trash! Don't spoil the place like (unfortunately) MANY did.


Thursday 9 February 2017

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld, Kuala Sepetang

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld

Step 1: Decide if you want something fried, boiled (rebus) or with soup (kuah)

Step 2: Choose noodle, vermicelli (bihun) or flat noodle (kuetiau)

Step 3: Select your prawn size - normal, special or super special


If you want only prawn, you can ask them to fry it in batter (goreng tepung), with turmeric (goreng kunyit) or chilli (goreng cili).


Available hot/cold drinks: tea, coffee, Milo, Nescafe, Horlicks, Sirap, Lime

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld
Udang Goreng Tepung Special (RM12)

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld
Kuetiau Goreng Udang Super Special (RM20)

Salleh Stall Mee Udang Port Weld
Mee Goreng Udang Super Special (RM20)

Taste - Good
Price - Fair. I counted 6 or 7 prawn in my super special fried kuetiau
Ambiance - Open-air stall. Bring wet tissue!

Thursday 2 February 2017

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown

Monkeycup Cafe
36C Jalan Chow Thye
10050 Georgetown
Penang

Operating Hours
0900 - 0000 daily

Monkeycup Cafe Georgetown

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown

I went for dinner and it was a quiet night. Only one other table was occupied and after ordering and paying, I didn't have to wait long before my order arrived.

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown
Iced Honey lemon <3<3<3<3 (RM10.49)


Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown
Caffe Latte (RM11.55)

Monkeycup Cafe, Georgetown
Prawn Fried Rice (RM13.57)

The prawn fried rice is a part of their Thai menu and according to Ken Hunts Food, only available on weekdays. I didn't get to try their supposedly delicious cakes because I was full. The portion was good and worth the price tag.  

Taste - Food average. Drinks delicious
Price - Value for money
Ambiance - Concrete and woods, not very cozy but typical cafe design I guess

Overall 3 1/2 <3<3<3< over 5 kisses