Food and culture of Malaysia

What's in Penang Hawker Food (Asia's best street food) ?
All about Penang laksa, Nyonya kueh here......
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Penang - the adjective for food

Book Review on myPenang by Augustine Wong, in the Star publications (26 June 2005)

"....myPenang is a slim guidebook that tells you what to eat and where to find it.....
.....Lim guides us with a historian's eye, from the charming streets of colonial George Town to the breathtaking Kek Lok Si temple.... ...myPenang is one of the best-illustrated guidebooks that I have used, surpassing many better known ones bringing to life the immediacy and local colour of the island.
... For many Malaysians, Penang is more than a place, it's an adjective: Penang laksa, Penang kuey teow, Penang loh bak. With culinary flair, Lim has cooked up a concise, attractive guide to the eating capital of the north."

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New Straits Times, Malaysia (8 September, 2005)
Know Penang like a local Review by Philip Lim

..... the crème de la crème in this book is the Where To Eat chapter. Lim, like most true Penangnites, knows her food. She has detailed all the places one can think of or has been to. I believe she has covered most food places of repute.
... There are other books on Penang but this one in particular deserves a place on our bookshelves.

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myPenang

myPenang
About this book
This book has been compiled to guide visitors through the labyrinth of Penang’s hawker streets as well as provide a glimpse of the rich historical heritage and culture of the island which saw birth during the 18th century as a port for the spice trade.
Author: Bee Chin


about Penang, Malaysia
Officially known as Pulau Pinang, the state comprises an island (Penang island) and a stretch of land on the west coast on the Malaysian Peninsular (Seberang Perai). Penang island is often referred to as the Pearl of the Orient and is a melting pot of many cultures. The illustrious history of the region spills into its streets and is reflected in the architecture and lifestyles of Penang.
George Town the administrative centre is a cosmopolitan city with a mix of old and new. Move around the city to see the many cultural and heritage sites - Chinese clan houses, colonial buildings, old temples, mosques and the many pre-war houses.
The best of Penang is her street food (hawker food), from rice dishes to noodles and snacks. Typical local hawker food are: Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Char Kueh Teow, Lobak or Otak-otak, etc. Sample her rich variety of cuisines - Malay, Chinese or Indian, and don't leave Penang without tasting the unique local Nyonya Cuisine (Nonya/ Peranakan Cuisine).
Be amazed by the diverse shopping scenes - from open-air markets to shopping complexes. There are ample parks and beautiful beaches on Penang island.
Travel to and around Penang like a local and get to know more about Penang from the travel guide myPenang

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Introducing the Pearl of the Orient
GET a copy of myPenang, a personal travel guide on Penang, Malaysia
An inside guide to Penang written by a Malaysian author who wishes to share its many attractions and treasures with you. This guide book is filled with interesting, useful information and fully illustrated with colour photos and maps. The only guide you need to plan your trip and get around Penang.

Get tips from how to get there, where to go and what to eat. Enjoy what the Pearl of the Orient has to offer and savour the best of Asia's street food
Welcome to Penang!

• The book is endorsed by the Penang State Government and the Penang Tourist Guides Association
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"This book is written by a Malaysian who has a profound love of Penang. With a passion, especially for Penang hawker food, and her family’s affinity to the Peranakan heritage, she brings her knowledge, experiences and special personal insights to share with you."- Message from the Right Honourable Chief Minister of Penang, Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon