Little June 小六月 @ Raja Uda, Butterworth, Penang.

Little June 小六月 has been around for quite some time and the location is pretty hidden. For those who are not so familiar with Raja Uda area, this Japanese restaurant can be found on the upper floor of one of the retail commercial outlets near to the junction of Permatang Pauh and Raja Uda. It's easy to miss this place due to the plain-looking signage. The restaurant serves a Japanese menu, featuring many Japanese delights. Once you stepped in the place, you will be welcomed by an array of Sushi on display but of course, the menu has more than just Sushi to offer. 

103 Cafe @ Victoria Street, Georgetown, Penang.

For an easy and slightly unusual way to consume your greens, make your way to 103 Cafe at Victoria Street- the new spot serves a plant-based menu. There is a mix of Starters, Mains and Sides but lacking of desserts. The selection is pretty limited but Coffee lovers would be pleased to know that 103 Cafe offers its own Coffee brand- Black 48 Coffee so the beverage list (particularly Coffee) is pretty extensive. A place with great ambiance, affordable prices and delicious food to enjoy your meat-free meals. 

Slow Coffee Person Slow Bar @ Church Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Slow Coffee Person Slow Bar has got to be one of the most low-key Penang cafes; the signage is small and the entrance to the cafe is always closed. Visitors need to ring the door bell and the servers will open it up for you provided that... there are available seats. The cafe at Church Street is fairly small- with only a seating capacity of 8 pax at any one time. Also, each visitor is limited an hour inside the cafe to make space for the next customer. No main menu but a handful of home-baked pastries and sweet treats (like Madeleines) as well as a beverage list (both caffeine and non-caffeine options available).  

Lim Coffee Bar 双木林 @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

A short walk from the Tua Pek Kong Temple of Bukit Mertajam is Lim Coffee Bar 双木林, a newly opened cafe in the heart of Bukit Mertajam old town- that has an old building charm in a modern cafe setting. The interior decor is simple and minimalist with plenty of vintage tables and chairs... creating the quaint factor within. There is an array of dessert choices (mostly home-made Cakes) and a beverage list but no mains are offered at the moment. Still a nice place to chill and hang out over a cup of drinks though.

The Three Wines @ Bay Avenue, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Both a wine house and a restaurant, The Three Wines is one of the latest additions to Bay Avenue Bayan Lepas. The place has a big selection of imported wine labels and is open for retail. On top of that, the place could accommodate a small group of diners. The menu is not big but more than good enough for those looking for some dishes that could go well with their wines. The price points are slightly above average but quality seems to be pretty consistent. A worth checking out place especially if you like a good sip of wines with decent dishes. 

Pace Coffee @ Beach Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Opened in late March 2021, Pace Coffee at Beach Street is one of the latest spots for brunch in the heart of Georgetown. The modern cafe has an easy-going environment- with simple interior; though the tables and chairs are not that accommodating for bigger groups. The menu has a list of familiar brunch favorites like Big Breakfast, Egg Ben, BLT Sandwich etc... with prices are slightly on the expensive side. The menu is solid but the service is a lackluster (we had to wait for slightly more than an hour for our orders to serve), probably due to first day jitters. 

Morning Peeps 早起の鸟儿 @ CY Choy, Georgetown, Penang.

Morning Peeps 早起の鸟儿 is not your usual breakfast place that offers local Chinese breakfast items but instead, it has a Taiwanese-influenced breakfast (or brunch) menu. Familiar items like Soy Milk with Chinese Crullers, Taiwanese Pancake, Scallion Pancake, Gua Bao (Taiwanese Steamed Bun) are also on the list; they are however, priced at very affordable rates. The setting is simple and straight-forward... with basic tables and chairs; the place is not air-conditioned so embrace the sultry tropical heat when dining out at this place. Morning Peeps be found at CY Choy, adjacent to the junction to Tye Sin Street.

Nyonya Palazzo @ Church Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Found right next to the Pinang Peranakan Mansion at Church Street, Nyonya Palazzo is the one of the latest spots to get your afternoon tea fixed. The restaurant can be found at the building next to the Peranakan Mansion... on the upper floor. Take the steep flight of stairs up and you will find yourself in an old-school... wooden flooring space, with plenty of Nyonya knick-knacks and art-displays. The colorful Nyonya Kuih on display will attract you next. The seating arrangement is a little odd here... with tables and chairs a little too close to each other, if they can sort this out, it would be more comfortable to enjoy the afternoon here. On the menu, it has an array of Nyonya delights- from Kuih to light snacks and desserts. Unique ambiance second to none but the hefty price tags on the menu might set you back a bit (imagine a piece of Kuih priced at Rm 9.90), this place is more for a novelty experience than absolute taste. 

Lai H'ng Cafe 梨园 @ Carnavon Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Those with Teo Chew roots would resonate better with the dishes served at Lai H'ng Cafe 梨园, a new cafe that offers a menu with Teo Chew delicacies. One  of the main aims of this cafe is to promote the Teo Chew Puppetry and Opera' not only that the place has relevant decor but the proprietor could also arrange a private Teo Chew Puppetry and Opera screening session on weekends. The menu is fairly small at the moment- with only one type of main (the Teo Chew Oyster Porridge) and various small dishes like Dumplings, Fried Fritters etc. Suitable for those who seek a different cafe experience. Lai H'ng Cafe shares the same place as the Teo Chew Puppetry and Opera House on Armenian Street but the entrance to the cafe can be found at Lebuh Carnavon. 

Lambaian Desa Buffet Ramadhan at Horizon Café @ Hotel Sentral Seaview, Penang.

Break fast and enjoy Iftar meals with your loved ones in this fasting month at Hotel Sentral Seaview as the culinary team of the hotel rolls out a series of delectable Ramadhan specials in buffet style. For the Year 2021, Hotel Sentral Seaview's "Iftar Ramadhan Lambaian Desa" starts from 14 April 2021 to 11 May 2021 with prices start from RM48 nett per adult. Expect to see more than 80 choices available with Ramadhan highlights like Kambing Golek, Roti John, Roti Jala, Char Koay Teow and various delectable Curries and Rendang dishes. Apart from the impressive buffet lineup, there will be on-site live band entertainment daily from 7 pm to 9 pm. Diners who are joining the Ramadhan Buffet will be entitled for a lucky draw (with 20 prizes) to be held on 12 May 2021 in which winners will be announced on the hotel's Facebook Page. While the feasting does not limit on the numbers of dine-in, it is also important to adhere to the strict SOPs set by the regulators. 

Many Thanks to Hotel Sentral Seaview Penang for hosting us that evening.

Gen-Ki Canteen 元氣食堂 @ Greenlane, Penang.

The location of Gen-Ki Canteen 元氣食堂 is slightly off the beaten track... it can be found almost at the end of Greenlane, at the entrance to Island Glades. The place occupies a prominent spot- a bungalow unit in fact at a stone's throw distance away from Shell Petrol Station Greenlane. The offering is fairly complicated but we could tell that the menu consists a mixture of locals' favorites (noodles and rice dishes) with a handful of Toasts options. While the place offers a rather comfortable space to dine-in (fully air-conditioned), the prices are quite steep given the serving portion. More like a place for novelty experience in our opinion.

Hey Thai Restaurant @ Hutton Lane, Georgetown, Penang.

Hey Thai at Hutton Lane has been around for quite some time but only offering Mookata (Thai-style Hotpot) in the evenings, it has since revised its business hours and rolled out more food options including Thai Salads and Mains. Ever since the debut of their Set Lunch, the place saw an increase in interest on their Thai delights. The Set Lunch menu is priced at Rm 16.80 and comes with a Main dish as well as a glass of Thai Tea... optional add-ons are available too. Hey Thai is easily noticeable from afar, especially with the food cart on display at the front entrance; the interior is spacious and airy but the lack of air-conditioners may put the heat-intolerant in frustration. Food is quite authentic here but the dishes can be lip-numbingly hot so do approach with caution. 

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Le Brunch @ Chow Thye Road, Georgetown, Penang.

If you are one supporter of the booming Brunch trend, watch out Le Brunch... a new Brunch-specialist  that took over Monkeycup Cafe at Chow Thye Road. As its name would suggest, Le Brunch offers a Brunch-focused menu; it started off only focusing in Brunch items but it has since, slowly expanded to offer more items and extended their business hours to late evenings as well. The Western menu is quite extensive- from appetizers to light/ heavy Brunch items, Mains (like roasted goods/ Pasta) or even desserts. Nothing much has changed for its interior decor- the cozy charm remains unchanged. The prices vary for dishes but generally fall within the affordable range. Hit up the place if you are seeking for a fuss-free brunch place with plenty of Halal options. 

Many Thanks to Le Brunch for hosting us.

Zen 161 @ Beach Street, Georgetown, Penang.

Add Zen 161 to your cafe hopping list the next time you are checking out the cafes in central Georgetown. Zen 161 is a successor to Gayo Coffee, a couple of shop lots away from the popular China House. The place took quite some time to renovate and it is now currently in its soft-launch period. The minimalist interior is cozy and welcoming, with a splash of white and grey hues. For now, the place has a menu offering light snacks (some Sandwiches) and desserts, no mains at the moment. There are also some pastries and cakes of the day on display near the Barista counter. The price points are of mid-range but the selection is rather limited and the quality can be a little inconsistent for now.