18°C Cool Blend @ Jalan Raya, Kulim, Kedah.

Found right smack in the heartland of Kulim old town, 18°C Cool Blend proves to be a popular dining space for locals... mainly due to its wallet-friendly price points as well as its wide range of food offering suitable for all age range. Apart from the usual mains, the cafe also rolled out some healthy meals for those seeking for balanced diet. There is nothing extraordinary about the interior deco but a comfortable space in Kulim old town for a meal or to enjoy a cup of Joe. 

GDGN Vintage Cuisine 廣東姑娘 @ Bishop Street, Georgetown, Penang.

One of the many reasons why Malaysians love Hong Kong-styled Cha Chaan Teng is due to theirs eclectic yet extensive menu, featuring a wide range of classic and familiar delights. Joining the clamoring food scene is GDGN Vintage Cuisine 廣東姑娘, a new Hong Kong-styled Cha Chaan Teng-concept restaurant. The menu features the typical Cheese-baked rice, instant noodles, burgers, traditional Hong Kong eats and their signature Pork Lard noodles. Prices are of mid-range but the portion may be too small to justify for the prices. There are rooms for improvements but given that the visit was during the soft-launch period, let's hope the place will improve over time. GDGN Vintage Cuisine can be found opposite to Public Bank Bishop Street.

HK Boy Cart Noodles (香港仔车仔面) @ The One, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Malaysians have certainly professed their love for Hong Kie food, ever since HK Boy Cart Noodles (香港仔车仔面) first opening in central, the response has been more than positive. Fortunately, Penang is included in their recent expansion plan and their first branch in Penang is located at The One Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas. Over the opening weekend, the place was thronged with curious foodies, waiting eagerly in queue to taste the Hong Kong delights. As suggested by the name, the brand's signature dish is Cart Noodles... a popular Hong Kong street food that allows diners to customize and build its own bowl of noodles... with a variety of toppings and ingredients. To suit the theme, the restaurant's interior is designed accordingly... with bold Hong Kong characteristics. Aside from the signature Cart Noodles, the restaurant churns out many popular Hong Kong snacks as well. 

Fullhouse Egglet @ Queensbay Mall, Penang.

A new business venture under the "Fullhouse" brand, though we are still unsure how the brand got associated with serving the Hong Kong Egg Waffles. It occupies a strategic lot at Lower Ground Floor, Queensbay Mall (previously Chatime); it has a lot of Fullhouse-related merchandise on sale with a couple of seats available facing the "open kitchen". The setup is meant for takeaways so dining-in is not recommended. The place is dishing out 6 flavors- Original, Chocolate, Lemon, Corn, Cheesy-Berry and Choco-Bamon... with starting price from Rm 5 nett.

Eggette Lab (蛋仔工坊) @ Gurney Plaza, Penang.

A brand specializing in making Eggette, a classic Hong Kong street snack has started their business operation in the form of kiosk (more like take and go) on 7th floor of Gurney Plaza Penang (right next to Max Gourmet). The venture is not new in the industry, they have a few branches across the KL district and now, the first branch in Penang. Eggette Lab aims to sling a vast array of Eggettes/ Hong Kong Egg Waffles in a few playful and quirky flavors but the idea was well-sold to the young and curious; drawing a huge crowd on the evening we visited. The servers were fast... but not quite fast enough. No seats allocated for customers and it is more like a takeaway food kiosk and not meant for hipsters to chill out. The location may be a little odd but this could be the ideal snack that movie-watchers could snack on while waiting for the showtime.

Ardor Bar & Coffee and 90's Yummy Station @ Nagore Square, Georgetown, Penang.

The vacant land at Nagore Square was brought back to life by the management, transforming the area into an inaugural al-fresco dining and drinking area. A new spate of tenants moved in, including Bars, Cafes, stalls selling ornaments. The place is quiet in the day time but it attracts lively crowd in the evening, where you can see hipsters thronging the area. Not only bar snacks and alcohols are available but you may find some interesting local delicacies as well, for instances, Yong Tau Foo and Eggette. If you are in need to get a quick fix for dinner, Ardor Bar & Coffee and Sang by TCG do offer a small Western menu. The place does have a very nice and romantic setting in the evening, with small light bulbs hanging in the air, soft music as background and just watch the world goes by. The lack of air conditioners can be a little frustrating for the heat intolerant if the weather gets a little warm and humid. Nevertheless, the place makes a good spot for gathering. 

HK Triplemilk @ Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.

Eggette (鸡蛋仔) is an ubiquitous snack that can be found almost every corner of Hong Kong but it is certainly an uncommon thing here in Penang. At an off-the-map, newly set up commercial-residential property at Relau, named Golden Triangle; one may find this unusual snack in an unassuming shop. Opened for less than 2 weeks, HK Triplemilk is manned by a couple from Hong Kong. Eggette is one of their specialties but they do have Frozen Yogurt, Hong Kong styled Breakfast and Milk Tea on the menu. Prices are reasonable considering the cozy, cafe-like ambiance. A place worth dropping by if you are in the vicinity.

Sweet Heaven Dessert House (蚂蚁窝) @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

Ever since I've tasted Eggette (鸡蛋仔) at Hong Kong earlier ago, I've fallen in love with this light and crunchy snack, especially the texture of crispy and brings a hint of sweetness. Its not easy to find one in Penang, especially the Hong Kong style. Coincidentally, I've seen a dessert house offering one few months ago, but I could not visit due to the location. Situated at those new business shop houses at Bukit Mertajam (same area as Stone Age Cafe and same row as Tong Pak Fu Bukit Mertajam), Sweet Heaven Dessert House offers a wide variety desserts, be it warm desserts or refreshing cold desserts but my recommendation will be on their Eggette. To go to Sweet Heaven Dessert House, from Autocity Juru, drive for five minutes to Bukit Mertajam/ Alma/ Kulim direction (via Seven Village Koay Teow Th'ng/ a.k.a. Qit-Long at Bukit Tengah/ nearby shop houses/ housing residents), you will find a very small roundabout towards the end of the traffic light which you will also find a lot of newly built business shop houses right in front of you, turn left and you should find Sweet Heaven Dessert House on your right hand side. Price-wise, was very reasonable and will definitely be a good value in return. Ample parking spaces available around the area as well.