Lip's Burger @ Nan Shan Kopitiam, Paya Terubong, Penang.

A relative newcomer to the Penang burger scene, Lip's Burger sets up in one of the busiest food courts in the neighborhood of Paya Terubong. Unlike the typical Burgers, there will be no patties but instead... real, fatty and juicy meat. The meats are fresh and carefully marinated by the proprietor; expect no big and overwhelming menu but a simple, straight-forward one. Prices are typically lower than restaurants but given that it is housed in a food court, there are plenty of options for your dining partners. 

Many thanks to Lip's Burger for hosting us that evening.

Bouncy Cafe and Food @ Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Bayan Lepas might not be a famous area when it comes Italian-style fare but the Italian game is getting stronger. Bouncy Food first started as a burger joint but has since started to introduce more Italian-inspired delights to the menu. The cafe is not new and perhaps, have been around for more than 6 months; those who are working around the industrial zone would not be new to the name (it can be found near to the traffic light in front of Kampung Jawa/ same row as 888 Hokkien Mee). The menu gets a little upgrade recently with the introduction of some uncommonly seen (in Penang) Italian classics like Tagliatelle and Gnocchi. A place worth-exploring particularly for Pasta lovers.

Grand Opening of The BAR°N @ Gurney Plaza, Penang.

The BAR°N is not an ostentatious bar- it's a restaurant and a bar, the name with an apostrophe suggests the place is more than just a bar (ie: BAR°N more). It somehow portraits a more upscale-bar kind of image and aims to be one of the best wine-drinking places in town. After months of anticipation, the BAR°N has finally swung its doors open to the public. The flagship outlet at Gurney Plaza is the first outlet outside of KL and first in Penang, the BAR°N is also welcoming the third branch at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur this July. Step in the bar cum restaurant, you will notice the Bar-counter is nicely tucked aside with a few Beer taps; to the left, there's a corner where they display all the Wine labels available. Walk straight into the non-smoking zone and you will the family-friendly dining space where comfortable couches are set aside for you to chill and enjoy the food. There will be a few selected brands of Beers available, as well as some premium labels for Wines; and in more exciting news, the kitchen has an array of Porkilicious menu to offer (and other plenty of meat options to offer). For the party-goers, Ladies Nite falls on Wednesdays while Gents Nite falls on Thursdays, and of course, there will be plenty of enjoyments to be rolled out to customers as well.

Many Thanks to The BAR°N for hosting us that evening.

43 Cafe @ Sungai Dua, Penang.

A revisit to 43 Cafe, the space had an "upgrade" to refurbish the dining area, turning it into a chill, amiable and lively space. It is a small dining annex next to the owner's private residential- comfortable, cozy, inviting; the tall ceiling allows light to flood in and so does the natural breeze. Not only the interior decor has changed, 43 Cafe was previously into serving gourmet Pork Burgers (though they still do now), they have since come out with various types of new five-star food at amazing prices. Ice Cream lovers are not forsaken too, flavors were deliberately devised and uniquely to 43 cafe. 43 Cafe is probably one of your best bet for an inspiring "meating" session.

Many Thanks to Chef Jacgy for hosting us that evening.

Sous-Vide Chicken (Rm 22.80)

Artichoke Cafe @ Raja Uda, Butterworth, Penang.

Another new addition to the exciting cafe scene at Butterworth- Artichoke Cafe, is not an ordinary cafe next door. It does have something solid and sturdy to offer. The place has an interesting array of Brunch items to offer (but be mindful that it serves brunch items until 2:30 pm only) as well as some carefully curated mains and desserts. We wondered why was the cafe named Artichoke since the menu has got nothing to do with the spiky green and we were informed that the initial plan was to incorporate Artichokes into their menu but the difficulty in sourcing the vegetable is one of the hindrances. The interior decor is simple and unpretentious, with its wallet-friendly price tags; this is one of the few places that you can visit for your regular meals at Butterworth. To find Artichoke Cafe, locate Coffee Venture and Marlons +Co.; Artichoke Cafe is within walking distance from the aforementioned cafes. 

Naughty Nuri's Warung @ Burmah Road, Georgetown, Penang.

Frequent travelers should not be new to the name- Naughty Nuri's Warung. The brand is famous for its signature Grilled Pork Ribs and once crowned as one of the best Pork Ribs in Bali by many renowned food connoisseurs. The brand started its humble beginning in Ubud, Bali by selling some grills; amongst the items, their Pork Ribs stood out and has since received many spotlights from tourists. Young entrepreneurs Mike and Sean brought the brand to Penang, opening the brand's first branch in the Norther Region of Malaysia; taking a notable spot at the junction of Swatow Lane and Burmah Road. The duo tries to replicate the setting in Bali, evidently seen from the wooden traits in the restaurant and man-made fountain as well as some artistic sculpture that represents Bali. Naughty Nuri's Warung specializes in serving Pork but they do have a comprehensive menu to satisfy every palate, including those who are not a fan of Pork.

Many Thanks to Sean and Mike for hosting us that evening.

43 Cafe @ Sungai Dua, Penang.

It was actually my first time when it comes to pork burgers, so I was invited to this 43 Cafe, which situated at Jalan Sungai Dua, right opposite to the side door of University of Science Malaysia (USM). 43 Cafe serves pork burgers, together with some home cooked dishes such as Satay, Mushroom soup, Barbecue Chicken Wings etc.... Their healthy way of preparing the pork burgers is what attracted me the most, with no MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) and less oil used, it feels like everything was cooked by your own mummy. The owner operates the business in his own house, so there would not be any sign boards being displayed. To find 43 Cafe, try to locate the side door of USM at Jalan Sungai Dua, and find a way to a stretch of shop houses that provide photocopy services, 43 Cafe is just right at the corner. Do expect a slower service since there are only two of them working (especially during peak hours). Price-wise, will be very reasonable and economical as their targeted customers are the students studying in USM. The drawbacks will be the ambiance, choices of food and the business hour which starts from evening.