Mea1 一顿 @ Golden Triangle 2, Relau, Penang.

Mea1 一顿  is the latest addition to Golden Triangle 2; from the outside- the place looks like a curious cafe in shades of wood but the menu says otherwise. It is in fact a restaurant offering a modern, playful Malaysian-fusion menu, featuring Nasi Lemak with a twist, Japanese Curry and some Chinese dishes. It also churns out some freshly baked French pastries like Croissants, Madeleines, Croffins etc. Expect to spend RM30 to RM40 per pax for a meal here.

Tanuki Japanese Canteen 狸猫食堂 @ Golden Triangle 2, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Tanuki Japanese Canteen, a neighborhood Japanese restaurant at Golden Triangle 2 has been around for quite some time but the place has drawn a lot of attention lately on social media. The place specializes in Japanese-inspired dishes like Omu Curry Rice, Udon, Gyoza and some rice dishes. The interior is simple, offering a comfortable space for family diners or those seeking for a convenient spot for a quick fix. The place is especially busy on weekends (lunch or dinner) so do plan your visit accordingly. 

Harajuku Japanese Restaurant 原宿 @ Golden Triangle, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Harajuku Japanese Restaurant 原宿 at Golden Triangle has been around for quite some time; it is a popular go-to place for those living or working in the neighborhood. The attractive part about Harajuku is its wallet-friendly prices, diners can enjoy a decent Japanese meal for a little over Rm 20; making it ideal for big family. The menu is quite extensive, featuring many familiar Japanese delights including Sushi, Sashimi, Salad, Grills and various Bento sets. A place where you get to satiate your cravings for Japanese food without putting a dent on the wallet.

Foo House Pandan Nasi Lemak @ Sungai Ara, Penang.

There is no best time to enjoy a plate of good Nasi Lemak and this can be seen from Foo House Pandan Nasi Lemak at Sungai Ara. The crowd gathers as early as 9 am and the queue will slowly build up This is one of the best best-kept secrets from the folks living in the neighborhood. Foo House started as a stall in one of the Coffee Shops in Sungai Ara, the business expanded and they have since moved to this proper lot facing the main road. With better resources, Foo House is able to introduce more dishes and toppings to their signature Pandan Nasi Lemak. Do not be taken aback by the queue, it does not take that long. Should you wish to avoid long queues, reach the place before noon as the place is most packed during lunch hours.

Leafy Lane @ Golden Triangle 2, Relau, Penang.

Looking for a guilt-free and tummy-satisfying meal? The classic Hawaiian dish- Poke Bowl is a good choice. It's versatile, rich in flavors and can be matched with different combos. One of the latest spots in Penang for a healthy meal is Leafy Lane, a new addition to Golden Triangle 2 at Relau. The place is a little hard to spot due to its location on the 3rd floor. You can find this place on the 3rd floor of Golden Triangle 2, 2 floors up from 99 Speedmart. Leafy Lane is not a full Poke Bowl-focused entity, their "bowl" series features some specially curated combos and various intriguing versions of the Poke Bowl. 

Sam Gye Bab @ Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.

Probably the first and only Sam Gye Tang specialist in Penang, Sam Gye Bab at Golden Triangle has been around for quite a while. The place is well-received by the folks staying in the neighborhood, with plenty of take-outs and delivery orders throughout the day. The small Korean menu features their signature flame-grilled Korean Chicken and Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup as well as some Korean delights (like Toppokki, Doenjang Jigae etc). Price points are lower than most established Korean joints but don't expect top-notch dining experience here. More like a place for a quick, inexpensive and casual Korean fix in the neighborhood. 

Festive Promotions @ Amaya Food Gallery, Amari SPICE Penang.

The year end festive season is about great food and gatherings; it is also the "time" where everyone gets to indulge in some timeless seasonal treats like Turkey, Christmas Stollen, Yuletide Cake etc but you can get them all at Amari SPICE Penang, a newly opened contemporary business hotel in Bayan Lepas. With direct access to the SPICE Convention Centre, Amari SPICE Penang positions itself as Penang's leading business convention hotel. For this joyful festive occasion, the hotel's in house restaurant- Amaya Food Gallery rolls out its festive specials for 2022. 

Silvery Gold Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner

- 24 December 2022 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM

- RM198+ per person & RM99+ per child/ senior citizen

Christmas Day Buffet Brunch

- 25 December 2022 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM

- RM138+ per person & RM69+ per child/ senior citizen

It's Saturday night Fever Dinner Party

- 31 December 2022 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM | Countdown from 10:30 PM to 12:00 Midnight

- RM228+ per person & RM114+ per child/ senior citizen

New Year's Day Buffet Brunch

- 1 January 2023 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM

- RM138+ per person & RM69+ per child/ senior citizen

Many Thanks to Amari SPICE Penang for hosting us.

龙湘食谱 Dragon Full @ Golden Triangle 2, Relau, Penang.

Conveniently located at Golden Triangle 2,  龙湘食谱 Dragon Full has become one of the popular places for a regular quick fix for the folks staying in the neighborhood. It's common to see food delivery riders waiting eagerly outside the restaurant to complete their delivery tasks. For dine-in, the restaurant can accommodate quite a few tables; though air-conditioned, but be prepared on the poor ventilation. Menu-wise, expect to see a range of familiar Chinese Zhu Char-styled dishes... though affordably priced. Not too shabby for a quick fix but unlikely a place worthy to go all out for. 

Enjoy Better Savings with foodpanda pandapro Subscription @ Sushi Brito, Relau, Penang.

Food delivery has been part of our lifestyle, especially after the strictest lockdown in our nation; the trend continues as many have adopted the hassle-free way of having quick fix without worrying about the traffic. foodpanda, one of the dominant delivery service providers in Malaysia is no stranger to most Malaysians. The brand has been serving the country well through its toughest times during the pandemic lockdown and offers great convenience to its users. The foodpanda app is user-friendly and is partnering with a substantial amount of restaurants or local food providers. But do you know that you can actually maximize the value as a foodpanda app user? 

With foodpanda's pandapro subscription (from RM4.90 per month), one gets access to exclusive benefits like 12X free delivery on all orders above RM25, unlimited 15% and up off on over 20,000 restaurants, exclusive foodpanda pandamart vouchers as well as 3 dine-in offers per outlet per month. We have recently took advantage on the dine-in offers from the pandapro subscription. We redeemed a voucher from the foodpanda app and managed to get ourselves 25% discounts.

Tang Dian My Sweesert House 糖点 @ Golden Triangle 2, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Dessert lovers would be glad to know that there's a new dessert house at Golden Triangle 2- the new kid on the block just started their business operations few weeks ago and only offers a small menu at the moment. More items will be added at later stage and for now, no main items available. There are a few signature desserts- the Rain Drop series and Mango series are equally popular... with some classic hot desserts that most Malaysians are familiar with. Tang Dian My Sweesert House 糖点 can be found on the 2nd floor of Golden Triangle 2.

Cherry Blossom Thai Restaurant @ Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.

Ardent fans of Thai food should not be new to the name- Cherry Blossom... a famous Thai restaurant at Sungai Ara. The restaurant has recently relocated and moved into one of the shop lots at Golden Triangle... offering a whole new space to diners to dine-in (suitable for family eat-outs). Not much has changed to the menu, with most signature dishes maintained and slight revision to the prices. We were there during the soft-launch period and the wait was longer than usual... if you would prefer shorter wait, it's always wiser to call in for booking. 

Golden T Cafe @ Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.

Golden T Cafe is the latest addition to Golden Triangle at Relau, but it runs as a cafe and a bar at the same time... well at least they have made an effort to extend the business hours till late (2 am). The seating arrangement is spacious but the lighting is less-welcoming. Never-mind on the lighting, the menu is interesting with some innovative dishes; Blue Cheese Clams is one to be named. But they come with a price, most items are priced slightly above average but they commensurate with quality. More to a place with proper, heavy Western-European menu in lieu of a cafe that serves sweet treats and light bites. 

Pony Tale De Cafe Rolls Out New Menu @ Autocity Juru, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

In its continuous effort to up the game, Pony Tale De Cafe has devised and rolled out a newly curated menu, headed by a new fine-dining Head Chef and a dedicated kitchen team. Pony Tale De Cafe has the exact menu that would make anyone looking forward to the weekend brunch. Housed in a high-ceiling, seemingly romantic and paramount space at Autocity Juru, the cafe/ restaurant boasts over an extensive range Western-influenced dishes, desserts and drinks. The new menu is pretty much Pasta-focused, with some meat and seafood selections. Established in late 2015, the brand has 2 outlets under its care- one in Autocity and one in sPICE Canopy; both outlets shared the same menu with the exception that the outlet at sPICE Canopy offers a selection of Premium Coffee (like Blue Mountain, Utopian etc). There is slight revision to the prices but they commensurate in terms of serving portion as well as quality. 

Many Thanks to Pony Tale De Cafe for hosting us that afternoon.

Lao Mu Zi Kitchen (老母子) @ The Golden Triangle, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

A proud winner of the Penang Hawker Masters Competition in 2012, this Curry Mee specialist has gained huge attention since then. They started out at Perak Road, right next to Old Town White Coffee, subsequently to Reservoir Garden Air Itam and now, a new shop at The Golden Triangle, Relau. It may be shadowed by those flashy food eateries in the vicinity so do be extra careful when searching for this place. The menu is rather small but covers some of the best local delights such as Penang Curry Mee, Nyonya Lam Mee, Koay Teow Th'ng and Nasi Lemak; with options to have add-ons. Solid staple food that can't go out of fashion, this place is ideal for a quick, inexpensive meal sans the usual coffee shop crowd.

Bei Tou Squid Snack (北投鱿鱼) @ The Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.

While Taiwanese food can be common and familiar to Penangites, there are still some unconventional Taiwanese delicacies that are uncommonly found in Penang. This new kid on the block- Bei Tou Squid Snack (北投鱿鱼), a brand originates from Taiwan that serves fast-casual Taiwanese food; is housed at a quiet corner of The Golden Triangle at Relau, the Taiwanese chain brought along some of the special highlights directly from Taiwan. Unlike most Taiwanese joints around, Bei Tou does not offer a big menu but a series of carefully chosen Taiwanese delights.... so the indecisive will not be overwhelmed by selections. Notable highlights are Taiwanese street-snacks like Dumplings, Scallion Pancakes, braised Tofu, thickened Soup; often ordered over Rice or Noodles. Price points are low-middle range but serving portion is relatively small.

Relau 88 Assam Laksa @ Relau, Penang.

Penang has never run out of hidden gems, especially when food is concerned. Relau 88 Laksa is one good secret, the Assam Laksa stall housed within a garden supply shop at a corner house along Jalan Paya Terubong at Relau has been serving pleasurable Assam Laksa for months. Since it shares the same place as the garden supply store, the place is surrounded with charming flowers but it does get stuffy under the sultry hot weather. Positive reputation spread through words of mouth, the place is now thronged with patrons in the know. It is particularly busy on weekends, especially for those who yearn for a light, refreshing lunch/ snack. But Relau 88 is not a one trick pony, the locals' favorite icy sweet treats- Cendol and Ice Kacang are also available to cool your summer day.

Ipoh Chicken Rice and Hor Fun @ Beng Aun Coffee House, Relau, Penang.

Pride of the Ipohan- Ipoh Nga Choy Kai/ Ipoh Chicken Rice can now be found at Relau area... no less. The place is especially famous amongst the factory employees and would be most packed during lunch hours. The most attractive factor apart from the above-average taste would be their extremely wallet-friendly prices... I mean, where can you find a bowl of Hor Fun at Rm 1.50 and a huge serving of blanched Sprouts at Rm 3? Locating the place can be a little tricky for the uninitiated, while you are driving from Bukit Jambul towards Relau area, after the traffic light right in front of sPICE Arena, go straight and before you hit the second traffic light, Beng Aun Coffee Shop is on your right. The Chicken Rice stall is housed inside Beng Aun Coffee Shop.

Pony Tale De Cafe @ sPICE Canopy, Relau, Penang.

One would need to pay a little more attention when driving past the newly refurbished sPICE and the newly added shop houses in the vicinity- sPICE Canopy; located right next to the flashy and visually appealing sales gallery of SP Setia, Pony Tale De Cafe is potentially overshadowed and less-attractive to the eye. The aforementioned cafe is the second member to the F&B scene at sPICE Canopy... after Waffle Factory. As opposed from the seemingly-fantasizing name, the cafe offers a sturdy Western Menu with some personal touches. The setting is cool, though I'd prefer it to be a drinking place in lieu of a cafe; the tables were too small for group-dining and would be more comfortable for a casual drink. The two-floor cafe has a high-ceiling, wooden flooring and a huge pillar covered in timber... exuding a cozy, relaxing vibe. On the food... none of our orders really disappoint, though some would need some refinement. 

Waffle Factory @ sPICE Canopy, Bayan Lepas, Penang.

Potentially becoming Bayan Baru area's new place to be, sPICE Canopy is a row of just-built shop houses right next to the Aquatic Centre of the Subterranean Penang International Convention and Exhibition Centre (sPICE/ formerly known as PISA). Waffle Factory is one of the first tenants that quietly moved in; aptly named, the place offers a menu entirely dedicated to Belgium Waffles; no savory Waffles unfortunately, only sweet ones. They rave about their in-house-made Waffles and Gelati but we thought they have yet to perfect the recipe. The interior decor is familiar, chic but cozy; the dining hall is spacious and not cramped. With the complimentary sheltered Car Park at the basement, this place can be a cool hangout spot to chill with friends. 

Steamed Seafood Hot Pot (蒸味鲜) @ Golden Triangle, Relau, Penang.

It is almost the time of the year where myriad of shops with bubbling tabletop cauldrons of Chinese goodies are surfacing but a new trend is hitting the island lately; a healthier, guilt-free option. The concept is not new in Kuala Lumpur but this particular restaurant at Golden Triangle is the first to introduce this concept in Penang: Rice with condiments will be placed at the bottom of the Hot Pot while the ingredients will sit on top, the essence of the ingredients will flow together with the steam and form the purest, most delicious broth at the bottom. Cook together with the Rice, a lip-smacking serving of Porridge will be ready at the end of your meal. The place is simple but spacious enough for a family or friend gathering, the heat-intolerant will be glad to know that the restaurant is fully air-conditioned. Don't want to get your hands dirty? Fret not, there will be trained servers to serve you; the cooking time has been meticulously tested out and should be just perfect to cook the ingredients. The only drawback is the limited seating (only 10 tables available), advance reservation is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. 

P/S: There will be complimentary steam treatment for your face too!