Last year, I celebrated my birthday weekend in Penang! It was a short weekend stay, not my first time to Penang, so I wanted a slow and easy trip. Day 1, we checked in this nice boutique hotel, You Le Yuan. The hotel grounds and amenities were lovely. However, just be mindful it is opposite a school, and “kiasu” (competitive) school has band practice on … Continue reading Penang: Birthday and bruises
Peranakans are descendants of Chinese migrants who first settled in Penang and Melaka, and later inter married with Malays. As such, peranakan cuisine combines both Chinese and Malays influences. Last year, I celebrated my birthday at this Peranakan fine dining, Kebaya Dining Room, in Penang. The restaurant is part of The Seven Terraces, which is a luxury boutique hotel of Anglo Chinese architecture. The restaurant … Continue reading Penang: Kebaya Dining Room, local Peranakan fusion fine dining
