With all the great food we have eaten on our trip to Malaysia, I think we’d both have to agree that our favourite has been the chicken shawarmas at this Syrian restaurant. They are the best we have ever had. We had an Arabic salad with them too. I hadn’t expected this to be our favourite place, and we will definitely be back! … [Read more...] about Syrian Restaurant in Penang, Malaysia
Hameediyah Restaurant – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Our supper experience the first day was different! We ended up at Hameediyah Restaurant, an Indian Muslim restaurant we’d found when we … [Read more...] about Hameediyah Restaurant – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
The Mugshot – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Continuing the theme we’d set for the day yesterday, we moved from our location for breakfast to a coffee shop just down the street. The coffee was good, and we shared a table with a couple of expats who also live in Thailand; one from the US, and one from New Zealand. Had a great conversation and Crystal found a potential employee too. It was fun sharing travel … [Read more...] about The Mugshot – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Gravy Baby – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Kicking off our five-day holiday in Penang was a 6:30 a.m. flight. It wasn’t voluntary, believe me. Our original flight had been at 10:30 a.m. We did manage to get in bed early, but the alarm went off at a brutal 3 a.m. I didn’t want to drive to the airport so early, but at least there was almost no traffic. The two-hour flight to Penang was fine and we both slept through … [Read more...] about Gravy Baby – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Food Truck Bazaar at Icon Siam
Back at our favourite mall tonight, Icon Siam, and this time it is for the Food Truck Bazaar. Lots of interesting choices! We both had a bacon curry dog with the smokewurst sausage. Also had chicken kebabs. Both were very good! It is a nice cool evening, with a good breeze, so it’s very pleasant outside. … [Read more...] about Food Truck Bazaar at Icon Siam
Roadhouse BBQ Wing Night – Bangkok, Thailand
Decided to introduce Crystal to Roadhouse BBQ wing night. The wings were a bit bigger tonight than when I was here last. It was buy 10, get 10, and we are stuffed! Had a salad, cornbread, and the Carolina style cole slaw. Very tasty! I have often commented that restaurants should have nap rooms. Tonight I need it! That’s okay. We took transit tonight and I am sure I will … [Read more...] about Roadhouse BBQ Wing Night – Bangkok, Thailand
Kub Kao Kub Pla – Icon Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
On Crystal’s first full day back in Thailand, she went to work, and we went out for supper to one of our favourite Thai restaurants, Kub Kao Kub Pla at IconSiam. As usual, it was all delicious, and did not disappoint. It is certainly pricier than most Thai restaurants, but the quality is good as is the selection. One thing we had that is a bit different was a … [Read more...] about Kub Kao Kub Pla – Icon Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
Delayed Luggage
I am surprised to see this bag again! I was certain Crystal’s suitcase would end up in a moldy mountain of luggage in the basement of Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. I envisioned a daring rescue mission to Paris, deep into the bowels of the notorious French airfield, fighting off chain-smoking airport workers, smelling vaguely of B.O. and malodorous cheese (the airport … [Read more...] about Delayed Luggage
Street food – Bangkok, Thailand
It’s always nice when some of our favourite street food vendors are out. Tonight I got crab fried rice, papaya salad (som tum), and skewers of chicken. All of it was delicious, as usual. There is always enough rice for two, so I have some leftovers for tomorrow. The roti lady is still around. The roti are really good but I never get them. I usually have a couple pieces of … [Read more...] about Street food – Bangkok, Thailand
Roadhouse Barbecue Wing Night – Bangkok
I am a bit of a wing aficionado, and I heard a rumour that Roadhouse Barbecue is the place to go in Bangkok for wing night. I decided to go on … [Read more...] about Roadhouse Barbecue Wing Night – Bangkok