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Of Penang foods

Over the weekend, we went up to Penang to attend a friend's wedding. Stayed one night in Prai. Then the next day crossed over to the island to savour the local delicacy. Of course in the eating list were Char Kuey Teow and/or Asam Laksa. Unfortunately, the Char Kuey Teow in Ayer Itam was rated average only.

Our local tour friend then brought us for Asam Laksa, with fish meat in Farlim's developed shop area. Rating: below average.
Next we sampled the hawker food in Jalan Macalister. Section 17's "Ample drink" is way much better. Another disappointment.

Before we left the island, we stopped for cendol somewhere near the Komtar. That was ok; the taste was similar with the one in Melaka. Finally, our friends had prawn noodle. By that time, SY and I were full. According to our friends, the taste was somehow not as good as their previous visit.


There's nothing to hype about the food. Probably I will give a credit for the wedding dinner on the first two dishes.

No food photos were taken as it was not desiring for photography.

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