Article by HELEN ONG/ Photos courtesy of The Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

It’s a play on words: come to the alfresco poolside Pinang Bar at the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, and have one (or more) of their yummy cocktails whilst watching the gorgeous sunset in the horizon. And indulge in a few of their new Penang and Thai-style tapas dishes at the same time.

Although they have only recently been introduced, the idea has apparently taken off, appealing to both...

 

BY CK Lam

With a unique garden setting, surrounded by lusty green plants and a cosy ambience, Ferringhi Coffee Garden is the place to go for a hearty breakfast. This restaurant located in Batu Ferringhi is owned by Richard Long of the neighbouring Ferringhi Garden Restaurant.



A good dish to start the day would be baked omelette and toast. The thick, charcoal-grilled toast has a nice crunch, but it’s the tender omelette with mixed mushrooms, beef bacon, chickpea, edamame (boiled...

By Helen Ong

In the UK, Friday nights is Curry Night. To celebrate the end of a hard week of work, Brits like to go down to the boozer for a pint or two of their favourite tipple, and thence to their local curry house for a Chicken Tikka Masala, a Madras or, if they’re feeling in a particularly masochistic mood, a Vindaloo or two. That sort of northern Indian cooking was something I really missed when I came back to live in Penang.

However, I’m delighted to say that this is no longer...

BY CK LAM

Sigi’s Bar and Grill Beach Bar, an extension of the popular Sigi’s Bar and Grill on the Beach opened recently. Standing right on the beach in Golden Sands Resort along Batu Feringgi, Sigi’s Bar and Grill Beach Bar, is as authentic as a beach bar can get.

This relaxed resort-style bar can accommodate 60 persons and a circular bar counter that seats 10 persons. There is a star-shaped tent sheltering the bar which features bean bags and cushions on the open air, breezy...