Penang

The name "Penang" comes from the modern Malay name Pulau Pinang, which means island of the betel nut tree (Areca catechu), family Palmae. In Chinese, Penang is known as 檳城 (pinyin: Bīnchéng / Bīngchéng). All three names can refer either to the island of Penang, the state of Penang or sometimes the state capital, George Town.

Penang is also popularly known as the "Pearl of the Orient"and 東方花園 in Chinese.

Penang has got great yummy food! I had a great time having Yum Cha with my good friends who happnen to be here in Penang as well. This place serves really yummy food that is out of this world.

Here's a look of how popular Yum Cha is in Penang. For those who are interested to have Yum Cha if you are visiting Penang, hop in a cab and tell the taxidriver to send you to Georgetown. The name of the restaurant is called Restoran Zim Sim, 35 Jalan Anson.

Check out the address on the back of this heavyset waitress. :) Well, this means that I can only indulge such a luxury once in a blue moon. Otherwise, I won't be able to fit into my dresses!



You won't believe how cheap and good are the food here in Penang. For a pax of 4, the total bill for this meal is only RM51!!!! Here's a some great glorious food that will set your mounth watering big time!!!! Yum Yum!!!!!