It’s usually not too difficult to find good Penang cuisine. Tip of the day – they are not necessary expensive and in an air conditioned restaurant. If you are able to embrace our 30 degrees hot and humid temperature, you should have no problem in satisfying your crusade for Penang’s culinary art.

It’s my colleague’s birthday today hence we are brought her to her favorite spot for a birthday lunch. It was a unanimous agreement that we go to Wang Zhao Jun (王昭君) restaurant. It’s situated in the heart of Georgetown, if you are traveling from Bayan Lepas area; it should take you less than half an hour to get there (if you leave sharp at 12 noon). A range of variety at an affordable price if you have more than 4 people in a table, there were 7 of us at only RM 90++.

I was actually curious over the restaurant name, somehow my instinct tells me that it should be somebody’s name. Out of inquisitiveness I went to Google it and found out that it is one of the four beauties in Chinese ancient history. Click here if you want to know more. I haven’t got the chance to ask why did they name the shop after Wang Zhao Jun, but incase you happen to find out, do let me know.

This is my favorite, so much that one my colleague refused to put it in front of me. But actually it is also his favorite dish – and seconds within it was serve we had to order another one. Frankly speaking the quality varies, the first dish was a little disappointing as it was not as smooth as I remembered it should be, however the second dish was much better.

They call this dish super spicy vermicelli soup noodle, I call it – clear tom yam. Very appetizing and not too spicy as the name suggest but becarefull of the small green cili, as it may make you an ‘Angkasawan’ (astronaut) and send you off to space.

Dish of the day – Apart from the tofu this steam hor fun is considered as the chef’s specialty. The texture is so smooth that it slides down your throat if you are not careful. An alternative name for this dish is Yang Guifei (one of the four great beauties of ancient chinese, who is said to have a face that puts all flowers to shame), I am not too sure why but I guess its because of the similarity in terms of texture and complexion.
An almost healthy dish (except for the carb) – both noodle and fish are steamed, sounds bland but I can almost guarantee that you will love it.

Stir fried bitter gourd with roast pork. My colleagues loves this, don’t ask me how it taste like – I hate bitter gourd. You see, I am a sweet person… Well yes, both in personality and in food preference – hahaha.