Saturday Seafood Buffet @ Royale Chulan Penang

Life is short and too boring to have the daily routine, so taking a hiatus of nearly six months and this time I decided to come back with a buffet spread! Stepping into working society had made me treasure the wonderful weekends, spending quality time with another part of the society because I love new discovery. (and to cut off phone time as well).

So I got to feast on seafood buffet at Royale Chulan Penang, it's perfectly scheduled on Saturdays where I'm able to join the crowd with beloved ones in the evening. Here's some highlights I had in the evening.


Trivia
Happenings: Saturday Seafood Buffet (Saturdays, 6.30pm onward)
Venue: Sri Tanjung Cafe @ Royale Chulan Penang
Price: RM 98 nett (Adult), RM 50 nett (Senior & Child)
*Hotel guests can get 20% off

The starter corner:

Assorted appetizer and salad corner

Penne Pasta with Crabstick, Watercress and Celery Salad

Marinated Seared Tuna with Avocado

Calamari with Olvies and Basil Pesto, Mixed Seafood Terrine Platter

Main, salmon, seafood corner, fish head curry

Seafood Paella
I'd had few positive feedback for this, a good start

Grilled Seabass with Orange Beurre Blanc

Flower Crab Alfredo with Fusilli Pasta

When it comes to seafood, Japanese station is surely a staple including various kinds of sashimi and sushi.

I eye on the scallop after the the big snapper though!
However, I'd prefer to have scallop mornay, serving in the buffet too.

The tako is definitely one of the highlight of the buffet

Assorted Sushi featuring Ebiko Sushi, Inari Sushi, Tuna Sushi

Action Station also catered for selected seafood including:

Baked Whole Chilled Salmon with Chives, Sour Cream and Honey Mustard
This is simply to everyon's liking I suppose.
The chef will carefully serve you with some wedges and condiment, making it just right for every bite.

Stir Fry Chili Crab
The gravy is something make me feel tantalising!

Fish Head Curry
Asian being asian, it's best paired with white rice!

Dessert, ice kacang ice cream etc

Seafood buffet shouldn't missing out dessert for the diners.
I guess we need some sweet after the savoury on the fresh catch.

Apple Struddel

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

You may get to DIY ice kacang and customise the topping as well.

And of course, tea and coffee are also served in case you're craving for some caffeine. Why not get some fruits to boost some fibre too? So much glad to have my favourite jackfruit in the buffet too.


To place your reservation, you may drop a call at +604 259 8888 Ext: 8910.

Vlog 14 - You're So Hot Bangkok!

I'm still alive with my passion.

Just that I'm packed for work since end of April and then short getaway to Hong kong with my family.

So here it is, Bangkok vlog with Yi Joo and Max earlier this year!

Bubble Milk Tea Hot Pot 芋圆火锅 @ Galaxy Tea Bar 星空撞奶铺, Georgetown, Penang

Oh, you're still queuing for boba milk tea? Sorry guys that one is rather common nowadays, currently adding to the latest hits of dessert trend in Penang is none other than Bubble Milk Tea Hot Pot!
Now it comes in bigger portion than just a regular cup, besides your favourite boba, this sweet pot contains also taro balls, mango cubes, red beans, grass jelly all floated in the small pool of milk tea.

It's time to be challenged over your taste buds and stomach, haha!

Trivia

Shop: Galaxy Tea Bar 星空撞奶铺

Business Hour: 12pm - 12am (Monday till Thursday) / 12pm - 1am (Friday till Sunday)

Location: No 22, Nagore Square Commercial Lot, Georgetown, Penang

Nearest Landmark: Beside 意檳情 Yi Bing Qing Fish Head Steamboat / Opposite shop row of Pik Nik Cafe

Serving: Dessert and Handcrafted Beverages 

Average spending per pax: RM 10 +
Vehicle Parking: Street Parking

Dim Sum with Fresh Sea Breeze @ SeaQueen Restaurant, Straits Quay

Waking up for a beautiful day, work tension, stress, exhaustion shall be put down. To have a peach of mind, why not stroll along seaside and enjoying the morning sea breeze. What's even better is you can treating yourself with Dim Sum at the same time!

Trivia
Tenant: SeaQueen Restaurant @ Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong
Business Hour: 7am - 11.30pm everyday
Serve: Dim Sum (7am - 2.30pm & ), wedding packages (banquet hall provided)
Highlight: Dim Sum (Newly launched in March 2019)
Average spending: RM 25 & up/pax
Vehicle Parking: Within Straits Quay Marina Mall premise

8 Exciting Reasons to Attend #PFNT Spring Festival 2019 @ Design Village, Batu Kawan

Happy Birthday #PFNT! This year 2019 marks the second anniversary of the publications of Penang Food and Travel (#PFNT), a Penang-based free magazine featuring Penang's latest deals for food, travel and happenings. To mark it a day to be remembered, #PFNT team is making a big crowd inviting your friends, family and yourself to spend the weekend together!

Not sure if you've seen numbers of sharing about the posters for workshops, live bands and other activities to be held in the event, or if you're somewhat confused, let me compose to you  8 exciting reasons (event highlights) to attend #PFNT Spring Festival 2019 in this March!

Trivia
Activity: #PFNT Spring Festival 2019
Venue: The Food Street @ Design Village Outlet Mall, Batu Kawan, Penang
Nearest Landmark: KFC Design Village
Date/Time: 29 March 2019 (Friday) 5pm - 10pm
                    30 & 31 March 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) 11am - 10pm

Hotel Review: 2D1N in G Suite, G Hotel Gurney, Penang

Surprising Christmas gift I have ever had! If you have been sticking with me on IG (@mablemaeve), I'd attended G Hotel Media Appreciation Evening back in July and won the prize for 2 days 1 night at G Suite, G Hotel Gurney!!

The event brought up all attendee (media members) to participate into games, rewards including buffet vouchers and hotel room stay. So I managed to beat the rest in a game and got the first prize which is a stay of 2 days 1 Night at G Hotel Gurney, G Suite!

The best getaway for me totally carefree! No work stress, no make up, no rules to obey...all simply follow our heart to go. How long have you missed such relaxation?

Trivia
Venue: G Hotel Gurney, Penang
Room Type: G Suite (Executive Lounge access for guests)
Official Website: G Hotel - Penang

Qipao in the town

Despite my weekends in January is scheduled earlier (getaway for twice), I managed to get a slot for an outdoor portrait photoshoot. This time I worked with a colleague of mine, Nick. He is a freelance photographer for portrait photography (mostly), and just recently he challenges himself in videography.

We two had been talking about this since beginning of January (in conjunction with Chinese New Year that coming the next month). I only own the black qipao (bought at RM 10, brand new piece). We also thought it'd be great to have a vintage style qipao at the heritage area so the pink-coloured checker qipao belongs to my friend's mum (yes, over 50-year-old auntie damn chio ok)


Trivia
Theme: Qipao in the town (CNY 2019 edition)
Venue: (1) Beach Street, Penang银行街 

            (2) Clan Jetty Penang 姓氏桥

            (3) Kuan Yin Temple观音亭

Shooting Time: 4pm - 9pm  

Here's some highlight of the activities spent in the last Sunday of January.

4pm - Beach Street

台湾 DAY 6+7 | 台北自由行 Taipei Free & Easy (九份老街Jiufen / Taipei 101/ Ximending) + Return to Penang

It's been a while (ikr) on my Taiwan travelogue. So this is the second last post of the trip, mainly covering on Taipei city, Jiu Fen and Ximending, including the public transport how-to.

This post covers about:
-捷运忠孝复兴站：客运巴士前往九份老街
-阿柑姨芋圆地瓜圆 (Jiu Fen must eat dessert, yam ball soup)
-市政府捷运站
-台北101 (Lunch - basement food court)
-八方云集 BAFANG DUMPLING (Dinner @ Ximending)
- Kuo Kuang bus #1819 from Taipei Bus Station to Taoyuan airport

We got on board metro train in the peak season of morning session. 忠孝复兴站. It's another kind of experience in the train where we got to see the local's lifestyle during working days.

Upon exit 忠孝复兴站, we followed the directions board towards "bus stop for Jiufen" as shown below.

Bus Stop to Jiufen - Follow the direction to exit station

Summer Afternoon Tea Party @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Life is about adding spices into the norm! Afternoon tea (also known as Hi-tea) is ladies' most-loved moment to indulge within, however, it could be extraordinarily joyous with little art workshop happening throughout. It's deco time on our favourite make up items, BB cushion! A smart Tai Tai in these modern days doesn't just indulge into the pastry but enjoy working on simple artwork too.

BB cushion deco and #TeaWithHilton at Axis Lounge

(Photo credit to Eros Si)

All thanks to the fruitful idea from The Butterfly Project(TBP) and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, BB Beauty Art Deco and #TeaWithHilton was held last Sunday in this summer. I attended this casual meet up with the butterflies(aka TBP community members). Participants are all Penang Lang (Penangites) while the host, Tammy (Mamasan) and the team as well as Jessica (National Marketing Content Manager of Hilton) came all the way from KL just for this meet up, much appreciated!

"Lenglui Lenglui everywhere"

Candid shot of Tammy and me

(Photo credit to Eros Si)

Trivia:
Event: BB Beauty Art Deco #TeaWithHilton
Host: The Butterfly Project & DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Venue: Axis Lounge @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
Date: 19 August 2018, 3pm - 6pm
Sponsor: Althea Korea (Petal Velvet Powder & Goodies Bag) / The Butterfly Project (Deco kit)
(Photos from the community photographer, Eros Si will be indicated)

Vlog 12 - Better Late than Never (Ipoh Day Trip)

Two more months to make it a year throwback for this Ipoh day trip.
So now consider shamelessly to make this overdue post.

Since Yijoo had never been to Ipoh before and we all urge for a weekend outing, thus, five foodies made it one. I miss Chooi Yue Dim Sum and 状元第及粉 the most!

Vlog 11 - Whirlwind Trip to Hatyai, Budget & Pleased!

Got an impromptu family getaway to Hatyai on a weekend. Simply because we miss the good food there! This time, we took train to Hatyai city, a lil' bit unusual yet it was a fun discovery.

Here's some details which you may find it useful for your itinerary 
Trip: Hatyai City 2 Days 1 Night
Transportation: Train (Butterworth - Padang Besar - Hatyai)
Ticket Price: RM 11.40 (Butterworth - Padang Besar)
                      70 Baht (Padang Besar - Hatyai)
Ticketing Counter: Komuter - respective train station (Click ME for Komuter train schedule)
                               Siam train - To be spotted after alighted from Komuter train at Padang Besar                                        (Click ME for Siam train schedule)
Border Control: Padang Besar (Show passport + Siam train ticket in order to obtain Thai Arrival                                  Card Form)
Hotel: Be My Guest (600 baht per night, two single beds with bathroom)
*We made our room reservation via the hotel owner directly, email: morn008@yahoo.com

PS: You're welcome! 

台湾 DAY 5 | 台北自由行 Taipei Free & Easy (淡水Tamsui / 士林Shih Lin Night Market/西门町 Ximending)

This post covers about:
- 淡水老街 Tamsui Old Street (Attractions, Lunch)
- 源味本铺古早味传统蛋糕 Taiwan Original Cake
- 淡水小吃：阿给
- 黄色水岸 Tamsui Waterfront
- 士林夜市 Shih Lin Night Market
- 火锅の屋 @ 西门町商店 Personal Steamboat @ Ximending Night Market

MRT from Zhongshan to Tamsui

There's no direct MRT route from Ximen Station to Tamsui station. Under the guidance from customer service counter, we left Ximen station (西门站), transit via Zhongshan station(中山站) which took about 45 minutes to Tamsui as it is the terminal station of Tamsui Line.

The crowd at each station is unexpectedly larger than I thought as it is the peak hour for white-collars. We actually blended in since we already set our itinerary, not to forget, taking precautions with our belongings.

Japanese Semi Buffet for RM 39 Promo, Your Mum Sure Say JOM!

Mother's Day Promotion: RM 39 nett for Japanese Semi Buffet

Guess that the title above says it all but it's the end! I'm going to extent more about the value of this promotion in conjunction with Mother's Day. RM 39 nett per pax for Japanese semi buffet would be one of the best deals in town, I suppose.

It's been sometime The TOP at Komtar open its door to public back in year end 2016, expecting to bring out new face of good old days of Komtar to the Penangites. As far as we know, The TOP serve premium buffet at 59 Sixty Dining Room, Jurassic Research Centre, Rainbow Skywalk. In fact, there are some yet to widely known by the public, for instance, Japan Food Street.

Vlog 10 - Weekend Getaway Like Finally! 🚗

Happy kid @ Sky Avenue 🤣

Only working people realise that there's no public holidays fall in between March and April, I don't like that though as if I can't have a short time for a breath of freedom. As the saying goes, when there's a will, there's a way, hmmm.. I firmly believe into it all the time, thus, here goes a wonderful weekend getaway for me like..finallyyyyyyyyy

Sharing my weekend getaway with a simple vlog would be much interesting 'cause I truly wanna share with you how fun it was! Here's a humble production from me and hope you could feel about what it was about two weeks back.

You must have spotted something big from the vlog and YES...
It's permanently here, world's first 20th Century Fox Studio Flagship Store at Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands!

Global Flagship Store: 20th Fox World Studio Store

It's one of my greatest honours to join for the opening ceremony of Fox World Studio Store. And now everyone's dream comes true to have cool merchandise from our most-loved movie from 20th Century Fox Studio. over 700 themed collectibles from Rio, Night at the Museum, Planets of the Apes, Alien vs Predators and more!

20th Century Fox World Studio Store @ Sky Avenue

The opening ceremony also included appearance of selected movie characters from Ice Age and Rio, including Sid (my favourite!), Crash and Eddie, Blu, Nico and Pedro.

Opening Ceremony for 20th Century Fox World Studio Store

Blu, Nico and Pedro from Rio

Yo Sid!

It's not just about merchandise store, I would say, but one-of-a-kind museum with free admission for everyone! There're various kind of merchandise that presented on the movie and now you could see them live.

Alien vs Predators Replicas

Xenomorph Action Figure

From the survival game -  Alien : Isolation

LV-426 Cage-free Eggs

It's not a surprise that I may not be as excited as those hardcore fans since I'm not a crazy movie kaki. However, I find that Fox World Studio Store is a great stop to have souvenirs and gift for people I love!

Note books for the girls

Blu and Luiz on the mugs.

Luiz looks so cheeky here!

The Golden Tablet of Ahkmenrah as a cover for notebook

Ice Age Coolest Merchandise 

Imagine hot water inside the mug scares off Sid 😂

No doubt that kids are simply contented and easily to make their days with their favourite stuff, examples, characters printed t-shirt, paper file, or even backpack. So if it's affordable, why not?

Various size of Ice Age characters printed t-shirts and selected stationeries.

Suitable for school kids: Backpack and Hand Carry

Ice Age Characters Hand Fans

Just in case you miss the cool breeze at Genting Highlands, then buy one printed hand fans for the kids as a souvenir 😅

Collect rewards points or redeem the merchandise!

Remember to present your Genting Rewards Card upon checkout. You may either collect points or redeem the chosen gadgets with your current reward points.

If you're still not a cardholder, go apply one for free, applicable for Muslims and/or 13 years old above as well.

You may log on here to understand more before involving to the world of rewards!

Thanks Jay and the team for extending the invitation on behalf Resort World Genting

台湾 DAY 4 | 台中转运站Taichung Bus Station - 台北转运站Taipei Bus Station - 西门町Ximending

This post covers about:
- 台中转运站Taichung Bus Station
- 国光客运 KuoKuang / King Bus
- 台北转运站Taipei Bus Station
- 台北捷运 Taipei Metro
- Hotel Check in @ 西门町Ximending
- Dinner at Kopitiam (西门町Ximending)
- Ah Zong (Ay Chung) Rice Noodle 阿宗面线 @ 西门町Ximending
- L'herboflore 蕾舒翠 Aqua Plus Skin Care

We got our last day buffet breakfast at Moon Lake Hotel before proceed for check out. It was nearly 12 noon when we were on our way to Taichung Bus Station. We spotted this Dorayaki-kind pancake at the junction, just a stone throw away from the bus station.

Matcha Red Bean pancake (NTD 10 each)

台湾 DAY 3 | 台中自由行 Taichung Free & Easy

This post covers about:
- Breakfast @ Moon Lake Hotel
- Taichung Park
- 宝雅生活馆 Poya Living Mart
- 日曜天地精品折扣中心 Sunshine Plaza Outlet
- Lunch @ 继光街 Ji Guang Street Chinese Restaurant
- 台中转运站 Taichung Bus Station (Buying bus ticket to Taipei)
- 一中商街（夜市）Yi Zhong Night Market
- 光南大批发连锁店 Guang Nan Wholesale Mart


We woke up for breakfast! Haha sounds tamjiak but we never knew the breakfast provided is locally tasty and suit my family too. Not much variety but the choices is right enough to kick start the day. From the hearty warm white congee with preserved food like radish (up for you to select), toast bread with jam and butter spread provided, mantou (chinese steamed bun) and also some stir fried vegetables and noodle. For drinks, they serve coffee, warm soy milk (I didn't miss it both days)and prepacked cold wintermelon juice.

Buffet Breakfast @ Moon Lake Hotel, Taichung.

Our first destination is Taichung Park, only 6 minutes walking distance from our hotel and it's simply relaxing to have a short walk after breakfast in a windy morning at about 20 degree celsius. Taichung Park is claimed to be the oldest one in Taichung as it was built during Japanese ruling time. No entrance fee so it's more like a municipal park for everyone.

Taichung Park @ Taichung City

Again, I'm awed for the outcome, the blue skies especially!

This roller shoes playing point makes me recall of 我的少女时代

That scene of roller skates in the park with those hanging lights (ahh only if i'm not mistaken)

We got to know that all shops in Yi Zhong shopping area had yet to open as early as 8 or 9, thus we discovered a multi-level shoplot, it' a rather big scale mart that my family (especially the ladies) like the most. Searched online later on, Poya Living Mart is the local one-stop lifestyle store in Taiwan. It's located in Yi Zhong shopping district.

Poya Living Mart at Taichung.

Cosmetics and make up stuff occupies the most among all the goods sold here!

Others include house ware items and food.

As we had spent some time in both Taichung Park and Poya, thus we headed for our lunch. Before lunch stop, we actually dropped this outlet mall (for a toilet break LOL).

It's a shopping mall covering branded goods and few restaurant inside as well.

Lunch @ Ji Guang Street, Taichung

Braised Pork Rice 肉燥饭（瘦肉）
NTD 30

Braised Pork Rice 卤肉饭(较肥)
NTD 30

猪肉咖喱饭 (Japanese Curry Rice)
NTD 100

手工馄饨汤 (Homemade Dumpling Soup)
NTD 35

猪肝面汤 (Noodle Soup with Pork Liver)

NTD 50

We had a short break at hotel (bought some snacks from Family Mart) and headed to 台中转运站 (Taichung Bus Station) to purchase ticket to Taipei the next day.  Detail about Taichung bus station including bus ticket to Taipei will be disclosed in the next post.

We asked people around for public bus that transit at Yi Zhong night market, then we hopped on one. #MableTips Bus stop is located opposite VIP Hotel Taichung, near the bus station. The municipal do offer to public user where no fee is charges for journey within 8km, thus, our ride to Yi Zhong night marker is totally free of charge. Be sure to scan in and out with your Easy Card. Click here to read where to buy Easy Card.

Yi Zhong night market

Shop lots at Yi Zhong night market

卤味串烧

Local snack skewer

面线档

We had our dinner from few stalls, one of them was this noodle stall.

Unable to recall the name of this heart bowl but it tastes not bad!

酸辣汤

Not to my own liking as I'm 重口味 

Steamed bun with soup base 汤包 

Despite the dough slightly thick, it's tasty overall!

Free seating available but you must expect for table sharing with others.

Another must-have in Taiwan is fried chicken.

They serve in cutlet, with crispy skin outside.

The thickness is a plus point over the portion, yet it's juicy too!

The stall claims that they don't reuse the cooking oil, and it results in such light coloured of crispy skin, perhaps.

光南大批发连锁店 Guang Nan Wholesale Mart

We didn't know this stop till I googled it after we backed to hotel later on. 真的有眼不識泰山, this is also another big mart in the town. And ladies, promotion on sheet mask is such a great deal not to be missed. It's like 5 pcs for 88 taiwan dollar, cheap!

Great deal on sheet mask

One of the best decisions I've made was got myself data to surf. That's how we backed to our hotel through navigation, it was like 15 minutes walking distance. And we didn't feel strange to walk by the street at night as it was occupied by hawkers stalls, shop lots, temple and restaurant. Click here to read how I purchase one at Taiwan Taoyuan airport.

Archive:

1. Penang - Hong Kong Airport - Taiwan Taiyuan Airport
2. Little discover at Taoyuan Airport (Free Photo Session)
3. Day 2: 8-hour Cab Tour in Taichung