Are you looking for a unique experience in Penang? Then visit one of the many night markets in Penang in the cool evening to try street food and local dishes and haggle for a souvenir to remember your time in Penang. Known locally as Pasar Malam, these bustling night markets are the best […]
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Binh Tay Market – What to Eat and What to See
Binh Tay Market The recent renovation of Binh Tay Market, Ho Chi Minh City, has finished, and the vendors have relocated back to the market properly. That meant I needed to go back to Binh Tay Market to see what they had changed and to enjoy breakfast in the […]
Hoi An Markets: Night Market, Central Market, and many more
After deciding to spend the first few months of 2019 living in Vietnam’s ancient and very beautiful coastal town of Hoi An, I soon learned that there weren’t any supermarkets in town, with the closest being located in Danang, an hour away on the motorbike. And despite the quality of […]
5 Must Visit Markets in Penang
Visiting markets in Penang became an almost daily event on our most recent visit. There is such a wide variety that each market has its own point-of-difference. Whether a bustling “wet” market, a Penang flea market, a Penang souvenir market, experiencing Malaysia’s hawker food at one of the Penang night […]
The Essential Guide to Must-try Food in Penang
The food in Penang – it is a visit to Malaysian food heaven. When Malaysians argue about their favourite food city or town, Penang is always high up on the list, if not first most of the time. The food in Penang is heavily influenced by its multicultural history. Waves of immigration […]
Snakes, a Cooking School, and Ben Thanh Market
Cooking and eating snake! Yes, this was going to be a first. I had been looking through the brochure from Saigon’s Vietnam Cookery Centre, where they list each days’ available dishes for the cooking class. I was immediately drawn to Monday, where they made mention of “snake” in two of […]
Trinh’s Frog Legs Recipe with Lemongrass and Chili
This frog legs recipe with lemongrass and chili is a delicacy in Vietnam. The mix of lemongrass and chili is a classic Vietnamese food combination that is simply delicious. Today I find myself in the kitchen of my good friend Trinh. Trinh and her family run a small homestay through […]
Pudu Market and the Squawking Chickens
It was just starting to rain, and after finishing a breakfast of Hakka mee at Chun Kee Tai Bu (see 7 Must-Try Food Experiences in Kuala Lumpur), I took off to find Pudu Market. Related Posts Jalan Alor Food Street Best Malaysian Food 17 Unique Malay Drinks to Quench Your […]
