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Chai Kuey? Char Koay? Cakoi? A Brief-ish Guide

Find out more about the chai kueh, a starchy breakfast snack. And then find out about char kuey, a crouton-like fried bread. Both delicious Penang dishes!

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Heritage and Culture, Food Tour, Malaysian Food, Penang FoodDanny MahesNovember 27, 2017chai koay, char koay, cakoi, penang, street food, savoury, snacks, traditional, heritage, nyonya, teochew, hokkienComment

There's Something Strange in Our Neighbourhood

In Penang, even the ghosts get hungry! Read about The Hungry Ghosts Festival and learn more about this colourful, interesting annual observance of the Chinese Taoist community.

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Heritage and Culture, Malaysian FestivalsDanny MahesAugust 17, 2016penang, hungry ghosts festival, ancestors, culture, history, tradition Comments

Ramadan in Malaysia: Fasting and Feasting in a Food Paradise (Part 1)

Heritage and Culture, Malaysian Festivals, Malaysian Food, Penang FoodHeritage on a PlateJuly 12, 2016street food, Malaysia, Night Market, Kampung Baru, Food Tour, Food Porn, curry, travel, Ramadan, ramadan, Ramadhan, ramadhanComment