Cover Armenian Street, George Town (Photo: Didier Marti/Getty Images)
Armenian Street, George Town (Photo: Didier Marti/Getty Images)
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Find out where Su Kim Hock of Restaurant Au Jardin eats in the Unesco World Heritage Site
From slurping wok-fried char kuey teow and spicy assam laksa to cooling off with a refreshing bowl of cendol, a trip to Penang almost certainly involves an abundance of good eats. Who better to share the secrets of the gastronomical haven than Su Kim Hock of Restaurant Au Jardin, who is also one of the featured chefs at Off Menu Kuala Lumpur 2022?
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Su gives us the lowdown on his favourite haunts in George Town, from his upcoming Spanish tapas bar to markets filled with local delights.
Above Su Kim Hock of Restaurant Au Jardin (Photo: Restaurant Au Jardin)
Su Kim Hock of Restaurant Au Jardin (Photo: Restaurant Au Jardin)
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Start your day at Ome by Spacebar Coffee
Get your caffeine boost at Ome by Spacebar Coffee, founded by Joachim Leong and Shean Tan. Opt to pair your coffee with one of its delicious homemade cakes that decorate the countertop such as the Olive Oil Zucchini Bread. If you plan to visit on a weekend, pop by early to avoid the crowd.
Ome by Spacebar Coffee | 1, Lorong Toh Aka, George Town, 10100 George Town | +6019 690 8259
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For something local, visit Pulau Tikus Market
Any food court attached to a wet market is sure to serve good food. Popular among elderly locals, you can be certain that what you're getting here is the real deal. Visit Pulau Tikus Market for fresh produce before heading to the neighbouring hawker centre to enjoy some of the best eats in town.
Pulau Tikus Market | Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town
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For a special occasion, visit Gēn Penang
Penang is home to many world-class eateries. Our peers Gēn Penang and Macalister Mansion are doing fantastic things with food that are truly worth applauding.
Gēn Penang | Unit 6, 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, Georgetown, 10300 George Town | +6012 511 3323
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Look forward to visiting Un Poco Loco
Our latest venture after Restaurant Au Jardin is Un Poco Loco, which will be a modern Spanish tapas bar. It's something we've always wanted: cater to the communities of Tanjong Tokong and Tanjong Bungah, two suburbs of George Town. It has yet to open so follow its Instagram for updates.
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Take home some ground nutmeg
Penang is the only area in Malaysia with nutmeg trees bearing fruit able to be processed and ground into a spice, due to the state's history as a site for spice plantations. Other than fresh and ground nutmeg, try other nutmeg-based delicacies such as preserved nutmegs and nutmeg juice.
Visit speciality store Cheong Kim Chuan to bring home nutmeg cookies, spreads or even ointments.
Cheong Kim Chuan | 99-B, Lorong Selamat, George Town, 10400 George Town | +604 226 2375
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
