Penang Short Getaway

Penang Short Getaway

 

During the past long weekend for Vesak Day,

The BF and I went for a trip to Penang for some delicious FOOD.

 

(That the reason why I've been gaining weight)

 

After hearing good reviews on G Hotel, decided to book that.

 

Things went really wrong right when we arrive.

 

The airport transfer we requested did not turn up,

when we asked, we were told to take our own cab over and if we want to complaint, we can just write in an email. (I did right away on the way there, but till date, no reply from them)

 

When we reach to the hotel, we went to the counter (I was very frustrated) I asked the front desk about it but what I got in return is them pushing blames.

 

During then was about 1.30pm - 1.45pm, we are not allowed to check in as they said C/I is strictly after 2pm.

 

I double confirm with them that at 2pm we are able to get our keys and they said yes.

As I was so furious, once the clock strikes 2pm, I went to the counter to demand for keys and they said they will check for me. And ask me to continue waiting. (I know they are just buying time, I know the room is definitely not ready.  I just want to make things difficult for them and show them what is urgency.  Everyone at the counter gave that "I don't care look")

 

I waited till 2.15pm but still no one approach. So, I being a nasty customer went back to the counter to demand for my room again but I still do not get any rooms. All the way till 2.45 I think before I got 1 room. ( I booked for 2 rooms ).

 

They screw up my trip right from the start and do not feel apologetic at all.  They did not apologize at all for the whole incident beside pushing blame.

 

Being in hotel line before, at least some drinks voucher or food voucher for us to dine or rest while we wait but nothing.  Just 2 bottles of mineral water and ice cream, like the rest of the check in customer.

 

After we went in the 1 room we manage to get and change, we went down wanting to hire a car to bring us around.  Totally disappointed with the service, we didn't want to approach them any more and went to source for ourselves and we got to know this very nice and friendly uncle who brought us out to eat!!

 

The road out of the hotel

 

 

Facing the sea

 

 

First destination was the New World Park Food Court

1 word - Disappointing

Not worth talking about.

 

 

 

We then asked the uncle to bring us to the famous Chandol!!

 

There are 2 stalls but to which should you try,

its obvious with the non stop flow of orders

 

Waiting area with lots of pictures of the owner and famous icons

 

Handsome right when the owner is still young...

 

Sot si ren

 

 

 

Finally the long wait... Seriously, the best I ate.

Super generous with the ingredients

 

Uncle then brought us to the temples around to pray for good luck and good health.

 

 

 

 Back in hotel in the evening to collect our keys and spoke to the manager there,

Finally a get an apology from them.  they then wanted to provide a complementary transfer to the airport but we reject.  (Afraid it might screw up and miss the flight)

The Sea View Room

 

Sea View Bathroom

 

Wash up a little and went out for dinner at a Seafood Restaurant

recommended by the Driver

East Hokkaido



 

Salted Mantis Prawns

 

BeeHoon Lobster

 

Fish

 

 

We were dead tired after dinner and went back to the hotel to have an early night.

 

 

 

View from my room (bathroom) at 830am

 

 

 

Headed out at 9am to the famous Penang Fried fish and Prawn Bee Hoon

This gem is located at

45, Lorong Baru, Penang

Minutes walk from Sunway Hotel at George Town

 

 

 

 

 

Queue was Mad long and we were hungry so went else where to get some food.

 



 

After the long wait, finally arrive.

 

Fried Kim Bak Lor

 

Fried Prawns.

 

Both the Fish and the Prawns taste sooo good...

Sweet and tender fish and juicy prawns...

You will ask for more.  But what I heard from my mum is that you can only have 1 prawn per pax.

 

 Following that, we went to the Batik Factory



 

 

 

Free Hand Drawing - PRO

 

 

 

 

 

 

More sight seeing by going to the Fruit Farm.

Seriously, I won't recommend unless you really love fruits and you do not mind the perspiration



 

 

 

Journey up the hill for the "Excursion"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Banana, I didn't know this is how Banana grows

 

 

 

 

 

King of the fuits - Durian

 

 

Soursop



 

 

 

 

 

 

This board has got ultra sticky glue on it and have a scent that will attract the bugs.

Once the bug is on it, you do not have to think of living

 

 

Went on for the Fruits Buffet

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate Lover?

You will not miss this Chocolate outlet.

 

Huge place selling all types.  Even Durian flavor

 

 

 

Went for lunch - Char Koay Teow.

Cooked by the Mother and the Son.



 

 

Orh-Luek from across the stress came over to sell as well.

 

I didn't expect it to be good. But surprisingly, its quite nice.

The Orh taste fresh as well.

 

The Char Koay Teow

 

Then went over to have Asam Laksa along the downhill of Kek Lok Si Temple.



Advise: Try not to see how they cook and the environment if you want to eat.

 

As for dinner, we went over to the Gurney Drive Hawker to eat.

This place is seriously super pack.

Waited for quite awhile before we found a table.

Headed straight to get the Apom first.

They only have 1 flavor though which is Banana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBQ Food

 

 

 

The freshly squeezed Sugarcane

 

 

 

 

 

Sinful Oily Food

Wanton Mee

Chandol

Cuttlefish

After that, back to hotel to rest. Long tiring day..

 

Uncle picked us up at about 12pm and brought us nearby the hotel for Bak Gut Teh

 

 

First time see Bak Gut Teh with so many "Liao"

A must for Bak Gut Teh...  The Crispy "You Tiao"

 

 

 

Toufu

Scenery from the restaurant

 

Ice Cream Crave kicks in and Uncle brought us to this small little stall

 

Yap, you see correct.. Smurf ice cream

 

 

After everything, we head back to the hotel to collect our luggage and went to the airport for check in.

 

There goes my super short holiday.

 

When will be my next trip?

 

Hopefully will be during my bday to Taiwan Ming Su laidback relaxing stay....