D'Seafood Paradise, Teluk Tempoyak

D'Seafood Paradise

Jalan Teluk Tempoyak,

Penang

Opening Hours

1200 - 0100 daily

I went to Teluk Tempoyak because I heard of their medan selera ikan bakar (grilled fish). However, because the food court was under renovation, we decided to have dinner in D'Seafood Paradise instead. You'll find the junction to this restaurant first before reaching the food court if you come from town.

  At first, I thought the restaurant was full. There were many cars in the carpark and I wanted to leave. Luckily, we got out from car to see the place closer and it turned out that it wasn't too busy. Maybe the cars belong to guests of a nearby chalet/resort.

  So we went to select the sea creatures from a counter and placed our order before taking a seat. We chose a table near the sea. It was dark so we couldn't see much but we heard the calming sound of wave alright.

Taste - Delicious!

Price - Fair. RM110.30 for 3 pax

Ambiance - Seaside restaurant, clean & breezy. The tables were spaced comfortably away from each other and there was outdoor seatings right on the 'beach' as well.

Food took about half an hour to arrive and it wasn't a busy night. I saw some complaints about slow service on their FB page so manage your expectation accordingly ;)

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I feel that I am not doing the place a justice since I went at night. So here's review (and pictures) from another blog Pondok Ajip, in Malay.

Bee Hwa Cafe, Lebuh Dickens Penang

Kedai Kopi Bee Hwa

10, Lebuh Dickens

Penang

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri: 0700 - 1700

Sat: 0700 - 1500

Bee Hwa Cafe is a humble shop selling delicious food, a favourite haunt for the locals and tourists alike. It is right opposite of the police station, you'd be able to find it using Waze.

Taste - Delicious!

Price - RM21.60 for 2 pax

Ambiance - Not modern or fancy but clean enough for me. No-to-very-little food smell sticking in my hair

My veggie-free char kuetiau <3<3<3<3

Mee Jawa <3<3<3

I do wish that they open on Sundays. It's a nice place for breakfast and brunch. Simple, good food.

Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company, Penang

Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company

1 Gat Lebuh Macalum,
Georgetown

Opening Hours
0900 - 0000 daily

Taste - Okay cakes and coffee. Nice tea.

Price - Standard cafe

Ambiance - Warehouse-style. Plenty of space and seatings.

One of Macallum's advantage is the location. It is at the edge of Georgetown and therefore tourists can still walk there while locals do not have to go through horrible traffic in town. Parking space is kinda tight but you'll survive.

Good place to hang out with friends.

Constant Gardener Coffee, Penang

Constant Gardener Coffee

9 Lebuh Light

Chinese Chambers of Commerce building

Valrhona French Caramel mousse Cake <3<3<3<3<3

After a day touring Georgetown, stop by this delightful cafe for some nice drinks and delicious cakes. Situated in Lebuh Light, facing the famous Padang Kota, you should have no trouble finding this cafe.

  Parking is easier at night but if you come during the day, park at the parking area near food court in between Fort Cornwallis and Padang Kota Lama. Cross the street and walk for about 100 meters along Padang Kota Lama. The cafe opens on Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to midnight. Check out their Facebook page for any announcement.

Taste - Delicious! I recommend the Valrhona French Caramel mousse cake and the Ching Chong Fusion smoothie

Price - Fair. RM80.50 for 4 pax

Ambiance - Artsy design. Reminded me of a creative agency office.

Ching Chong Fusion

It is a nice place to chat with friends over delicious dessert. Also suitable if you are in mood to sit and read quietly. 

Prambanan Loro Jonggrang Complex

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If Borobudur is a Buddhist temple, Candi Prambanan is a Hindu temple. Personally, I think Prambanan is better managed that Borobudur. The complex has more facilities and therefore, you will easily spend a whole day here.

Opening Hours

0730 - 1730 daily

Admission Fee : IDR 252000 per adult (foreigner)

Tour Guide : IDR 100000 for 1 hour (optional)

Tour guide- optional but highly recommended!

We hired a tour guide from the counter next to ticket counter. Our tour guide spoke fluent English and was knowledgable (I quizzed him and he did NOT make things up).

Smaller candi that are waiting to be rebuilt

One of the apit and vahana temples

The Shiva temple is the tallest among the Trimurti temples. The other two are Vishnu and Brahma temples. Right across the Trimurti temples are the vahana (the deity's "vehicle") temples - Nandi (bull) for Shiva, Garuda for Vishnu & Hamsa (swan) for Brahma.

   The chambers in Shiva temple houses statues (of):

Shiva Mahadeva 

Agastya

Ganesha

Durga Mahisasuramardini

A vahana temple houses statue of either bull, garuda or swan

Aside from being the venue of the Ramayana Ballet show, there are a few other smaller temples and sanctuaries nearby. You can get a shuttle or hire bicycles from here to see the other temples.

Playground

Museum

Fee for audio visual show

Audio Visual Room

If you are in Jogja, please spend at least a day here and another day in Borobudur. Don't rush and try to pack them in one day.