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Straits Quay seems to be bustling with alot of F&B coming in with the latest addition that create a wave to many youngster in Penang to hang out and chill is Library that had finally hit the shores in Penang. Ahem! it is not the Library that we go during school time, it is the Library that most young adults prefer to go as this Library had a style of its own that create a similiar ambiance with book shelf and books and they make it with bar, lifeband and of course alcohol to flow within the premises.

This outlet is no stranger to many of KL people as where they had started quite some time ago.

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most of the time the place is pretty filled up with its ambiance which is unique to the whole area. What my friend told me that some of the outlet got affected but still, we are pampered with a few choices to sit down and hang out with friends.

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This is what I mean fun filled and packed! That many prefer to sit outdoor its beause with sea breeze and if there izint wind there, its pretty humid and by drinking beer you will start to sweat.

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They have liveband in the house .. .

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One of the reason that I would only visit Library is during their Happy Hour Promotion . During their normal hours I find that their rate on beers is slightly higher than other outlets.

They provide pretty good range of beer choices during Happy Hourz.

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Of course I have the opportunity and would grab the happy hour promo and sip my lovely Hoegaarden Beer Draft which is a beer generic that can drink buy both sexes.

Location:
The Library, Straits Quay
3E-G-3, Quay South, Ground Floor,
Straits Quay, Jalan Tanjung Pinang,
10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Tel: 04 – 890 5073 / Reservation: 016 – 238 9447

Web site: http://www.thelibrary.my/straits-quay/

I have walk pass this shop many times and I just do not have the heart to go in to try out, as the interior and the outlook of the outlet definitely look nice, yet I guess it just doesnt attract me, not till recently my friend plan to treat me eat Fruuze Frozen yogurt as its one of her favourite so well, free yogurt why not? 😀

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A place that usually filled with families. . .

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There are step 1  which to choose the size of the cup, step 2 to choose types of yogurt and step 3 to choose your toppings which is very similar to Tutti Frutti I had years back. (click here)

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There are 4 flavours available. .

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Choose your toppings

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I tried original filled with Longan, almond flakes and mango cubes. . [email protected] RM 13.50 medium size

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My friend she had chocolate flavour, cornflakes and chocolate cubes. [email protected] RM 9, small

Overall, this would not be my preference as on the downside, find it quite expensive as the same as all other yogurt, as Penang doesnt have much choice in Yogurt still J.Co yogurt stand out more in terms of taste and pricing followed by Tutti Frutti.

In KL my all time favourite yogurt is MooCow which I had alot of times and didnt blog yet, I guess shall blog about them next round.

-= KA CHING =-

Food rating 5.5/10 , So so lah -Stamped-

-WARNING –This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Fruuze Frozen yogurt
3A-G-22, Straits Quay,
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang,
10470 , Penang, Malaysia.
(Opp Papa Rich)

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Straits Quay in Penang had turn to one of the latest attractions to many FnB outlets to be opened in this area as it is considered one of the first in Malaysia to have a shopping mall at the sea front that make it one of the hottest place for dining at the moment.

With another one to add in is Delicious is the latest addition to the area and had attracted alot of Penangnites to hang out in this restaurant which is definately is no stranger to people in KL.

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One thing that KL outlets do not have is outdoor area with sea front view that you can sit and chill outside here at night, sometimes with sea breeze blow till you have to hold on your hair. . :p

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Interior is a bit different from KL branches which is more casual here. . .

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One thing of course you would not want to miss when you come to Delicious is this fridge, that host many types of cakes and delicious is also famous for its deserts.

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On Sunday afternoon, its super pack with families to come here for lunch and just do bare in mind that, please do your reservation to avoid any dissapointment or long queue.

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For big parties or gathering, they do have this area to host you up on your special request. . .

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I always love the ‘Speghetti Carbonara’ in Delicious, which cook til quite creamy and a bit thick in sauce yet with some soupy base which is how I like it. RM23.90 

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Then my mom order this ‘Chicken Leek Pie’ @ RM 20.90.

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For a pie in this size to stuff all the ingredients in there, I would say its good, puffy crispy outside on the crust, moist inside and best to eat along with the gravvy. –reccommended to order~

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My dad order this ‘Duck Confit’ which is the worst of all, solid meat, a bit tasteless and its super small in size that cost RM32.90.

Just to be on the safe side of the food, just order what is the usual in the menu, do not be adventurous at this moment.

Overall I would say, KL branches taste much better than Penang Branch have alot to improve especially in terms of services and management of seatings. Numurous of complains by my friends and I would just say, give them 3 more months.. which is lack of floor staff to handle such crowd.

and best of all is do be aware that, they have this section called Desert Section ONLy where you are able to order desert n eat if you do feel you want to order some mains to get along, they have to shift you.. which is just nonsence. I guess they are limiting their earnings in this restaurant.

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Besides that now, Straits Quay also have weekend market now which is quite huge with 2 types of market available on last weekend of the month .. Have fun

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 6.5/10, okay only lah..they need time to improve their quality and service ~ -Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Locations:
3C-G-3 & 3A,
Ground Floor, Straits Quay.

Operation hours :
10 am to 12 am [weekdays]

9 am to 12 am [weekends & public holidays]

Contact no. :
604 – 8998555

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Well, since I am back to Penang for the weekend and decided to join the latest hype in Penang is about this newly open Charlie Brown Café which is first in Malaysia at Straits Quay which will become one of the hottest spot for F n B area. I am quite surprise that they choose to open in Penang first instead of Kuala Lumpur.

When I see many people check in this outlet, I have no clue who is Charlie Brown until I saw Snoopy in it. I guess we do know who is Snoopy since when we are a kid then I google bout it and only realise that Snoopy is actually a pet of Charlie Brown, well, till date I still called it Snoopy Café which I felt more suitable for it. 😀

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it was Monday for public holiday, many people throng Straits Quey for a family gateway or tea with friends.

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Charlie Brown Cafe which is easily to be found as they are located directly above Papa Rich as once you take the escalator up here, you will see alot of flashes and once you are up you will be greet with lots of Charlie Brown n gang on the wall . .

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The whole place is decorated with Charlie Brown n gang that many pictures you can be seen right like the comic feel.

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Big and spacious place for you to hang out.

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and there are 2 counters for you to line up to place your order, as they do not have menu on the wall something like Starbucks, their menu is a booklet menu place right beside the cashier, while waiting you can just pick it up and look at it where by it will cause the long queue because not many people notice on that.

It was quite okay, as in the chiller, they offer cakes of the day, and cashier was very friendly to introduce what they have for the day and what is their signature, I would say, she over promote the cakes but good efford. 🙂

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You can be also seated right at this sofa area that can enjoy the view of the harbour  .. . .

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If you do plan to by any souvenir, they have this souvenir shop that you are able to purchase their product directly.

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and if you do plan to have little kids birthday party, I guess this function room will be the right choice to host on it, and also can do discussion . ..

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Moost of their table are decorated with different Charlie Brown Character.

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One of the most interesting thing is, I love their menu, as they do it in Comic Style. . .

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and their cake section, with all the colourful design of cake that filled with individual character.

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So what I say the cashier promote this Blueberry Cheese Cake as I find it very tempting also, as honestly, its just the look only. The cake tasted so so with too much sponge cake in it and the cheese taste is not impressive yet the taste of it was spoilt by the solid glitter candy which is too sweet that overpower the taste of the cheeze and blueberry. RM 9 (if not mistaken)

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Here comes my ‘Mocha’ that turns out to be not bad, as I didnt expect it to be good as usually this kind of cafe do not serve good coffee. Just that the milk is burn, that makes it too hot to sip . . RM 11 ( if not mistaken)

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This is one of their signature drink, as I cannot really remember the name of it as its more like a Oreo drink, I would say I have tasted much better ones. RM13.90 (If not mistaken)

Well, I do heard feedback from my friend saying that their food did not impress and I would say that, if you love camwhore and taking pictures, this would definately a place to come by and enjoy. For Food and drinks, I have no comment as with the price I am paying, I certainly can find much better one.

– I forgot to take my receipt and price n name is just base on my agak agak memory .. .

*Pork Free

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10,okay loh..for a hang out place as new style in Penang~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Address:
3A-1-17 & 3A-1-18,
Straits Quay Marina Mall,
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang 3,
10470 Tanjong Bungah, Penang

Tel: 04-899 8602 ‎

I used to come to QE2 to hang out with my friends for many occasion and pass by this restaurant many times . .  Never did I know that, my last visit back to Penang, my dad brought me to Hai Nan Town for lunch, that I just got to know is one of his favourite restaurant, partly because they served Hainanese cuisine.

Hai Nan Town Restaurant is situated next to Penang Jetty which can be easily located as it can be consider a building by itself and also a famous spot for alot photographer to do photoshoot here.

If you come at night, you will enjoy a the wonderfull scenery facing the jetty with sea breeze.

Usually I definately prefer my Lohbak to be in Pork Version especially when I am in Penang, then Chicken Lorbak in here is pretty good too, by using strips of chicken that cook along with ‘ngor hiang’ with skin fried till crips.   RM 10.50

Otak – Otak was normal as I have eaten better ones @ RM 3

Kacang Botol fried with samble and pranws is a dish to consider to order, fried evenly and its crips each of it. .  RM 12

Hainanese Lamb is my dad’s favourite, because it was cook quite soupy and the lamb lamb taste is very mild that suits my sister also, lamb was cook till very soft n the soup was aromatic with the lamb taste, to me it would taste a bit more nice if the lamb taste is abit stronger @ RM 22

Yam Duck base is a bit milky which filled with yam taste which is another good dish to consider @ RM 24

Curry Fish , quite sour in the curry n spicy which is just nice, fish was fresh as the meat is soft @ RM 66

My family enjoy the meal here. . . and ambiance is nice especially for family meal  and this restaurant is a Halal Restaurant. . .

-= Ka Ching =-

Food Rating 7/10,okay lah~ ~-Stamped-

–Warning– This is based on my individual taste. Try it at your own risk-

Location:
Hai Nan Town Restaurant
8A, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 Penang.
Tel: 604 – 263 8633


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Straits Quay is one of the latest attraction in Penang that located itself at Tanjung Tokong which can be access thru Island Plaza as it had just open for around 2 months and I believe it is going soon to be a popular place among all the locals and outstations. This place is build by the sea area that going to host alot of Restaurant and Bars to operate it. To me, this place is definately will boost Penang F&B industry to another level with its classy English look. Alot of Penang bloggers had flock and blogged about this place, now including me too. Hang out at Berlin’s Bier Houz .

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A huge center area that in the future can host many events here and with seriously high ceilings that enable it to be more cooling.

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I guess in this alley, if cafe’s and some fashion boutique open in this area, gonna make it more like foreign shopping feel.

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When I walked in, I just got to know that, they have indoor shopping that only have 2 levels which more like other countries are doing.

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For night view, I am certainly impress with the feel of it as in the future, in this middle area, all those nice and exclusive yatch are going to dock here, and at the last 6 levels are residential area that have its own style which is quite unique in interior.

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At the side walk, it gives me the feeling more like a modern type of Gurney with its huge sidewalk and of course there are a few Bar already operating around this area like Finnegans Bar and not to be miss this German Bar.

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Berlin’s Bier Houz is a German & European Bistro is one of the few bar is currently operating in the area.

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A very cosy feel with wooden table, floor and dim lights on the ceiling with old style building painting at the wall do stir the ambiance up.

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If you are looking for nice German Draft Beer to hunt for, I would say this is one of the bar to consider as they offer quite a range.

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With at least 5 on draft to offer for German Beer Range, with the likes of Erdinger Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier Dark, Erdinger Dunkel and a few more.

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This is the pricing of their beer yet it is still cheaper than the one’s offering in KL. They do have happy hour rate and if you are looking for all night long, Sunday is their Happy Hour all day long. Hoegarden is available too but in bottle.

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This is our 1 pint of beer and I brought Esther here as she was in Penang for a few days. ..  We are happy with our Happy Hour Deal that comes to around RM26 for 1 pint. For those who love lighter beer and more aromatic and a bit sweet in taste, I would suggest to go after Erdinger more like our Tiger as in light in taste and those who love a bit more bitter and stronger taste, go for Weissbier more like Carlsberg.

Non Happy Hour is around RM30 per pint.

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If you dont like to be seated in there and prefer some where outside to enjoy the sea breeze if it is windy day, then consider outside especially with smokers. I spend 3 nights over here and it is always near full house.

I guess this is one of the new place that I will stick on when I am back to Penang and going to be one of my recommended place for a bar to hang out at the moment. Food I have just not yet try. You guys try it out then share with all of us. 🙂

Location:
Berlin’s Bier Houz – German and European Bistro
3E-G-3B Straits Quay,
Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Tokong,
10470 Pulau Pinang

Tel: 04-899 8887

www.fnblibrary.com/


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