Lushia's Food Blog: February 2009

I Love Yoo! 老油鬼鬼

It reminds me of a song by the Singaporean artist JJ Lin. When I first heard this song, I wonder do eat fried crullers with soya drink (that was long time ago). Yes, they do! At most time, I eat fried crullers with coffee, bak kut teh or porridge but this time it's soya!

I Love Yoo! 老油鬼鬼 @ Sunway Pyramid

Fried crullers, Fried Bun & Butterfly Bun @ RM 1.40 each piece

Don't underrate the humble crullers and buns, this crispy and savoury, plain or stuffed fried dough can be consumed plain but taste good with soya bean milk too.

Tau fu far (bean curd) dressed with sweet syrup @ RM 3.20 & soya bean @ RM 2.90

Dunk the crullers in and take a bite. Taste good! The soya is not sweetened , but the combination of the both goes along well and smooth! As for the tau fu far (beancurd), the outlet at Pavillion are much better

Besides fried crullers and fried buns, I Love Yoo! serves sesame ball, yam ball, sweet potato ball and porridge too. Well, it's a good try and here is a song for everyone!

Wonder what's for dinner tonight!! Lushia wishes everyone- Have A Good Sunday!

Outlets:

I Love Yoo! 老油鬼鬼

Pavillion KL
The Gardens Mid Valley
Sunway Pyramid

Visit Malaysia- Penang ~ The Pearl Of Orient~

ABOUT PENANG

Penang or better known as Pulau Pinang (Penang Island) is a state in Malaysia. Penang is an island in South East Asia, located on the Northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The name Pulau Pinang is the Malay name for Penang which literally means "Island of the Betel Nut Tree". By other name, Penang is also known as Pearl of the Orient.

The island and the mainland are linked by the Penang Bridge, which is once the third longest bridge in the world. The consturction of bridge was completed in 1985 and officially opened to traffic on 14 September 1985. The Malaysian Federal Goverment has approved the proposal of Penang Second bridge and the construction began in November 2008 and the targeted completion year of construction would be in Year 2012.

Initially, Penang was part of the sultanate of Kedah state and the island was known as "Pulau Ka-satu" (First Island). Until 1786, Captain Francis Light, (founder of of the British Colony of Penang) sailed to Penang and built a fort at Georgetown and ceded the island to the British East India Company. Then, together with Malacca and Singapore, the island becomes one of the British Straits Settlement.

In 1786, the island was renamed to the "Prince of Wales Island" to celebrate the Prince of Wales birthday. But, the name was soon forgotten and the new town was to be known as Georgetown (named in honour of King George III)- the capital City of Penang.

Today, Penang being a state rich in culture and colourful history has prospered into a popular holiday destination over the years. Besides exploring the diverse culture and historical attractions, Penang is also popular with it's white sandy beaches and beautiful scenery.

Equatorial Hotel @ Bayan Lepas, Penang

The hotel is located at Bukit Jambul, Penang. Although not surrounded by beaches, the hotel location is near to the town and airport too. It's a convenient place for shoppimg as it is situated near to Queensbay Mall & Bukit Jambul Mall. Besides that, there are many eateries around.

Other hotel facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, business centre, scheduled shuttle service completes this 5-star hotel.

Welcome drink and broadband service

Lush surroundings of the hotel

Clean & Comfortable

Spacious, clean & adequate room

Swimming pool view

Complementary drink from EQ, Png

Thanks to Equatorial Penang for the complimentary room, we had a great marvelous stay there! Great people with great service and marvelous breakfast!

Hydro Majestic Hotel, Penang

If you are planning to spend your holiday at the white sandy beach of Penang (Baru Feringhi), Hydro Majestic would be a good option. Although the hotel is not located right in front of a beach, there is a pedestrian bridge at the swimming pool floor of hotel that links to the beach.

Hydro Majestic Hotel @ Baru Feringhi, Penang

Deluxe Room

Swimming pool view from top

Rooms are comfortable and spacious that comes with a balcony. Perfect sea view to enjoy the fresh sea breeze with the reliefing sound of the ocean. Room rates are reasonable too!

Feringghi Beach @ Penang

The northern shoreline is famous for beaches like Tanjung Bungah, Batu Feringhi and Teluk Bahang and Batu Feringhi would be the most active and popular beach in Penang. A popular tourist attraction to relax at the breathtaking beaches.

View from Hydro Majectic Hotel, Batu Feringhi, Penang

Feringhi Beach

A visit to Penang would not be complete if you miss the long strecthes of white sandy beaches. At night, there is a night market known as Feringhi walk that tourist would enjoy strolling down the market. Besides stalls selling handicrafts and local products, there are restaurant and bars along the street too!

Butterfly Farm @ Teluk Bahang, Penang

Butterfly Farm @ Teluk Bahang, Penang, a home for 3000 living specimens of over 250 species of rare and exoctic tropical butterflies, frogs, scorpions and insects. It's the world first tropical live butterfly sanctuary.

Penang Butterfly Farm @ Teluk Bahang Penang

Penang Butterfly Farm

Penang Butterfly by Lushia

Enjoy perfect view of butterflies and insects here!

Visit http://www.butterfly-insect.com/ for more information.

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram @ Burmah Road, Penang

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram @ Burmah Road, Penang reminds us of Thailand. There is a gold plated reclining Buddha measuring 33 metres resides within this Thai -styled temple. Wat Chaiya Magkalaram was founded in 1895.

Reclining Buddha measuring 33 metres in Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram

There are many position of a buddha statue. Each positon brings a different meaning and as for the reclining buddha in Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, the buddha is lying with head lying in the palm of his right hand. Face and head is facing to the North, and this posture symbolizes the Mahaparinirvana ( Enlighthenment or achieving Nirwana ) of the Buddha which took place at Kushinagara (Uttar Pradesh).

The main shrine and the pagoda were built in 1900 after the piece of land was granted by the Majesty Queen Vitoria of United Kingdom on 30 May 1845. The main shrine of Chinese influence structure stiid serving for 88 years until renovation and upgrading work is necessary.

The present appearance is of modern Thai Buddhist architectural design. You wouldn't want to miss sighting this temple aren't you?

Dhammikarama Burmese BuddhistTemple

Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple is located right opposite Wast Chaiyamangalaram Thai Buddhist Temple. Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple wa founded on 1st August 1803, the temple was initially known as "Nandy Moloh Burmese Temple".

Entrance to Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple

This temple is one of the earliest and the only burmese Buddhist temple in Malaysia featuring the historical pagoda. the temple's well and sima hall. In 1988, the temple was designated as one of the state's historical site to be preserved as a tourist attraction.

Kek Lok Si Temple @ Ayer Hitam, Penang

Kek Lok Si Temple, one of the finest Buddhist temple in South East Asia stands majestically in the hill of Air Hitam. The temple is a blend of Thai, Chinese and Burmese architecture which was constructed in 1893.

Inclined lift uphill @ RM 3.00/person- return ticket

Bronze statue of the Goddess of Mercy @ Kek Lok Si Temple

The construction of the temple has not really stopped, there are always on going of addition and upgrading work. The current addition is a shelte/roof to protect the bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy.

Statue at the left of the bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy

Statue at the right of the bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy

The temple feature gardens, turtle pond, shrine and beautiful sculptures. Kek Lok Si temple is a popular tourist attractions- a best known temple of Penang Island.

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) @ Ayer Hitam, Penang Island

Malaysia's first hill station, Penang hill is 830 meters high. Visitors can ascend to the top by either hiking up or by the funicular railway that operates since 1922.