Well at Day 3, is actually the shortest since we have to travel to Penang from Hatyai by minivan. Most of our time is wasted at the journey and it took us like 5 hours to reach Penang. We woke up as early as 8am and had our simple breakfast opposite the place we stay.
Opposite The Bed hotel
We had our breakfast next to the seven-eleven which shown in the picture.
Since the minivan going to pick us up at the bed hotel at 9am, therefore having a quick breakfast from nearby is the only option for us. Since in a rush, I did not manage to snap of pic of our breakfast. However, I still will share the cost of our breakfast is 100THB, which include a pack of fried 'youtio', a bowl of noodle soup and a glass of coffee.
After check-out, we waited at the Bed hotel for 20 minutes before the minivan arrive. Haiz... it late ler, is it because of the time different?! after picking us up, the minivan going around other place to pick up more passenger. We leaving to Penang around 10:30am, then travelling to border of Thailand which taken around half hour there queuing. By the time we finally reach Penang, Komtar is at 3pm. OMG~ this is super long and I was so regret that maybe we should consider taking a flight instead... (but it won't be budget anymore....)
Having some friends in Penang do helps as she will be bring us around and continue with our food hunt. Since we are yet having any lunch, as soon as we reach Penang, our friends quickly bring us to some nice food.
from top left - famous teochew cendol, chai kueh, chee cheong fun
bottom left - char kuey tiew and asam laksa
When one person is hungry, he or she will.... order all the food available, eating and tasting all the available food and no talking or complaint about the food. Am I right? that is what happen to us while consume all the above food. As expected form the Penang road famous cendol, all the food is super delicious especially the cendol, all thumb up. Since the weather is super hot in Penang, having one of this cendol is like bringing me back to an heaven... (I think this is abit....- too much drama?)
The room for 4 pax
The view from the room and bathroom
Thanks for the help from our friend, she help us to book a big room with two king size bed. Cool right? Curious on where we stay? R-Residence at Gelugor, Penang. If I not mistaken, the room rate is at RM200 per night for the above room. To be honest, this is not a hotel or inn, basically is an corner lot Banglow, that converted to homestay. We do enjoy this place as it like a hostel which you can share the facility in the living room, kitchen and even car porch. Is not a bad place to stay over all.
After taken shower and rest, now is dinner time. From now on, my friend lead us to the best food in Penang and she even paid for all the food therefore, I had no idea where and how much is every meal cost. I was so touch and even feel bad since she had become our driver and even by us meal.
The market and the church in town
Pass by some cafe and shops
This seem to a popular place, and we are here for the wan tan mee
From R-residence to the town is about 20mins. I realize that parking is always an issue in Penang, as we had to park our car quite a distance to walk to Campbell street for the wan tan mee. The noodle is not bad but bit messy. Compare to the one I normally had in KL, is the chili and wan tan (soup) is separated and the sauces is bit dry.
Who said noodle can keep you full, so second round dinner is travelling all the way to another end of Penang which reach Bayan Lepas, Pisa Corner cafe. As you can see from the picture below, this is quite a happening place, and I can see there is lots of food stalls = more variety food.
The view of Pisa Corner Cafe
White Curry and Honey BBQ Chicken
Fried Oyster Omelette
How can stop eating when you at Penang? now thinking back is like a food marathon here. After finish the second round dinner... guess what? time for supper!? hahaha~ is true... we tapao some food back and bought a 3 bottles of beer to continue happy hour at our room. Having a place where you can access and have the plate, spoon and fork, glass and others utensil is cool.
Apam, Satay, Roti Canai and Beer~ CHEERS!!!
Sleeping with the tummy full, this is how I get fat in Penang. I really duno how and when we fall asleep but we really have a nice sleep till the morning. So here come the day 4~
We planned to have breakfast at Toh Soon cafe but... what a luck~
CLOSED - OMG
What a bad luck we had... so change planned. Now my friend bring us to another famous cafe...
Famous of lots rich people and political people use to have their coffee and tea here. This place name is... Kedai Kopi Kong Thai Lai.
Nasi lemak and Coffee
Tea for me and Roti bakar and Steam roti
An authentic breakfast for local, the tea is nice since I don't take coffee and I had the nasi lemak and a slice of kaya butter roast bread. I not use to have the steam type of bread which I feel a bit too much yeast smell. My friends had the half boiled egg, which is not my favorite >>> scare of high cholesterol.
After the breakfast, we have to check out by 12pm, therefore, we had everything pack and ready to go off as our flight back to KL is in the evening 6pm. We enjoy our stay and even made some friends in the home-stay. First thing after check-out will be... FOOD again? seriously?! Lunch time...
My friend wanted to drive us to the famous Asam Laksa in Balik Pulau... but guess what?! CLOSED
Again, we set for another alternative shop available there.
Asam Laksa, Nutmeg Drink, Popia and Fried Belacan chicken
We know Balik Pulau is famous with durian, however, we are too early for the season. Therefore, we finally set for the local kampung durian instead. Well, at least we had the durian at Balik Pulau. Mission accomplished... hahahaha~
Local Kampung Durian - RM15/Kg
Well, if I remember correctly is around RM15 or RM17 per kg. Since mostly the food is my friends paying so I really very much appreciate it. So touch with the hospitality provided and even keep on treating us meal by meal. No wonder I can gain 3kg after this trip. From Balik Pulau to Penang airport is around 30mins drive, but the three of us is already super sleepy with the stomach full. We reach the airport around 4pm and slowly taking our time to check in and waiting for our flight back KL.
Overall, This 4D 3N Hatyai & Penang Trip is enjoyable and all of us is really enjoy eating lots until we totally forget about getting fat. Every time when we travel is always time flies therefore, we had to enjoy till fullest. That is life~ No waste and no turn back time... so continue step forward and explore the world!!!
Cheers~
