Penang – Culinary Paradise
On the morning of July 10th, we took in this great view of Penang from the lighthouse at Fort Cornwallis (an old British fort).
Here’s a taste of the local cuisine. Laksa is a noodle dish mixed with some greens and fish paste, with a dose of chilis on top. This small outdoor restaurant is renowned as the best place in Penang to eat this regional specialty! Man, was it good. If you’re a chilihead, ask for it extra spicy.
After lunch we headed to Kek Lok Si – the Temple of Supreme Bliss! This is crowned by the majestic Ban Po Thar, or Ten Thousand Buddhas Tower.
There’s a great view of the temple complex (and the city of Penang) from the top of the tower, if you don’t mind six or seven flights of winding stairs.
Definitely a lot of Buddhas (and their related statuary) in this place!
For dinner, we went to a nice seafood market restaurant in Penang. My hosts chose some interesting dishes. The barbecued stingray was really tasty:
And the female horseshoe crab, well, let’s just say it’s an acquired taste. Definitely worth trying once, for those with a sense of culinary adventure!
What’s the strangest seafood you’ve ever eaten? Leave a comment and share your crazy food stories!
Tags: international cuisine, Malaysia, Penang
