Where to eat at George Town UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site? (breakfast/brunch)

As I mentioned in my previous post, I stayed at Armenian Street Heritage Hotel (ASHH) for my Penang Trip. The hotel is strategically located within George Town UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Plenty of good foods are easily accessible within short working distance.

#1 Aik Hoe Restaurant 益和茶楼 (famous for Dim Sum) (300m, 4 mins walk from ASHH) 

No. 6 & 8, Lebuh Carnavon, 10100, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10100

Business Hours: 5:00am - 2:00pm (Closed on Mon)

I still couldn't figure out the actual ordering system of this place, ended up we had some complications to get our foods ordered. Nevertheless, we had some dim sums eaten before headed to our next destinations.

RM17.50 (3 pax) inclusive a tiny cup of hot coffee (we had the signature lor ma kai - glutinous rice with chicken but we find it nothing impressive though) 

#2 Tai Tong Restoran 大东酒家 (famous for Dim Sum) (500m, 6 mins walk from ASHH)

45, Lebuh Cintra, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Dim sum is available from 6am till 12pm, and ala carte menu from 12pm till 3pm. Dinner starts from 6.30pm till 11pm. The outlet is open daily and closed on every alternate Mondays.

Highly recommended dim sum place for those who love wide selections. There were assorted dim sums selections at the back of the restaurant and it was too late as we were seated at the front and we only managed to find out when we were about to leave. We were little pissed off with several rude Aunty waitress there. One chattered on us as we refused to take any of her recommended dim sum at her cart while another mumbled unhappily of some few customers took out big tables causing some other customers had to wait for their turn for bigger table. This in return will cause massive jam in the restaurant and they will face difficulties to push their dim sum carts around. 

The place was fully seated at the time we left. Luckily we were early.

We had fried carrot cake (it's so spicy and i think there's belacan added which literally not the one I fond of), dumpling soup, one char siew bun, 4 pcs of vegetable dumplings (cai kueh), prawn dim sum (RM11). 

Total bill RM32 (3 pax) with a pot of tea

# 3 Toh Soon Cafe (700m, 9 mins walk from ASHH)

(Famous for charcoal-baked toasts, half-boiled eggs and Hainanese coffee)

Lebuh Campbell, George Town, Pulau Pinang

8 AM – 6 PM (Closed on Sundays)

We went there on 02.05.16 (Monday) but it wasn't open. Perhaps they did not operate on public holiday. We returned the second day and fortunately they were open for business. We arrived there before 8am and there was a few tables seated with customers. They only started taking customers order around 8am but we need not wait long before our breakfast was served. 

Hainanese Coffee & Kaya Butter Toast

I was looking forward to visit this place after seeing much positive reviews of it.  However, I think it was a bit overrated as I find it nothing particular on the toast and the coffee. They were good but for me it is just an ordinary toast and coffee.

Revised price list effective 01.05.2016

Total price paid:

RM15.20 with 2 coffees, 4 toast, 4 soft boiled eggs (2 sets)

# 4  Tiger Char Kuey Teow (180m, 2 mins walk away from ASHH)

Ping Hooi Coffee Shop (槟园茶室) 

Business Hours: 8am to 2:30pm. Opens Daily.

Contact Number: 6016- 458 0926

179, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Tiger Char Kuey Teow

Frankly, I didn't like i as the taste was more towards Mamak style stir fried where they added in Chilli Sauce/Tomato Sauce. Not a good one to represent the good Penang Famous Char Kuey Teow in town!

# 5  Pitt Street Koay Teow Th'ng (Eel Fish Ball Noodle) (190m, 2 mins walk away from ASHH)

Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Business hour: 9am – 4.30pm. Closed on Mon

 Koay Teow Th'ng (RM 4)

Highly recommended and worth trying =)

Decent Stay at Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

I'm back from a 4 days 3 nights trip from Penang. I was truly satisfied with the accommodation in Armenian Street Heritage Hotel @ Lebuh Carnarvon. It's good there are no breakfast spread included with the room booking as there are lots of good breakfast spot to start the day situated near the hotel.

white building of Armenian Street Heritage Hotel

# 1 Strategic location

If you are using public transport like Penang Hop On Hop Off, the bus station is just across the street.

Penang Hop On Hop Off Stop 9 UNESCO HERITAGE stop is located 140 m (2 mins walk) away along Kampung Kolam

There's a 24 hour convenience store located at the hotel lobby. Fame Kimberly Street Night Market is just few walks away!

Peach Yogurt (bought from convenience store) & Fame Kimberly Street Chicken Feet for my supper at hotel room!

Penang Street Art and Murals by Ernest Zacharevic is located at the street behind the hotel!

Few famous place and breakfast/eatery spot such as Tiger Char Kueh Tiao @ Ping Hooi Coffee Shop, Pitt Street Kng Thng, Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Shop, Tek Sen Restaurant, Aik Hoe Restaurant, De Tai Tong Dim Sum, Toh Soon Cafe, Upside Down Museum and Hon Kei Food Corner are just nearby and within walking distance.

#2 Value for money with good facilities and complete set of bathroom amenities

I booked the room on January, which is 4 months before the actual trip via the hotel website. They will direct you to Tune Hotel for further booking. I paid RM580 for 3 nights stay for family room (2 queen beds for 4 pax). Price breakdown: RM194/room per night, RM65/pax per night (due to we were only 3 pax staying in).

You can also refill your water supply from cold & hot water dispenser located at lobby apart from the complimentary bottled mineral water provided.

Shower gel, toothbrush, razor, shower cap, sewing kits and hair dryer are provided.

Cute sewing kits

Free wifi with password is also provided upon check in. The signal may not as strong as the one we used at home, considering amount of guests using the wifi facilities. Fridge is not available at all rooms, but you can contact hotel receptionist if you like to keep your things. We also extended our check out times for 11am to 12noon without incur any additional charges. There are also taxi booking counter located at the hotel lobby with RM45 per trip (small car 3-4 pax) to Penang International Airport.

one of the queen bed from family room

View of hotel common area from my room (telephone usage is on shared basis)

Highly recommended affordable hotel to stay in Penang! (try to book early to prevent price increment & unavailability)