Novitiate building transformed into dining and social hub
THE 94-year-old St Joseph’s Novitiate building on Gurney Drive in Penang is a key...
Novitiate building transformed into dining and social hub
THE 94-year-old St Joseph’s Novitiate building on Gurney Drive in Penang is a key attraction at Hunza Properties Bhd’s Gurney Paragon Mall project after its restoration.
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Beauties on a tight schedule
VISITORS to Gurney Plaza in Penang were treated to a dazzling show as 52 gorgeous contestants of the Miss Tourism International 2011 took to the catwalk dressed in eye-catching beach and sports-themed outfits.
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Lucky Dessert, Gurney Plaza – The Unusual Way For Dessert
Where in town can you get the taste of durian when you really crave for it even it is not in season? I am not sure about others, but for me I am a durian fan. I would go for durian if I know there are good ones. Trying out fresh durian is very common. Have you ever tried out dessert which is made from fresh durian? One of the special places for special dessert is no other than Lucky Dessert. It is not hard to locate Lucky Dessert at all. If you know how to go to Gurney Plaza, head to lower ground level and in front of the food court you will see this Lucky Dessert stall. Durian Wrapz – RM5.00 . The first that I am going to introduce in the list which is also one of my favorites, the durian wrap. The durian flesh was blended, topped with fresh cream and wrapped in a soft and smooth egg and flour coat. The durian was from grade D13 which contained the delightful localized taste. Mango Wrapz – RM5.00 , besides the durian wrap, the mango wrap was made in the same way as well. The difference was it was stuffed with mango instead of durian filling. For those that dislike durian taste, this is another option for with a refreshing taste. Trinity Mango Delight – RM9.00 , the the soup was made of coconut milk, full cream milk and whipped cream. The base for mango was a mixture of fresh mango cubes and the mango puree. The puree was self made rather than ready-made which was more fresh and tasty. It was then topped with sago balls and also pomelo fruit slices. Trinity Durian Delight – RM10.00 , most of the ingredients of this dish are the same as Trinity Mango Delight, except it used mango cubes and mango puree. I still prefer the durian flavor, maybe I am a real durian-lover. Banana Krisp – RM12.00 , this dessert was made of 1/2 slice of banana and thin layer of chocolate cake, then rolled together and topped with black sesame and icing sugar. The taste of the banana, crispy roll and chocolate cake blended in very well. It was a very spectacular dish. Durian Krisp – RM14.00 , again instead of banana, the inner was stuffed with mashed durian as well as butter cake as base. This is specially dedicated to durian lovers. The feeling of having durian krisp was like biting soft durian together with some crunchy cookie. The combination was phenomenal. Mango Rolls – RM6.00 , the inner filling was mango slices, it was covered with a layer of glutinous rice flour and topped with decimated coconut which the whole dessert was made like a swiss-roll. The mango itself was slightly sourish but overall, it was a very appetizing dish. Durian Rolls – RM6.00 , instead of inner mango it was replaced with mashed durian. This round, I prefer mango as the sweetness and the combination of decimated coconut tasted more appetizing than the durian filling. Nutty Ginger Lucky Ball – RM7.00 . Glutinous rice ball coated with brown sugar ginger gravy. Served with mashed peanut, coconut, sesame and sugar as seasoning. The taste was very unique, just like a dried-style glutinous rice ball. Italian Mixed Herb Jell-O – RM12.00 . The ingredients of this dessert were honeydew, mango, papaya, watermelon, glass jelly, strawberry and topped with basil seeds. A very refreshing dessert. Lime Snow Ice – RM6.90 . The lime juice was frozen in ice cubes. It was then ground until fine and topped with some canned pineapple and lychee. The taste was very sourish. If you don’t want to fall asleep, this will be the best dessert for you. Black Sesame Snow Ice – RM6.90. The black sesame was grained, blended and made into ice cubes. It was then grained finely and topped with mashed peanut, coconut, sesame and sugar. Very delightful dessert. Lucky Chestnut – RM5.50 , one of the signature desserts here was the chestnut paste. The chestnut was cooked and ground finely and made into paste. It was topped with coconut milk. The taste of the chestnut paste was similar to mixture of lotus seed and peanut. It tasted good. Set Lunch with Pancake – RM8.90, Set Lunch with Roll – RM9.90 Overall, I love most of the desserts here. Especially those that made of durian. However, one of the drawback here is there are no main courses here, just only desserts. If the desserts can be served together with a main course as a set meal, that will be perfect. Editor’s Review (5 Stars Rank): Taste Price Food Presentation Service Overall Quick Facts: Family Friendly Parking Pork Free Alcohol Credit Card Smoking Reservation Private Room WIFI Available Operation hours: 10:00am – 10:00pm (7 days a week) Contact: 012-400 6888 (Miss Chan) Address: GP-170-B1-K19/20 Lower Ground Floor, Gurney Plaza, Penang. GPS: 5° 43′ 78.50″ N, 100° 30′ 97.89″ E
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It’s that time of the year again…. Christmas and New Year Dining Promotions in Penang
It’s that time of the year again to celebrate and indulge in a little holiday dining and merriment. I have compiled a list of some of the festive dining promotions in Penang to ease your celebration planning. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. P/S: CK Lam has a more elaborate list so, do check out her blog for more. ***************************************************************** That Little Wine Bar – 54 Jalan Chow Thye, 10050 George Town, +604 226 8182 info@thatlittlewinebar.com *********************************************************** Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Golden Sands Resort Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Feringgi, 11100 Penang, Malaysia Tel (604) 888 8888 Fax (604) 881 1180 www.shangri-la.com *********************************************** ***************************************************************** Hotel Royal Penang No. 3 Jalan Larut, 10050 Penang Tel: 04-2267888 Fax: 04-2266615 Email: info@hotelroyalpenang.com ***************************************************************** Sandy Bay Paradise Hotel Penang Address : 527, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang Malaysia E-Mail : info@paradisehotel.com Tel : +(6)04-8999999 Fax : +(6)04-8990000 ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences 18 Persiaran Gurney 10250 Georgetown Penang, Malaysia Tel. No.: 604 370 7000 Fax No.: 604 370 5000 Email: gurneyhotel@myjaring.net ***************************************************************** HOTEL EQUATORIAL PENANG 1 Jalan Bukit Jambul Bayan Lepas 11900 Penang Malaysia Tel: +60 4 632 7000 Fax: +60 4 632 7100 Email: info@pen.equatorial.com Web: www.equatorial.com/pen/ ***************************************************************** Finnegan’s Irish Pub 3E-G-1, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang 10470 Phone : 04-8992 788 Fax : 04-8906 588 Email : straitsquay@finneganspubs.com ***************************************************************** G Hotel 168a Persiaran Gurney 10250 Georgetown 04-2380000 ***************************************************************** Agua 3AG18-19 Straits Quays, E&O Marina, Penang, Malaysia, 10470, Malaysia. T +604-8908668 F +604-8908665 http://agua.com.my ***************************************************************** BERLIN’S BIER HOUZ Penang Branch – Straits Quay 3E-G-3B, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong 10470 Penang. Tel: 04-899 8887 Penang Branch – Bay Avenue G-1-1, Lorong Bayan Indah 1, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang. Tel: 04-644 8887 ***************************************************************** Blue Reef 3A-G-20 Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang,, 10470 Penang, Malaysia 016 4059182 ***************************************************************** BLUE WHALE CRUISES Contact: Eileen Burton Mobile: 016-459 8443 / 016-458 4777 Office: 548, Jalan Tanjung Bungah. Tanjung Bungah. 11200, Penang, Malaysia. Phone / Fax: 00604-890 6273 E-mail: bluewhalecruises@gmail.com Website: www.bluewhalecruises.com ***************************************************************** The Northam All Suites 55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah George Town, Penang, Malaysia Tel. No.: 604 370 1111 Fax No.: 604 370 2222 Email: northam@po.jaring.my ***************************************************************** EASTIN HOTEL PENANG 1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia Tel : +604 612 1111 Fax : +604 612 1199 Email : info.pg@eastin.com ***************************************************************** ******************************************************************** Bayview Hotel Georgetown 25-A Farquhar Street, 10200 Penang, Malaysia Tel: +(604) 263 3161 Fax: +(604) 263 4124 General Email: bayviewgeorgetown@bayviewhotels.com Website: www.bayviewhotels.com/georgetown ******************************************************************** **************************************************** 55 Cafe & Restaurant – Coffee Atelier 55 Lorong Stewart, 10300 George Town, Malaysia E info@coffeeatelier.com W www.coffeeatelier.com T + 604 261 2 261 M + 6016 464 8118 (Stefan) M + 6016 469 8228 (Lorina)
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Loaves sold to fund mangrove campaign
G HOTEL guests and passers-by at Gurney Drive bought and enjoyed a delicious German treat, knowing it was all for a good cause.
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PauPau @ Boutique Bystroe, Burmah Road
Boutique Bystroe is located at end of Burmah Road, and it is a fashion boutique versus Italian fusion cafe. The dining place are quite cozy and homey feel with reading corner and variety of board games available. You can also visit their fashion boutique at upstairs after you had your meals. Freshly oven-baked pastries and cakes are also available at their counter. Another dining place at the back with bar and stool style. Nowadays, what can you buy as a gift at RM1? That’s right, just pay RM1 and you will be given a sterilized glass jar where you can draw out your creativity on the glass jar. We are using online coupon for this Italian Set Meal at RM 12.90 Nett. Peach Tea / Lemon Tea Soup of the day The Carrot Soup is quite creamy and served with croutons. The soup is quite delicious and rich in aroma. (Rate: 3.5/5) Asparagus Cream Pasta with Bacon The Asparagus Cream Pasta is served with bacon, shredded carrot and thick asparagus sauce. The asparagus cream are quite aromatic and every bites on the pasta are quite crunchy too (because of the carrot). (Rate: 4/5) Pasta Al Limone with Bacon & Minced Meat The Pasta Al Limone is served with olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, bacon and minced meat. The pasta is quite rich in herbs and taste sourish and slightly bitter. The pasta are taste special and it is absolutely different from the ordinary pasta choices. (Rate: 3.5/5) Dessert of the Day (Ice Cream) Boutique Bystroe, Burmah Road Address: 233-C, Burmah Road, 10050 Georgetown, Penang. Business Hours: 12pm to 3:30pm; 7pm to 9pm. (Closed on Tuesday) Map to Boutique Bystroe, Burmah Road View Boutique Bystroe, Burmah Road in a larger map
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PauPau @ Wang Thai Restaurant, Burmah Road
Wang Thai Restaurant is strategically located at Burmah Road, just next to Maxim Cake House. They are serving for wide range of authentic Thai cuisine by their experienced and passionate chef. Nice Christmas decoration at the front door really provides a very strong Christmas atmosphere to us The environment are very comfortable with charming ambiance. Plus, the staffs are smiley and friendly with pleasant services. We are using online coupon for Wang Thai Set Meal (choose either Set A or Set B) for only RM 19.90 Nett instead of RM 54.70. Set A: 2 glasses of drink: The Lemongrass Honey are taste nice with mild lemongrass scent and honey. The Chrysanthemum Honey are homemade type and the sweetness are just perfect to me. Appetizer: Pandan Leaves Chicken is a deep-fried boneless chicken well-marinated with spices and wrapped it with pandan leaves. The Pandan Leaves Chicken are very fragrant and the chicken are so tender. (Rate: 4.5/5) Vegetables Dish: The Stir Fry Kailan with Salted Fish are taste good and flavorful. (Rate: 3/5) Curry Dish: The Green Curry Chicken are quite rich and aromatic, but with mild spiciness for this dish. The chicken are very tender and fragrant too. (Rate: 3.5/5) Set B: 2 glasses of drink: Choices of Lemongrass Honey or Chrysanthemum Honey. Tomyam Dish: The Spicy Thai Tomyam Mixed Seafood (thick) is cooked with two fresh prawn, fish fillet, nicely cut squid, tomatoes and mushroom. The tomyam soup is very nice and fragrant with the kaffir leaves, lime juice and coriander. As for the tomyam spiciness, it is cooked to perfection. (Rate: 4.5/5) Vegetables Dish: The Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables is served with prawns, cauliflower, Kailan and carrot. This is are quite nice and delicious. (Rate: 3/5) Menu of Wang Thai Restaurant Wang Thai Restaurant, Burmah Road Address: 294, Burmah Road, 10350 Pulau Tikus, Penang. Business Hours: 11am to 2:30pm; 6pm to 10pm (Daily) Contact: 04 – 226 5168 Map to Wang Thai Restaurant, Burmah Road View Wang Thai Restaurant, Burmah Road in a larger map
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November 11th, Memorial Day for Nanyang Transport Volunteers and the Martyrs of the World War II
The memorial was familiar to me since my childhood days, whenever you go to Air Itam,or Penang Hill,you will never miss the monument. But not many know the purpose of building up the monument there. Some said it was a war memorial, a monument to remember the death of the civilian who died during the war. Some said it was for the resistance soldiers. The story of the monument had been forgotten, and everyone treated as a normal war memorial. But the people who come to pay respect on 11th November each year, was not from the uniform, but the normal civilian. The purpose of the memorial was for world peace, it is a peace memorial, and also to remember the people who died during the 2nd World War. It is also specially mentioned about the voluntary transport workers who died at the Burma Road in Yunnan who come from Penang, and Malaysia. That is why it is called Penang Chinese War Memorial for the Nanyang Transport Volunteers and the Martyrs of the World War II(槟榔屿华侨抗战殉职机工和罹难同胞纪念碑). My son have been witnessing the ceremony each year, being a member of Chong Hwa Confucius School band until he completed his secondary school. My uncle was also there each year, witnessing the event. There are many descendants of the Transport volunteers, who are there in the crowd, without noticed by any others. But sad to say I have not witness the event personally until today. It was on 11-11-2011 at 11a.m., our chief minister Lim Guan Eng officiated the 60th anniversary ceremony. The year 2011 was different; the people of Penang and Penang state government have donated to facelift the memorial park. Three additional features are added. Among the new features are a memorial model of the transport workers pushing a military truck up a hill slope along the Burma – Yunnan Road, a memorial wall with carvings displaying the transport volunteers and trucks being bombed by the plane of Japanese Imperial Army, the third feature was the memorial column featuring pigeons circulating around the column, which resemble the world peace. It was great event when we can come together to remember the people who died during the war. As I have just come back from Japan and visited the Nagasaki Peace Park and Hiroshima Peace Park. By attending the ceremony it gave me a very meaningful day. It also bring awareness to the people who may have forgotten the monument. The family of transport volunteers from Yunnan was also there. But is was pity that the organization committee did not give them a public introduction. The grandson of Mr.Tan Kah Kee(陈嘉庚), the man involved personally with the Transport Volunteers project. A public introduction will be more significant. In the afternoon, I attended the dialogue by the family of the transport volunteers from Yunnan, and the grandson of Mr.Tan Kah Kee(陈嘉庚). The timing was not right, as it was in collision with the night event at the war memorial at Air Itam. It seems that there are not many people aware of the event. Other than our family, some retired teachers, and one Chinese cultural expert, Chang Yong Mee. The attendance was sadly low. If this type of event were held at other place, especially east coast, it will normally be full house. Sadly not Penang. The stories given by the family are very touching, each have their own unique story. Some of them still searching for the long lost family in Malaysia. In 1939, 3,200 young men from South-East Asia, historically was called Nanyang(南洋) by Chinese, most were from Malaya, left their families and homes voluntarily to travel to China to work as drivers and mechanics during the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945. They left in 15 batches with 9 of 15 batches leaving from Singapore. The volunteers are called Nangiao ji gong(南侨机工)or “overseas Chinese mechanics”. One third of them lost their life in Yunan, one third returned to Malaya, the remaining one third left in Yunan, China. These 3200 volunteers included Indian, Malay men and four Chinese women. There were 300 volunteers from North Malaya of Penang, Kedah and Perlis, of which 233 were from Penang. I really hope their names will be listed at the memorial wall at the War monument at Air Itam. The list included Li Yue Mei (李月美) who was known as modern Hua Mu Lan(当代花木兰), as she also disguised as a man to serve in the Nanyang Transport Volunteers as a driver, just like the ancient Chinese woman heroine. Sadly she died during the cultural revolution in China. Two of the family members, Xu Hongji(徐宏基) and Zhang Yunpeng(张云鹏), they are searching for their family in Muar, Johor. The other VIPs presented were Honorary Chairman(名誉会长)Chen Liren(陈立人)，Chairman(会长), Lin Xiaochang(林晓昌)，Tang Xiaomei(汤晓梅), historian（机工史学者），Vice chairman(副会长), Wang Shuilin (王水林), photographer（著名纪录片摄影师）与Lin Suwei(林素玮), artist（名画家）. Thank you state government, the state assemblyman Wong Hun Wei, and the Kong Ming Main Chinese Primary School(公民国民型华文小学总校), the trustee of the monument, that make the event a memorial one. Also the faithful Chong Hwa Confucius School band(孔圣庙中华中学军铜乐队), which has been playing music for the event for many years without fail. Calling for the families of the volunteers 萧瑞兴（大山脚）、王海南（槟城）、刘桂华（槟）、谢允和（槟）、吴家香（大山脚）、吴明（双溪大年）、杨境南（吉打）、邝广源（吉打莪仑）、余德峇（吉打莪仑）及杨大胜（吉打）, 柯天和、王天德、林猷川、王宁鸭、纪兰花及林树容等。 If you know any family of transport volunteers, please contact Low Toh nam(刘道南), 012-521 7412. He was a volunteer in Ipoh, who gathered information for his historical project.
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PauPau @ Inaka Japanese Restaurant, Burmah Road
Inaka Japanese Restaurant is located at Burmah Road, Pulau Tikus. Overall the environment there are cozy and it has a strong traditional Japanese decoration feel. Sushi Platter I’m using online coupon for the Sushi Platter for RM18 nett, which consists of salmon sashimi, red and white tuna sushi and assorted maki sushi. The Sushi Platter are nicely presentable and the salmon sashimi are quite fresh. (Rate: 3,5/5) Kimuchi Ramen (RM13 + 10% Charges) The Kimuchi Ramen is served with chicken sliced, tofu, mushroom and vegetables in kimuchi soup base. The kimuchi soup are quite tasty and the spiciness level are average to me. The ramen portion are very big too. (Rate: 3.5/5) Menu for Inaka Japanese Restaurant Inaka Japanese Restaurant, Burmah Road Address: No. 253-G-1-1, Premier Centre, Burmah Road, 10350 Penang. Business Hours: 12pm to 2:30pm; 6pm to 10:15pm (Weekday). 12pm to 3:30pm; 6pm to 10:15pm (Weekend & Public Holiday) Contact: 04-227 2268 Map to Inaka Japanese Restaurant, Burmah Road View Inaka Japanese Restaurant, Burmah Road in a larger map
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PauPau @ Little Cottage, Burmah Road
Little Cottage Cafe is located along Burmah Road. They are served for fine Western and Italian cuisine, from tenderness grilled steak to Italian “Marina Pasta” and much more variety in their menu. The environment are very cozy and the warming atmosphere gives you a very homey feelings. 5-Course Set Lunch (From RM9.90 onward) Their lunch set are included soup of the day, bun, coffee / tea and dessert. Just topped up RM 0.99 Nett for lemon tea, and they will still served you a cup of coffee or tea. Mushroom Soup with Butter Bun The Mushroom Soup are quite like floury taste and nothing special. (Rate: 2.5/5) Chicken Sausage Set (RM9.90 Nett) The Chicken Sausage Set is served with chicken sausage, mashed potato and garden salad. (Rate: 3/5) Turkey Ham Set (RM12.90 Nett) The Turkey Ham Set is a thick grilled turkey ham top up with pineapple sliced, served with mashed potato and garden salad. (Rate: 3/5) Golden Fried Fish Fillet (RM12.90 Nett) The Golden Fried Fish Fillet is a deep fried fish fillet with mayonnaise, served with french fries and vegeatables. (Rate: 3/5) Dessert (For the Set Meal) If you are a Citibank credit card holder, then remember to flash your Citibank credit card to the staff before place order. The Mock-tails as below will served to you at no charges. It’s free! If you are a Citibank credit card holder, then remember to flash your Citibank credit card to the staff if you wish to order lamb shank (Ala Carte) as you are going to get 50% off for the lamb shank. “Ossu Buccu de Angelo” (Lamb Shank) -Ala Carte (RM29.90 Nett) The ”Ossu Buccu de Angelo” is a stewed lamb shank, served with fragrant Italian mushroom rice with grilled veggie. The lamb shank are very delicious and aromatic, while it is still remains its tenderness. (Rate: 4.5/5) Little Cottage, Burmah Road Address: 96A, Burmah Road, 10050 Georgetown, Penang. Contact: 04-228 6218 Business Hours: 11am to 3pm; 6pm to 10:30pm (Daily) Website: http://www.littlecottagecafe.com/index.php Map to Little Cottage, Burmah Road View Little Cottage, Burmah Road in a larger map
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Xuan Xin Restaurant, Gurney Plaza
This is the fourth Xuan Xin restaurant review i am writing and the third Xuan Xin restaurant branch in Gurney Plaza itself. This places caters more for big family as it serves mainly dishes with rice. Xuan Xin at a glance poached chinese spinach with egg RM11.80 crispy chicken with mango RM15 yang chow fried rice RM11.80 crispy roasted chicken-half RM16 fried bee hoon Singapore style RM11.80 deep fried eggplant with wasabi sauce RM7.80 deep fried beencurd with salted egg RM8.50 barley “fu chok” (RM4.50) and red bean soup (RM4.50) plain water is also available at RM0.80 per glass As you can see, the prices are rather high but if you go in a big group and share the portion, it should be just alright. Also, i would give an “above average” grade for all the food there so a re-visit is probable especially when I have relatives coming to visit again. All prices are subject to 6% government tax and 10% service charge. Where at? Gurney Plaza 3rd floor (new wing) Tel no: 04-2297882
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Xuan Xin Restaurant, Gurney Plaza
Beauties on a tight schedule
VISITORS to Gurney Plaza in Penang were treated to a dazzling show as 52 gorgeous...
Lucky Dessert, Gurney Plaza – The Unusual Way For Dessert
Where in town can you get the taste of durian when you really crave for it even it is...
It’s that time of the year again…. Christmas and New Year Dining Promotions in Penang
It’s that time of the year again to celebrate and indulge in a little holiday...
Loaves sold to fund mangrove campaign
G HOTEL guests and passers-by at Gurney Drive bought and enjoyed a delicious German...
PauPau @ Boutique Bystroe, Burmah Road
Boutique Bystroe is located at end of Burmah Road, and it is a fashion boutique versus...
PauPau @ Wang Thai Restaurant, Burmah Road
Wang Thai Restaurant is strategically located at Burmah Road, just next to Maxim Cake...
November 11th, Memorial Day for Nanyang Transport Volunteers and the Martyrs of the World War II
The memorial was familiar to me since my childhood days, whenever you go to Air Itam,or...
PauPau @ Inaka Japanese Restaurant, Burmah Road
Inaka Japanese Restaurant is located at Burmah Road, Pulau Tikus. Overall the environment...
PauPau @ Little Cottage, Burmah Road
Little Cottage Cafe is located along Burmah Road. They are served for fine Western and...
Xuan Xin Restaurant, Gurney Plaza
This is the fourth Xuan Xin restaurant review i am writing and the third Xuan Xin...