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Penang untuk Pasangan: Panduan Makanan Romantik

Penang untuk Pasangan: Panduan Makanan Romantik George Town waktu senja ada cahaya yang istimewa. Bangunan kolonial putih bertukar jingga hangat.

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Penang for Couples: A Romantic Food Guide

Penang untuk Pasangan: Panduan Makanan Romantik

George Town at dusk has specific quality of light. George Town di waktu senja ada cahaya yang khas.

White colonial buildings turn warm orange. Bangunan kolonial putih berwarna jingga hangat.

The Chinese shophouses cast long shadows across streets. Kedai Cina men드리 bayangan panjang di seluruh jalan.

Hawker stalls begin lighting their woks. Gerai hawker mula menyalakan kuali mereka.

This is best time to be in Penang as couple. Ini masa terbaik untuk berada di Penang sebagai pasangan.

Food here is often described as best in Malaysia, but experience of eating it together, walking from stall to stall through streets that have not changed in century, is what makes Penang romantic place to eat. Makanan di sini sering digambarkan paling sedap di Malaysia, tapi pengalaman makan bersama, berjalan dari gerai ke gerai melalui jalan yang tidak berubah sejak abad lalu, itulah yang menjadikan Penang tempat romantik untuk makan.

The Armenian Street Evening Walk

Jalan-Jalan Malam di Armenian Street

Start your evening on Armenian Street in the UNESCO heritage zone. Mulakan malam anda di Armenian Street di zon warisan UNESCO.

Street is pedestrian-friendly in early evening, and food stalls here serve small portions designed for grazing rather than gorging. Jalan ini mesra pejalan kaki di awal malam, dan gerai makanan di sini menghidangkan porsi kecil untuk makan sedikit-sedikit, bukan makan sampai penat.

Cendol stall at corner of Armenian Street and Lebuh Keng Kwee is best-known dessert in Penang for good reason. Gerai cendol di persimpangan Armenian Street dan Lebuh Keng Kwee adalah pencuci mulut paling dikenali di Penang dengan sebab yang baik.

Shaved ice, green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, and gula melaka syrup. Ais serut, jelly tepung beras hijau, santan, dan sirap gula melaka.

Share one bowl. Kongsi satu mangkuk.

Ice is shaved to order and pressed into compact mound. Ais diserut pada masa pesanan dan dipadatkan menjadi tumpukan padat.

Gula melaka is poured over top in dark ribbon. Gula melaka dituangkan di atas dalam aliran gelap.

Stall has been operated by same family for generations. Gerai ini dikendalikan oleh keluarga yang sama untuk beberapa generasi.

RM 3. RM 3.

Walk down Armenian Street towards Lebuh Pantai. Jalan ke bawah Armenian Street ke arah Lebuh Pantai.

The Hokkien prawn mee stall few doors from cendol stall serves noodles in broth that has been simmering prawn heads for hours. Gerai Hokkien prawn mee beberapa pintu dari gerai cendol menghidangkan mi dalam kuah yang direbus dengan kepala udang untuk berjam-jam.

Broth is deep orange and carries intensity that you will remember. Kuahnya jingga pekat dan mempunyai kepekaan yang akan anda ingat.

Order one bowl to share with extra noodles. Pesan satu mangkuk untuk dikongsi dengan tambahan mi.

Squeeze calamansi over top and add spoonful of sambal if you want heat. Peraskan limau kasturi di atas dan tambah sendok sambal jika mahu pedas.

RM 6. RM 6.

Walk from Armenian Street to Chulia Street takes five minutes and passes old Chinese clan houses that line heritage zone. Jalan dari Armenian Street ke Chulia Street ambil lima minit dan melewati rumah klan Cina tua yang melineari zon warisan.

Hold hands. Genggam tangan.

Streets are narrow and pavements are uneven. Jalan sempit dan trotoar tidak rata.

It adds to atmosphere. Ia menambah suasana.

Chulia Street: The Late-Night Hawker Date

Chulia Street: Temu Hawker Malam Lewat

Chulia Street is George Town's main strip for evening eating. Chulia Street adalah lorong utama George Town untuk makan malam.

Hawker stalls set up along pavement as sun goes down. Gerai hawker bersedia di trotoar apabila matahari terbenam.

This is where couples should eat dinner. Inilah tempat pasangan harus makan malam.

The Hameed Pata Mee Sotong stall on Lebuh Chulia serves yellow noodles stir-fried with squid in thick, spicy gravy. Gerai Hameed Pata Mee Sotong di Lebuh Chulia menghidangkan mi kuning digoreng dengan sotong dalam kicap pekat pedas.

Share one plate. Kongsi satu pinggan.

Gravy is dark and rich and clings to every strand of noodle. Kicapnya gelap dan kaya dan melekat di setiap helai mi.

Stall adds squeeze of lime before serving. Gerai menambah perasan limau sebelum menghidangkan.

RM 5. RM 5.

For nasi kandar, Line Clear Restaurant at corner of Lebuh Chulia and Lebuh Penang operates 24 hours day. Untuk nasi kandar, Restoran Line Clear di persimpangan Lebuh Chulia dan Lebuh Penang beroperasi 24 jam sehari.

Rice is served with your choice of curries and fried sides. Nasi dihidangkan dengan pilihan kari dan lauk goreng anda.

Method for couples is simple. Cara untuk pasangan adalah mudah.

Order one plate with fish curry and fried chicken for one person, and one plate with vegetable curries and eggs for other. Pesan satu pinggan dengan kari ikan dan ayam goreng untuk seorang, dan satu pinggan dengan kari sayur dan telur untuk yang lain.

Then swap halfway through. Kemudian tukar separuh jalan.

RM 6 to RM 10 per plate. RM 6 hingga RM 10 setiap pinggan.

Char kway teow stall near junction with Love Lane (the name alone should tell you this is a couple's spot) uses duck eggs and is cooked over charcoal. Gerai char kway teow berhampiran persimpangan Love Lane (nama saja sudah memberitahu ini tempat pasangan) menggunakan telur itik dan dimasak di atas arang.

Yolks give noodles richer colour and creamier texture. Kuning telur memberi mi warna lebih kaya dan tekstur lebih lembut.

Cockles are plump. Kerang berisi.

Bean sprouts are barely cooked. Tauge masak separuh.

RM 7. RM 7.

Sunset Food at the Esplanade

Makanan Senja di Esplanade

The Esplanade in George Town faces sea and has row of food stalls that serve Penang's best snacks in setting that works for sunset. Esplanade di George Town menghadap laut dan mempunyai barisan gerai makanan yang menghidangkan snack terbaik Penang dalam suasana yang sesuai untuk senja.

Grass field fills with families and couples around 6:30 PM. Padang rumph terisi keluarga dan pasangan pada 6:30 petang.

Pasembur stall at the Esplanade serves a Penang salad that is different from any other Malaysian salad. Gerai pasembur di Esplanade menghidangkan salad Penang yang berbeza dari salad Malaysia lain.

Shredded cucumber, turnip, bean sprouts, and fried prawn fritters, all covered in sweet and spicy peanut sauce. Timun hirisan, lobak putih, tauge, dan cekodok udang goreng, semua ditutup sos kacang manis pedas.

Share one plate. Kongsi satu pinggan.

It is messy, requires both hands, and tastes better when you are eating it while watching sun set over strait. Ia kotor, memerlukan dua tangan, dan lebih sedap dimakan sambil menonton matahari terbenam di selat.

RM 4. RM 4.

Rojak stall next to it serves fruit and vegetable salad with dark shrimp paste dressing. Gerai rojak di sebelahnya menghidangkan

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