Talking Evilbean : April 2015

HELIOS (赤道) - The Fate of Super Junior's Choi Siwon

It looks like the fate of Super Junior's Choi Siwon in this Hongkong + Korea action extravaganza has already been foreshadowed back in 2011 with their song: Mr Simple. Listen closely to the lyrics:

Still can't figure it out? Well, I will point it out to you at the end of this movie review. Don't worry, spoiler tags will be in place for those of you who have not watched this film.

"OUCH! Got a papercut from tearing those stupid parking coupons earlier."

Movie Title - Helios (赤道)

Genre:

(You know it's definitely a HK movie when they blow up those police cars)

Synopsis: Helios is a global criminal that has never been caught. (Strange though, because Helios is actually the personification of the Sun in Greek mythology. Just wait for him to rise in the east everyday can already what. Dumb police.) In any case, this time, Helios manages to steal a weapon of mass destruction from South Korea and intends to make the trade in Hong Kong.

Cue Siwon and Ji Jin-hee to fly to HK.

Cue epic firefights and explosions between the police and the criminals.

But most importantly, cue the conspiracies and diplomatic complications between China and South Korea, and you have 2 major plot points inter-weaved into this 119 minutes of crime and intense eye-popping action. BOOM!

Review: This might be biased, but I am sure that the eye candies in this show for both the ladies and the guys are worth +1evilbean on their own. For the ladies, no doubt, the masculine Mr Simple Choi Siwon, who believes in the values of loyalty and serving the country with pride and honour.

With an impressive character resume of being one of the most lethal sniper in Korea's Intelligence Unit and exceptional combat skills, you would swoon everytime this Sixth Grade NIS agent comes onto the screen.

For the guys, Janice Man is the lady of your fantasy.

She "cosplays" 3 different looks in this movie:

1. A sexy blonde

2. An innocent young woman

3. Killer fighter in stiletto heels

As if that is not enough to awaken your fantasies, she is so well-versed in combat skills she can armbar the hell out of Nick Cheung in the movie. So tough, me likey.

Throughout the show, I was praying so much for her not to get killed off. I was so ready to "BOO" if the director kills her off. That is how much I rooted for her character.

Of course, besides these 2 eye candies, the star-studded ensemble of Jacky Cheung, Nick Cheung, Shawn Yue and Wang Xueqi put on a great performance of their own characters in Helios. I especially liked Jacky Cheung in his portrayal of the concerned physics professor.

There were some HongKong movie cliches - blowing up of police cars in tunnels and a car chase scene between Siwon and one of the criminal, on a relatively straight road with no cars AT ALL. However, I must commend on the excellent visual for the key item of the movie - the handheld nuclear device DC8. It looked so cool, I thought it was a scene that was ripped out from Iron Man. And we all know how sophisticated-looking the gadgets of Iron Man are.

The action slows down in the middle, but that was also when the 2 major plots of the story intersect - Helios and his criminal intent + diplomatic complications between HK and Korea. The story plot gets intense towards the last act and through directing and clever camera angles, there are a few surprises that will catch you offguard.

A #3.5evilbeans movie, but +1evilbean for Janice Man! Go watch! I assure you that Helios will definitely be worth your ticket price.

Stay back for: A video montage of who was playing what characters in the movie, just in case you forgot their real names.

Fun fact: Choi Siwon and Jacky Cheung actually joined together for a duet for the movie OST 赤色壯舉! Take a listen!

Choi Siwon and Jacky Cheung Helios Movie OST

Movie Rating (out of 5 Evilbeans):

(4.5)

Oh, if you still "catch no ball" about the link between Mr Simple and the fate of Siwon in the movie, here it is:

****SPOILER ALERT****

The lyrics in Mr Simple goes like this: "Mr Simple, BLOW YOUR MIND"

And thus, Siwon's brains get blown off in Helios, just like what the lyrics said.

****End of Spoiler****

Helios 赤道 (NC16)

Running Time: 119 minutes

Release Date: 30/04/2015

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, by Evilbean

Beers

Launch of Heineken Extra Cold in Singapore!

Before this, there was only one single person in this world that would know how a true cold beer taste like. Oh yes - Miss Let It Go and her freezing powers.

"Sup."

Not anymore.

Thanks to Heineken's award-winning technology for innovation, everyone in Singapore can now enjoy Heineken EXTRA COLD BEER without Elsa's power!

Tapped as a smooth draught from its new and innovative frozen draught column, straight into a frozen glass, Heineken Extra Cold is served at an impressive -3°C to +1°C for an optimum sub-zero Heineken experience. I was privileged to be able to attend its launch party at Kyo and be amongst one of the first few to #FreezeTheMoment with Heineken Extra Cold!

Launch Party of Heineken Extra Cold Singapore

Launch Party of Heineken Extra Cold Singapore 2

Heineken is serious about ensuring that every pour is of the perfect quality. Every glass of Heineken Extra Cold is served in accordance with the 'Heineken Star Serve Ritual', which details specific pouring angle, glassware cleanliness, foam skimming technique and serving standard.

We got to try to pour a glass ourselves, and let me tell you, the frozen glass is no joke. They really SUPER FREEZE their glasses and your hand will first go "Ahhhh, such a nice cold" to "AWW AWWW OUCHH" within 2 seconds of grabbing the glass.

Launch Party of Heineken Extra Cold Singapore 3

Making use of a carefully constructed, partly-frozen draught column that comes complete with a thin layer of ice, the beer is served at a temperature of between -3°C to +1°C, making it a really invigorating North Pole experience with every sip of the smooth beer. If you are going to drink a lot, I would highly suggest you bring along a jacket! I AM SERIOUS. I was freezing even though I had a blazer on!

At the media launch of Heineken's Extra Cold Beer. Because what is Friday without a beer? #HeinekenSG #FreezeTheMoment

A photo posted by Joey Ching How (@evilbean) on Apr 24, 2015 at 4:15am PDT

You can now enjoy Heineken Extra Cold at selected outlets such as KPO, Kyo and Nassim Hill! Head on down and experience what Elsa has been drinking all her life - Ice cold freezing beers.

Thank you Heineken for the freezing invite!

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Lifestyle

[ViewQwest Entry] The Battle of Internet Service Pokemons (ISPs)

It seems to be just another day in the world that is filled with Internet Service Pokemons (ISPs).

But not for Evilbean.

He has journeyed the whole of Sunny Town for the past year, searching for the best ISP in order to take part in the 50th Sunny Town ISP Tournament. The hot and humid weather all year round in Sunny Town makes it highly challenging to comb through bushes and forests in order to encounter Pokemons.

Source: www.youtube.com

It was a sluggish start for Evilbean - the stats of the ISPs that he encountered were too average to be a champion-material, and the sweltering heat was not helping. A couple of times, he has thought of giving up and flying off to Japan Town instead, where it was widely known to have one of the world's fastest Internet Service Pokemon available.

However, he held on through sheer determination (and a lot of air-con). His persistence finally paid off when he turned into 200 Bukit Timah road...

Today is the tournament day, and Evilbean is standing inside the trainer prep-room on the yellow side of Arena A. It was far down the Suntec Convention Hall, and Evilbean remembered walking through the gate that was guarded by the tournament official.

He remembered getting through the preliminaries.

But everything to him is in a whirl now, because he is finally, one of the finalist in the tournament.

He tried to calm himself with a chocolate bar that was bought from the snack machine in the room. It was jacked up to $5 for a bar, but he needed the sugar. After uttering a few curse words under his breath, he took big bites off the chocolate bar and took a seat in front of the large LED TV that was showing the final few matches that were ongoing outside.

A few moments later, the door in his room opened.

"Evilbean?" The official asked.

"Yes sir."

"Your match will begin in five minutes. Please get prepared."

Evilbean closed his eyes and tried to slow his rapidly beating heart down.

"I can do this. I have one of the best Pokemon in Sunny Town."

The trainer that Evilbean is facing is undoubtedly recognised as the strongest in this town. He is the only trainer that owns all the Big 3 Pokemons, which is rumoured to have a secret ability when they are merged together.

"Ladies and gentlemen", the commentator announced over the Public Address system in the tournament hall, "The final match that will determine the champion of the 50th Sunny Town ISP Tournament will now... BEGIN!"

"Ding Ding Ding!" The bell strikes loudly, to the cheers of the crowd.

"Please choose your Pokemon", the referee said to both of them.

Without an ounce of hesitation, Evilbean's opponent threw his Pokeball into the middle of the arena and exclaimed: "Go Mew 1, I choose you!"

"Looks like he has chosen Mew 1, which is one third of the Big 3 ISP!" The commentator exclaimed.

Evilbean has taken the unconventional route. Each pokemon trainer is allowed to bring 3 pokemons into the tournament, but Evilbean has only one. He thought that instead of trying to spread the training amongst 3 Pokemons, focusing on training just one strong Pokemon would be better; He is putting all his eggs in one Internet Service Pokemon (ISP). He kissed his Pokeball and shouted with all his heart:

"ViewQwest, I choose you!"

"Just look at that stats of Evilbean's pokemon!" Said the commentator, "This is going to be easy for Evilbean!"

Mew 1 tried to attack with The Lag, but ViewQwest dodged it swiftly with its speed and agility. As Mew 1 was powering up for its attack, ViewQwest saw an opening and KO-ed Mew 1 with its attack.

"Not a single scratch on ViewQwest yet!" Said the commentator, "Evilbean's opponent would need to up his game!"

Evilbean was glad that his Pokemon won the first round without a scratch, but he knew that it was not over. He still needed to defeat 2 more of the opponent's Pokemon in order to win the tournament.

"And here comes the second Pokemon!"

"The Star, I choose you!"

Evilbean gasped at the damage and ability of The Star. If its Intermittent Connection ability hits ViewQwest, it might just be the end of his tournament run.

"Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are," Evilbean started singing the children lullaby to distract The Star.

"Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky," The crowd started singing along.

"The Star looks like it is in a daze! Who says only Jigglypuff can sing!" The commentator said.

"ViewQwest, NOW!" Evilbean commanded.

"And.. it's a direct hit from ViewQwest! Looks like Evilbean and his Pokemon have won the second round!"

Evilbean's opponent glared at him, fist clenched. Slightly embarrassed that he used an unorthodox method to win, Evilbean did not dare to look his opponent in the eye. "This is the last Pokemon, this is the last match." Evilbean said to himself.

"5 Circles, GO!"

"The much feared Pokemon power, Throttle!" The commentator said, "This Pokemon power will be triggered as long as you are downloading or powering your abilities!"

And sure enough, as Evilbean's Pokemon was powering his attack, it was hit by the Pokemon's power. ViewQwest's movement was significantly slowed by the attack.

"If 5 Circles follows up with its Queue Up attack, it would be able to rapidly chain its attack for the KO." Evilbean thought to himself.

At this moment, 5 Circles launched itself in the air, preparing for a devastating strike.

"ViewQwest, come on! Struggle out of the effects! I have faith in you!" Evilbean shouted.

Like a scene out of a movie, ViewQwest dodged the airborne attack micro-seconds before 5 Circles hits.

With a fully powered up Agility, ViewQwest delivered the knock out punch to 5 Circles as it hits the ground.

The crowd erupted into wild claps and cheers as 5 circles fainted at the side of the arena.

"We did it!" Evilbean rushes towards his Pokemon for a hug.

"Ladies and Gentleman, the winner of the 50th Sunny Town ISP Tournament... Wait, WHAT?"

Suddenly, the arena glowed with steaks of red, green and orange lights. Evilbean caught a glimpse of his opponent smirking.

Source: venaied.blogspot.com

"WHAT? What is happening?!" The bewildered commentator exclaimed, "It looks... it looks like the 3 pokemons are evolving to form... the Big 3! OH MY GOD!"

Evilbean felt the strength in his knees leave his body when he saw the stats of The Big 3.

He rummaged through his pockets to find the remaining chocolate bar he had eaten just now. Shoveling the whole chunk into his mouth, he started to think through all the articles that he have read about ViewQwest:

ViewQwest Entry #1: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/03/viewqwest-entry-similarity-between.html

ViewQwest Entry #2: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/03/viewqwest-entry-5-ways-to-be-truly-free.html

ViewQwest Entry #3: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/03/best-isp-singapore.html

ViewQwest Entry #4: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/03/viewqwest-entry-how-call-centre-works.html

ViewQwest Entry #5: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/04/viewqwest-entry-what-to-do-on-easter.html

ViewQwest Entry #6: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/04/viewqwest-entry-how-to-torrent-like-pro.html

ViewQwest Entry #7: http://www.talkingevilbean.com/2015/04/viewqwest-entry-5-secrets-to-be-popular.html

"There must be something.. there must be som.. YES. YES!" The thought hit Evilbean like a train.

"ViewQwest, use Freedom VPN!"

"A HIDDEN ABILITY?" The commentator gasped.

With that ability, ViewQwest was able to cloak itself and get behind The Big 3.

"Amplify your Agility attack with Quick 2GBPS power!" Evilbean shouted quickly.

Source: http://giphy.com/

With a furry of bright explosion, ViewQwest decimates the Big 3 Pokemon.

"Thank you ViewQwest," The Evilbean said as he hugs his Pokemon, "I am so glad to have found and chosen you as my ISP."

- The End -

And with this post, I have come to the end of my weekly entries on topics about ViewQwest for the Couch Potato contest. I hope you guys have had as much fun reading about them as I had writing them!

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Cafes

Cafe Hopping and Street Food in Penang - Best Food Guide with a Budget (Part II)

Refer to my blogpost: Part 1 of Cafe Hopping and Street Food in Penang for 2 days worth of places to eat in Penang!

#Day 3

1. Toh Soon Coffee

Nasi Lemak (RM1)

Penang - Toh Soon Coffee (多春茶室) Nasi Lemak

Yes, you read that right. Their Nasi Lemak is just RM 1 per packet! The quirky thing about this coffee shop is that you do not order the Nasi Lemak from them. Instead, you should go look for a tray that contains packets of Nasi Lemak and just grab the amount you want back to your table. The tray might be on some other tables, just "buay paiseh" (no need to feel embarrassed) and take. No one will judge you. (Unless you take 10 packets)

And do not, for a second, think that RM 1 means not good. This is seriously, one of the BEST Nasi Lemak I have eaten! The chilli is fragrant and spicy, the rice fluffy and aromatic, and the ikan bilis are crispy and just the right amount of salty. There are no fancy ingredients in here, but a lot of times, the most simplest things in life can give you the most pleasure.

I highly recommend you to take 10 packets.

Bread Toast Set with Half Boiled Eggs and Coffee (RM 4)

Penang - Toh Soon Coffee (多春茶室) Bread Toast

Penang - Toh Soon Coffee (多春茶室) Breakfast

The half boiled egg is served in a cup, which is a good thing because there is no need to crack the eggs yourself! #lazylevel1000

The bread toast and the coffee are simple, yet delightful. Definitely one of the must eat breakfast if you are in Penang!

- ORDER: Nasi Lemak (RM 1), Bread Toast Set (RM 4) = RM 5

Toh Soon Coffee (多春茶室)

184 Campbell Street, George Town,

10100 Pulau Pinang

Tel : +60 4-261 3754

Opening Hours:

Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Closed on Sundays

2. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

Penang Location Map - Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

If you have been to Penang, you would agree with me that it is the perfect city to have free sauna. IT IS HOT ALL DAY. It's so unbearable that we have to go back to the hotel in the late afternoon to take a shower before we can continue with a fresh body.

And with the sweltering heat, iced-cold desserts would appear to be like the oasis in the desert to everyone. I am serious. Look, everyone flocks to the oasis:

There are 2 stalls selling the exact same thing in that alley. I think it's a trend in Penang to see 2 stalls selling the same things, facing each other (Like the famous Char Kway Teow in my Part 1 guide). They are taking "monitoring opponent's moves" in the literal terms.

Both stalls have their own supporters in various blogs, but if you are a Singaporean like me, you would go where the queue is. That is DESPITE the other stall having zero queue. Well, Singaporeans are sometimes...... just weird.

Chendul (RM 2.40), Ice Kacang (RM 3)

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul and Ice Kacang

Penang food just continues to be amazing for me, because the Chendul and the Ice Kacang are just so, so good in the weather. Plus, the fact that you are standing by the roadside and devouring these icy desserts just gives rise to a whole new meaning of Street Food.

This is how you should be eating street food people, you gotta stand on the street and eat them.

- ORDER: Chendul (RM 2.40), Ice Kacang (RM 3) = RM 5.40

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

27 & 29, Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town,

10100 Pulau Pinang

Tel : +60 4-261 8002

Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri - 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Sat-Sun - 10:00 am - 7:30pm

3. Coffee Shop down the Chendul Store

Just down the chendul store is a coffee shop that sells Penang's variations of some hawker fares.

Otak Otak 鲤鱼包 (RM 3.50)

If you are Singaporean, you might be very familiar with Otak Otak, or Otah as we call it. In Penang, their Otak Otak is actually steamed fish cake made from a mixture of eggs, fish fillet and a whole lot of herbs including serai (lemon grass), lengkuas (galangal), ginger, kunyit hidup (fresh tumeric), dried chillies, daun mengkudu (morinda), daun limau purut (kaffir lime leaf), on a bed of daun kaduk (Piper sarmentosum, pointed pepper), and wrapped with banana leaf (according to http://www.penang-traveltips.com/otak-otak.htm).

The texture is akin to chawanmushi, the egg custard dish from Japan. It is very smooth in texture and taste totally different from the Otahs that Singaporeans are used to. Give it a try, because #YOLO.

Muah Chee 满钱 (RM 3)

Muah Chee is a fairly common Asian street snack which is made out of sticky rice balls coated with sugar, ground roasted peanuts, and sesame seeds. The interesting thing about Penang's Muah Chee is how auspicious they named it in Chinese.

They call it 满钱, which literally means full of money. And you know how we treat auspicious things? We eat them up. HUAT AR! (An auspicious dialect saying for prosperity and loads of money)

- ORDER: Otak Otak (RM 3.50), Muah Chee (RM 3) = RM 6.50

3. "Laksa Bisu" - Mute Laksa (哑巴叻沙)

We were recommended by the friendly locals to try the Laksa Bisu, which they thought was one of the best Assam Laksa in Penang. 'Bisu' is a Malay word for mute. And yes, the stall is operated by mute guy and thus the name.

Assam Laksa Bisu (RM 4)

There are generally 2 camps on which is the "best" Assam Laksa in Penang. One is which they call the "Tourist Laksa" - the Laksa stall at Air Itam wet market corridor, on the left side of the one-way street. The "Tourist Laksa" is actually recommended in a lot of blogs, thus its popularity. The broth is, according to one blog, "mild and plain broth suitable for first timers".

The locals and true foodie insiders would recommend the other store just opposite the "Tourist Laksa", inside Air Itam Market Annex Food Court. The broth here is so THICK it might not be suitable for the faint hearted. Loaded with shredded fish meat and huge quantity of chilli and spices, this aromatic sour-spicy laksa is the best treat your belly can ever have. This filled-to-the-brim Laksa Bisu would definitely delight all foodies with inclination for stronger taste!

- ORDER: Assam Laksa (RM 4)

Laksa Bisu (哑巴叻沙)

Jalan Air Itam,

11500 Ayer Itam,

(Intersection between Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Pasar)

Opening Hours:

Daily (except Tuesdays): 10.00 am - 5.30 pm

Closed on Tuesday

Total food expenses for Day 3: RM 20.90

#Day 4

1. Brown Pocket Cafe

Went all the way to the Gurney Drive for our 4th day for some shopping at their Gurney Paragon, which is one of the more "atas" (high class) shopping malls in Penang.

Penang Cafes - Brown Pocket Cafe Interior

True to its name, the interior of Brown Pocket is.. mostly brown.

Pockolate - Classic Chocolate (RM 14.90)

Brown Pocket Cafe - Pockolate Classic Chocolate

If you thought this was "Milo dinosaur", give yourself a pat on the back for being so smart! This tasted almost like Milo dinosaur, except that instead of Milo powder, they added chocolate powder. Very expensive for a cup that taste almost like Milo Dinosaur though.

Pro tip when drinking: Never, ever suck from the top. You are gonna choke. (Why does it sound so wrong?)

Mix Berries Yogurt (RM 11.90)

Penang Brown Pocket Cafe - Mix Berries Yogurt

This is their yogurt that is layered with berries compote and muesli. The yogurt was smooth and the muesli and berries went well together. Order this to feel slim.

Yo-Grape Waffles (RM 13.90)

Penang Brown Pocket Cafe - Yo-Grape Waffle

Served with fresh grapes, homemade yogurt and granola, this dish is almost guilt-free with all the healthy toppings and the very small waffles. IS IT ON PURPOSE THAT THE WAFFLES IS THAT SMALL? I could have popped the whole waffles into my mouth and still have some space left to fit in another 3 grapes.

Nothing really spectacular about their food, but the huge space and the dreamy ambience at night makes this cafe a good place to rest your legs after all that shopping.

Cafe Rating (out of 5 Evilbeans):

(3.5)

- ORDER: Mix Berries Yogurt (RM 11.90)

Brown Pocket Cafe

Level 6 Lot 11, Gurney Paragon Mall,

10250 Penang

Tel: +60 4-218 9668

Opening Hours:

Mon - Sun: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

2. Huey & Wah Cafe

We left the shopping mall and cafe-hopped over to Huey & Wah cafe, which in my opinion, is one of the MUST VISIT cafes in Penang. I really "Wah!" when we were there..

Penang Cafes - Huey & Wah Cafe Interior 2

The owners must have put in their everything when they designed this cafe - every nook and cranny in Huey&Wah is meticulously decorated with potted plants and memorable quotes, which makes every photo you take very "Insta-worthy". Don't even need to think of caption, they have done it for you.

If you have the luxury to choose where to sit, the Evilbean strongly recommends the high seats by the glass window, as it is the BEST PLACE for you to people-watch and for you to take in the sights of Penang, all while sipping a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Wholegrain Wrap Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Hawaiian Chicken (RM 16)

Wholegrain Wrap Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Hawaiian Chicken 2

Toasted to crispy perfection, this wholegrain sandwich should be a role model for all girls to learn how to properly make sandwiches. The creamy cheese, the pineapples and the chicken went so well with each other that I thought maybe it's time someone try to breed Pineapple-Cheese flavoured Chickens. They would sell extremely well.

"MEEP!"

Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows (RM 10)

Penang Huey and Wah - Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows

I LOVE their table and the quote printed on it: "If life was easy, where would all the adventures be?" Everything that we experience in our life adds to our character and shapes who we are today. I am glad my life experiences have shaped me to be a cocoa-lover, because this Hot Cocoa with Salted Caramel Marshmallow and Stout Marshmallow is one of the most interesting drink that I have tried! I didn't know marshmallows can significantly make hot chocolate taste even better, until I tried Huey&Wah's concoction. Another MUST TRY!

The true heavenly experience in Huey&Wah begins when you ascend the rainbow stairs to their second level.

Penang Cafes - Huey and Wah Rainbow Staircase

The second floor is where all the fun are. There is an accessories section where you can browse some of the jewelries and items that are handmade.

Penang Cafe Huey and Wah - Accessories Section

Source: http://www.stimfish.com/2014/07/huey-wah-favorite-place-of-mine.html

There is also a shelf containing board-games and books that are either donated by other patrons or sourced by the owners.

Penang Cafe Huey and Wah - Books and Board Games Section

Source: http://www.stimfish.com/2014/07/huey-wah-favorite-place-of-mine.html

I might not look like it, but I really love to read! And one of the best enjoyment in life is to be able to read a book while having a cup of coffee and a few slices of cake.

18-Plus (RM 12)

The 18-plus is a rich chocolate cake that is infused with stout, layered with stout marshmallow frosting and salted walnut. This marshmallow frosting was too sweet and the texture of the cake was too dry. The walnuts were also too soft to add a crispy texture to the cake. I think it might have been better if they added the walnuts separately instead of being mixed together with the marshmallow frosting.

Marshmallow Cheesecake in a Jar (RM 13)

Penang Cafe Huey and Wah - Marshmallow Cheesecake in a Jar

I know, this shot is so wonderfully taken. I heard your brain, thank you for your compliments!

This marshmallow cheesecake in a jar taste just as good as it looks, and the wooden ice-cream stick adds a wooden flavour to the sweet, creamy cheesecake. The ice-cream stick also makes you feel like you are eating an ice-cream, where you will subconsciously lick the stick a few times before digging into the jar for a refill.

Latte with Handmade Rose Marshmallow (RM 10)

Penang Cafe Huey and Wah - Latte with Handmade Rose Marshmallow

Cafe latte with a single cube of handmade rose marshmallow. This cafe is a must visit if you are coming to Penang! Super chill ambience and lots of corners filled with little details for you to discover 🔎 #hueynwah #4evilbeans #Traevilbean #Penang

A video posted by Joey Ching How (@evilbean) on Mar 29, 2015 at 4:49am PDT

This cute Insta-video of a marshmallow dropping into the latte is the sole reason why you need to order one yourself!

We spent almost 2-3 hours in the cafe just reading and playing board games. It was such a therapeutic break from the fast paced life in Singapore. Definitely one of the most cozy and most fun cafes that I have visited in my life. Can't praise this cafe enough!

- ORDER: Wholegrain Wrap Grilled Cheese Sandwich (RM 16) + Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows (RM 10) + Marshmallow Cheesecake in a Jar (RM 13) + Latte with Handmade Rose Marshmallow (RM 10) = RM 49

Cafe Rating (out of 5 Evilbeans):

(5!)

Huey & Wah Cafe

368-1-14, Bellisa Row,
Jalan Burma, 10350 Penang

Tel: +60 4-228 3962

Opening Hours:

Sun - Thu: 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed on Mondays

Total food expenses for Day 4: RM 60.90

#Day 5

1. Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company

Penang Location Map - Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company

Just when I thought I have seen it all, Macallum comes right out of nowhere and delivers their finisher to me - by being one of the LARGEST CAFE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO.

Penang Cafes - Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company

Penang Cafes - Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company Interior

INSANELY SPACIOUS, THIS CAFE.

In Singapore, due to high rentals, the cafes are borderline claustrophobic and everyone would die if a fire breaks out because it takes you at least 3 minutes to maneuver from one table to another.

Not in Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company. In fact, if you are claustrophobic, step in here and you will be healed from claustrophobia. I am serious.

Macallum's Coffee Spaghetti (RM 18)

Macallum's Coffee Spaghetti - topped with Chorizo, Herbs and Macallum's Creamy Coffee Dressing. OH THIS IS SUCH A PARADE OF FLAVOURS: rich, smooth and the fragrant aroma of coffee with al dente spaghetti! A very interesting fusion that is totally #4point5evilbeans worthy! #macallumconnoisseurs #spaghetti

A photo posted by Joey Ching How (@evilbean) on Mar 28, 2015 at 11:58pm PDT

Yes, just like what I have described on my Instagram, this coffee spaghetti is a parade of flavours! Rich, smooth and the fragrant aroma of coffee is mixed into this al dente spaghetti that will totally delight carbonara+coffee lovers! MUST TRY, OR YOU WILL DIE WITH REGRETS!

Get Drunk Raisin Crepe (RM 13)

Penang Cafes - Macallum Get Drunk Raisin Crepe

LIARS, I couldn't get drunk on this crepe.

Notice the big Macallum mural wall behind? That wall is awesome. Not only does it makes the best backdrop for your food, it is also a great place to pose for your #OOTD on Instagram.

You can even put your drinks on their floor for a truly artistic photo!

Aussie Strong Latte (RM 11)

Penang Cafes - Macallum Aussie Strong Latte

Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company - where anyone can be an artist and a place to heal claustrophobia. MUST.VISIT.

- ORDER: Macallum's Coffee Spaghetti (RM 18) + Aussie Strong Latte (RM 11) = RM 29

Cafe Rating (out of 5 Evilbeans):

(5!)

Macallum Connoisseurs Coffee Company

1 Gat Lebuh Macallum,
10300 George Town,

Tel: +60 4-261 3597

Opening Hours:

Mon - Sun: 9:00 am – 12:00 am

2. The Mugshot Café

We had about an hour left before our taxi comes to pick us up from our hotel, so we walked around the area and visited one last cafe - The Mugshot Cafe.

Penang Cafes - The Mugshot Cafe Interior

Penang Cafes - The Mugshot Cafe Interior 2

See that Foosball machine? It's FREE-FLOW BALLS. Totally the best way to while away time.

Penang Cafes - The Mugshot Cafe Charcoal Oven

Iced Mocha (RM 14)

Bagel Muffin with Turkey Ham and Cranberry Sauce (RM 12)

Penang Cafes - The Mugshot Cafe Bagel Muffin

It might be due to the fact that we were leaving, but this bagel muffin tasted SO GOOD. Looks really simple with just a slather of cranberry jam and a slice of turkey ham, but like I have mentioned earlier: the simplest things might sometimes gives you the most pleasure. I wished I have ordered more for my takeaway to the airport.

Besides this turkey ham and cranberry sauce combination, they also have Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon, and the fail-safe Nutella & Banana combination. ALL SOUNDS AWESOME TO ME.

- ORDER: Iced Mocha (RM 14) + Bagel Muffin with Turkey Ham and Cranberry Sauce (RM 12) = RM 26

Cafe Rating (out of 5 Evilbeans):

(4)

The Mugshot Café

302, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown,

10200 Pulau Pinang,

Tel: +60 12-405 6276

Opening Hours:

Mon - Sun: 8:00 am – 12:00 am

Total food expenses for Day 5: RM 55

And with that, the Evilbean concludes his Cafes and Street Food in Penang travelogue. If you follow my recommended ORDER list that is at the end of each food outlet, you would have only spent:

Total Cafe and Street Food expenses for entire 5D4N Penang: RM 284.50

Yes. Under RM 300 for 5 days of Cafe and Street Food! Just like I promised in my first Part of Penang's food guide.

Penang is a pearl that is slowly unraveling its shine to the world with its wide diversity of street food and intricately-designed cafes that exudes personality and character. I am thoroughly entranced by their culture and food in just a matter of 5 short days.

I will definitely be back Penang, for your eclectic mix of old world charm and modernity.

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