Penang Day 4!
Feeling a lot better after yesterday’s chiropractic treatment and rest, we were up reasonably early and left the hotel at about 9:00am.
We walked to the bus stop at the 7 Eleven along Jalan Penang and caught the free Rapid Penang CAT bus to KOMTAR. There, we had breakfast at Tawfid Pawanchi — Nasi Lemak and Fried Vermicelli. With drinks, breakfast came to only RM6.80 (≈ USD1.50/EUR1.40).
Ice Pack Mission at Gurney Plaza
We then caught Rapid Penang 103 for RM1.40 (≈ USD/EUR0.30) to Gurney Plaza, hoping to find an ice pack as recommended by Dr Chuah. Success — Watson’s had one.
We then walked across to Foto President to look for a backpack, since Dr Chuah noted that my heavy sling bag was causing me to slant to one side. Unfortunately, nothing suitable was available.
We headed back out to the bus stop and waited more than half an hour before the 103 finally arrived. Again, for RM1.40, it would have taken us back to KOMTAR, but we decided to get off along Jalan Macalister for lunch at Nasi Kandar Pelita.
First Nasi Kandar of the Trip
After four days in Penang, this was somehow our first Nasi Kandar experience — shame on us.
- I had Mutton Curry
- Cat had Onion Fried Chicken with Rice
- Drinks for both
Lunch came to RM31.65 (≈ USD/EUR7).
We then caught Rapid Penang 101 outside Pelita for RM1.40 back to the hotel.
Afternoon Rest & Recovery
We stopped by several sundry shops before finally getting ice cubes from Toon Leong Coffee Shop to fill the ice pack. Back at the hotel, we spent the afternoon tending to our respective chores — and I found great comfort in the newly acquired ice pack.
Dinner at Padang Brown
After dusk, we took things easy and hailed a Grab for RM6.00 (≈ USD/EUR1.30) to Padang Brown, home to a well known food court. Inside was a cuisine we had never tried before: Pasembur — an Indian Muslim rojak of vegetables, fritters, seafood, and a sweet potato based gravy.
We went to Mohabath, the only Pasembur stall, picked a plate of assorted fritters, and watched them being deep fried. The thick red gravy looked like chilli paste at first glance but tasted completely different.
- Plate of fritters — RM21.00
- 2 Iced Teas — RM4.00
Dinner total: RM25.00 (≈ USD6/EUR5).
Our verdict? Similar to Chinese Lor Bak, but the red gravy made all the difference — definitely worth trying.
Bus Ride Back
We checked Moovit and walked to the Padang Brown bus stop, only to realise we were at the wrong one. After relocating to the other Padang Brown, we soon caught Rapid Penang 201. For RM1.40, it took us straight back to the hotel.
Hoping for a Better Tomorrow
The pain in my lower back is improving. We’ll still err on the side of caution, but if all goes well, we hope to visit a morning market tomorrow!
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📍 Location:
Hutton Central Hotel by PHC - https://goo.gl/maps/mUAgDV6NQ2etaP8n7
Kopi Tiam Tawfid Pawanchi - https://goo.gl/maps/jGKCExeq6nWzqnKx6
Gurney Plaza - https://goo.gl/maps/WhE2bvHuKUoJsPZf6
Nasi Kandar Pelita - https://goo.gl/maps/srBKnk98ebrZM4bKA
Toon Leong Coffee Shop - https://goo.gl/maps/4VS9gymGo5nZx1JR8
Padang Brown - https://goo.gl/maps/c34kiFvLdnwG3QCaA
Mohabath Pasembur - https://goo.gl/maps/a8XYYLCuoc18PCGNA
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