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Tatler Asia
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
10 restaurants for dinner during your next trip to Penang
2. Mojo Jojo Above Duck and chicken at Mojo Jojo, Penang (Photo: Mojo Jojo) Above Crudites at Mojo Jojo, Penang (Photo: Mojo Jojo) Contemporary restaurant Mojo Jojo showcases global flavours, led by Wagyu Tan and his team of young chefs. Often treated with the heat of the grill, his ever-changing range of creative plates run the gamut from brunch selections to a full feed-me menu for dinner in Penang. TRY: Swimmer crab pie tee, stuffed wings, or the feed-me menu for the entire table Mojo Jojo. 2A-01, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town Tel: +6012 915 5031 3. Sood Above Smoked Grouper Soup at Sood, Penang (Photo: Sood) Above Banana Banana Banana, a dessert at Sood, Penang (Photo: Sood) Located within a heritage house in Georgetown, Sood is Chef Ton's first restaurant outside Thailand. While known for his innovative take on Thai fine dining, Sood's bold and playful dishes are meant for sharing, and complement the restaurant's maximalist interior. TRY: Beef Larb Crispy Taco, Young Coconut Tapioca Chicken Soup, Five-Spice Lamb Shank Sood. 33, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang Tel: +6019 898 2131 Don't miss: Is oat milk really good for you? 4. Communal Table by Gen 根 Above Communal Table by Gen 根, Penang (Photo: Communal Table by Gen 根) Communal Table by Gen 根 showcases Malaysian food culture and produce through strong and funky flavours, pushing boundaries of local dining. Seasonal flavours and fresh ingredients shine through in adventurous dishes. The relaxing yet sleek setting expands to its wine bar Wine Not, located just above, where guests are able to order from the same a la carte menu for a relaxing dinner in Penang. TRY: Century Egg Tofu, Beef Carpaccio, Silver Silago Communal Table by Gen 根. 68, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang. Tel: +6012 578 3323 5. Gen 根 Above Gen 根's interior (Photo: Gen 根) Gen 根's take on showcasing Malaysian food makes for a memorable dining experience utilising regional ingredients found across Malaysia. Dishes highlight the best of Malaysian produce through skillful techniques and meticulous cooking. TRY: Tasting menu Gen 根. Unit 6, 8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, 10300 Georgetown, Penang Tel: +6012 511 3323 6. Restaurant au Jardin Above Restaurant au Jardin's interior (Photo: Restaurant au Jardin) Restaurant au Jardin boasts terroir-driven cuisine with a fantastic fusion of local ingredients. The team is warm, personable, and knowledgeable, and attention to detail is apparent in every aspect of the dining experience, which aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of flavours Malaysia has to offer. TRY: Tasting menu Restaurant au Jardin. Hin Bus Depot, The Warehouse, 125, Jalan Timah, 10150 Georgetown +6012 428 9594 7. Shokudo Niban Above Skewers at Shokudo Niban (Photo: Shokudo Niban) Nestled in the corner of Hin Bus Depot, Shokudo Niban is a charming Japanese neighborhood izakaya. Warm woody furnishings and soft lighting evoke the charm of old Japan, complementing the simple menu curated by Su Kim Hock. TRY: Selection of rice bowls and dons Shokudo Niban. 125, Jalan Timah, 10300, Penang, Malaysia Tel: +6017 812 1526 8. Nep Above Ayam percik goreng at Nep, Penang (Photo: Nep) Above Grilled asparagus at Nep, Penang (Photo: Nep) Located inconspicuously along Lebuh Campbell in Georgetown, Penang, Nep is an intimate wine bar run by couple Goh Chia Ye and Koh Yee Ming. Its innovative and thoughtful menu pairs well with the selection of wines. TRY: Radish, Pork Mantis Satay, Smoked Lamb Bao Nep. 157, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang Tel: +6017 520 1573 9. Blanc Above Crispy Scale Marble Goby, a dish at Blanc, Penang (Photo: Blanc) Nestled in historic 100-year-old colonial heritage building Macalister Mansion, Blanc offers contemporary French cuisine with subtle Asian influences, a nod to the culinary landscape of Penang. Popular for not only their sit down dinners, but also intimate celebrations of all calibres, whether it be a romantic dinner or dinner date in Penang, guests can look forward to a seasonal menu with surprise dishes. TRY: Hokkaido Scallop, Crispy Scale Marble Goby, Forest Log Blanc. 228 Jalan Macalister, Macalister Mansion, 10400 George Town +6019 239 9818 10. Firewood Restaurant Penang Above Proteins at Firewood Restaurant Penang, Georgetown (Photo: Firewood Restaurant Penang) Above Steak at Firewood Restaurant Penang, Georgetown (Photo: Firewood Restaurant Penang) Firewood Restaurant Penang is an open kitchen concept, focused on cooking with flames. Over 70 per cent of the menu is cooked on charcoal embers. Head chef and owner Ker Yang Hao lived in Singapore for seven years, but moved to Malaysia back during the pandemic, starting Firewood Restaurant Penang. TRY: Grill Japan A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Sirloin, Firewood Aged Duck Breast, Firewood Beef Wellington Firewood Restaurant Penang. 15, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang Tel: +6017 989 9246
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kanye West slams Kendrick Lamar's features on Playboi Carti's album MUSIC
Kanye West has publicly criticized Kendrick Lamar's involvement in Playboi Carti's highly anticipated new album, MUSIC, despite producing one of the tracks himself. On March 14, Ye took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his disapproval, writing in all caps, 'I DON'T LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC. HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM.' I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM — ye (@kanyewest) March 14, 2025 Lamar appears on three tracks—'Good Credit,' 'Mojo Jojo,' and 'Backdoor,' which was produced by West. His contributions add to a star-studded guest lineup featuring Future, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, and Lil Uzi Vert. The comments come just a month after Ye acknowledged Lamar's lyrical dominance, saying in an interview with Justin LaBoy on The Download that 'if you rap against Kendrick, you will lose.' Despite that praise, West now seems displeased with Lamar's presence on MUSIC. Carti's album rollout was not without hiccups. Originally slated for a midnight release, the project was delayed until nearly 4 a.m. ET. The album marks Carti's return after five years, following 2020's Whole Lotta Red, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. With MUSIC now out, Playboi Carti is set to perform at Rolling Loud California this weekend before joining The Weeknd on a stadium tour. Neither Carti nor Lamar's teams have responded to Ye's remarks.
