The Authentic Penang Flavours At Princess Terrace Had Me Going Back For Seconds

Hi Huneybees,

For many Singaporeans who have travelled up north to Penang before, what brings back is the fond and unforgettable taste of Penang food. Without having to travel 10 hours by coach or 1 hour by flight, you can now taste the authentic Penang flavour at the Copthorne King's Hotel's Princess Terrace Cafe's Penang Buffet.

Started since the early 1970s, restaurant has won several awards and accolades including being listed as one of Singapore’s Top Restaurants in Wine and Dine and Singapore Tatler’s dining guides for almost a decade and voted as Top 3 Best Buffet Restaurants in Asiaone People’s Choice Awards 2013, a testament to its popularity. 

The buffet affair in Singapore are mainly intercontinental dishes, where you get to taste different flavours from around the world, but hearing that there's one that's dedicated to Penang dishes, really got my taste buds high on excitement.

Popiah

Kueh Pie Tee

Tow Kwa Pok

Whether it is famous Penang Laksa, Inche Kabin, Pig’s Stomach Soup, Popiah, Kueh Pie Tee or  Nyonya Kueh, you can eat all of them at this Singapore's best-loved Penang Buffet! It's really hard to pick a favourite coz every dish is so mouth watering and authentic to what I had at Penang!

Assam Fish

Wok Fried Squid With Sambal Petai

There are tons of dishes that you hardly find in Singapore, no wonder there are so many returning customers coming to dine with their friends and families.

Penang Laksa

The live dish station is my must-have seconds as there are other not just Penang Laksa, there's also the Ark Thui Mee Sua Thng (Poached Rice Vermicelli with Duck & Herbal Soup), Keow Tway Thng (Poached Flat Rice Noodles with Minced Pork, Fish Cake & Fish Ball) and Penang Hokkien Mee Thng, where spice levels and flavourings are up to your liking.

Of course there were alot of other seconds to go back to. Too Thor Thng (Pig's Stomach Soup) was specially brewed with gingko nuts, that is good for warming up your body. I definitely had more than 2 bowls of it.

Many hotels offer Satay in their buffet menu, but alot of times, they have been left out for too long and become a little too dry, but at Princess Terrace Cafe, their satay remain juicy and warm. Pair it their excellent peanut sauce that has shredded pineapples inside!

Sambal Crayfish

Roti Jala with Chicken Curry

Otah Otah

Of course, there's a ton others for you to try and the list seems to go on and on...

When it comes to desserts, the Ban Chang Kueh (peanut pancake) and soft but chewy texture of Nyonya Kueh-s are the must-try for me. The Ban Chang Kueh is freshly made before your eyes, so be sure to eat it while it's piping hot and crispy!

For those who sweet tooth like me, you have to try the Apom Bokwa with Caramelized Banana Sauce too. It's the sauce that makes this pancake dish so tasty and it beats the usual maple syrup combination. Now, if only they sold the sauce in jars too, I'll be spreading them on my toasts too!

And if that's not enough, be sure to try out the Soya Beancurd and drizzle it with gula melaka instead of the regular syrup, I bet it will be another touch of sweetness with this silky smooth dessert that's good for your skin.

Also, to keep the kids busy, there's the Ice Kachang station where there's a machine making shaved ice and you can add grass jelly, chendol jelly, red beans, sweet corn, atap seeds, rainbow syrups to your bowl of ice!

Do come on by to try and from 3 Aug to 18 Aug 2016, there will be a special Penang Seafood Feast! Prices as shown above in picture.

With child aged 5 to 10 years old enjoying 50% off adult price, it is a great place to bring the whole family together for an authentic Penang indulgence, either lunch or dinner, regardless of any occasion.  I'll definitely be bringing my friends who are visiting here from overseas for this Asian touch of delicacy.

Here is the pricing per adult to this awesome Penang buffet at Copthorne King's Hotel's Princess Terrace:

Buffet Lunch (Monday to Thursday) $49.80
Buffet Lunch (Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday) $51.80
Buffet Dinner (Monday to Thursday) $53.80
Buffet Dinner (Friday to Sunday and Public Holiday) $56.80

*Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% GST.
For reservations, call 6318 3168 or email princessterrace@millenniumhotels.com.

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[Tried & Tested] Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes by Eylure in Ka-Ching

Hi Huneybees,

Ever wanted those luscious, flirtatious lashes like those of Katy Perry's? No one can resist those eyes eh? Well, with the collaboration of Katy Perry and Eylure, comes an array of false lashes that will definitely get you to flirt your way through. :)

Eylure is a false eyelash company, and all their lashes are 100% natural and handmade.  They are reusable and suitable for those of us who wear contact lens.  Being around since 1947, their lashes were worn by several iconic gorgeous ladies - including Elizabeth Taylor!

I have come across Eylure lashes on my previous trip to Britain and these lashes under the Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes by Eylure collection are full flushed lashes with a tinge of colour pop. The stylist pop singer has always been known for her bright hair colours and now these are just the right ones for the colour hugging ME! They are meant to pop out the colour of your eyes more by adding a little flash of subtle color to your lashes.

So, I was given the Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes by Eylure in Ka-Ching to review and I brought them along to my trip in Penang. These lashes had a hidden hint of peacock green amidst the black lashes, and I liked that it is not the super dramatic coloured lashes.

The lashes come with Eylure's LashFix, an instruction booklet, and a sticker to go with it's pop styled packaging. I love the Roy Lichtenstein inspired-style of Katy Perry, it really shows so much of her personality! 

The packaging made it so easy to bring around and store back when done using, that's why I decided to bring it along on my trip. When I go overseas, I like to wear my false lashes as I find no matter how waterproof or resistant your mascara or eyeliner can be, there's bound to be certain level of smudges towards the end of the day.

This is how it looks with the lashes on. I matched them with a nude look and everyone was loving my lashes. Not only did they match my hair, it also "opened" up my eyes quite a bit and brought colours to a simple look of the day.

It was very comfortable to wear them for the whole day and I liked that the band is so easy to fit onto my eyes. However, the lashes were a little too long for my eyes and I had to trim the ends a little. But nonetheless, I still loved these lashes...

These lashes would be great for the everyday office look. You can look good and add a little pop of colour to your look without having to over dramatize your makeup!

The Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes by Eylure false lashes comes in 3 different coloured strip lashes and one set of individual lashes. They are all named with the comic "sound effects" to go with the comic colour pop packaging.

Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes in Ka-Pow

Oh Wow, Ka-Pow! These violet tipped beauties area special gift for all eye shades, but will add extra POW-er to brown hued eyes. Be your own alter ego by ditching the dull and buffing up those beautiful eyes. It really is your brand new secret weapon. Holy Lash power!

Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes in Ka-Boom

Make room for Ka-Boom! It’s the secret agent working for the blue-tification of most eye colors, yet will really add snap and pop to the blue-y shades. One flutter of your super-powered peepers and you’ll never look back. Introducing...Gal Wonder! 

Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes in Ka-Ching

It’s m’thing, Ka-Ching! A normal gal by day, a fabulously lashed super-vixen by night.  This proud-as-a-peacock toned lash is the best sidekick a busy-beauty can have. It works with all eye colors, helps you look amazing and works your look tirelessly for hours! Ka-ka-ka-ka-CHING!

Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes in Ka-Zaam

‘Scuse me ma’am, its Ka-Zaam! Your eyes are moments away from a Superhero makeover. Little lash flares are made to be built up into something truly fabulous. Go all out and use all three jewel tones in one look or pick your favorite and layer them up to skyscraper heights. Zoinks! 

The Katy Perry Color Pop Lashes by Eylure are available exclusively in 52 selected Guardian stores islandwide, retailing at SGD$13.90 each.

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[Travelogue] Huney Is Off To Penang!

Hi Huneybees,

I'm off to another trip. This time it was really last minute decision as my sister will be going away again for the year and seeing that it's been a long time since we last went out, me and my family will be heading to Penang, Malaysia for a 3 Day 2 Night trip.

Why Penang? Well, maybe coz TVB has done a great job promoting the Betel Nut Island through their latest drama - Outbound Love (單戀雙城). I've finished watching the drama and though the storyline was a little 'meh', the scenery shot in the drama were pretty breathtaking.

Hopefully, I can get to cover some of the places featured and maybe pose a little like Aimee Chan and her co-stars. LOL!

So anyway, see ya in 3 days time! Selemat Tinggal my Huneybees!

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Michael Kors To Open Its 1st Lifestyle Store In Penang

Hi Huneybees,

Michael Kors, a brand popular amongst celebrities like Kate Mara and Sarah Jessica Parker, is pleased to announce the opening of a Michael Kors Lifestyle store in Penang. The new store will be the brand’s third in Malaysia.

 

The 1,916 square-foot store, located within Gurney Paragon, will carry a mix of accessories from the Michael Kors Collection and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including handbags, small leather goods, footwear, eyewear and watches. The store will also carry ready-to-wear from the MICHAEL Michael Kors line, as well as a selection of the brand’s fragrances.  

Michael Kors’ in-house team designed the store to echo the label’s chic aesthetic, using zebra print furniture, sleek metal fixtures and mirrored surfaces. Glossy, large-scale vintage photographs cover the walls, evoking jet set glamour and timeless sophistication.

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