[Travel Penang] Brunch at Kwason and Lunch at Hwating Before We Say, Till Next Time

It has been such a fun time catching up with childhood friends and schoolmates. Thank you girls, for being a part of my life.

We decided to visit a cafe nearby, and so we walked for about minutes there.

so cute

interesting

eclectic decor

Got myself a mentaiko shio pan and a salted caramel latte to try.

salted caramel latte and mentaiko shio pan

oozing with melted butter

The shio pan was firmer than expected and the surprise was the melted butter inside. 

raspberry beignet

do you like cream?

Not sure why the cream inside the beignet is not as dark coloured as the topping. Hmm.

classics

I think Shan was rather surprised that we're actually doing lunch after all the coffee and croissants!

Hwa Ting

lor bak

chicken feet

Hehe, we didn't order a lot. Just some dishes to try try.

char kway teow

The char kway teow here had plenty of beansprouts which I liked. Crunchy and adds that distinct 'rawness' to the plate.

curry mee with roast pork

The curry mee here uses egg noodles. Ate it together with a bit of mint leaf, taopok, roast pork and a mouthful of noodles. So good.

cendol with coconut ice-cream, and tau huay

Kwason Boulangerie (Georgetown)

Address: 255, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Website: https://www.instagram.com/kwason_boulangerie_georgetown/

Business Hours:

Closed on Tue.

Mon, Wed-Fri: 8:30 am–5 pm

Sat-Sun: 8:30 am–6 pm

Hwa Ting Restaurant

Address: 37, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089822445982&mibextid=ZbWKwL

Business Hours:

Closed on Wed.

Mon-Tue, Thu - Fri: 11 am–9 pm

Sat-Sun: 10:30 am–9 pm

[Travel Melbourne] Biting into Lune and Bakemono

During the last visit to Melbourne 2 years back, we passed by Lune and there was a long line for its bakes. This time, we made it a point to check it out and hence, we were there before the shop opens to see how things are. Well, the queue is still there!

Lune

we were early

get your card ready

When you reach inside the shop, at the payment counter is also where they display their available bakes for the day. Take a quick look and place in your order, and pay by card.

guess which 3 we chose

Happy that the shop offers still and sparkling water dispenser, so help yourself to the water while waiting for the beverages and pastries. There's a long communal table indoor, so everyone who wants to dine-in will stand there to enjoy the pastries.

Thank you to the staff who brought the drinks and pastries to our table.

Carbonara (September Special)

Kouign Amann @AUD9.50

Cheese & Vegemite Escargot @AUD10.70

I was curious about the vegemite and it tasted as it looked. Savoury, salty.

The best tasting was the savoury Carbonara for its bacon bits, and cheese. Yummy.

Hot Chocolate @AUD6.10

White Coffee @AUD5.80 (Salina insisted on the placement of the paperbag =x)

Lune Croissanterie Melbourne CBD

Address: Shop 16/161 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website: https://www.lunecroissanterie.com/food-menu-melbourne-cbd/

Business Hours:

Mon - Fri: 7:30 am–5 pm

Sat - Sun: Saturday, 8 am–5 pm

Bakemono

After which, we walked to our next bakery, Bakemono as this was recommended by Salina's friend and was also in our radar for one of the places we wanted to try during this trip.

let's queue

shop front for the curious

We waited in line, and as you approaches the side entrance to the shop, the available bakes for the day are displayed so one could have around that few minutes to decide on what they want before entering the shop.

guess what we chose

Go in, place your order and payment by cash or card. The staff would ask for your name and they will call out for you once the pastries are packed and good to go. Yeah, this place is for take-aways only.

So once you're done with payment, just wait outside of the main entrance for your name to be called.

can't wait to try!

There's a plain croissant, almond croissant, Spinach feta cheese danish and scones. We went to the park at the State Library Victoria to enjoy the pastries.

are you eyeing the pastries?

 

almond croissant

crisp flaky on the outside, and soft inside

this my favourite

Canele

The price range for Bakemono is around AUD6.50 onwards. Loved their croissant and danish with is extra flaky and buttery-ness. Staff was friendly and the queue moves pretty fast.

Bakemono Bakers

Address: 273 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Website: http://bakemonobakers.com.au/

Business Hours:

Mon - Fri:  7:30 am–3 pm

Sat - Sun: Saturday, 8:30 am–3 pm