PIFF back to invade Penang

APRIL 22, 2018

BY TEH KEAN HOOI & TEOH MIN JIEH

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Crowds quickly fills the scene at the 'Taste of Penang' starting from 5pm. (Courtesy of TLM Event)

"Penang is known as the home to a heavenly mix of hearty cuisines and the state’s culinary landscape has for decades now brought food fans from different corners of the globe to the food capital of Malaysia," said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

GEORGE TOWN: Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) is back to indulge both Penangites and tourists for the second time.

PIFF 2018 consists of three major events happening over three weekends, along with a series of mini festivals and themed dining experiences during the weekdays.

The festival acknowledges and celebrates the numerous accolades awarded to Penang’s food warriors by revered international organisations.

Organised by TLM Event, ‘Taste of Penang’ (TOP) is the second major event in the 16-day series of food extravaganza at PIFF 2018.

The TOP took place at Jalan Kelawei on Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22 from 5pm to 11pm.

Penang Global Tourism Chief Executive Officer Ooi Chok Yan said one of Penang’s busiest district, Pulau Tikus played host to some of Penang’s most popular hotels, restaurants and cafes.

'Taste of Penang' features a vast variety of stage performances. (Courtesy of TLM Event)

“In addition to a rich myriad of culinary offerings, the TOP also featured mesmerising entertainment such as magic shows and hotel booth decoration competitions,” Ooi commented.

The TOP provided a chance for the people from all around the world to be able to taste delicacies from many different eateries and hotels, instead of having to visit them one by one.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said Penang is known as the home to a heavenly mix of hearty cuisines and the state’s culinary landscape has for decades now brought food fans from different corners of the globe to the food capital of Malaysia.

Lim also said the Penang State Government sponsored the festival at a cost of RM1.5 million.

At the TOP, 52-year-old Penangite Su Yan Ching said the food is delicious, appetising and the price is reasonable.

“The only thing that bothers me is that the food sold here are not categorised as international cuisine,” she added.

Thirty-four-year-old Australian Bruce Paxman also mentioned that the food sold at the Street Food Festival (SFF) which took place at Beach Street were all local food.

They found that the food festival is considered more of a local-fusion cuisine instead of an international-based food festival.

Thirty-year-old Penangite Tan Yen Peng said she was trying her best to try out as many of the food there as possible.

Food Truck Invasion (FTI) is coming soon on April 28 at Design Village Outlet Mall in Batu Kawan. (Courtesy of TLM Event)

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