Road Trip for Penang's Delicious Food 🇲🇾

In this video I embarked on a rainy road trip to Balik Pulau which is in the lesser explored area of Penang Island. As it was raining very hard I had to alter my plans a bit and went to do a little food tour. When the rain cleared up I managed to visit a beatiful dammed lake where I also enjoyed great views over Georgetown.
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Unknown food stall that sold Takoyaki along the main road in Balik Pulau
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[@giannishen]

Go out and explore even on rainy days, I love your adventurous spirit! However, even if you travel, please remember to eat at regular times. Health is very important! That street food is Takoyaki/octopus balls/octopus dumplings, the main ingredient is octopus! Takoyaki originated in Osaka, Japan, and has become popular in Asia. The method is to add octopus to the dough and bake it into balls about 3-5 cm in diameter. It is usually topped with green wasabi, nori, sauce, and bonito flakes! Thanks for sharing such a episode made me hungry, great job! 👍😋👌

[@timtense]

Thanks for always supporting me in my videos! You are a #truelegendt

[@giannishen]

@@timtense It is my honor, thanks to you too! I’m truly grateful for all you’ve done. Take care! Happy travels! 👍🥰🙏

[@roywinkley2184]

💦💦☔️🤣 New sub here Tim, Ellis’s old man Looking forward to watching lots of your vids 👍🏻

[@lilialhajj4170]

Every topic you show us is just a unique experience.

[@ahasrapverygoodopeningazer9263]

It's short but it's 👍 nice Penang is nice 👍 that one more place nice to visit it's Melaka allowed of history ini Melaka nice place

[@lilialhajj4170]

Take care ( Tim ) stay safe, healthy and active Stay aware of your emotions and moods♥️

[@lilialhajj4170]

Such beautiful coverage this is. I appreciate your talent.

[@putihputih5447]

Wow your vlog is interesting 😊the bakso so delicious 😋 Balik Pulau is popular durian 🌳have nice day Tim

[@timtense]

It was really delicious! Thanks for watching my video! You are a #truelegendt

[@flameMster]

the raining is crazy this month. careful on the road ❤👏🏻

[@timtense]

Yes the rain was bad but I still had a fun and eventful day, I surely will. Thanks for watching!

[@jillleong9386]

Riding the bike during the wet season is seriously challenging so do be careful Tim.🙏Thanks to the nutmeg vendor for highlighting to us that Kew Gardens has the sapling as well.Never realise that until now.Will keep a lookout for it next trip.Continue to enjoy your cruising around the island and stay safe!Legend........💕🇲🇾

[@winli3901]

The nutmeg juice vendor is indeed very knowledgeable, well spoken and I heard a bit of foreign accent in his spoken English. Good ambassador to foreign tourists for Penang.

[@timtense]

He was very knowledgeable indeed! Thanks for watching #truelegendt

[@lilialhajj4170]

Great job on this video, I can’t wait to see more from you👏👏👏

[@hazmanriess8949]

That was my previous visited spot place during my working years in Balik Pulau. Now I already pension back home to my kampung. By the way I also once visited your capital Brussel during attending 2 week course at Rotterdam in 2017.

[@timtense]

Oh wow that's nice, I hope this video gave you a bit of nostalgia. Did you enjoy your stay in Belgium?

[@lilialhajj4170]

Your kindness 🌟 Tim 🌟is a balm to all who encounter it, and loyalty you have shown us throughout through your video♥️

[@lilialhajj4170]

The Place that sells food is very clean, and the chef Very clean, friendly and tidy while serving the food. The types of food are so delicious. Thank you for the wonderful coverage♥️

[@timtense]

Yes and I liked our chat too! People should check out his stall, his food was really good. Thanks for watching! #truelegendt

[@KansaiCornetto]

I'm local from Penang balik pulau I didn't know you just start exploring balik pulau .. actually you could find a lot of food store or vendor will be open on late of evening until the night you could find good different food here like laksa,char kuey tiaw,Mee udang and a lot more .. also yes now currently had raining season all around northern it's also part of our happiness to get little cooler because we all like all year in summer😅

[@timtense]

Oh wow I will definitely check it out!

[@aircommandslipperz]

that nutmeg guy is knowledgable guy..

[@timtense]

Yes he is, I hope this video helps him get recognition and helps his business as well!

[@nuarootham1261]

There are variety of Laksa origin in Malaysia. The best famous laksa is from Penang called Penang Laksa.

[@timtense]

I tried Laksa in Ipoh, I will definitely need to try Penang Laksa as well, Thanks for the suggestion!

[@roziehasim]

I love penang laksa.. ❤ 1 bowl is not enuf...😁

[@zailinahmad9695]

Tim, thanks I enjoyed your adventure. That nutmeg juice seller was a good informative guy indeed.👍

[@timtense]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video! Yes he was a really intelligent man

[@lilialhajj4170]

I appreciate the time and effort you put into making this video, it was very helpful👍👍

[@analewis100]

Hi Tim, hope you have a great time in Penang. Enjoy the food! 😊

[@timtense]

Yes I enjoyed the people, place and the delicious food! Thanks for watching the video!

[@lilialhajj4170]

Enjoy your delicious meal Bon appetite

[@yukirina2289]

Hi Tim, i just discover your channel and love all your videos! When will you visit the mainland of penang? 😃

[@timtense]

I will visit Penang in my next road trip, which places should I visit?

[@lilialhajj4170]

I loved the way you explained the topic, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mohdadlisamah2270]

Hello Tim, nice to see and love you video, if you go to terengganu i hope you to go to terapuri heritage Village, you will love the places and the atmosphere there.

[@timtense]

Thanks for the comment! I will try to go there for my future trips☺️

[@hamrabeahkamarun8720]

Bakso is an Indonesian food...it is a form of soup wth meatballs...yeah perfect for a rainy day...!!!!!😍😍

[@timtense]

It most definitely was and was very good too! Thanks for watching!

[@hplagt6880]

Its the start of the monsoon season so you will experience more rain but its also fruit season. There's a Bao Shang Fruit Farm i think in Penang. Its a fruit orchard cum resort. People go there mainly for their variety of durians. Takoyaki is a Japanese snack. In Japan they only have squid fillings but in Malaysia they have a variety of fillings. Those flakes on top of the takoyaki is called bonita flakes which can only be obtained from Japan.

[@timtense]

Thanks for the information! I might drop by the farm in my future trips, Takoyaki was very good as well! It was my first time and truly unique experience trying it in Malaysia.

[@max-lee]

nutmeg juice selller is very knowledegable.

[@timtense]

He really was! Informative and the juice was good too!

[@lilialhajj4170]

“Keep up the great work.”

[@zurinahashim1334]

Balik pulau durian delicious

[@timtense]

I tried durian already in KL but did not try in Balik Pulau, maybe for the next video a lot of people have suggested it too!

[@mizitige]

renting motorbike to make vlogs is good choice, bec u can see rural area in Malaysia, better than walking 👍🏾

[@timtense]

It's my favorite! I always try to do that in a country I visit so I can explore more areas especially unexplored places.

[@t700qwe8]

Nice video..

[@timtense]

Thanks for watching! You are a #truelegendt

[@ahhammohamed1279]

I am Ahkam from Srilanka. We met at Port City

[@annesvlog450]

I hope to come in Philippines to explore

[@timtense]

Yes I will travel again in the Philippines!😍

[@MelindaYml]

The monsoon season has just started so it will rain almost everyday. Ride safe

[@timtense]

Thanks for the concern! Yes I will be safe! Thanks for watching!

[@maggiesham431]

Thank you for making these videos. Enjoy and be safe always.

[@timtense]

Thanks for watching and will do!☺️

[@kefarakefara9034]

😋👍💪 keep strong bro Tim ' balik pulau Penang popular durian .

[@timtense]

Thanks for watching! You are a true #truelegendt

[@roshidatorgi3634]

Try to go to Penang Hill.

[@genie8961]

Its not vanilla, but its a combination of the durian’s flowers and the air, after the rain. Ohhh how missed this place and the smell so much.

[@timtense]

Ooh so that's what it was! It makes sense now! It smelled really good

[@mazleyanak6267]

Try char koytiaw very famous in peneng

[@timtense]

I tried it in my previous video in Ipoh, it was really good!

[@franksinatra4490]

That is penang hill bro. Well done bravo you had make it. It's water reserve for penang residents. Water Dam. Many people love to exercise here you can hear frogs croaking and cool breeze..

[@timtense]

It was beautiful indeed! I could understand why people go there for their exercises ☺️ Truly relaxing place

[@bahrenbahren4815]

Hi !!!!...LEGENDDDDD...

[@timtense]

Hello! Thanks for your support! You are a #truelegendt

[@รัชนกวิเศษวิสัย]

คุณน่าทึ่งมาก ทิม ดูแล สุขภาพให้ดีอยู่เสมอ ทิม👍❤️

[@timtense]

You are amazing too!

[@PeaceVendetta]

My adventures lagend Tim!

[@timtense]

Thanks! You are a #truelegendt

[@leehassan9527]

Hai tim... U can try round go to batu frenggi in pulau pinang..penang sea.. Night street market so long.. U can bye anymore u like and foot.. 😊

[@timtense]

I'm going there soon so stay tuned for my next video! 😍

[@ThePookkey]

Last three month of the year , it's rainy season . High tide . Stormy weather. Heavy rain. Landslide, falling trees. Even in the big city sometimes tree is broken and falling onto people . Just know your surroundings and safety first everywhere tim . Sometimes, floods too . Or maybe certain road is closed . I always double check Google map and Waze . 😂

[@timtense]

I appreciate the concern! I will take care, Thanks for watching my video ☺️

[@ThePookkey]

@@timtense most welcome

[@kamarulhisham3203]

if you like hill, nature's and countryside, go to gunung jerai... gunung jerai not far from penang island... take train from Butterworth,Penang to gurun... gurun is a small town beside gunung jerai... gunung jerai is a mountain... can ride to the top by car... gunung jerai have a lot of waterfall, cold weather and have a very nice view at the top

[@timtense]

Thanks for the suggestion! I will check it out!

[@nickloong]

Hi Tim, there're really good street food like Asam Laksa, Cendol and your favourite, Durian in Balik Pulau. The sweet smell could be the nutmeg trees!😊😂

[@azizahmdhussain1605]

They grow cloves too in Balik Pulau.

[@timtense]

I tried all 3 but mostly in KL. It was delicious! I thought it could have been nutmeg I might have mistook it because of the vanilla scent.

[@moyyewhon6724]

Tobey, I really missed those days when you played spiderman.

[@timtense]

I'm better looking but haha I like the reference😅😂

[@kamrulz659]

End of the year msia is in monsoon seasons,oct,nov n dec.its normal.best time with less rain n sunny weather starts feb to march.between those two seasons is alternate between raining n sunny.😂

[@timtense]

Yeah I wasn't expecting it and didn't know about the weather but it was still a fun experience. Next time I will visit again in the summer!

[@WolfgangKLX]

Brother do droo by Ferringhi Beach ans Gurney Drive 🎉

[@RaisorbladeJoe]

Should try Penang Laksa, is different from Ipoh laksa

[@timtense]

I will try that soon!

[@robiahyusof1506]

Its already monsoon season Tim, so it will be raining most of the days

[@karenteng3183]

Pls ride with cautious with this weather,wet and slippery road.take care .

[@timtense]

Thanks! Yes I will ☺️💪

[@azharonnazharonn8921]

Howdy Mr legend Belgium..u must try Penang rasta🎉😅

[@triptwo425]

Penang Rasta?

[@timtense]

Haha I like the name! Do you mean Chowrasta? I've been there already

[@aziedae]

please try LAKSA PENANG

[@zulhisyam]

the food is suitable for the weather but the drink maybe you should pair it with "limau panas" or "teh O limau panas"...good pair for the weather and also for bakso

[@zulhisyam]

i think you smell "cempedak" fruits at that farm

[@timtense]

It was still good but will try that next time 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@aidilfitri7929]

👍👍👍

[@rozaiaw2308]

Should have try the laksa beacuse there are varieties of laksa in Malaysia. Laksa Perak, Laksa Penang, Laksa Johor, Laksa Sarawak, Laksa Kelantan [Laksam] etc. Laksa Penang is among Penang famous food. FYI late October, November and December is raining season for Malaysia.

[@timtense]

Thanks for the information! Yes I only tried Ipoh Laksa, I didn't know there were different kinds. I would like to try all of them

[@hamzah1005]

going to durian Valley...

[@timtense]

Yeah I missed it but might visit again for my future trips!

[@AzlindaRosAbdulAziz]

It's almost end of the year and in Malaysia it's rainy season, you'll experience more rain during this time so be prepared.... Takoyaki originally from Japan but you can find in almost every night market here in Malaysia and sometimes at the small roadside stall, I like it too as a snack... Bakso is originally from Indonesia, but also quite famous here in Malaysia. It's basically meatball soup with noodles. Balik Pulau famous for it's durian orchard. If it's durian season it's best for you to get it fresh from the orchard... Penang is a small Island, you've been actually making a trip round the island without noticing.... 😂😂😂

[@timtense]

This was very informative, thanks for the suggestion! I will try out the Durians there soon!

[@fawwaqrizal]

weather cold?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Takoyaki is a Japanese food from osaka

[@goldfishempire8093]

Next time you should have just Google for good food Tim. Makes your life much easier for you. And Bakso is not Malaysian it's Indonesian

[@urutantanjungrimaudalam1577]

....with Malaysian touches and raw materials from Malaysia.

[@zultana2078]

Well,.... dim sum,, bak kut teh, and what ever chinese food in penang does not belongs to penang. Its all from China. So...speaking of the origin 😅😅😅

[@decTac]

Bakso originally from China

[@t700qwe8]

bakso was claimed from bakkutteh

[@decTac]

@@t700qwe8 yep, "bak" means pork in Chinese

[@eddydavid5140]

Hi bro...your accommodation place name..tks

[@chrobb99]

The way you pronounced words, I always thought you were Wallonian.. lol

[@timtense]

Haha wrong guess but I grew up at the border

[@cyleung8245]

The guy who sell you nutmeg juice speak very well in English

[@timtense]

Yes he did and I enjoyed our conversation he was really well-informed as well! Hopefully his business does well the juice was really good!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Go to escape penang

[@senjo8169]

32:22 she go out to touch some grass !!!

[@smchanku3585]

Hi tim 🙋‍♀️

[@timtense]

Hello!

[@SalimahRahman]

End of the year is a monsoon season. You better buy a raincoat.

[@timtense]

Yes! I will need one especially for more of my adventures here

[@masterQ1987]

At the beginning of the conversation you will use a motorcycle, I hope it is not the same scooter as in Cameron , but at least you chose a new scooter even though it's the same 125cc 😂

[@timtense]

Haha yeah it's a different one this time! Still good, thanks for watching this and my previous video. You have a good eye!

[@masterQ1987]

​@@timtenseOf course it's because I'm a legend... legend.....😂

[@drfaizalmz]

Any drink in msia U need to stir before u drink

[@timtense]

Yes I will remember that next time. Thanks for watching!

[@drfaizalmz]

Rojak

[@erinmok6334]

Thats probably the smell of dunk. 😂 Not rotten fruit. Some of the farmer they used it for fertilizer.

[@timtense]

Haha! I hope not! I wondered why it smelled weird 😂

[@mijao13]

welcome to monsoon season (nov - jan)

[@timtense]

Haha yes unexpected but still had fun despite the weather, Thanks for watching!

[@mijao13]

@@timtense 😁😁😁😁

[@tilizaaty363]

Your english very fluent

[@shampp3191]

Don't trust Google hiihiihii

[@timtense]

Haha it's a hit or miss sometimes

[@ahmadqara]

Why not u just stop and park at the takoyaki Shop instead of crossing the road 😂

[@timtense]

I was exploring the other side of the road and just saw their stall by chance haha

[@ahmadqara]

@@timtense i see but i was wondering why u never saw takoyaki its everywhere here in Malaysia especially in KL and Selangor, have a safe trip bro 🫡 and beware Malaysian traffic and drivers are crazy sometimes, i just broke my leg few months ago bcs of a stupid driver

[@ezwanfahmy5974]

11:12 npc 😅

[@timtense]

Haha escaped out of GTA!

[@tilizaaty363]

Why you don't were polo green kolor shirt

[@tilizaaty363]

Why not sell durian or pulut durian at Balik Pulau? People sell drinks so you sell drinks to before this you sell coconut water 🤔

[@tilizaaty363]

🤔

[@tilizaaty363]

Chili soya sos with garlic

[@tilizaaty363]

I need bodylotion don't have money Hatta Dolmat told me want give me expenses go to our Event Purpose Kuala Lumpur

[@hishamshah7]

bro please dont be generous because the price inclusive of profits and sellers will only hike up prices for others customers if you start acting that way.

[@timtense]

I only tip honest people if they provide good service ☺️

[@franksinatra4490]

There is new high bridge at balik pulau ask locals breathtaking view. Balik pulau known for durians.

[@timtense]

Oh I will definitely need to check that! 😍

[@franksinatra4490]

Balik pulau is durian plantation vast place

[@timtense]

Haha yeah it's a hit or miss sometimes

[@timtense]

Yes next time I will try some durian there