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Kek Seng

As much as I love the malls of Asia and organized hawker centers, there is something to be said for the weak breezes of an electric fan while sitting on hard wooden booth in a well-worn shophouse. Cooling off with an ais kacang, of course.

Kek seng interior

Kek seng ais kacang

Kek Seng is perfect for a traditional Penang experience…like putting vegetables and legumes in desserts. This bed of shaved ice came smothered in creamed corn, rose syrup, red beans, a layered agar-agar jelly and best of all two scoops of durian ice cream.

Kek seng durian ice cream

The durian ice cream, which does have a distinct natural taste unlike some duller durian-flavored sweets, is optional. You shouldn't pass it up, though.

Kek seng ais kacang aftermath

The shockingly bright aftermath.

Kek seng exterior

Cooked food is available from the stands out front.

Kek Seng * 382-384 Penang Rd, Penang, Malaysia

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  1. i want that durian ice cream sign.

    April 30, 2010
  2. bill p: I love the “now available” aspect, as if that’s a new offering when clearly the sign has been there for ages.

    May 3, 2010

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