[Penang, Malaysia] Best thosai at Michael and Devi Cafe, Market Cross

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Best 𝘡𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘒π˜ͺ in Penang at Michael and Devi Cafe on Market Cross (Lintang Pasar). The 80-year-old 𝘡𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘒π˜ͺ spot was managed by Michael & his wife, Devi, for nearly two decades until 2013, when their daughter, Priscilaa Michael took over.

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At the time, Priscilaa was only 15 years old when her father, Michael, fell seriously ill. Her mother had passed on a few years earlier. For the past 12 years, the very eloquent Priscilaa has single-handedly took upon herself to manage her family’s business with unbridled enthusiasm and amazing efficiency!

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Michael and Devi Cafe’s claim-to-fame is their spongey-soft, moist thosai, served with a dollop red chili-tinged kara-chutney, and lightly spiced sambhar gravy. Also, don’t muss their incredibly light, crisp, golden-fried 𝘷𝘒π˜₯𝘒π˜ͺ as well. Best ever.

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I need to return and try the other menu items on offer.

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Address
Michael and Devi Cafe
12, Lintang Pasar (Market Cross), 10450 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +6011-2366 2371
Opening hours: 6am to 1pm, 4pm to 9pm daily

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