Buy 1 Free 1 at Sunway Carnival Mall across four August weekends, 24 outlets taking turns. Full schedule, highlights and tips. No vouchers needed.

A Chinese cuisine bar hidden on the 2nd floor at The Promenade, Bayan Baru: RM12 eggplant, RM18 dry pot chicken, a live band, and drinks until 2am.

European palatial cafe on Jalan Magazine, George Town: tiramisu made at your table RM27, Earl Grey burnt cheesecake RM18, every corner a photo spot.

ISLAND PROBLEMS on Lebuh Campbell, George Town: an Asian fusion kitchen where six dishes and a two-floor space are both worth the trip.