While everyone knows the food in Malaysia is excellent—and cheap—finding good deals on drinks is another issue. Our first night we did sniff out a couple of great spots. We were staying in the Golden Triangle at Guest House Eight (little overpriced, but nice: air con, hot water, Wonder Bread for breakfast, free wi-fi with your own computers). The next time we go back we’ll stay on the same street but at some place else. Anyway, we wandered down one street nearby (I'm forgetting the name) which is filled with tons of restaurants and bars—and here is what we totally loved and recommend. Werner’s has a special during happy hour 5-10 that with every drink, you receive a free tapa of your choice. And these tapas are great. Fried calamari, rustic bread with dark chocolate, shrimp
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