Story of AhMo :
AHMO is an epithet describing Westerner or the West in Chinese Hokkien dialect.
It literally means red hair and the usage is similar to the Japanese word K?m? or Cantonese term Gweilo.
It literally means red hair and the usage is similar to the Japanese word K?m? or Cantonese term Gweilo.
In general, local Hokkien people often used the term Ang Mo to distinguish whatever originates from the West.
Some examples are Ang Mo Lang (Westerner), Ang Mo Mia (Western name),
Ang Mo Kio (Red Tomato) and Ang Mo Chiak (Western Cuisine).
Some examples are Ang Mo Lang (Westerner), Ang Mo Mia (Western name),
Ang Mo Kio (Red Tomato) and Ang Mo Chiak (Western Cuisine).
The origin of the term Ang Mo could be traced from the contact between Hokkien people in Southern Fujian
province of China with the Portuguese and the Dutch during the 16th and 17th century.
This is most likely because red hair is a common trait among the Westerners.
province of China with the Portuguese and the Dutch during the 16th and 17th century.
This is most likely because red hair is a common trait among the Westerners.
With the large migration of Hokkien people to South-East Asia,
predominantly Malaysia and Singapore, the term Ang Mo became more widespread.
Nowadays, it is still a common term among the local Hokkien
but it is no longer a racial slur as it might imposed to some yesteryears.
predominantly Malaysia and Singapore, the term Ang Mo became more widespread.
Nowadays, it is still a common term among the local Hokkien
but it is no longer a racial slur as it might imposed to some yesteryears.
AhMo's Passion:
AHMO is interpreting 40 years dream of an International Hotel Chef diligently in Western Cuisine.
Our passion is to provide decent and relax dining space in colonial mood.
Customers can enjoy affordable AHMO Chiak (Western Cuisine)
without compromising on quality of the ingredients.
Our passion is to provide decent and relax dining space in colonial mood.
Customers can enjoy affordable AHMO Chiak (Western Cuisine)
without compromising on quality of the ingredients.
Shiitake Mushroom Soup
AhMo's Lamb Shank
Grilled Salmon w Citrus Sauce
Seafood Lasagne
Escargot Bourguignonne
Mixed Fruit Juice ( MUST TRY )
If you are planning your visit to AhMo on weekends, feel free to booking first.
Contact Number :
+604 2299 223
Address :
No.2 Irrawaddy Road, 10500 Penang, Malaysia
GPS :
Business Hours
11am - 3pm
6pm - 10pm
Close on Sunday
11am - 3pm
6pm - 10pm
Close on Sunday
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