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Beyond the Tourist Trail: Discover Penang's best food like a local. Your local guide for must-eat dishes, hidden hawker gems, and unmissable attractions you won't find in ordinary guidebooks.

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83 Dishes
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540+ Attractions
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Must-Try Penang Dishes

Authentic flavors that define the soul of Penang's legendary food heritage

Belacan Fried Chicken
Must Try

Belacan Fried Chicken

Deep-fried chicken pieces that have been marinated in fermented shrimp paste (belacan).

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Cendol
Popular

Cendol

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Mee Sua Kor
Favorite

Mee Sua Kor

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Kerabu Jellyfish
Must Try

Kerabu Jellyfish

A Nyonya or Thai-style salad featuring blanched strips of jellyfish tossed in a ...

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Nutmeg Juice
Must Try

Nutmeg Juice

A refreshing drink made from the fruit of the nutmeg tree.

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Nasi Biryani
Must Try

Nasi Biryani

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with a variety of spices and meat.

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Asam Laksa
Featured

Asam Laksa

A tangy and spicy fish-based noodle soup that is a signature dish of Penang.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

From hawker centers to fine dining, discover Penang's diverse culinary landscape

MVibes Club
Bar

MVibes Club

MVibes Club is a nightlife and entertainment venue located in the basement of Wave City Mall within ...

Eyescream.
Ice cream shop

Eyescream.

Eyescream is a specialized ice cream and dessert shop located on Lebuh Keng Kwee in George Town, nea...

RANI MEE GORENG & PASEMBUR
Food court

RANI MEE GORENG & PASEMBUR

The stall is known for its Mee Goreng (Indian-style fried noodles) and Pasembur.

Maya Bakery
Bakery

Maya Bakery

Maya Bakery is a local bakery located in the George Town area, providing a variety of fresh breads, ...

Secret Recipe Balik Pulau
Restaurant

Secret Recipe Balik Pulau

Secret Recipe in Balik Pulau is an outlet of the popular Malaysian cafe chain, known for its wide se...

Love Corner Tea - Chulia Street
Cafe

Love Corner Tea - Chulia Street

Love Corner Tea is a localized beverage outlet situated on Chulia Street in the George Town heritage...

Mundane Coffee Break
Coffee shop

Mundane Coffee Break

Mundane Coffee Break is a boutique cafe located on Jalan Burma in the Pulau Tikus area. Despite its ...

荟友轩 Hui You Xuan
Bar & grill

荟友轩 Hui You Xuan

Hui You Xuan on Chulia Street is a bar and grill. The name translates to "Gathering of Friends Pavil...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Bukit Mutiara Stupa
Tourist attraction

Bukit Mutiara Stupa

The Bukit Mutiara Stupa is a Buddhist stupa located in the hilly, upscale residential area of Bukit...

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Jalan Kek Chuan
Tourist attraction

Jalan Kek Chuan

Jalan Kek Chuan is a street in George Town that is particularly noted for its well-preserved and ar...

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Lavenda Fun Park
Theme park

Lavenda Fun Park

Lavenda Fun Park is a unique outdoor recreational park located within Juru Auto City, one of the mos...

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MORTEN’ BEACH
Tourist attraction

MORTEN’ BEACH

MORTEN BEACH is a localized coastal spot in the Batu Ferringhi area, likely a part of the larger san...

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Rainbow Rock
Hiking area

Rainbow Rock

Rainbow Rock is a natural boulder on Penang Hill that has been painted with a rainbow. It is located...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

Stay updated with the latest festivals, exhibitions, and cultural celebrations

10 Nov 2025 - 15 Jan 2026
Frames of Penang Photography Competition

Frames of Penang Photography Competition

Frames of Penang Photography Competition period from 10 November 2025 - 15 January 2026.

17 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026
Penang Hill Festival 2026 (2026年升旗山嘉年华)

Penang Hill Festival 2026 (2026年升旗山嘉年华)

The much-anticipated annual Penang Hill Festival (PHF) returns from 17 to 19 July 2026, promising an enriching and educa...

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

27 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026
2026 Chinese New Year Night Market (2026年新春夜市)

2026 Chinese New Year Night Market (2026年新春夜市)

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the festive atmosphere grows stronger. The 2026 New Year Night Market officially comes...

30 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
BuMI Fest 2026

BuMI Fest 2026

BuMI begins with Nature as our guide and well-being as the enabler. A festival from the heart - pulsing, from a place of...

16 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026
Sundown Festival

Sundown Festival

Unwind at Sounds from the East 2026 – After Work Cheer at Design Village Outlet Mall with great food, live music and r...

27 Sep 2026
iMedia Retail Summit SEA 2026

iMedia Retail Summit SEA 2026

iMedia Retail Summit SEA 2026 on 27 Sep 2026 at Angsana Teluk Bahang Penang,.

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

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Exclusive promotions and special offers to make your Penang experience even better

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Experience The Local Markets

Penang Markets

Night markets (pasar malam), flea markets, wet markets, farmers' markets and fishermen's markets worth exploring

Everyday
Kimberley Street Food Night Market

Kimberley Street Food Night Market

Kimberley Street transforms every evening into one of Penang's most famous hawker food streets. It is renowned for its '...

Saturday
Pasar Malam Sungai Dua

Pasar Malam Sungai Dua

Held on Saturdays, this market is located near Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). It is extremely popular with university ...

Everyday
Pasar Basah Taman Bunga Raya

Pasar Basah Taman Bunga Raya

The wet market for Taman Bunga Raya in Butterworth. It offers fresh produce to the residents. The market is a busy mo...

Wednesday
Wednesday Night Market Taman Belatuk

Wednesday Night Market Taman Belatuk

Held on Wednesdays in Nibong Tebal, this market serves the Taman Belatuk community. It offers fresh food and night marke...

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Pasar Awam Apollo • Jalan Bunga Raya

Pasar Awam Apollo • Jalan Bunga Raya

Located in Butterworth, the Apollo market is a landmark on the mainland. It is a sprawling morning market that takes ove...

Friday
Pasar Malam Jumaat Taman Tangling

Pasar Malam Jumaat Taman Tangling

Held on Fridays, this market serves Taman Tangling. It offers local food and goods. The market is a convenient spot f...

Everyday
Pasar Pagi Jalan Tanjung Tokong Lama

Pasar Pagi Jalan Tanjung Tokong Lama

A morning market in Tanjung Tokong serving the local residents. It offers fresh produce and breakfast options. The ma...

Everyday
Pasar Awam Bandar Tasek Mutiara

Pasar Awam Bandar Tasek Mutiara

The public market for the Bandar Tasek Mutiara township in Simpang Ampat. It serves the growing residential population w...

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