PENANG'S CULINARY DELIGHTS

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Boiled Octopus

A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blanched baby octopus.

RM 15 to 30

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Hokkien Mee

A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.

RM 5 to 10

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Nyonya Kuih

Nyonya kuih is a broad category of bite-sized snacks or desserts. They can be steamed, baked, boiled...

RM 1.50 to 3.50 per piece

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Rojak

A unique tropical fruit salad with a sweet and savory shrimp paste dressing.

RM 5 to 10

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Kway Chap

A Teochew dish featuring flat rice noodles in a savory duck broth.

RM 7.50 to 15

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Oh Chien

A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.

RM 13 to 30

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Lebuh Kimberley A1 Loh Bak

This hawker stall is a famous spot on Kimberley Street for Loh Bak, a dish of various fried meat and...

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French restaurant

Two Frenchies Cafe Bistro

This is a highly-rated and popular bistro famous for serving authentic, rustic French cuisine. Popul...

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Sungai Ara Kopitiam

Sungai Ara Kopitiam is a traditional Malaysian coffee shop that serves as a neighborhood hub for foo...

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Chinese restaurant

Restoran San How

Restoran San How is a local Chinese restaurant that offers a casual and traditional dining experienc...

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Restaurant

Bei Tou Squid Snack

This restaurant specializes in snacks and dishes featuring squid, prepared in various styles.

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Banana Leaf

Located in a food court, this restaurant specializes in serving Indian banana leaf rice meals.

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Frog Hill

Frog Hill, also known by its Malay names, Bukit Katak or Guar Petai, is a stunning and surreal scen...

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Teluk Bahang Seaside

The entire waterfront area of the town of Teluk Bahang, on the northwestern coast of Penang. This se...

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Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm is a world-class and state-of-the-art nature learning destination ...

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Carpet Bukit and Viewingspot

Carpet Bukit, which can be translated as "Carpet Hill," is a scenic spot in the Balik Pulau area. T...

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Point Viewing

This "Point Viewing" is another scenic lookout spot in the beautiful district of Balik Pulau. This ...

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Wrinkled Old Fisherman by Julia Volchkova

This is a stunning and evocative mural located in the town of Balik Pulau, created by the talented ...

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