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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Char Koay Teow
Must Try

Char Koay Teow

A beloved stir-fried noodle dish with a smoky aroma, often cooked over a charcoal fire.

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Nasi Biryani
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Nasi Biryani

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Ban Chang Kuih
Favorite

Ban Chang Kuih

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Asam Laksa
Must Try

Asam Laksa

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

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Cendol
Must Try

Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Nyonya Kuih
Featured

Nyonya Kuih

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

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Restoran Mee Sotong Butterworth
Restaurant

Restoran Mee Sotong Butterworth

This is another branch of the restaurant famous for its Mee Sotong.

Char Hor Fun
Restaurant

Char Hor Fun

This restaurant in Kampong Malabar specializes in the Cantonese noodle dish, Char Hor Fun. It's a si...

Restaurant Blanc Penang
Fine dining restaurant

Restaurant Blanc Penang

Restaurant Blanc is a fine dining restaurant that offers a sophisticated and intimate culinary journ...

Loh Kei Duck Meat Koay Teow Thng
Chinese noodle restaurant

Loh Kei Duck Meat Koay Teow Thng

This Chinese noodle restaurant is a popular spot known for its Duck Meat Koay Teow Thng.

Otto Pizza Tanjung Bungah
Pizza restaurant

Otto Pizza Tanjung Bungah

Otto Pizza in Tanjung Bungah is a pizzeria that specializes in serving a variety of pizzas. It likel...

Penang Street Famous Mee Goreng Ipoh
Hawker stall

Penang Street Famous Mee Goreng Ipoh

This hawker stall in Ipoh is known for serving Penang-style Mee Goreng.

Yasin Char Koay Teow
Restaurant

Yasin Char Koay Teow

This restaurant is a popular local spot for Malay-style wet Char Koay Teow.

Anak Mak Cafe
Restaurant

Anak Mak Cafe

Anak Mak Cafe in Pulau Tikus is a restaurant that serves local Malay cuisine. The name "Anak Mak" me...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

G.S Best Scenic Spot
Tourist attraction

G.S Best Scenic Spot

Perched in the tranquil area of Gertak Sanggul on the southwestern tip of Penang Island, G.S Best S...

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Mas Beach
Tourist attraction

Mas Beach

Mas Beach, or Pantai Mas which translates to "Golden Beach," is a secluded beach located within the...

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Relau Metropolitan Park
Tourist attraction

Relau Metropolitan Park

The Relau Metropolitan Park is a large and well-designed public park that serves as a major green l...

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Laksamana Hill
Tourist attraction

Laksamana Hill

Laksamana Hill is a hill located in the forested interior of Penang Island, in the area between Bal...

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Bukit Bendera Train (1st Generation)
Tourist attraction

Bukit Bendera Train (1st Generation)

The Bukit Bendera Train (1st Generation) is a historical artifact and a testament to the long and s...

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Penang Events

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06 Dec 2025
Penang State Christmas Celebration

Penang State Christmas Celebration

Penang State Christmas Celebration on 6 December 2025.

05 Dec 2025 - 07 Dec 2025
Karnival Komtar

Karnival Komtar

"Karnival Komtar" on 5 - 7 December 2025. AddressKomtar

28 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta

Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta

Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta on 28 - 30 November 2025.

20 Dec 2025
Penang Chingay Parade 2025 (槟州大旗鼓游行 2025)

Penang Chingay Parade 2025 (槟州大旗鼓游行 2025)

Step into the magic of the Penang Chingay Parade 2025, where culture, colour, and community converge in a dazzling celeb...

28 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
George Town Literary Festival 2025

George Town Literary Festival 2025

George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) is Malaysia’s longest international literary festival, held annually in the UNESC...

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

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.

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