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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

BoBo Cha Cha
Must Try

BoBo Cha Cha

A Nyonya dessert soup with colorful root vegetables (sweet potato/yam) and sago cooked in coconut milk.

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Kway Chap
Popular

Kway Chap

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Apom Manis
Favorite

Apom Manis

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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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Kerabu Chicken Bok Nee
Must Try

Kerabu Chicken Bok Nee

A Nyonya salad combining shredded chicken with crunchy wood ear fungus in a spic...

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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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Kerabu Kacang Botol
Featured

Kerabu Kacang Botol

A salad made with sliced winged beans tossed in a sambal and lime dressing.

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Wu時 Five Ten Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant

Wu時 Five Ten Chinese Cuisine

Five Ten Chinese Cuisine, or "Wu Shi," is a restaurant that offers a modern and often refined take o...

老字号姐妹经济饭 二行 Sister Economic Rice 2nd branch
Lunch restaurant

老字号姐妹经济饭 二行 Sister Economic Rice 2nd branch

This is a branch of a well-known "economy rice" or "chap fan" restaurant, located on Bishop Street. ...

Teh-Hiang Wen Hua Bak Kut Teh 茶香文化肉骨茶
Restaurant

Teh-Hiang Wen Hua Bak Kut Teh 茶香文化肉骨茶

Teh-Hiang Wen Hua Bak Kut Teh is a restaurant that specializes in Bak Kut Teh, a popular herbal pork...

Ikan Bawal @ Juru ايكن باول جور
Restaurant

Ikan Bawal @ Juru ايكن باول جور

Ikan Bawal @ Juru is a specialty eatery that focuses on serving "Ikan Bawal" or pomfret fish. It is ...

Melyn
Asian restaurant

Melyn

Melyn is an Asian restaurant located on Jalan Macalister. It provides a simple and modern dining spa...

Tua Pui Curry Mee
Hawker stall

Tua Pui Curry Mee

This hawker stall is famous for its Curry Mee. The name "Tua Pui" means "fatty" in Hokkien, which ca...

Sing Geh Lang Restaurant
Chinese restaurant

Sing Geh Lang Restaurant

Sing Geh Lang Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant that is known for its seafood and traditional Chine...

福禄寿饼铺 Hock Lok Siew Biscuit Trading
Cookie shop

福禄寿饼铺 Hock Lok Siew Biscuit Trading

This cookie shop is known for its traditional Chinese biscuits, especially those used for cultural c...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Pantai Permatang Damar Laut
Tourist attraction

Pantai Permatang Damar Laut

Pantai Permatang Damar Laut is a coastal area and beach located in a fishing village on the southea...

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Too Narrow-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Too Narrow-Sculpture

The "Too Narrow-Sculpture" is another one of the witty steel-rod artworks from the "Marking George ...

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Taman Rekreasi PBAPP Bukit D.O.
Park

Taman Rekreasi PBAPP Bukit D.O.

Taman Rekreasi PBAPP Bukit D.O. is a public recreational park in Bukit Mertajam, managed by the Pen...

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Pantai Esen
Tourist attraction

Pantai Esen

Pantai Esen, located in Batu Maung, is known as a 'hidden' beach that has gained popularity among lo...

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Penang Hill Station 84 (P84)
Hiking area

Penang Hill Station 84 (P84)

Station 84, also known as Point 84, is one of the most prominent rest stops on the Jeep Track trail ...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

22 Feb 2026
Gurney Paragon Mall CNY Event - 1119 Meet & Greet (春晖闪耀:1119见面会)

Gurney Paragon Mall CNY Event - 1119 Meet & Greet (春晖闪耀:1119见面会)

Gurney Paragon Mall CNY Event - 1119 Meet & Greet on 22 February 2026.

13 Feb 2026
Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (槟城鹤山极乐寺农历新年庆祝活动2026), Penang's flagship Chinese N...

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...

15 Feb 2026
BYD Roadshow

BYD Roadshow

LOVE & PROSPERITY BY-THE-SEA 13 - 15 February 2026

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 2026.

16 Sep 2026
Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

24 Feb 2026
8th Day｜Heavenly Deity Birthday Celebration (正月初八庆典敬天祈福)

8th Day｜Heavenly Deity Birthday Celebration (正月初八庆典敬天祈福)

A grand ceremonial celebration with prayers, showcasing the solemn yet vibrant Chinese faith and culture. 隆重庆典�...

03 Mar 2026
Chap Goh Meh by-the-sea

Chap Goh Meh by-the-sea

Chap Goh Meh by-the-sea on 3 March 2026.

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Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Dinner by The TOP Penang
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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

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Pasar Awam Kepala Batas

Pasar Awam Kepala Batas

The main public market for Kepala Batas town. It is a large complex offering a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, and...

Thursday
Pasar Malam Khamis Bandar Tasek Mutiara

Pasar Malam Khamis Bandar Tasek Mutiara

Held on Thursdays, this market serves Bandar Tasek Mutiara. It offers a modern night market experience. The market fe...

Everyday
Pasar Basah Penaga

Pasar Basah Penaga

The wet market in Penaga serving the rural coastal community. It specializes in fresh seafood landed by the local fisher...

Friday
Pasar Malam Taman Seruling Emas

Pasar Malam Taman Seruling Emas

Held on Fridays, this market serves Taman Seruling Emas. It offers a festive atmosphere for the start of the weekend. ...

Everyday
Kedai Pasar Pagi

Kedai Pasar Pagi

A small morning market shop in Taman Berjaya, Nibong Tebal. It serves the local residents with fresh breakfast items and...

Saturday
Pasar Malam Jalan Pengkalan

Pasar Malam Jalan Pengkalan

Held on Saturdays, this market serves the Jalan Pengkalan area in Bukit Mertajam. It offers food and goods. The marke...

Everyday
Pasar Awam Taman Bukit Panchor

Pasar Awam Taman Bukit Panchor

The public market serving Taman Bukit Panchor in Nibong Tebal. It offers fresh wet goods to the local community. The ...

Monday
Monday Night Market (珍珠市夜市）

Monday Night Market (珍珠市夜市）

Held on Mondays in Taman Desa Damai/Pearl City. It is known as the Pearl City Night Market. The market offers a varie...

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