Penang's Food & Travel Guide

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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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540+ Attractions
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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Ji Hu Eng Chai
Must Try

Ji Hu Eng Chai

A Penang hawker specialty featuring blanched water spinach (kangkung) and processed cuttlefish topped with a sweet prawn paste sauce.

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Bak Chang
Popular

Bak Chang

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Kway Chap
Favorite

Kway Chap

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Char Koay Teow
Must Try

Char Koay Teow

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

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Otak-Otak
Must Try

Otak-Otak

Spiced fish paste wrapped in banana or coconut leaves and grilled over charcoal ...

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Nyonya Laksa
Must Try

Nyonya Laksa

Noodles served in a rich, spicy coconut milk-based curry broth.

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Chai Kuih
Featured

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

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

Kedai Makan Fok Kee
Chinese restaurant

Kedai Makan Fok Kee

This establishment is a Chinese restaurant offering a variety of stir-fry dishes and local favorites...

Aunty Little Kitchen
Barbecue restaurant

Aunty Little Kitchen

Aunty Little Kitchen, located at Penang Times Square, is a barbecue restaurant that offers a casual ...

Sin Lye Lye Wan Tan Mee
Hawker Stall

Sin Lye Lye Wan Tan Mee

This hawker stall is known for its Wantan Mee.

Daseo Mini Korean Restaurant 1st Avenue
Korean restaurant

Daseo Mini Korean Restaurant 1st Avenue

Located in the lower ground floor of 1st Avenue Mall, Daseo Mini Korean Restaurant offers a convenie...

Yee Keng Café & Restaurant
Coffee shop

Yee Keng Café & Restaurant

Yee Keng Café & Restaurant is a local dining establishment located on Jalan Kuala Kangsar in the ...

Uncle John's American Breakfast
Family restaurant

Uncle John's American Breakfast

Uncle John's American Breakfast is a stall located within a coffee shop on Jalan Dato Keramat. It of...

OPPA Korean BBQ Tanjung Bungah
Korean restaurant

OPPA Korean BBQ Tanjung Bungah

OPPA Korean BBQ in Tanjung Bungah is a restaurant that offers an authentic Korean barbecue experienc...

Laksalicious
Restaurant

Laksalicious

This restaurant offers various types of laksa, including a signature "Laksalicious" version, as well...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Auto City Mini Zoo
Tourist attraction

Auto City Mini Zoo

The Auto City Mini Zoo is a small and family-friendly animal attraction located within the "Shop In...

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Born Novelist-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Born Novelist-Sculpture

The "Born Novelist-Sculpture" is a steel-rod artwork located on Lorong Lumut, as part of the "Marki...

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Friendship Park
Park

Friendship Park

Friendship Park is a public park located in the historic heart of George Town, near the Esplanade. ...

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Armenian Park
Park

Armenian Park

Armenian Park is a community pocket park located at the intersection of Lebuh Armenian and Lebuh Ach...

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Fisherman Boat Marina
Tourist attraction

Fisherman Boat Marina

A dedicated docking area for the fishing boats in one of the fishing villages of Balik Pulau. This i...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

27 Jan 2026
Penang Digitalization AI Conference & Exhibition

Penang Digitalization AI Conference & Exhibition

Penang Digitalization AI Conference & Exhibition on 27 Jan 2026 at SPICE Arena,.

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 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026
B.Duck City Funs

B.Duck City Funs

B.Duck City Funs is a pop-up outdoor carnival located at the Auto-City Penang, running until 30 June 2026. Created by On...

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

06 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026
Pesta Pulau Pinang 2025 / 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Pesta Pulau Pinang 2025 / 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Pesta Pulau Pinang 2025 / 2026, Penang’s iconic year-end celebration and mega carnival, returns for one final run at T...

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 2026.

25 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026
Sound from the East Festival

Sound from the East Festival

Experience Sounds from the East 2026 at Design Village Outlet Mall, celebrating Sabah and Sarawak’s culture align with...

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Best Deals in Penang

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

Meeting Package Promotion - Jazzed Up Meeting by Jazz Hotel Penang
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Meeting Package Promotion - Jazzed Up Meeting by Jazz Hotel Penang

Meeting Package Promotion - Jazzed Up Meeting by Jazz Hotel Penang | Validity: 1 Sept- 31 March 2026...

Audi Dream Farm Family Package
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Audi Dream Farm Family Package

Audi Dream Farm Family Package | Validity: 1 March 2025- 31 Jan 2026 | Tel: 012 499 9099

Bingo Sunday Lunch Buffet by Jazz Hotel Penang
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Bingo Sunday Lunch Buffet by Jazz Hotel Penang

Bingo Sunday Lunch Buffet by Jazz Hotel Penang | Validity: Every Sunday | Tel: 010 373 1551

The Chef's Pantry by Amari SPICE Penang
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The Chef's Pantry by Amari SPICE Penang

The Chef's Pantry by Amari SPICE Penang | Validity: 1 Jan - 30 June 2026 | Tel: 012 956 1030

Batik Painting Workshop by Audi Dream Farm
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Batik Painting Workshop by Audi Dream Farm

Batik Painting Workshop by Audi Dream Farm | Validity: 1 Feb- 31 Jan 2026 | Tel: 012 499 9099

1-Day Emotional Wellness Retreat by Tropical Spice Garden
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1-Day Emotional Wellness Retreat by Tropical Spice Garden

1-Day Emotional Wellness Retreat by Tropical Spice Garden | Validity: 25 Jan 2026 | Tel: 012 471 879...

Workday Indulge Buffet by Amari SPICE Penang
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Workday Indulge Buffet by Amari SPICE Penang

Workday Indulge Buffet by Amari SPICE Penang | Validity: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 | Tel: 012 956 1030

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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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Greenlane Height Wet Market

Greenlane Height Wet Market

Situated within the Greenlane Heights residential enclave, this market caters to the apartment and condominium dwellers ...

Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday; Friday; Saturday
Cilantro's Farmers Market

Cilantro's Farmers Market

A specialized shop or market in Tanjung Bungah focusing on organic and high-quality produce. It caters to the health-con...

Wednesday
Pasar Malam 夜市 星期三 Wed

Pasar Malam 夜市 星期三 Wed

Held on Wednesdays in Juru. It serves the local Chinese community. The market offers a variety of Chinese street food...

Everyday
GERBANG MALAM PERDA

GERBANG MALAM PERDA

An 'Uptown' style night market located in Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam. It usually operates nightly, offering clothes, a...

Everyday
Bukit Mertajam Pasar Awam

Bukit Mertajam Pasar Awam

The main public market of Bukit Mertajam. It is a large, bustling market serving the entire town. The market offers a...

Everyday
Penang Bazaar

Penang Bazaar

Located opposite the Chowrasta Market, Penang Bazaar is a historic shopping arcade rather than a food market. It is reno...

Everyday
Pasar Awam Bandar Seberang Jaya

Pasar Awam Bandar Seberang Jaya

A large public market serving the Seberang Jaya township. It features a comprehensive wet market and a food court, cater...

Lorong Kulit Sg Nyior

Lorong Kulit Sg Nyior

This market serves the Sungai Nyior area in Butterworth. While sharing the 'Lorong Kulit' name associated with flea mark...

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