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43 Dishes
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Culinary Excellence

Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Apom Manis
Must Try

Apom Manis

A sweet, thin pancake cooked in a small claypot, creating a crispy edge and soft center.

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Chai Kuih
Popular

Chai Kuih

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Rojak
Favorite

Rojak

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Nyonya Kuih
Must Try

Nyonya Kuih

Nyonya kuih is a broad category of bite-sized snacks or desserts. They can be st...

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Cendol
Must Try

Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Oh Chien
Must Try

Oh Chien

A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.

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Hokkien Mee
Featured

Hokkien Mee

A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

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

Restoran Law Cheang Kee
Chinese restaurant

Restoran Law Cheang Kee

This Chinese restaurant is well-known for its home-style cooking and seafood dishes. It has been ope...

Lok Lok 乐乐涮涮锅
Hawker stall

Lok Lok 乐乐涮涮锅

This hawker stall specializes in Lok Lok, a communal steamboat where various skewered foods are cook...

Domino's Jalan Burma
Pizza restaurant

Domino's Jalan Burma

Domino's is a major international pizza delivery and restaurant chain. This branch on Jalan Burma se...

Fuhlemak 1st Avenue Mall
Restaurant

Fuhlemak 1st Avenue Mall

Fuhlemak, located in the 1st Avenue Mall food court, is a restaurant that plays on the word "fulamak...

Urai Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant

Urai Thai Kitchen

This Thai restaurant is known for serving authentic Thai cuisine.

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...

Restoran Kapitan (Chulia Street)
Restaurant

Restoran Kapitan (Chulia Street)

One of Penang's most famous Indian Muslim restaurants, Kapitan is renowned for its Claypot Biryani, ...

De'Brick Café
Malaysian restaurant

De'Brick Café

De'Brick Café on Lorong Prangin is a Malaysian restaurant featuring a rustic, exposed-brick interio...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Little India Arch ( குட்டி இந்தியா நுழைவாயில்/Gerbang India Kecil)
Tourist attraction

Little India Arch ( குட்டி இந்தியா நுழைவாயில்/Gerbang India Kecil)

The Little India Arch is an ornate and colorful gateway that serves as the official entrance to the...

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Kek Lok Si’s Pagoda (Ban Pho Tar)
Tourist attraction

Kek Lok Si’s Pagoda (Ban Pho Tar)

The Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas, or "Ban Pho Tar," is the magnificent and iconic centerpiece of ...

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Penang National Park Hiking Bridge
Tourist attraction

Penang National Park Hiking Bridge

One of the suspension bridges or simple plank bridges that are found along the network of hiking tra...

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Penang Little India
Tourist attraction

Penang Little India

Penang's Little India is a vibrant and bustling ethnic enclave located in the heart of the George T...

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Edgecliff @viewingspot
Tourist attraction

Edgecliff @viewingspot

Edgecliff is the name of a historic, colonial-era bungalow located on a prime spot on Penang Hill. ...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

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...

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

16 Sep 2026
Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

13 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026
World Miniature Hobby Show & MALCOM 2026

World Miniature Hobby Show & MALCOM 2026

MALCOM 2026 takes place 13–14 June at Setia Spice Convention Centre, Penang. Discover world-class miniature displays, ...

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

21 Mar 2026
Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 21 March 2026.

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 December 2025.

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