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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Boiled Octopus
Must Try

Boiled Octopus

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

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Cendol
Popular

Cendol

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Asam Laksa
Favorite

Asam Laksa

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Oh Chien
Must Try

Oh Chien

A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.

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Nasi Kandar
Must Try

Nasi Kandar

A dish of steamed rice served with a variety of curries and side dishes.

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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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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

SEOUL BAR•BE•Q KOREAN RESTAURANT
Chinese restaurant

SEOUL BAR•BE•Q KOREAN RESTAURANT

SEOUL BAR•BE•Q is a Korean restaurant that is often noted for offering a blend of Korean...

Smell & Spicy Food Restaurant 吃香喝辣
Restaurant

Smell & Spicy Food Restaurant 吃香喝辣

Smell & Spicy Food Restaurant 吃香喝辣 is a restaurant in Jelutong that specializes in serving f...

Sin Wah Char Koay Teow
Hawker Stall

Sin Wah Char Koay Teow

This hawker stall is a popular choice for Char Koay Teow at the Pulau Tikus Wet Market.

Tek Sen Restaurant
Chinese restaurant

Tek Sen Restaurant

Tek Sen Restaurant on Lebuh Carnarvon is one of the most famous and popular Chinese "chu char" (stir...

Ice cottage
Ice cream shop

Ice cottage

Located on the Chew Jetty, this ice cream shop is a tourist-friendly spot for a cool dessert.

Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng
Hawker stall

Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng

This iconic hawker stall is famous for its Indian-style Mee Goreng (fried noodles), characterized by...

Old Friends
Chinese restaurant

Old Friends

Old Friends is a Chinese restaurant on Jalan Nagor that aims to provide a nostalgic dining experienc...

88 Chinese Claypot (Old Winston Cafe)
Chinese takeaway

88 Chinese Claypot (Old Winston Cafe)

88 Chinese Claypot is a stall located within the Old Winston Coffee Garden on Jalan Anson. It specia...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Penang Hill Hike
Hiking area

Penang Hill Hike

The "Penang Hill Hike" refers to the activity of hiking up Penang Hill, which is a very popular and...

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Then&Now-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Then&Now-Sculpture

Positioned on the bustling Armenian Street, the "Then & Now-Sculpture" is another engaging piece fr...

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Fort Cornwallis
Historical landmark

Fort Cornwallis

Fort Cornwallis is the largest and most intact fort in Malaysia and one of Penang's most important ...

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Queensbay Mall
Mall

Queensbay Mall

Queensbay Mall is one of the largest and most popular retail destinations on Penang Island. Opened i...

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Viewing Area
Tourist attraction

Viewing Area

This specific "Viewing Area" in Bayan Lepas is a designated spot that provides scenic vistas over t...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2025
Klippa Orchid Show 2025

Klippa Orchid Show 2025

Klippa Orchid Show 2025 on 13 - 21 December 2025. AddressKlippa Shopping Centre (IKEA Batu Kawan)

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.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
Crane Crest, Turtle Isle — Yin Tang Salon: International Chinese Art Exhibition (鹤山龟岛 — 印堂雅集：国际书画篆刻展)

Crane Crest, Turtle Isle — Yin Tang Salon: International Chinese Art Exhibition (鹤山龟岛 — 印堂雅集：国际书画篆刻展)

Crane Crest, Turtle Isle — Yin Tang Salon: International Chinese Art Exhibition will be held from December 13 to 28, 2...

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

16 Sep 2026
Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 2026.

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