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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Ban Chang Kuih
Popular

Ban Chang Kuih

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Asam Laksa
Favorite

Asam Laksa

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Kway Chap
Must Try

Kway Chap

A Teochew dish featuring flat rice noodles in a savory duck broth.

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Boiled Octopus
Must Try

Boiled Octopus

A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blan...

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Oh Chien
Must Try

Oh Chien

A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.

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Char Koay Teow
Featured

Char Koay Teow

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

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Restoran Min Jiang
Restaurant

Restoran Min Jiang

Restoran Min Jiang is a local Chinese restaurant on Jalan Air Itam, likely operating as a neighborh...

亚裕卤面 Ah Joo Loh Mee
Cafe

亚裕卤面 Ah Joo Loh Mee

This cafe is a well-known spot for Loh Mee, a noodle dish with a thick, starchy gravy.

Rossi Italian
Italian restaurant

Rossi Italian

Rossi Italian is an Italian restaurant located within the charming Hotel Penaga on Lebuh Clarke. It ...

Kedai Kulit Popiah Leong 隆薄饼皮
Food products supplier

Kedai Kulit Popiah Leong 隆薄饼皮

This supplier is known for producing and selling fresh Popiah (spring roll) skins.

CEKI Nyonya Restaurant
Nyonya restaurant

CEKI Nyonya Restaurant

CEKI Nyonya Restaurant on Jalan Sri Bahari is another excellent choice for authentic Peranakan (Nyon...

Mee Goreng Jalil
Hawker stall

Mee Goreng Jalil

This hawker stall is a local favorite for Mee Goreng.

Kaze Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant

Kaze Japanese Restaurant

Kaze Japanese Restaurant, with "Kaze" meaning "wind" in Japanese, offers a dining experience that is...

Baba pasembur mee sotong
Food court

Baba pasembur mee sotong

This food court stall is known for serving Pasembur and Mee Sotong, likely with Nyonya ("Baba") infl...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Penang Hill Love Lock
Tourist attraction

Penang Hill Love Lock

The Penang Hill Love Lock is a romantic and popular attraction located on the observation deck at t...

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Prominent Stables & Recreation Sdn.Bhd.
Horse riding field

Prominent Stables & Recreation Sdn.Bhd.

Prominent Stables & Recreation is an equestrian facility located in the scenic countryside of Balik...

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Step by Step lane【Old Soy Milk Stall】
Tourist attraction

Step by Step lane【Old Soy Milk Stall】

A small lane or alley in George Town that is famous for a particular, long-standing soy milk stall. ...

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Viewing Area
Tourist attraction

Viewing Area

This "Viewing Area" in Gertak Sanggul is another scenic spot on the southwestern coast of Penang. T...

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Bayan Lepas Jetty
Scenic spot

Bayan Lepas Jetty

The Bayan Lepas Jetty is a local pier located on the southeastern coast of the island, in the vicin...

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Penang Events

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27 Dec 2025
Perarakan Chingay Seberang Perai Pulau Pinang Kali Ke-15

Perarakan Chingay Seberang Perai Pulau Pinang Kali Ke-15

"Perarakan Chingay Seberang Perai Pulau Pinang Kali Ke-15 " on 27 December 2025. AddressPadang MBSP Bagan Luar

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...

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)

01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

21 Mar 2026
Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 21 March 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.

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

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