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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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Kway Chap
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Kway Chap

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Cendol
Favorite

Cendol

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Ban Chang Kuih
Must Try

Ban Chang Kuih

A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.

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Apom Manis
Must Try

Apom Manis

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

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Oh Chien
Featured

Oh Chien

A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

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

Anna Thai Kitchen 安娜泰私房菜
Hawker stall

Anna Thai Kitchen 安娜泰私房菜

This hawker stall is known for serving authentic Thai street food. Popular dishes include tom yam so...

Kak Na Cucur Udang
Restaurant

Kak Na Cucur Udang

This restaurant is a local favorite for Cucur Udang (prawn fritters).

Lao Cheng Du
Chinese restaurant

Lao Cheng Du

Lao Cheng Du on Jalan Burma is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in the bold and fiery cuisine o...

Thairaw
Restaurant

Thairaw

Thairaw is a restaurant on Jalan Nagor that offers a modern and perhaps slightly edgy take on Thai c...

Jawa mee Jalan Tongkah
Hawker stall

Jawa mee Jalan Tongkah

This hawker stall is known for its Jawa Mee.

Nana Hokkien Mee Udang
Halal restaurant

Nana Hokkien Mee Udang

This halal restaurant specializes in Hokkien Mee served with prawns ("udang").

Kuantan Road Curry Mee
Restaurant

Kuantan Road Curry Mee

This restaurant is a well-known spot in the Kuantan Road area for Curry Mee.

Anak Mak Cafe
Restaurant

Anak Mak Cafe

Anak Mak Cafe in Pulau Tikus is a restaurant that serves local Malay cuisine. The name "Anak Mak" me...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Bukit Genting
Tourist attraction

Bukit Genting

Bukit Genting is a well-known hill in the Balik Pulau district that is famous for its breathtaking ...

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WoodHaven @BM PENANG
Tourist attraction

WoodHaven @BM PENANG

WoodHaven @BM PENANG is a private recreational retreat, an event space, or a unique cafe located in...

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QueQayyum Sea Sport Activity
Tourist attraction

QueQayyum Sea Sport Activity

QueQayyum Sea Sport Activity is a water sports provider operating in the popular tourist areas of B...

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ESCAPE Longest Water Slide
Tourist attraction

ESCAPE Longest Water Slide

This is a record-breaking attraction at the ESCAPE Penang theme park in Teluk Bahang. The slide hol...

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Sitarana Stupa & Viewing Platform
Tourist attraction

Sitarana Stupa & Viewing Platform

Located on Penang Hill, the Sitarana Stupa & Viewing Platform is a serene and spiritual spot that a...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

10 Nov 2025 - 15 Jan 2026
Frames of Penang Photography Competition

Frames of Penang Photography Competition

Frames of Penang Photography Competition period from 10 November 2025 - 15 January 2026.

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 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, ...

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 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...

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 2026.

29 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026
15th Malaysia Scout Jamboree 2026

15th Malaysia Scout Jamboree 2026

The 15th Malaysian Scout Jamboree is returning to the historic land of Penang, the birthplace of the first jamboree in 1...

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