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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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Hokkien Mee
Popular

Hokkien Mee

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Oh Chien
Favorite

Oh Chien

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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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Kway Chap
Must Try

Kway Chap

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

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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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Rojak
Featured

Rojak

A unique tropical fruit salad with a sweet and savory shrimp paste dressing.

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Swatow Lane Ice Kacang
Restaurant

Swatow Lane Ice Kacang

A historic stall famous for its Ice Kacang, a Malaysian shaved ice dessert with various syrups and t...

Lebuh Presgrave Wan Thun Mee (云吞面）
Hawker Stall

Lebuh Presgrave Wan Thun Mee (云吞面）

This hawker stall is famous for its Wantan Mee and is located at the same spot as the well-known 888...

Soul Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant

Soul Restaurant & Bar

Soul Restaurant & Bar, located on Jalan Kek Chuan, is a modern dining establishment that offers a fu...

SURIYAN'S RESTAURANT
South Indian restaurant

SURIYAN'S RESTAURANT

SURIYAN'S RESTAURANT on Chulia Street is a South Indian restaurant. It offers authentic flavors from...

Hasba Char Koay Teow
Restaurant

Hasba Char Koay Teow

This restaurant specializes in Malay-style Char Koay Teow.

Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe
Breakfast restaurant

Makan Pagi by Fizzy Cafe

This breakfast restaurant offers a variety of morning meals.

御膳庭 Imperial Smorgasbord
Breakfast restaurant

御膳庭 Imperial Smorgasbord

Imperial Smorgasbord is a breakfast restaurant that offers a lavish, buffet-style meal. The name "Im...

Air Itam Sister Curry Mee
Hawker stall

Air Itam Sister Curry Mee

This is a legendary and iconic hawker stall, run by two elderly sisters for decades. They are famous...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Chew Jetty
Tourist attraction

Chew Jetty

The Chew Jetty is the most famous, largest, and most tourist-oriented of the historic clan jetties ...

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Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman (AkuaTAR)
Aquarium

Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman (AkuaTAR)

The Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman, also known as AkuaTAR, is an aquarium located at the Fisheries Res...

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Claremont Station
Tourist attraction

Claremont Station

Claremont Station is a historical landmark on Penang Hill, representing a piece of the hill's rich ...

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Kota Permai
Tourist attraction

Kota Permai

Kota Permai is a large and established township located in Bukit Mertajam on the mainland. It is a ...

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The Habitat Penang Hill
Nature preserve

The Habitat Penang Hill

The Habitat Penang Hill is a world-class ecotourism attraction situated at the summit of Penang Hil...

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Penang Events

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

16 Sep 2026
Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

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

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...

22 Feb 2026
Pesta Festival Tahun Baru Cina (大山脚峇冬丁宜太子殿“马登丁宜”新春庙会)

Pesta Festival Tahun Baru Cina (大山脚峇冬丁宜太子殿“马登丁宜”新春庙会)

Pesta Festival Tahun Baru Cina (大山脚峇冬丁宜太子殿“马登丁宜”新春庙会) on 22 February 2026.

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 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.

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