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43 Dishes
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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Nasi Biryani
Must Try

Nasi Biryani

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with a variety of spices and meat.

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Ban Chang Kuih
Popular

Ban Chang Kuih

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Hokkien Mee
Favorite

Hokkien Mee

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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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Asam Laksa
Must Try

Asam Laksa

A tangy and spicy fish-based noodle soup that is a signature dish of Penang.

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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
Featured

Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

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

Let's Meat | American Restaurant | American Food | American Breakfast
American restaurant

Let's Meat | American Restaurant | American Food | American Breakfast

Let's Meat is an American restaurant located in the Tanjung Bungah area of Penang, born from a desir...

Hooi Vegetarian Wan Tan Mee Noodle
Hawker Stall

Hooi Vegetarian Wan Tan Mee Noodle

This hawker stall is famous for its vegetarian Wantan Mee, offering a meat-free version of the popul...

Adi Satay
Restaurant

Adi Satay

This restaurant is known for its satay.

Roti bakar breakfast
Restaurant

Roti bakar breakfast

This restaurant is known for its Roti Bakar (toast) for breakfast.

Nasi Kandar Asik Maju
Restaurant

Nasi Kandar Asik Maju

This restaurant is a popular local spot for Nasi Kandar.

Oriental Food Stall (since 1985)
Restaurant

Oriental Food Stall (since 1985)

Located in front of the Travelodge Georgetown on Jalan Macalister, this long-standing hawker stall h...

Seafood Char Koay Kak Bukit Mertajam
Chinese restaurant

Seafood Char Koay Kak Bukit Mertajam

This Chinese restaurant is known for its Char Koay Kak (fried rice cake cubes) with the addition of ...

Char Koay Teow/ Mee/ Rice
Coffee shop

Char Koay Teow/ Mee/ Rice

This coffee shop stall is particularly famous for its Lor Mee, a starchy gravy-based noodle dish.

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Penang Hill Heritage Post Box (Peti Surat Warisan Bukit Pulau Pinang/பினாங்கு மலை பாரம்பரிய அஞ்சல் பெட்டி)
Tourist attraction

Penang Hill Heritage Post Box (Peti Surat Warisan Bukit Pulau Pinang/பினாங்கு மலை பாரம்பரிய அஞ்சல் பெட்டி)

This is a historic British colonial-era post box located on Penang Hill, recognized as a heritage i...

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Bukit Tok Alang aka Guar Petai
Nature preserve

Bukit Tok Alang aka Guar Petai

Bukit Tok Alang, also known by the name Guar Petai, is another name for the famous scenic spot more...

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大蘑菇big mushroom
Tourist attraction

大蘑菇big mushroom

The "大蘑菇 big mushroom" is a distinctive, mushroom-shaped structure that serves as a quirky an...

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Procession-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Procession-Sculpture

Located along the historically significant Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, the "Procession-Sculpture" ...

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Point Viewing
Tourist attraction

Point Viewing

This "Point Viewing" is another scenic lookout spot in the beautiful district of Balik Pulau. This ...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

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.

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 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

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 December 2025.

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 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)

16 Sep 2026
Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

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