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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Cendol
Must Try

Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Nasi Kandar
Popular

Nasi Kandar

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Char Koay Teow
Favorite

Char Koay Teow

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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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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
Must Try

Ban Chang Kuih

A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.

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Boiled Octopus
Featured

Boiled Octopus

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

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Sungai Ara Hokkien Mee
Chinese noodle restaurant

Sungai Ara Hokkien Mee

This noodle restaurant is a local favorite, known for its authentic Hokkien Mee with a flavorful pra...

Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)
Buffet restaurant

Khao Kun Mookata (Nibong Tebal)

Khao Kun Mookata in Nibong Tebal is a restaurant specializing in the popular Thai-style mookata, whi...

DK Delicious Koay Teow Soup and Tomyam Spicy Noodle
Restaurant

DK Delicious Koay Teow Soup and Tomyam Spicy Noodle

This restaurant is known for serving both traditional Koay Teow Soup and a spicy Tomyam version.

Double Knott Cafe
Western restaurant

Double Knott Cafe

Double Knott Cafe on Lebuh Gereja (Church Street) is a Western restaurant and cafe. It offers a comf...

char kuey kak
Chinese restaurant

char kuey kak

This stall, located in Restoran Keat Seng, is known for serving Char Koay Kak (fried radish cake).

Ghee Seng Tomyam Seafood
Thai restaurant

Ghee Seng Tomyam Seafood

Ghee Seng Tomyam Seafood is a well-known Thai restaurant located at Pengkalan Weld. It's a popular d...

Mala Xiang Guo Burma Road
Restaurant

Mala Xiang Guo Burma Road

This restaurant on Jalan Burma specializes in "Mala Xiang Guo," the popular Sichuan spicy dry pot. I...

Soon Lai Seafood 顺来本地海鲜
Seafood restaurant

Soon Lai Seafood 顺来本地海鲜

This restaurant is known for its classic Chinese stir-fried seafood dishes. Popular items include Ka...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Taman Bandar Pulau Pinang (formerly Taman Belia)
Park

Taman Bandar Pulau Pinang (formerly Taman Belia)

Taman Bandar Pulau Pinang, widely known by its former name, Taman Belia or Youth Park, is a large a...

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Cable Car Kek Lok Si #2
Tourist attraction

Cable Car Kek Lok Si #2

The inclined lift, "cable car" system, at the magnificent Kek Lok Si Temple. The temple complex is v...

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Penang World City Jetty
Tourist attraction

Penang World City Jetty

This jetty is part of the "Penang World City" development, a major integrated waterfront city proje...

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Penang Hill Middle Station
Tourist attraction

Penang Hill Middle Station

The Penang Hill Middle Station is an intermediate stop on the funicular railway line that ascends P...

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Penang Swimming Club Viewing Point (Public)
Tourist attraction

Penang Swimming Club Viewing Point (Public)

This is a public-access viewpoint located near the exclusive Penang Swimming Club in the Tanjung To...

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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

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

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...

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, ...

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.

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 2026.

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

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