PENANG'S CULINARY DELIGHTS

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Nasi Kandar

A dish of steamed rice served with a variety of curries and side dishes.

RM 10 to 25+

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Hokkien Mee

A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.

RM 5 to 10

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Ban Chang Kuih

A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.

RM 2 to 4 per piece

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Kway Chap

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

RM 7.50 to 15

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Apom Manis

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

RM 2 to 4 per piece

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Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

RM 3 to 5

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Thai restaurant

sabai sabai mookata

Sabai Sabai Mookata is a Thai restaurant that specializes in the mookata style of dining, which comb...

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Chinese restaurant

Ang Hoay Loh

This restaurant is well-known for serving traditional Teochew cuisine.

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Nasi restaurant

Nasi Kandar Alif

This restaurant is a local spot for Nasi Kandar.

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South Indian restaurant

Waterfall Cafe

This South Indian restaurant is well-known for its banana leaf rice and a wide array of authentic So...

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Restaurant

Yu Village Penang Road

Yu Village is a restaurant on Penang Road that is part of a larger restaurant group. It offers a mor...

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Hawker stall

Char Mee Hoon Seng

This hawker stall is known for its stir-fried rice vermicelli (Char Mee Hoon).

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Tourist attraction

Gemuruh Beach

Gemuruh Beach is a local beach located in the Teluk Kumbar area on the southern coast of the island...

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Tourist attraction

Kandar-Sculpture

The "Kandar-Sculpture," located on Lebuh Ah Quee, is a steel-rod artwork from the "Marking George T...

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Historical landmark

Teluk Bahang Beach ViewPoint

The Teluk Bahang Beach ViewPoint is a scenic spot that offers a panoramic vista of the coastline an...

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Tourist attraction

Tan Jetty

The Tan Jetty is one of the seven remaining historic clan jetties that form a unique waterfront set...

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Hotel

Angsana Teluk Bahang Penang

The Angsana Teluk Bahang is a five-star luxury resort and a prominent modern landmark on the Teluk ...

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Tourist attraction

Beautiful Beach TK

"Beautiful Beach TK" is a local name for a scenic spot along the coast in Telok Kumbar (TK), a fish...

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