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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Char Koay Teow
Must Try

Char Koay Teow

A beloved stir-fried noodle dish with a smoky aroma, often cooked over a charcoal fire.

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Nutmeg Juice
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Nutmeg Juice

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Nasi Kandar
Favorite

Nasi Kandar

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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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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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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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

Left-handed Char Koay Teow
Restaurant

Left-handed Char Koay Teow

Located near Penang Times Square, this restaurant is known for its Char Koay Teow, with its name com...

Shahlia roti jala
Food court

Shahlia roti jala

This food court stall is known for its Roti Jala.

Teh-Hiang Wen Hua Bak Kut Teh 茶香文化肉骨茶
Restaurant

Teh-Hiang Wen Hua Bak Kut Teh 茶香文化肉骨茶

Teh-Hiang Wen Hua Bak Kut Teh is a restaurant that specializes in Bak Kut Teh, a popular herbal pork...

HAKU - Extraordinary Japanese Cuisine
Japanese restaurant

HAKU - Extraordinary Japanese Cuisine

HAKU is a Japanese restaurant that positions itself as a destination for an "extraordinary" or high-...

Han Hokkien Mee 涵福建面
Hawker Stall

Han Hokkien Mee 涵福建面

This hawker stall specializes in Hokkien Mee.

Wang Thai Restaurant
Thai restaurant

Wang Thai Restaurant

This restaurant is a popular spot for authentic Thai cuisine, known for its flavorful dishes like to...

Curry Noodles House
Noodle shop

Curry Noodles House

This noodle shop is famous for its Curry Mee and is a popular spot in the Raja Uda area.

Secret Recipe Balik Pulau
Restaurant

Secret Recipe Balik Pulau

Secret Recipe in Balik Pulau is an outlet of the popular Malaysian cafe chain, known for its wide se...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

KADI Resort Ibadurrahman
Tourist attraction

KADI Resort Ibadurrahman

KADI Resort Ibadurrahman is a resort located in a peaceful, rural setting in Tasek Gelugor on the m...

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Gemuruh Beach
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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Teluk Tempoyak
Tourist attraction

Teluk Tempoyak

Teluk Tempoyak is a quaint and traditional fishing village nestled on the southeastern coast of Pen...

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Pantai Bersih
Tourist attraction

Pantai Bersih

Pantai Bersih, which literally translates to "Clean Beach," is a popular coastal stretch in Butterw...

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Sunset view point Penang hill
Tourist attraction

Sunset view point Penang hill

The sunset viewpoint on Penang Hill is a specific location on the western side of the summit that i...

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Penang Events

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01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 December 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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

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