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Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Cendol
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Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Nyonya Kuih
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Nyonya Kuih

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Chai Kuih
Favorite

Chai Kuih

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Boiled Octopus
Must Try

Boiled Octopus

A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blan...

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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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Char Koay Teow
Must Try

Char Koay Teow

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

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Ban Chang Kuih
Featured

Ban Chang Kuih

A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.

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

Inside Scoop Queensbay Mall, Penang
Ice cream shop

Inside Scoop Queensbay Mall, Penang

A popular artisanal ice cream parlor known for its wide range of unique and local-inspired flavors l...

Mamak Hub
Restaurant

Mamak Hub

This restaurant serves a variety of Mamak food and is located conveniently for students and resident...

Chuan Bar Langkawi 串吧
Restaurant

Chuan Bar Langkawi 串吧

Chuan Bar is a restaurant located in Kuah, the main town of Langkawi island, Kedah. It specializes i...

Nice Two Meat U Korean BBQ
Korean barbecue restaurant

Nice Two Meat U Korean BBQ

Nice Two Meat U is a Korean barbecue restaurant with a clever and friendly pun for a name. It specia...

Ah Ean Curry Mee 咖喱面 (morning) & Laksa 叻沙 (afternoon)
Hawker stall

Ah Ean Curry Mee 咖喱面 (morning) & Laksa 叻沙 (afternoon)

This hawker stall is famous for serving two different specialties depending on the time of day: Curr...

Padang Brown Ah Beng Loklok
Hawker stall

Padang Brown Ah Beng Loklok

This is a well-known and long-standing Lok Lok stall in the Padang Brown hawker center, famous for i...

Great City Seafood Restaurant 大都市海鲜饭店
Seafood restaurant

Great City Seafood Restaurant 大都市海鲜饭店

This is a large Chinese seafood restaurant popular for banquets and family dinners. They are known f...

云吞面
Noodle shop

云吞面

This noodle shop specializes in Wan Tan Mee.

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Penang Hill Love Lock
Tourist attraction

Penang Hill Love Lock

The Penang Hill Love Lock is a romantic and popular attraction located on the observation deck at t...

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Bukit Paduka and Viewing Spot
Tourist attraction

Bukit Paduka and Viewing Spot

Bukit Paduka is a hill that, along with its designated viewing spot, offers another opportunity to ...

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Pasir Putih Pantai Scenic Point
Tourist attraction

Pasir Putih Pantai Scenic Point

Pasir Putih Pantai Scenic Point is a viewpoint overlooking Pasir Putih, which means "White Sand Bea...

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Scenicpoint
Tourist attraction

Scenicpoint

The "Scenic Spot" in Taman Teluk Kumbar, located in Bayan Lepas, Penang, is a off-the-beaten-path d...

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义合豆蔻场 Kilang Buah Pala Ghee Hup
Tourist attraction

义合豆蔻场 Kilang Buah Pala Ghee Hup

Kilang Buah Pala Ghee Hup is a well-known nutmeg factory and farm located in Balik Pulau. Balik Pul...

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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

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

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...

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...

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

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