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43 Dishes
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Culinary Excellence

Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Kway Chap
Must Try

Kway Chap

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

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Nasi Kandar
Popular

Nasi Kandar

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Apom Manis
Favorite

Apom Manis

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Cendol
Must Try

Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Nutmeg Juice
Must Try

Nutmeg Juice

A refreshing drink made from the fruit of the nutmeg tree.

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Char Koay Teow
Featured

Char Koay Teow

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

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Osmanthus Alley's Echo • 桂花巷之回声
Chinese restaurant

Osmanthus Alley's Echo • 桂花巷之回声

This Chinese restaurant is known for its refined dishes and elegant ambiance.

Mee Goreng Mamak Irfantaj
Hawker stall

Mee Goreng Mamak Irfantaj

This hawker stall is a local choice for Mamak-style Mee Goreng.

Lim Poh Lim (Kam Mun Kei Seafood Restaurant)
Malaysian restaurant

Lim Poh Lim (Kam Mun Kei Seafood Restaurant)

Lim Poh Lim, also known as Kam Mun Kei, on Jalan Hutton, is a traditional Chinese seafood restaurant...

Eifi Murtabak & Roti Canai
Breakfast restaurant

Eifi Murtabak & Roti Canai

This breakfast restaurant is known for its Murtabak and Roti Canai.

风车路炒米台目，炒麻线
Restaurant

风车路炒米台目，炒麻线

This restaurant is famous for its stir-fried "bee tai bak" (silver needle noodles) and "mee suah" (w...

祖传潮州菜粿 Chai Kueh Yee
Restaurant or cafe

祖传潮州菜粿 Chai Kueh Yee

This restaurant specializes in traditional Teochew Chai Kueh (steamed vegetable dumplings).

Subway 1st Avenue Mall
Fast food restaurant

Subway 1st Avenue Mall

Subway is a global fast-food chain known for its submarine sandwiches, or "subs." This branch is loc...

James Foo Western Food @Tanjung Tokong
Western restaurant

James Foo Western Food @Tanjung Tokong

James Foo Western Food is a well-known name in Penang for affordable Western cuisine, and this outle...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Ayer Itam Wet Market
Tourist attraction

Ayer Itam Wet Market

The Air Itam Wet Market is a bustling and vibrant traditional market located in the heart of the Ai...

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Lookout Point - Jalan Kampung Gemuruh
Tourist attraction

Lookout Point - Jalan Kampung Gemuruh

The "Lookout Point" on Jalan Kampung Gemuruh is a highly-rated, local gem in Bayan Lepas, Penang. W...

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Titi Kerawang Waterfalls
Tourist attraction

Titi Kerawang Waterfalls

Titi Kerawang Waterfalls is a popular natural attraction located along the winding road that cuts a...

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Mengkuang Dam
Tourist attraction

Mengkuang Dam

The Mengkuang Dam is the largest dam in Penang, located near Bukit Mertajam on the mainland. Origin...

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Double Role-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Double Role-Sculpture

The "Double Role-Sculpture" is another one of the engaging steel-rod artworks from the "Marking Geo...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

16 Sep 2026
Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

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...

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)

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 December 2025.

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 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.

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.

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