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43 Dishes
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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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Ban Chang Kuih
Popular

Ban Chang Kuih

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Nasi Biryani
Favorite

Nasi Biryani

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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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Asam Laksa
Must Try

Asam Laksa

A tangy and spicy fish-based noodle soup that is a signature dish of Penang.

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Nyonya Kuih
Must Try

Nyonya Kuih

Nyonya kuih is a broad category of bite-sized snacks or desserts. They can be st...

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Apom Manis
Featured

Apom Manis

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

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Tasha Dal Kandar
Restaurant

Tasha Dal Kandar

This restaurant is known for serving Nasi Kandar with Dalca.

Waterfall Cafe
South Indian restaurant

Waterfall Cafe

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

Penang Famouse Razak Candol
Cafe

Penang Famouse Razak Candol

This cafe offers a local version of Cendol.

Chill Night Restaurant
Restaurant

Chill Night Restaurant

Chill Night Restaurant on Lebuh Kimberley is a place for a relaxed evening meal. It's likely a moder...

Holy Guacamole - Love Lane
Mexican restaurant

Holy Guacamole - Love Lane

Holy Guacamole is a vibrant Mexican restaurant located on the famous Love Lane. It brings the lively...

Mee rebus Penang Ori (merbok)
Restaurant

Mee rebus Penang Ori (merbok)

This restaurant is known for serving authentic Penang-style Mee Rebus.

the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)
Thai restaurant

the pink elephant THAI BBQ & STEAMBOAT (Icon City Branch)

The Pink Elephant is a Thai restaurant at Icon City that specializes in barbecue and steamboat, like...

MEE REBUS ORANG TUA-TUA
Restaurant

MEE REBUS ORANG TUA-TUA

This restaurant is known for its traditional, "old folks" style Mee Rebus.

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Perkampungan Juru
Tourist attraction

Perkampungan Juru

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Penang Hill Best Viewpoint
Tourist attraction

Penang Hill Best Viewpoint

This a specific spot on Penang Hill that is considered by many to offer the absolute best and most ...

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Hidden Waterfall @Changkat Tembaga
Tourist attraction

Hidden Waterfall @Changkat Tembaga

The Hidden Waterfall at Changkat Tembaga is a small, natural waterfall located in a surprisingly ur...

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Air Terjun Bukit Teruna Dara Sungai Rusa
Tourist attraction

Air Terjun Bukit Teruna Dara Sungai Rusa

Air Terjun Bukit Teruna Dara, which translates to the Virgin's Hill Waterfall, is a natural waterfa...

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Penang Hill
Tourist attraction

Penang Hill

Penang Hill, or Bukit Bendera, is the island's oldest and most famous hill station, offering a cool...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 December 2025.

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

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.

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...

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)

21 Mar 2026
Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 21 March 2026.

01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

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...

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Durian Fusion Afternoon Tea by Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Nature Wonders at The Habitat Penang Hill
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Land | Sea Buffet Dinner by Iconic Hotel
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The W.O.N.D.E.R Room Package by Penang Marriott Hotel
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