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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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Oh Chien
Popular

Oh Chien

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Char Koay Teow
Favorite

Char Koay Teow

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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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Hokkien Mee
Must Try

Hokkien Mee

A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Cendol
Featured

Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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Featured Places To Eat

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

Dee Thai Mookata
Thai restaurant

Dee Thai Mookata

Dee Thai Mookata, located at Penang Times Square, specializes in the popular Thai barbecue steamboat...

Kedai Kopi Sai Lam
Restaurant

Kedai Kopi Sai Lam

Kedai Kopi Sai Lam on Lebuh Carnarvon is a traditional Chinese coffee shop. It's a bustling, old-sch...

台好甲 Tai Ho Jiak Georgetown
Restaurant

台好甲 Tai Ho Jiak Georgetown

Tai Ho Jiak is a restaurant in Georgetown that specializes in Taiwanese food. The name is a translit...

Mochi Muah Chee Air Itam
Hawker stall

Mochi Muah Chee Air Itam

This is a popular hawker stall in the Air Itam Market Food Court that sells Muah Chee, a traditiona...

SKY STAR CAFE（满天星茶室）
Restaurant

SKY STAR CAFE（满天星茶室）

SKY STAR CAFE (满天星茶室) is a large, local coffee shop or food court located on Jalan Air It...

Khaosan Tapas Bar
Thai restaurant

Khaosan Tapas Bar

Khaosan Tapas Bar brings the vibrant street food culture of Bangkok to George Town. The restaurant o...

Ais Kepal, Dragon Ice Ball
Cafe

Ais Kepal, Dragon Ice Ball

This cafe is known for its "Ais Kepal," which are colorful ice balls, a nostalgic childhood treat.

Rahim Nasi Kandar dan Nasi Briyani
Biryani restaurant

Rahim Nasi Kandar dan Nasi Briyani

This restaurant is known for serving both Nasi Kandar and Nasi Biryani.

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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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MBSP Upcycle Park
Tourist attraction

MBSP Upcycle Park

The MBSP Upcycle Park, located in Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam, is an innovative and environmentall...

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Straits Quay
Tourist attraction

Straits Quay

Straits Quay is a premier seaside retail marina located in the upscale Seri Tanjung Pinang neighbor...

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Sungai Batu Seaside
Tourist attraction

Sungai Batu Seaside

The Sungai Batu Seaside is the coastal area that fronts the traditional fishing village of Sungai B...

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Viewing Platform MBPP
Tourist attraction

Viewing Platform MBPP

A public viewing platform in Tanjung Bungah that was constructed by the Penang Island City Council (...

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Penang Events

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

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.

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.

25 Dec 2025
Christmas

Christmas

Christmas on 25 December 2025.

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

14 Dec 2025
Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 14 December 2025.

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)

31 Aug 2026
Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day

Merdeka Day on 31 August 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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