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Asam Laksa
A tangy and spicy fish-based noodle soup that is a signature dish of Penang.
RM 5 to 8
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Authentic flavors that define Penang's culinary identity
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Nasi Biryani
A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with a variety of spices and meat.
RM 10 to 20
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Rojak
A unique tropical fruit salad with a sweet and savory shrimp paste dressing.
RM 5 to 10
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Ban Chang Kuih
A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.
RM 2 to 4 per piece
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Nyonya Kuih
Nyonya kuih is a broad category of bite-sized snacks or desserts. They can be steamed, baked, boiled, or grilled and com...
RM 1.50 to 3.50 per piece
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Cendol
A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.
RM 3 to 5
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Hokkien Mee
A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.
RM 5 to 10
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Apom Manis
A sweet, thin pancake cooked in a small claypot, creating a crispy edge and soft center.
RM 2 to 4 per piece
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Oh Chien
A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.
RM 13 to 30
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Chai Kuih
Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.
RM 1.50 to 3 per piece
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Kway Chap
A Teochew dish featuring flat rice noodles in a savory duck broth.
RM 7.50 to 15
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Char Koay Teow
A beloved stir-fried noodle dish with a smoky aroma, often cooked over a charcoal fire.
RM 8 to 15
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Boiled Octopus
A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blanched baby octopus.
RM 15 to 30
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Nasi Kandar
A dish of steamed rice served with a variety of curries and side dishes.
RM 10 to 25+
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Nutmeg Juice
A refreshing drink made from the fruit of the nutmeg tree.
RM 3 to 5
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Nasi Lemak
Considered Malaysia's national dish, it is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconu...
RM 2 to 10
Wantan Mee
A popular noodle dish that can be served either dry or in a soup.
RM 4 to 8
Roti Canai
A type of Indian-influenced flatbread that is a popular breakfast or supper dish...
RM 1 to 3
Lok Lok
A communal hot pot-style street food where ingredients on skewers are cooked in ...
RM 1 to 5 per skewer
Curry Mee
A spicy coconut-based curry noodle soup.
RM 5 to 10
Popiah
A fresh spring roll filled with a variety of ingredients, similar to a soft, unf...
RM 3 to 5
Loh Bak
Deep-fried marinated pork rolls wrapped in bean curd skin.
RM 8 to 15
Chee Cheong Fun
Steamed rice noodle rolls served with a variety of sauces.
RM 4 to 8
Tau Sar Piah
A flaky, baked pastry filled with a sweet or savory mung bean paste.
RM 7 to 12 per box
Mee Goreng Mamak
A spicy stir-fried noodle dish with Indian-Muslim influences.
RM 6 to 12
Roti Jala
A lacy, net-like crepe made with turmeric and coconut milk.
RM 4 to 8 per set
Loh Mee
A starchy, savory noodle soup with a thick gravy.
RM 4 to 7
Satay
Skewered and grilled meat
RM 1.20 to 2.50 per skewer
Ice Kacang
A colorful shaved ice dessert, also known as ABC (Ais Batu Campur).
RM 3 to 7
Mee Jawa
A sweet and savory noodle dish with a potato-based gravy.
RM 5 to 8
Pasembur
A Malaysian-Indian salad consisting of various fried items and shredded vegetabl...
RM 6 to 15
Koay Teow Thng
A clear and light noodle soup, often enjoyed for breakfast.
RM 5 to 8
White Curry Mee
A lighter-colored, fragrant, and creamy curry noodle soup, distinct from the mor...
RM 7 to 12
Green Curry Mee
A Thai-influenced curry known for its vibrant green color and aromatic flavor.
RM 10 to 20
Char Koay Kak
A savory dish made from steamed rice flour and white radish (daikon), which is t...
RM 6 to 10
Roti Bakar
A simple yet popular breakfast or snack of toasted bread, often served in kopiti...
RM 3 to 6
Banana Leaf Rice
A South Indian meal where steamed rice is served on a banana leaf with a variety...
RM 10 to 25
Cucuk Udang
Crispy and savory prawn fritters, often enjoyed as a teatime snack.
RM 1 to 2 per piece
Mee Rebus
A Malay noodle dish consisting of yellow egg noodles in a thick, sweet and spicy...
RM 5 to 19.50
Mee Sotong
A popular Indian-Muslim stir-fried noodle dish, characterized by the addition of...
RM 6 to 9
Apom Manis
A thin, crepe-like pancake with a crispy edge and a soft, fluffy center, made fr...
RM 1 to 2.50 per piece
Laksa Lemak
A rich and creamy coconut milk-based noodle soup with a fragrant and spicy broth...
RM 15 to 25
Nasi Dalca
A flavorful rice dish cooked with lentils (dal) and a blend of spices, often ser...
RM 10 to 20
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