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Oh Chien
A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.
RM 13 to 30
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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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Kerabu Chicken Bok Nee
A Nyonya salad combining shredded chicken with crunchy wood ear fungus in a spicy sambal and coconut dressing.
RM 15 - 25
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Mee Sua Kor
A thick, starchy soup with wheat vermicelli, popularly found in Klang and Penang.
RM Sep-15
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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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Muar Chee
Steamed glutinous rice dough cut into bite-sized pieces and coated in a mixture of ground peanuts and sugar.
RM 4.00 - 7.00
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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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Grilled Stingray
Stingray wings marinated in sambal paste, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled over charcoal.
RM 18 - 40 (depending on size)
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Tau Fu Fah
A dessert of very soft silken tofu served with a sweet syrup.
RM 3.00 - 6.00
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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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Cendol
A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.
RM 3 to 5
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Otak-Otak
Spiced fish paste wrapped in banana or coconut leaves and grilled over charcoal (or steamed).
RM 1.00 - 1.50 (per piece) / 8 - 15 (per box)
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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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Apom Manis
A sweet, thin pancake cooked in a small claypot, creating a crispy edge and soft center.
RM 1 to 2.50 per piece
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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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Bak Chang
Glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and stuffed with savory fillings, boiled for hours.
RM Aug-18
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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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Ji Hu Eng Chai
A Penang hawker specialty featuring blanched water spinach (kangkung) and processed cuttlefish topped with a sweet prawn...
RM 15 - 25
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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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Soursop Juice
A fruit juice made from the pulp of the soursop fruit.
RM 6.00 - 12.00
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Leng Chee Kang
A cooling dessert soup containing lotus seeds, longan, malva nut, and various dried ingredients.
RM 5.00 - 9.00
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BoBo Cha Cha
A Nyonya dessert soup with colorful root vegetables (sweet potato/yam) and sago cooked in coconut milk.
RM 5.00 - 8.00
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Brown Sugar Bun
A steamed bun made with brown sugar infused dough, sometimes with a molten brown sugar filling.
RM 2.00 - 4.00 (per piece/pack varies)
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Kerabu Jellyfish
A Nyonya or Thai-style salad featuring blanched strips of jellyfish tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing.
RM 15 - 25
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Nyonya Laksa
Noodles served in a rich, spicy coconut milk-based curry broth.
RM Oct-18
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Lam Mee
Yellow noodles served in a pale, starchy gravy made from prawn and meat stock, topped with colorful garnishes.
RM Oct-16
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Kerabu Chicken Feet
A spicy, sour salad made with deboned chicken feet, popular in Thai-Malay border cuisine.
RM Oct-18
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Belacan Fried Chicken
Deep-fried chicken pieces that have been marinated in fermented shrimp paste (belacan).
RM 5.00 - 8.00 (per piece) / 12 - 20 (serving)
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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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Yam Cake
Steamed savory cake made from yam pieces and rice flour batter, topped with fried shallots and chili.
RM 3.50 - 6.00
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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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Hokkien Mee
A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.
RM 5 to 10
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Kerabu Mango
A refreshing salad made from shredded unripe green mangoes tossed with a spicy sambal dressing.
RM Aug-15
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Kerabu Kacang Botol
A salad made with sliced winged beans tossed in a sambal and lime dressing.
RM Oct-18
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Nasi Kunyit
A ceremonial dish made of glutinous rice soaked with turmeric and steamed with coconut milk, often shaped into a mound.
RM Oct-18
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Lemongrass Juice
A refreshing beverage made by boiling lemongrass stalks, often served chilled.
RM 3.00 - 6.00
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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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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
Cucur 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
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
Nasi Ulam
A traditional herb rice salad where cold cooked rice is tossed with a myriad of ...
RM Oct-20
Tok Tok Mee
Traditional egg noodles made by kneading the dough with a large bamboo pole, whi...
RM Sep-15
Chu Yuk Fun
A noodle soup (or dry version) loaded with various cuts of pork, minced meat, an...
RM Oct-18
Yuan Yang
A popular Kopitiam drink consisting of a mixture of coffee and tea.
RM 3.50 - 6.00
Char Hor Fun
Stir-fried flat rice noodles. In Penang/North, this usually implies noodles in e...
RM Sep-15
Fried Rice
Rice stir-fried in a wok with various ingredients like egg, vegetables, and meat...
RM Aug-14
Tom Yum
A hot and sour Thai soup widely adopted in Malaysia, served with seafood or chic...
RM Oct-25
Thosai
A savory crepe made from a fermented batter of rice and black gram (lentils), co...
RM 2.50 - 5.00
Murtabak
A thick, stuffed pancake/flatbread filled with spiced minced meat, onions, and e...
RM Dec-20
Bak Kut Teh
Pork ribs simmered in a complex herbal broth (Klang style is dark and thick; Teo...
RM 16 - 28 (per pax)
Kolok Mee
Sarawak's signature dry noodles tossed in lard and shallot oil, topped with minc...
RM Sep-14
Keropok Lekor
Traditional Malay fish cracker snack from Terengganu, shaped like sausages and d...
RM 5.00 - 12.00
Ying Yong
A Cantonese noodle dish combining deep-fried crispy vermicelli and stir-fried fl...
RM Oct-16
Wat Tan Hor
Stir-fried flat rice noodles smothered in a silky, thick egg-based gravy.
RM Oct-16
Sar Hor Fun
Famous Ipoh flat rice noodles, served in a clear chicken and prawn soup with shr...
RM Oct-16
Bee Koh Moy
A sweet dessert porridge made from black glutinous rice, topped with a swirl of ...
RM 4.00 - 7.00
Tai Lok Mee
Thick yellow noodles braised in thick dark soy sauce with pork lard and seafood.
RM Nov-18
Lokching
Small skewers of fish paste grilled over charcoal, a popular street food in Kela...
RM 0.50 - 1.00 (per stick)
Hainanese Chicken Chop
Deep-fried battered chicken thigh served with a brown sauce, potato wedges, and ...
RM 16 - 28
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