The streets of Penang metropolis (particularly Georgetown) are famend as a meals paradise primarily resulting from its variety in ethnicity, tradition and faith. Its multi-ethnicity brings forth such celebrated selection in Penang’s road and hawker meals. There isn’t any lack of meals choices right here, and it’s tough to discover a retailer that falls in need of a score decrease than “scrumptious”.
To help your subsequent meals hunt in Penang, we scoured each nook and cranny of Penang streets to search out the 15 greatest native streerot meals you need to attempt.
1. Char Kway Teow
A well-recognized dish to Singaporeans,. Char Kway Teow is a nationwide favorite in each Malaysia and Singapore. It’s bursting with wok hei and crammed with comforting elements like lap cheong, pork lard and prawns. And for those who’re keen to spend a couple of further Ringgit, go for the duck egg char kway teow (RM11) at Ah Leng Char Koay Teow for a richer and creamier texture.
The yolk of the duck eggs gave the noodles a extra vibrant orange color and general elevated an already decadent plate of noodles. These of you who get pleasure from a decent-sized prawn will likely be thrilled on the sight of the 2 jumbo ones prawns on the plate.
343, Jalan Dato Keramat, George City, 10150 George City, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
+6012 498 3962
Thu to Tue: 10.30am – 4pm
Closed on Wed
2. Koay Teow Th’ng
There’s nothing extra comforting than a bowl of koay teow th’ng particularly when it rains. And the perfect place to get a bowl of Koay Teow Th’ng (RM5) is at Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng.
You possibly can rely on their noodles to be submerged in a ladle stuffed with refreshingly mild rooster soup and topped with a drizzle of meat slice, fish cake slice and various fish balls. Don’t be stunned if you end up guzzling down the soup— it’s divine!
Lebuh Clarke, George City, 10050 George City, Pulau Pinang
Wed to Mon: 7am – 2pm
Closed on Tue
3. Penang Asam Laksa
Do you know that Penang’s asam laksa was ranked seventh in CNN Journey’s The World’s 50 Finest Meals record? In any case, that sweet-sour mackerel broth that’s thick and vibrant in color is just too laborious to withstand. And the place higher to have this dish than at Penang Air Itam Laksa?
The Asam Laksa (RM5.50) is garnished with beneficiant quantities of uncooked herbs & greens: cucumber, lettuce, onions, bunga kantan, purple chillies and contemporary mint. In actual fact, the broth is so flavourful that even Anthony Bourdain himself dropped by in 2012 and beloved each single chunk.
Jalan Pasar, Paya Terubong, 11500 George City, Pulau Pinang
+6012 500 7063
Sat & Solar: 11am – 5pm
Closed from Mon to Fri
4. Loh Bak
Loh Bak is likely one of the must-try objects whenever you’re in Penang. Whereas the island boasts a great variety of stalls serving this common deal with, one of many well-known locations to have your Loh Bak is Kheng Pin Cafe alongside Penang Street.
The loh bak right here is fried to a crisp golden brown earlier than it’s served with chilli sauce and a starchy black sauce. In actual fact, the loh bak is so scrumptious that clients are identified to take it again to Kuala Lumpur. One other must-try merchandise is the prawn fritter, which is ready upon order solely to make sure freshness.
80, Jln Penang, George City, 10000 George City, Pulau Pinang
Wed to Solar: 7am – 1.30pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
5. Penang Rojak
There’s nothing higher than a scrumptious bowl of rojak to welcome the weekend (truly, any day). And the perfect place to get this salad dish of Javanese origin is at Rojak Ho Wei Jeng, situated in Esplanade Meals Court docket. There’s often a particularly lengthy queue. However fret not, service is extraordinarily fast so that you’ll end up digging right into a bowl of rojak in a matter of minutes.
The Rojak (RM5) consists of water chestnuts, pineapple, guava, squid, inexperienced mangoes, cucumber, fried tofu with fermented prawn paste and floor nuts. The sauce can be identified to be sweeter and fewer savoury than different rojak sauces. In actual fact, the sauce is such a giant hit amongst clients that it’s bought by the bottle.
Medan Renong, 11, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George City, 10200 George City, Pulau Pinang
+6016 446 1666
Tue to Sat: 6pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Solar & Mon
6. Curry Mee
Established in 1946, Air Itam Sister Curry Mee was based by two sisters, Lim Kooi Heang and Lim Kooi Lai. They’ve been peddling their recipe for Penang Type Curry Mee for many years. In actual fact, they’re so common that they’ve been immortalised within the type of a mural within the Air Itam Market.
At present nevertheless, the sisters now not run the stall. As an alternative they’ve handed down the reins to their grandchildren. So what makes this RM5 Curry Mee so distinctive? They merely sit on stools and function enterprise on the bottom with a giant pot of curry soup boiling over a standard charcoal hearth range!
612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
+6012 410 8152
Wed to Mon: 7.30am – 1pm
Closed on Tue
7. Nasi Kandar
If there’s one dish Penang is thought for, it needs to be nasi kandar. And I’m going to introduce you to the stall of whose nasi kandar I’ve been having fun with since my childhood— Shariff Nasi Kandar.
And since the nasi kandar at Shariff’s Nasi Kandar just isn’t solely low-cost but in addition nice tasting, many purchasers would line up as early as 6.30pm for a plate of this goodness. Every plate of fluffy rice is topped with quite a lot of thick flavourful gravy, your selection of protein and vegetable. And the meal will value you lower than RM10, so you’re actually getting your cash’s price.
Gerai 23, Kompleks Pasar Dan Makanan, Jalan Permai, Taman Brown, 11700 Gelugor, Penang
+6017 458 6786
Solar to Fri: 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Closed on Sat
8. Penang Teochew Chendul/Chendol
How can anybody go to Penang and never have the Penang Street Well-known Teochew Chendul? A bowl of shaved ice crammed with chewy inexperienced rice flour jelly, purple beans, contemporary coconut milk and a splash of gula melaka syrup will value you RM4.40.
It’s straightforward to identify the well-known stall as a result of there’s a unending queue exterior Joo Hooi Cafe. Additionally, it’s slightly fascinating watching the velocity of preparation by the seller. The standard nevertheless will not be as constant— throughout my second journey right here, the coconut milk tasted diluted and there was not sufficient gula melaka. This ice chilly dessert is nonetheless a beautiful respite from the blistering tropical warmth.
27-29, Lebuh Keng Kwee, George City, 10100 George City, Pulau Pinang
+604 262 6002
Day by day: 10.30am – 7pm
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9. Ais Kacang
Do you know that Swatow Lane Ice Kacang in Penang has been working for nearly 100 years? Originating as a humble cartwheel retailer offering cooling desserts to loyal followers, this well-known ice kacang stall has since relocated to Burma Street.
The Traditional Ais Kacang (RM5) comes with shaved ice drenched in home syrup, accompanied by chunks of corns, purple beans, and grass jelly as nicely. I like to recommend the Ais Kacang Particular (RM6) which comes with a beneficiant dollop of ice cream.
E, 102, 1, Jalan Burma, George City, 10050 George City, Pulau Pinang
+6016 459 5213
Day by day: 11.30am – 9.30pm
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10. Apom Manis
One of many oldest apom manis stalls in Penang that’s nonetheless working may be present in Pulau Tikus. It began again in 1920 and the family-run enterprise has since been working at Swee Kong Espresso Store.
Ready utilizing claypots over open charcoal stoves, they churn out essentially the most scrumptious, moist, coconut-rich candy Apom Manis that go for simply RM1 a bit. And belief me, one is rarely sufficient. You’ll end up reaching for extra.
317, Jalan Burma, George City, 10350 George City, Pulau Pinang
Day by day: 5.30am – 1pm
11. Dim Sum
For those who grew up in Gelugor (like I did), you’d be accustomed to Maxim Dim Sum. Over years, Maxim Dim Sum has grown to develop into one of many go-to breakfast spots for locals dwelling within the neighbourhood because of their scrumptious and inexpensive dim sum.
A number of the dim sum objects you’ll be able to look ahead to embrace the perennial favourites reminiscent of Fried Radish Cake, Fried Prawn Roll, Crystal Crab Dumpling and the Scallop Prawn Dumpling.
Bangunan Lip Sin 2 G – 6 to 12, Lebuh Pekaka 1 Sungai Dua, Taman Pekaka, 11700 Gelugor, Penang
+6012 472 6625
Day by day: 6.30am – 2pm
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12. Hokkien Mee
Hokkien mee (or prawn mee as it’s identified in Kuala Lumpur) is a staple amongst Penangites. And one of many extra well-known ones is the 888 Hokkien Mee. Fairly often, there’s a lengthy queue in entrance of this stall.
A small bowl of Hokkien Mee (RM6) comprises noodles, pork slices, shrimps, boiled egg and bean sprouts. The dish is topped with fried onions to enhance aroma and flavour. For those who get pleasure from a kick in your broth, there’s a spoonful of chilli paste to be combined within the soup. Do be aware that they’ve carried out a self-service system, so that you’ll have to select up your personal bowl of noodles to deliver to your desk.
67-A, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George City, Pulau Pinang
Tue & Wed, Fri to Solar: 5pm – 8pm
Closed on Mon & Thu
13. Lok Lok
A stall situated on the Pulau Tikus Market, Peng Hwa Lok Lok affords over thirty kinds of lok lok obtainable for choice. This place additionally affords 5 totally different sorts of mouth-watering dipping gravies so that you can attempt.
These elements have been readily served on their specifically customised desk which lets you seize a seat and luxuriate in your steaming sizzling lok lok. One of the best half? The stick goes for as little as RM1. Time for a lok lok feast, I say!
Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George City, Pulau Pinang
Thu to Tue: 4pm – 10pm
Closed on Wed
14. Oyster Omelette
Fried Oyster Omelette, or also referred to as Oh Chien in Hokkien, is a well-liked road meals you could find throughout Penang. And the place higher to have a style than at Seng Thor Espresso Store— this legendary fried oyster omelette hawker stall has been round since 1930.
You possibly can choose between 4 sizes and every value varies in line with the dimensions— RM13, RM17, RM20 and RM30. The oysters served listed below are plump and juicy, the omelette batter crispy and stuffed with wok hei. One of the best half was that the dish didn’t give off gooey and half-cooked starch that you simply typically discover in much less superior oyster omelettes.
30, Jalan Nyonya, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+603 2145 2512
Tue to Solar: 12pm – 3pm
Closed on Mon
15. Wan Tan Mee
For those who’re yearning for a bowl of wan tan mee, head over to Prime Fortunate Cafe. Better part? One bowl will solely value RM3! Helming the hawker stall at Prime Fortunate Cafe is Mary who has been promoting her extraordinarily inexpensive Wan Tan Mee for the previous 32 years.
A plate of her wan tan mee comes with a beneficiant portion of noodles, dumplings, barbecued pork, leafy greens and sambal belacan. Speak about getting a bang to your buck!
4E-1-78, Lorong Semarak Api 1, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
+6016 444 1119
Mon to Sat: 7am – 11am
Closed on Solar
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