Street Food In Penang You Can’t Afford To Miss 2019

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Street Food In Penang You Can’t Afford To Miss 2019

Street Food In Penang You Can’t Afford To Miss In Penang

In Penang, everyone is Penang Foodie. We all know where to locate the best food in Penang. Just to let you guys know, we researched on some Penang food blog when writing this guide. We hope this blog will give you a good peek on what to eat in Penang. If you’re travelling to Penang, this guide surely will help you, trust me! We all know that Penang is Food Paradise of Asia, you can read our blog post more about it. Penang, food capital of Malaysia has been named by Thrillist as one of the best food city in the world. Forbes says Penang is one of the top 10 cities for best street food. In addition, TheCultureTrip also nominated Penang as one of the finest cities for street food.
First stop. Let’s begin your day with awesome Penang local’s delight – nasi lemak. 垄尾三轮车 Nasi Lemak has been operating more than 30 years. In fact, it is one of the legendary stalls located at Paya Terubong that sells nasi lemak. For instance, most of the longbui kids tried their nasi lemak and love it since their childhood. Frankly speaking, I always dabao or bungkus it during primary school. Address: 200, Jalan Paya Terubong, Paya Terubong, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 4AM – 10AM (closed on Sunday)
Paya Terubong Nasi Lemak
200 Jln Paya Terubung
First stop. Let’s begin your day with awesome Penang local’s delight – nasi lemak. 垄尾三轮车 Nasi Lemak has been operating more than 30 years. In fact, it is one of the legendary stalls located at Paya Terubong that sells nasi lemak. For instance, most of the longbui kids tried their nasi lemak and love it since their childhood. Frankly speaking, I always dabao or bungkus it during primary school. Address: 200, Jalan Paya Terubong, Paya Terubong, 11060 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 4AM – 10AM (closed on Sunday)
The next must try Penang food is CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee (桥头福建面). This hokkien mee was once recommended by CNN Travel, known for its rich and aromatic broth. This famous Penang grub is located in one of the heritage houses along Beach Street. Truth to be told, it has been selling for more than 50 years in Penang. Thus, it’s definitely worth a visit in you are looking for scrumptious hokkien mee in Penang. Address: 533, Jalan C.Y. Choy, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7AM – 2:30PM (closed on Monday)
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CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee
533 Lebuh Pantai
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The next must try Penang food is CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee (桥头福建面). This hokkien mee was once recommended by CNN Travel, known for its rich and aromatic broth. This famous Penang grub is located in one of the heritage houses along Beach Street. Truth to be told, it has been selling for more than 50 years in Penang. Thus, it’s definitely worth a visit in you are looking for scrumptious hokkien mee in Penang. Address: 533, Jalan C.Y. Choy, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7AM – 2:30PM (closed on Monday)
It’s pretty easy to spot the best food in Penang. But, it’s not an easy task to spot a delicious and with historical charm curry mee at the same time! In fact, it has been selling more than 70 years. Sister Curry Mee received so much love from the Penangites, especially those who live in Air Itam area. So, if you are looking for true Penang street food, Sister Curry Mee is definitely for you. Address: 612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7:30AM-1PM (closed on Tuesday)
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Sister Curry Mee
612-T Jalan Air Itam
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It’s pretty easy to spot the best food in Penang. But, it’s not an easy task to spot a delicious and with historical charm curry mee at the same time! In fact, it has been selling more than 70 years. Sister Curry Mee received so much love from the Penangites, especially those who live in Air Itam area. So, if you are looking for true Penang street food, Sister Curry Mee is definitely for you. Address: 612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7:30AM-1PM (closed on Tuesday)
Transfer road roti canai serves one of the legendary roti canai in town. We’ve featured it in our best breakfast in Penang list. Grab a chair and taste the best roti canai in town with the locals. What’s the must try here? We recommend beef gravy and chicken curry. Thank us later! Address: 114, 110, Jalan Transfer, Georgetown, 10050 George Town, Malaysia Operating hour: 8AM-11AM
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Roti Canai Transfer Road
110 Jalan Transfer
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Transfer road roti canai serves one of the legendary roti canai in town. We’ve featured it in our best breakfast in Penang list. Grab a chair and taste the best roti canai in town with the locals. What’s the must try here? We recommend beef gravy and chicken curry. Thank us later! Address: 114, 110, Jalan Transfer, Georgetown, 10050 George Town, Malaysia Operating hour: 8AM-11AM
Greenlane Genting Food Court is one of our most recommended food courts when it comes to food in Penang. It serves a wide variety of local delights. Therefore, you can try all the local favourite here. Our best picks are Chee Cheong Fun, Hainan Chicken Rice and Penang Laksa. Oh ya, there’s one pancake stall worth trying too, if your tummy allow. Address: Lorong Delima 3, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7AM-5PM (closed on Wednesday)
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Genting Cafe
Lorong Delima 3
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Greenlane Genting Food Court is one of our most recommended food courts when it comes to food in Penang. It serves a wide variety of local delights. Therefore, you can try all the local favourite here. Our best picks are Chee Cheong Fun, Hainan Chicken Rice and Penang Laksa. Oh ya, there’s one pancake stall worth trying too, if your tummy allow. Address: Lorong Delima 3, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7AM-5PM (closed on Wednesday)
Sri Weld is also one of the famous food courts in Penang, serving some proper local food. It’s located at beach street, so if you happen to go there, give the nasi lemak a shot. Trust me, you’ll surely love it! The fragrance of the coconut rice served with curry (sambal) and garnished with crispy ikan bilis or fish make it the best choice for breakfast. Oh, I miss it already. Address: Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 9AM-5PM (closed on Sunday)
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Sri Weld Food Court
Beach Street
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Sri Weld is also one of the famous food courts in Penang, serving some proper local food. It’s located at beach street, so if you happen to go there, give the nasi lemak a shot. Trust me, you’ll surely love it! The fragrance of the coconut rice served with curry (sambal) and garnished with crispy ikan bilis or fish make it the best choice for breakfast. Oh, I miss it already. Address: Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 9AM-5PM (closed on Sunday)
The next stop to eat in Penang is Kheng Pin Kopitiam (群賓茶餐室). Kheng Pin Kopitiam is located in Penang city center, situated at the junction of Penang Road and Sri Bahari Road. The lobak is something to die for. In fact, some major Taiwanese travel channels have been promoting Kheng Pin’s lobak. Moreover, another must try dishes is Hainan Chicken Rice. What’s better than having your meal in an old style café where you will still find those old fashioned marble tables and wooden chairs? Kheng Pin Kopitiam is the place to be. Address: 20, 16, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7AM-2PM (closed on Monday)
Kafe Kheng Pin 群宾茶餐室
80 Jln Penang
The next stop to eat in Penang is Kheng Pin Kopitiam (群賓茶餐室). Kheng Pin Kopitiam is located in Penang city center, situated at the junction of Penang Road and Sri Bahari Road. The lobak is something to die for. In fact, some major Taiwanese travel channels have been promoting Kheng Pin’s lobak. Moreover, another must try dishes is Hainan Chicken Rice. What’s better than having your meal in an old style café where you will still find those old fashioned marble tables and wooden chairs? Kheng Pin Kopitiam is the place to be. Address: 20, 16, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7AM-2PM (closed on Monday)
Penang style mee goreng is definitely a must eat in the Pearl of the Orient. The uncle is local Indian but speaks fluent hokkien, when he’s in good mood you can spot him showing off his hokkien while cooking. Well, I guess this is the beauty of mixture culture in Penang. Address: 280, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 8AM – 6:30PM (closed on Monday)
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Bangkok Lane's Mee Goreng
Jalan Burma
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Penang style mee goreng is definitely a must eat in the Pearl of the Orient. The uncle is local Indian but speaks fluent hokkien, when he’s in good mood you can spot him showing off his hokkien while cooking. Well, I guess this is the beauty of mixture culture in Penang. Address: 280, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 8AM – 6:30PM (closed on Monday)
The another option is BM Yam Rice (大山脚芋饭). This food is Bukit Mertajam people’s pride, ask any BM people, they will surely recommend to you their BM Yam Rice. To eat this awesome food, you have to take 30 mins drive from island. I personally have tried it before and genuinely love it. The rice is tossed together with powdery yam, and the broth is superb! Address: No7, Jalan Murthy 10400 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Operating hour: 9:30AM – 3PM (closed on Wednesday)
BM Yam Rice (Alma)
Jalan Alma
The another option is BM Yam Rice (大山脚芋饭). This food is Bukit Mertajam people’s pride, ask any BM people, they will surely recommend to you their BM Yam Rice. To eat this awesome food, you have to take 30 mins drive from island. I personally have tried it before and genuinely love it. The rice is tossed together with powdery yam, and the broth is superb! Address: No7, Jalan Murthy 10400 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang Operating hour: 9:30AM – 3PM (closed on Wednesday)
yourself with a bowl of Penang famous chendol is a must after some mouthwatering dishes. Upon reaching Penang Road, you will spot enthusiastic crowd queuing patiently to taste the legendary teow chew chendol. Trust me, this is the street food you can’t afford to miss in Penang. They have been opened several outlets in Penang, but I still think that roadside one tastes the best. One is always not enough for me. *finger-crossed* Address: Jalan Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 10AM – 7:30PM
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Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
27-29 Lebuh Keng Kwee
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yourself with a bowl of Penang famous chendol is a must after some mouthwatering dishes. Upon reaching Penang Road, you will spot enthusiastic crowd queuing patiently to taste the legendary teow chew chendol. Trust me, this is the street food you can’t afford to miss in Penang. They have been opened several outlets in Penang, but I still think that roadside one tastes the best. One is always not enough for me. *finger-crossed* Address: Jalan Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 10AM – 7:30PM
First, it’s the super famous Air Itam Laksa. It’s always crowded as it’s loved by the local and tourists. I personally like it too as the broth is rich and the fish is fresh. Address: Jalan Pasar, Ayer Itam Operating hour: 10:30AM-7PM
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Pasar Air Itam Laksa
Jalan Pasar
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First, it’s the super famous Air Itam Laksa. It’s always crowded as it’s loved by the local and tourists. I personally like it too as the broth is rich and the fish is fresh. Address: Jalan Pasar, Ayer Itam Operating hour: 10:30AM-7PM
Cecil Street Market (七条路巴刹) is known as one of the most loved food court in Penang. The local love to go there for a delightful meal. The food list recommends pasembur and roasted pork for a pleasurable food trip in Penang. Beside that, we Penang Foodie recommends Curry Mee and Koay Teow Thng. We always order this whenever we eat at Cecil Street Hawker Center. Address: 40-48, Lebuh Cecil, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7:30-7PM
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Cecil Street Market 七条路巴刹
Lebuh Cecil
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Cecil Street Market (七条路巴刹) is known as one of the most loved food court in Penang. The local love to go there for a delightful meal. The food list recommends pasembur and roasted pork for a pleasurable food trip in Penang. Beside that, we Penang Foodie recommends Curry Mee and Koay Teow Thng. We always order this whenever we eat at Cecil Street Hawker Center. Address: 40-48, Lebuh Cecil, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 7:30-7PM
It’s located opposite Tan Jetty. If Chew Jetty or other Jetty is one your to go list when you visiting Penang, this dessert stall is something you can’t miss! It’s the best remedy to combat the weather in Penang. Trust me, it tastes super good and you’ll surely love it too. Address: Gat Lebuh Acheh, 10300 George Town, Penang Operating hour: 12PM-7PM (closed on Sunday)
Ai Yu Bing
Jalan Helang
It’s located opposite Tan Jetty. If Chew Jetty or other Jetty is one your to go list when you visiting Penang, this dessert stall is something you can’t miss! It’s the best remedy to combat the weather in Penang. Trust me, it tastes super good and you’ll surely love it too. Address: Gat Lebuh Acheh, 10300 George Town, Penang Operating hour: 12PM-7PM (closed on Sunday)
Village Fish Head Bee Hoon (乡下魚頭米粉) is for the spicy and tomyum lover. It’s located at Pangkalan Weld, pretty near to the Ai Yu Bing Dessert stall. It’s a good spot for dinner in case you are looking for dinner but don’t know what to eat at night in Penang. Address: Pengkalan Weld 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang Operating hour: 12PM-1130PM
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Village Fish Head Bee Hoon
Pengkalan Weld
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Village Fish Head Bee Hoon (乡下魚頭米粉) is for the spicy and tomyum lover. It’s located at Pangkalan Weld, pretty near to the Ai Yu Bing Dessert stall. It’s a good spot for dinner in case you are looking for dinner but don’t know what to eat at night in Penang. Address: Pengkalan Weld 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang Operating hour: 12PM-1130PM
Another must try street food hokkien mee is finally on the list! Address: 67-A, Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 5PM-11:45PM (closed on Thursday)
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888 Hokkien Mee
67-A Lebuh Presgrave
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Another must try street food hokkien mee is finally on the list! Address: 67-A, Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 5PM-11:45PM (closed on Thursday)
Chulia Street hawker stall is also one of the popular food hunting places in George Town, Penang. At here, you can find great fares such as wantan mee, curry mee, char hor fun, satay and fresh fruit juice. Pro tip: be there early to avoid disappointment. In short, it’s definitely the food heaven serving the best food in Penang. Address: Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia Operating hour: 6PM-11PM
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Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls
Lebuh Chulia
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Chulia Street hawker stall is also one of the popular food hunting places in George Town, Penang. At here, you can find great fares such as wantan mee, curry mee, char hor fun, satay and fresh fruit juice. Pro tip: be there early to avoid disappointment. In short, it’s definitely the food heaven serving the best food in Penang. Address: Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia Operating hour: 6PM-11PM
The next destination is Hock Seng Rojak. Address: Gat Lebuh Cecil, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Hock Seng Rojak
Gat Lebuh Cecil
The next destination is Hock Seng Rojak. Address: Gat Lebuh Cecil, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Don’t know what to eat in Penang for dinner? Consider Ali’s Nasi Lemak. The speciality of this nasi lemak is Ali brings his nasi lemak into next level by having them stir fried. It’s something different as compared to traditional nasi lemak. Address: Jalan Lunas (Opposite PTPL College), off Burma Road, 10350 George Town, Penang, Malaysia Operating hour: 24 hour
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Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
Beach Street
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Don’t know what to eat in Penang for dinner? Consider Ali’s Nasi Lemak. The speciality of this nasi lemak is Ali brings his nasi lemak into next level by having them stir fried. It’s something different as compared to traditional nasi lemak. Address: Jalan Lunas (Opposite PTPL College), off Burma Road, 10350 George Town, Penang, Malaysia Operating hour: 24 hour
How are you guys so far? Still following? Good. It’s about 11PM now, it’s a great time for supper right? The duck rice stall only opens at night aims to serve night owls only. The duck rice is definitely worth the trek if you ask me. Address: Air Itam Wet Market, Jalan Pasar, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia Operating hour: 8:30-1AM
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Air Itam Market Duck Rice
Jalan Pasar
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How are you guys so far? Still following? Good. It’s about 11PM now, it’s a great time for supper right? The duck rice stall only opens at night aims to serve night owls only. The duck rice is definitely worth the trek if you ask me. Address: Air Itam Wet Market, Jalan Pasar, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia Operating hour: 8:30-1AM
They offer one of the best Hokkien Mee in Penang. You can add extra toppings to the noodle. I like to have extra Roasted Pork and Egg to be added into the noodle. Address: 223 Jalan Burma 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang Operating hour: 8PM-4AM
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Green House Prawn Mee Corner
133A Jalan Burma
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They offer one of the best Hokkien Mee in Penang. You can add extra toppings to the noodle. I like to have extra Roasted Pork and Egg to be added into the noodle. Address: 223 Jalan Burma 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang Operating hour: 8PM-4AM
If you prefer your tom yum is in sweet and sour taste rather than spicy, give Raja Uda Tom Yum a go. Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Mas, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 6:30PM-2AM
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Raja Uda Tom Yam
Jalan Raja Uda
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If you prefer your tom yum is in sweet and sour taste rather than spicy, give Raja Uda Tom Yum a go. Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Mas, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Operating hour: 6:30PM-2AM