A steaming bowl of traditional Penang Hokkien Mee at New World Park Food City
Tucked away in New World Park Food City is a stall that quietly serves Penang Hokkien Mee in George Town.
At first glance it looks like any other hawker stall, but behind the simple counter are hands that have perfected this dish for over 50 years.
Every bowl carries tradition, memory, and care.
Penang Hokkien Mee
A mix of yellow noodles and rice vermicelli in a rich prawn broth
I became emotional the first time I realised how consistent this bowl is.
The broth may look mild but it is rich with prawn sweetness and a gentle umami that makes you pause.
It comforts, warms, and lingers.
A bowl usually comes with yellow wheat noodles and rice vermicelli, which I like to mix together.
Topped with sliced boiled pork, fresh prawns, and garnishes like fried shallots, chili, and garlic in vinegar.
Topped with prawns, sliced pork, fried shallots, chili, and garlic in vinegar
Every bite balances savoury, sweet, and tangy flavours.
If you want a twist, try Loh Mee or Lor Cham Th’ng, a mix of soup and gravy.
Each version carries the same care and quiet mastery.
Hands That Have Seen Decades
The family behind the stall, keeping Penang Hokkien Mee tradition alive
The aunty and uncle behind the stall often greet me like family.
I often give the aunty a wave.
She pauses for a moment and asks why I haven’t been around, like I’ve been missing from a family photo.
A photo of the aunty in her younger days, with her youngest brother showing the stall’s 50-year history
You can even see a photo of her from her younger days on the wall, a silent testament to decades of dedication.
They used to push a cart around the city, carrying their noodles and broth through rain and heat.
Today they have a small stall and kitchen, but the work is no less demanding.
Watching them prepare each bowl you see patience, pride, and love for the craft in every movement.
Affordable Penang Hokkien Mee
The prawn broth is gentle, rich with the unami of prawns.
A small bowl is RM6, enough for a satisfying lunch.
The RM7 large bowl is perfect if you want to share and try other dishes around New World Park.
Feeling greedy?
The pork rib version at RM10 is a little indulgence worth it.
In a city where bowls of Penang Hokkien Mee edge closer to RM10, this stall keeps things grounded.
Honest, simple, and accessible.
It is a reminder that traditional food should be for everyone.
Why This Bowl Matters
The unassuming exterior of the New World Park Food City stall serving traditional Hokkien Mee
Back in the day, Penang had countless bowls of old-school prawn mee.
Mild, comforting, never too spicy, the kind of food you could eat every day.
Many new places may impress on first bite, but this stall keeps you coming back for more than just taste.
It is the consistency.
The familiar faces.
The gentle broth.
When the smell prawns and garlic in vinegar and fried shallots hit your nostrils it becomes more than a meal.
It is a connection to Penang itself.
If you are my age, you will understand why the old taste matters more to me than any new café in George Town.
Once the old hawkers retire, that bowl is gone.
That flavour, that ritual, you can never get it back.
Every visit is a small celebration of the Penang I grew up with.
A taste of memory, warmth, and home.
Penang Hokkien Mee – New World Park Food City
Address: Gerai 102-H-08, Food City, New World Park, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 Penang
Opening Hours: 11 am – 10 pm (Closed on Monday)
Category: Traditional Penang Hawker Food / Prawn Noodles
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Blog Disclosure
This blog is written independently. No compensation, free meals, payments, or services have been received from any featured establishments. All reviews are based on the editor’s personal visits with friends while exploring Penang.
