Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, Gelugor, Penang, is where the local community eats the best Penang Halal Breakfast.
Start your morning right in a haven for traditional Malay breakfast far from the tourist belt in George Town.
For those in the know, visitors to Penang drive here to fill up on the goodies before heading to the beach.
So many people rave about the mouthwatering food on the local halal breakfast menu!
I assure you that it is delicious and queue-worthy!
With so many breakfast options, you can’t go wrong no matter which stalls you start ordering from, especially if you search for ‘halal breakfast near me on Google!
Why Eat at Astaka Taman Tun Sardon?
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon is a breakfast paradise for Muslim residents.
If you want an excellent halal breakfast in Penang with a varied menu, you can enjoy it to your heart’s content at a reasonable price.
Taman Tun Sardon is a predominantly Malay residential neighborhood with a beautiful Masjid At-Taqwa at Hilir Pemancar, Taman Brown.
The quiet neighborhood comes alive in the mornings with cars, bikes, and pedestrians heading to the wet market-cum-hawker center.
The hawker center is always crowded with the breakfast crowds or geng breakfast.
It is one of the most welcoming places to enjoy the best and most unique Malay delicacies.
From Roti Bakar with Telor Goyang and Baked Beans to Coffee and Tea, the variety is the best without any repeated stalls selling the same food.
Packed with various delicious and affordable food, you can get several lunch and teatime snack items.
I found authentic local dishes like Serabai, nasi lemuni, nasi kacang, malay-style Char Kway Teow Basah, Roti Jala, Chapatti, Pulut Panggang, and various kuih muih.
The hawker center section of is a much-loved breakfast spot in Penang.
Everything here tastes so good.
Pro Tip: Go early! Parking is a challenge during the weekends, especially on Sunday mornings.
Be prepared to visit Astaka Taman Tun Sardon early and queue. The best stalls have the longest lines.
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Several stalls are selling rice, noodles, roti, and kueh, each with its set of regulars patiently queuing.
I had in mind to try the top 3 items that I love, which are simple breakfast ideas – Nasi Lemuni, Serabi, and Roti Canai.
Boy, I was happy I got the chance to grab these.
The queues are 30 mins long each!
And time spent is worth it when you reach the front to order.
With so many different kinds of delicious Malaysian food available, Penangites and outstation visitors are ready to get up early for breakfast.
Besides Malay food, other popular Indian and Chinese-style Halal breakfast items are also available.
#1 Sham Sri Buana
The Malay version of the Chinese noodle soup Koay Teow Th’ng gained popularity for good reasons.
The rich soup has a robust flavor and plenty of meaty ingredients.
Unlike the Chinese version, Sri Buana Koay Teow Soup provides a solid mouth feel with a nice, spicy, and tasty Malaysian twist.
There are five types of soups and three types of noodles – Koey Teow, Bihun, and Mee.
As for the ingredients, there’s a good variety.
- Sup Ayam (RM5 regular, RM6 special) – Ayam, Fish Cake, Fish Ball
- Power Special (RM8) – Ayam, Bebola Daging, Isi Daging, Isi Ketam, Fish Cake, Fish Ball
- Sup T’heng (RM5 regular, RM6 special) – Bebola Daging, Isi Ketam
- Sup Perencah (RM5 regular, RM6 special) – Ayam, Fish Cake, Fish Ball
- Sup Daging (RM5 normal, RM6 special) – Isi Daging only
Overall the Kway Teow, Bihun, and Mee Soup have the most ingredients, with each bowl chockful of delicious ingredients.
With up to 15 customized orders available, you will be spoilt for choice – Not yet!
There are other Add-ons, including boiled Chicken Feet, if you like these for extra collagen.
And if you would like to feel some heat, add Sambal Merah or Sambal Hijau; why not both?
Price: Regular RM5, Special RM6, Power Special RM8
The Malay version of the Chinese noodle soup Koay Teow Th’ng gained popularity for good reasons.
#2 Warisan Bonda Stall No. 5
All the food at Warisan Bonda is simply the best.
Nasi Lemak, Lontong, Soto Ayam, roti jala special umi penang, Pulut Kuning Abe, and mami Pulut all sound so delicious.
Why do I say that?
Going to Astaka Taman Tun Sardon for breakfast at the wrong time is one.
Every time I visited, there were amazingly long queues.
I wanted to try the Lontong, a signature Hari Raya dish made of compressed rice and served with Sayur Lodeh gravy.
The gravy and Kuah Kacang topping sound divine.
I was sold when I heard you could enhance the taste by adding Sambal Sotong!
The only item I got to order was the Roti Jala and the leftover curry cause all the Chicken and Beef were completely sold out.
The curry taste is so thick and luscious, and it is worth my time standing in the queue. It is that good!
And for someone who hates waiting in line (I will cabuts), I’m always tempted to go to Astaka Taman Tun Sardon whenever it’s drizzling – fewer people 😀
Price: RM7
Roti Jala served with delicious Chicken and Beef curry.
#3 Wahid Roti Canai Stall No. 10
Judging by the long queues, Wahid Roti Canai is another popular choice.
The menu has 11 varieties of Roti Canai and two types of Murtabak Ayam and Murtabak Daging.
Other interesting variants include Roti Sardin, Roti Telur Canggih,
Roti Ayam or Daging Mayonis.
When you get to the front of the queue, you will see several stacks of ready hot pan Roti, and Murtabak prepared for wrapping and takeaways.
In the kitchen, you see Pak Wahid, his family members, and helpers all working quietly in unison to churn out the roti.
Pak Wahid will flip and toss the roti to prepare it for grilling.
There is a big wok of dahl curry that is distinctly Malay-flavored that you will enjoy.
The gravy, please request for “banjir,” is lighter, has hints of turmeric and serai, and is tasty.
Price: RM1.50 to RM6
Enjoying a plate of Roti Canai from Wahid Roti Canai.
#4 Sari Rasa Stall No. 9
Sari Rasa is a popular stall that has several varieties of rice.
The Nasi Lemuni is served like nasi lemak with sambal, toasted peanuts, fried ikan bilis, hard-boiled egg, and cucumbers.
The most interesting is Nasi Lemuni, a darker, almost blackish rice made by cooking with the herbal leaf.
Locally known as Lemuni, Vitex trifolia is well documented for its medicinal properties, including anticancer, antibacterial, and wound healing properties.
For years the Malay community consumed the Lemuni leaves and flowers for anti-aging and general well-being.
It serves as a nutraceutical for post-partum women during their confinement period.
The fragrance of Nasi Lemuni, with its signature homemade sambal, is addictive, making it a healthy breakfast choice.
- Nasi Tomato
- Nasi Lemuni
- Nasi Kacang
- Nasi Lemak
Nasi Lemuni is usually served with sambal ikan bilis and a wedge of hard-boiled egg.
You can add a variety of ready-cooked dishes to customize your rice with top items like Ikan Bilis, Telur Goreng, Ayam Goreng, and Ikan Masin.
Price: Depends on your choice of side dishes
Nasi Lemuni is known for its medicinal properties, including anticancer and antibacterial benefits.
#4 Serabai Istimewa Stall No. 18
Serabai is a traditional Malay pancake made from rice flour.
The Serabai is a soft, fluffy cake that you eat by dipping in a sweet Gula Melaka gravy.
Be ready for a long queue at this stall, as this breakfast spot is famous for its Serabai.
I was lucky to be the third in line before the crowds came.
Real foodies are willing to queue for up to 30 minutes to taste the fluffy and delicious Serabai.
There are three choices of pancakes, Serabai, Apom Bakar, and Serabi Telur.
The Serabai and Apom Bakar are sold in sets of 5 or 10 pieces.
Each is RM1 if you want to buy other quantities.
I had this for breakfast, and it is delicious.
The sweet gravy is lemak and pairs well with the sourish salty taste of the Serabai.
My only regret is just buying five pieces.
Price: RM1 to RM1.20
Serabai is a soft and fluffy cake served with Gula Melaka gravy.
#5 Gerai Fuad Omar Stall No. 12
Gerai Fuad Omar is a must-tapau home stall known for its affordable and delicious homemade Malay kuih-muih for your on-the-go breakfast.
Each piece of kueh is pocket-friendly, and I packed a few homes for some snacking later.
As the line for Stall No. 9 Sari Rasa was too long, I opted to buy prepacked Nasi Lemuni, Nasi Kacang, and Nasi Rendang for tapao.
The rice packets are RM1.50 each.
You can get Ketupat here, even if it’s not Hari Raya.
Other great options here are Cakoi, Kuih Keria, and Tepung Bungkus.
Price: RM1 to RM1.50
Delicious homemade Malay kuih-muih.
#6 Mee Wantan Stall No. 24
For a genuinely Malaysian Chinese breakfast, try the Wantan Mee.
The egg noodles are cooked and drenched in a flavorful soy sauce and served with deep-fried crunchy wontons.
There are 12 types of Wantan noodles available on the menu.
There is Tomyam, Hainan, and Wantan Koay Teow Special if you don’t like Egg Noodles.
Interesting items at the stall include halal Siew Mai, Sup Siew Kow, BBQ Pau Goreng, and even cheeseburgers.
Price: RM4 to RM6
Halal Wantan Mee, a popular Malaysian Chinese local breakfast dish.
#7 Aunti Ekonomi Mee Hoon Goreng Stall No. 3
If you want Chinese-style Char Kuey Teow, which is drier than the Malay style, head to Aunti Ekonomi Meehun Goreng.
The flavourful economy-style Char Kuey Teow is served on a layer of banana leaf, and you can enjoy it with pickled green chilies.
Other dishes are the Economy Bihun and Mee without ingredients, priced at RM2 each.
Price: RM2 to RM5
Halal Chinese-style Economy Char Kuey Teow is a popular dish among Malaysian Muslims.
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Pro Tips for Eating at Astaka Taman Tun Sardon
The top recommendation is the Serabai, a fantastic breakfast food at the Astaka.
If you have never heard of Serabai, you must try it when visiting here.
For Roti Canai fans, the roti here is delicious, with the kuah banjir (flooded gravy) is a steal at RM1.50 per piece.
Operation Hours at Astaka Taman Tun Sardon
There are no fixed business hours at the hawker center.
Generally, it is safe to come early in the morning until noon.
However, once the food is sold out, most stalls will close to wash up.
So to avoid disappointment, do make it a point to come early and be prepared to line up for the popular stalls.
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon is a popular spot for halal breakfast.
Conclusion
The traditional Malay cuisine menu at Astana Taman Tun Sardon is delicious.
There is a wide selection of food under one roof with the accompaniment of songs from musicians.
You can find a halal version of Chinese hawker food with a Malaysian twist here.
Popular stalls for the best Chinese breakfast in Penang are the
- Wantan Mee
- Economy Fried Noodles
- Koay Teow Soup (Malay version)
Prices are reasonable, and local breakfast portions are hearty.
Astaka Taman Tun Sardon is a must-try halal breakfast in Penang spot that fits all wallets and won’t break the bank.
So you have more space for your Malaysian lunch food next.
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