Category: Local Specialties
Kim Laksa in Balik Pulau has always been more than just a place to grab a bowl of laksa—it’s a slice of history, a link to simpler times. I …
101 Rojak (Rojak Ho Wei Jeng) is renowned for having one of the longest queues at Medan Renong Food Court—and it’s worth going early! As a food lover and …
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa has been one of my go-to spots in Penang for satisfying my laksa cravings long before they received the prestigious MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Award. …
Are you staying at the newest boutique hotel, The Leith Hotel Penang, and wondering where to eat? Explore delightful dining options nearby, ranging from local delicacies to international cuisines. …
If you’re a food enthusiast searching for a delectable weekend treat, the new Ombak Star Menu at Mercure Penang Beach looks just right! Ombak Star Menu The much-loved Ombak …
Are you a foodie looking at Penang Food Tour for your next food adventure? Penang is renowned for its diverse and flavorful hawker food scene, drawing in foodies from …
The next time you order extra Yau Char Kwai with your Congee or Bak Kut Teh, remember it is more than a deep-fried caloric bomb! It is decidedly more …
The best Pulau Tikus food is in the kopitiam near the market for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For visitors to Penang, one of the enclaves is Pulau Tikus, an …
Kedai Biskut Leong Chee Kee has been around for as long as I can remember. Before cafes took over George Town, Penangites spent their afternoons in kopitiams around Chinatown. …
Tua Pui Curry Mee is reputed to be the best in Penang, famous for its array of toppings you can add to customize your bowl of noodles. The 3rd …
Visitors love to hunt for Halal Street Food in Penang for a satisfying time. When I travel and tell my new friends that I’m from Penang, their eyes light …
Nirvana Cafeteria is one of those rare breeds of friendly and humble eateries under a tree in Penang. In 1993, Eric brought me there for Laksa lunch to celebrate …
Kedai Kopi Malabar is just down the alley from Toh Soon Cafe where everyone queues for a Roti Bakar breakfast. Here you get your toast, bread, eggs, kopi, and …
Today, let’s talk about Ikan Bakar in Penang – Grilled Fish is a classic dish Malaysians love. Ikan Bakar is very popular in Penang. Grilled Fish, also known as …
Penang Lunch, dinner, and supper are not just meals; they are experiences that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. And believe me, you’ll start planning …
When it comes to dinner in Penang, you should head out for hawker food. Indulging in local Penang delicacies is a must when visiting the Malaysian island for your …
Penang’s famous Bangkok Lane, Mee Goreng, has relocated to the New World Park food court. The stall started in 1941 at the Seng Lee Cafe (Kopitiam) in Pulau Tikus …
Penang Loh Mee is a favorite Hokkien noodle dish marked by dark gravy, braised meat, and eggs. The thick starchy sauce consists of dark and light soy sauce, corn …
Food savvy tourists “eat where the locals eat” at Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre or “Chit Tiau Lor Ban San” (7th Street Market). One of the biggest hawker centers …
Hawker food In Penang is plentiful and delicious, and some stalls are very successful. Many humble pushcart hawker stalls serve iconic specialty hawker food in the state. Most roadside …
Visitors to George Town love to head out for breakfast in Penang, where the locals eat in the morning. Most of the time, my friends from outstation (a colloquial …
A standalone eatery like Dannok Cafe Hokkien Mee is one of the specialty shops in George town selling just one hawker food item. For Penang Hokkien fans and outstation …
I have drunk a morning coffee of Kopi O for years and never thought anyone would put hot water AND salt in your coffee – except for a prank! …
The Gurney Plaza Food Hall is Penang’s newest and latest upscale food court. Gurney Plaza’s main wing is the largest and most attractive food court on Penang Island on …
Two of my favorite delicacies are none other than Sarawak Kolo Mee and Sarawak Laksa, which I miss back home in Penang. Some say visiting Kuching without having a …
I consider Ramly Beef Burgers of the most delicious street food treats Malaysia offers. For Malaysians, their first taste of Ramly Beef Burger was at a street food neighborhood-independent …
You can’t separate a Malaysian from their Maggi Goreng. When you think of it, simple noodles are such a big part of our lives. Malaysians enjoy Maggi all day—breakfast, …
With the opening of his second outlet, Gen (gēn 根) The Prestige Hotel, Chef Johnson Wong has firmly anchored his philosophy of creating forward-thinking Malaysian cuisine using local produce. …
For Penangites, dinner plans include Penang’s best supper spots for a midnight snack. When you visit Penang, the conversations inevitably revolve around food, food, and even more food. For …
If you love Magnum Ice Cream Bars like I do, customizing one with your favorite toppings at a Magnum Café would be the perfect weekend sundae treat. It’s the …
Tucked away in Island Park, Penang, Good Corner Kopitiam is my secret spot for a quick, delicious economy rice lunch. It’s one of those places where the food feels …
When it comes to street food, you must try these four types of unusual noodles in Langkawi. The best people to hang out with are the construction boys. They …
888 Hokkien Mee is one of the nighttime Hokkien Mee pit stops most true-blue homesick Penangites get when they arrive at the island. Aside from Char Koay Teow, this …
If you’re a true foodie, you must try the best Kareem Pasembur Rojak in Penang. This iconic Malaysian salad has been delighting taste buds since 1945. After over thirty …
The Longest Youtiao is a fried Chinese doughnut stick and one of the best-loved comforting breakfast staples. What is a Youtiao (Chinese Crullers)? Youtiao (油条) is also known as …