10 Must-Try Dishes at Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre
Food-savvy tourists who love the experience of ‘eating where locals eat’ will enjoy Cecil Street Market Hawker Centre. ‘Chit Tiau Lor Ban San'(7th Street Market) is a Penangite approved …
Category: Local Specialties
Under RM10 Specialty Hawker Food In Penang
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 …
Top 15 Spot For Breakfast in Penang [2024 Edition]
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 …
The Latest Penang Hype – Dannok Cafe Hokkien Mee
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 …
Chok Kee Porridge Cafe – Bestseller Chee Cheong Chok
A warm bowl of “Chee Cheong Chok,” translated as Pig Intestines congee, is the tastiest carb-laden comfort food I can eat for breakfast every day. I had two breakfasts …
ROTI by Golden Bowl – Should You Put Salt in Your Coffee?
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! …
7 Village Noodle House Koay Teow Soup
For Koay Teow Soup lovers, 7 Village Noodle House is the place to go for a piping bowl of silken soupy noodles. After church, we used to enjoy noodles …
Gurney Plaza Food Hall—Penang’s Upscale Food Court
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 …
Sarawak Kolo Mee – Sajo Cafe Penang
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 …
Ramly Burger: Malaysia’s Ultimate Street Food Experience
I consider Ramly Burgers of the most delicious street food treats Malaysia offers. For Malaysians, their first taste of Ramly Burger was at a street food neighborhood-independent burger stall. …
7 Fascinating Reasons Malaysians Like Maggi Goreng
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, …
Gen The Prestige Hotel – Progressive Malaysian Cuisine
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. …
Penang Best Supper Spots Guide 2024
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 …
Pickled Mustard Greens Soup – Yam Rice Combo
Pickled mustard greens are ubiquitous in Asian cooking. The sour punch is delicious as it cuts through the meaty, rich pork broth. You can easily buy pickled mustard at …
Gen 根 Penang – New Tasting Menu
Gen 根 Penang after a year has settled nicely like a genial neighbor to the century-old street food scene outside. Just like her founder, Chef Johnson Wong, Gen 根 …
Village Park Nasi Lemak: The Ultimate Breakfast
The reward for waking up early on a Saturday morning is the pure joy of eating Village Park Nasi Lemak. When Fish Frens Steph and Jeannie suggested, the smile …
Best Putu Mayam at Penang Street
In the evenings, I scout around Little India for delicious strings of Putu Mayam, a traditional Penang street food. A traveling street food vendor like Galeel is a rare …
Macam Macam ASEAN | LOTR Laksa of the Region
Macam Macam ASEAN | LOTR Laksa of the Region George Town Festival 2017 ‘s “Macam Macam Asean” at the Penang State Museum is a hive of activities with two …
Magnum Ice Cream: Luxury Bars & Café Experience
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 …
Ipoh Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau
Restoran Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau is where Ipohites eat their Bean Sprouts Chicken for dinner. This lip-smacking and delicious “Nga Choi Kai” is Ipoh’s most famous branded …
Good Corner Kopitiam Penang – Economy Rice Lunch
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 …
Spice Up at Satay Hamid Penang, Seri Tanjung Pinang
One of the best Malay satay stalls, Satay Hamid Penang, is by the roadside along Jalan Seri Tg Pinang. Satay Hamid Penang, a hidden gem along Jalan Seri Tg …
Chowrasta Market Penang – Experience Local Lifestyle
Chowrasta Market Penang is the best Asian wet market experience in George Town for tourists who want a slice of the local lifestyle. Wake up early for an actual …
4 Must Try Unusual Noodle Dishes in Langkawi
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 …
Hameed Pata Mee Sotong Special Esplanade Penang
If traveling to Penang, don’t forget to stop by to eat Hameed Pata Mee Sotong. While Penang is usually synonymous with Nasi Kandar, the locals’ and visitors, FAVOURITE noodles …
888 Hokkien Mee Penang Travelers Love
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 …
Must Eat Best Kareem Pasembur Rojak In Penang Since 1945!
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 …
Discovering Popiah Basah at Astaka Stadium Penang
The Indian Muslim version of Popiah Basah is vegetarian, unlike the cholesterol-laden Chinese Popiah with peeled crab meat. Popiah Basah is a simple dish. They stew the essential ingredients, julienned …
Longest Youtiao (Chinese Crullers) – Paya Terubong Penang
The Longest Youtiao or Yew Char Koay is a fried Chinese doughnut stick and one of the best-loved comforting breakfast staples. What is a Youtiao (Chinese Crullers)? Youtiao (油条) …