Dinner Along the Five Footway in Island Glades
The Five Footway Chronicles “At night, everything looks different,” I said to Susan. Our conversations were bold, punctured with girlish laughter and knowing nods. Sometimes Susan did this wild …
Category: Penang Mamak Food
Mee Goreng Duck Egg at Stall No. 30, Batu Lanchang Food Court
I bet you’ve never heard about Mee Goreng Duck Egg. Time to let you in on an insider tip about the mee goreng at Batu Lanchang Food Court. It’s …
Nasi Kandar Sulaiman Surr in Penang
Nasi Kandar Sulaiman is not new in Penang. I have driven past the shop over the years, and because there’s no roadside parking, I never stopped by. The packed …
Astaka Kota Selera Returns with Penang Favourites
Astaka Kota Selera used to go by the name Esplanade Park Food Court before its glow-up. If you grew up in Penang, you probably remember it as the place …
It Takes Balls to Try Soup Number 5! (Sup Torpedo)
It Takes Balls to Try Soup Number 5 (Lansiao) — AKA Sup Torpedo! When it comes to Soup Number 5, the name is more than just a number — …
Nasi Kandar Banjir Top 5 Places in Penang
Visitors often ask for the best Nasi Kandar banjir in Penang, where they can enjoy delicious, affordable food without long queues and with easy parking. Is there such a …
Top 5 Maggi Goreng Mamak in Penang
Nothing beats a plate of Maggi Goreng Mamak when hunger strikes late at night. Imagine you’re wide awake, tummy rumbling, craving those instant noodles done the Penang way. Sure, …
Top 5 Delicious Mee Sotong In Penang
Published: Jan 7, 2023 | Updated: Feb 2, 2026 Originally published in 2023 as a Top 7 guide. Two stalls have since closed or moved, and could not be …
10 Best Nasi Kandar in Penang Authentic Flavors Spicy Curries
Malaysia’s Top Dish: Best Nasi Kandar in Penang Penang is world-famous for its diverse and mouthwatering cuisine, blending Chinese, Peranakan, Malay, Indian, and Thai influences. From bustling hawker stalls …
Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng: A Must-Try Penang Classic
Bangkok Lane Mee Goreng at Seng Lee Coffeeshop is an iconic Penang dish beloved by locals. I remember racing up the steep steps to get my fix, full of …
Sup Hameed Penang’s Best Bone Meat Soups
Sup Hameed is famous for dishes up cauldron-sized boiling South Indian-style peppery soups. Famous Mamak Soup is popular with the Malay, Indian and Indian Muslim community. Growing up in …
Best Roti Naan Cheese Tarik – Ehsan’s Shah Alam
Malaysians Love Their Roti: Roti Canai in the Morning, Roti Naan Cheese Tarik in the Evening The delicious flatbread we call Roti Naan has its origins in India. However, …
Roti Canai Gemas Road – Best Breakfast Spot in Penang
Roti Canai Gemas Road is the busiest Roti Canai spot in Penang. This hidden stall is a local community place near a Malay kampung in Caunter Hall, Penang. Known …
Hameediyah Restaurant Penang Best Nasi Kandar Since 1907
Hameediyah Restaurant has been my family’s favorite go-to for curries and murtabak since my grandfather’s time. Taste Penang’s legendary Indian Muslim curries and the murtabak made with the same …
Hameed Pata Mee Sotong in Penang
Published: Oct 30, 2016 | Updated: Feb 1, 2026 If you’re visiting Penang and want a real street-food experience, Hameed Pata Mee Sotong is a must-visit. It’s tucked inside …
Kareem Pasembur Rojak in Penang, Since 1945
Highlights Established since 1945: Kareem Pasembur Rojak is a top Penang spot, known for its perfectly balanced sweet, spicy, and nutty peanut kuah (gravy). Ingredients: Fresh cucumber, yam bean, …