SmartDory Penang Food Blog: Eating Out in PG
Welcome to SmartDory Penang Food Blog, your ultimate guide to eating out in Penang. Whether you’re wandering through the lively streets of George Town or exploring the island’s hidden …
Tag: Breakfast in Penang
三点三 Meet-PG – Is It Worth the Hype?
If you’re visiting Lam Wah Ee Hospital in Jelutong, you might find 三点三 Meet-PG (Three Point Three – PG) across the road. The casual café offering Hainanese-inspired breakfast and …
Kow Low Wantan Mee: Fat Wantons, Saucy Noodles
Based on Google reviews, Kow Low Wantan Mee is a promising spot. A staple of Malaysian cuisine, wantan mee is enjoyed any time of day. Penangites think nothing of …
Oriental Kopi Review: Why This Cafe Deserves a 5-Star Rating
When Oriental Kopi opened at Gurney Plaza, Irene and I were eager to try it. The grand opening promotion featured an exciting 20% storewide discount (applicable to dine-in, takeaway, …
Weng Kei Wantan Mee Signature BBQ Pork
It’s not often I fall in love at first bite, but Weng Kei Wantan Mee is a definite winner. The char siu (BBQ pork) is juicy, tender, and crispy …
What to Eat in Penang For Your Culinary Adventure
For first-time visitors to George Town, one question comes to mind: ‘What to Eat in Penang?’ Even Penangites often ask each other, “What to eat ah?” As Malaysia’s food …
Top 5 Lor Mee in Penang
When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a hearty bowl of Lor Mee in Penang on a rainy morning. For Penangites, this rich Hokkien noodle dish is deeply satisfying. …
Top 5 Best Wantan Mee in Penang You Must Try
Since my school days, finding the best wantan mee in Penang has been a delightful adventure. Penang is renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, but wantan mee, also known …
Kafka Coffee, Kelawei Road, Penang
Kafka Coffee venue was once a gym I frequented about a decade ago, likely the now-defunct Clark Hatch. It’s fascinating to see how this space has transformed into a …
Yin’s Sourdough Gurney Walk Brunch Experience
Yin’s Sourdough Bakery, a well-known home brand for its artisanal bread and cozy atmosphere, is a staple in Penang’s culinary scene. From humble beginnings as a bakery specializing in …
15 Best Penang Breakfast Guide (2024 Edition)
SmartDory’s Penang Breakfast Guide invites tourists and visitors to sample the island’s best offerings. My eyes light up whenever I travel and mention that Penang is my hometown. If …
7 Best Breakfast Cafes In Penang [2024 Edition]
Why limit the list to the seven best breakfast cafes in Penang? Why not 21 or more? While a new cafe in Penang springs up almost overnight, there are …
Top 7 Delicious Mee Sotong In Penang
Mee Sotong Penang is a beloved dish that masterfully combines Chinese yellow noodles with Indian spices and flavorful, rehydrated dried cuttlefish. The star ingredient, “sotong,” is cooked with onions …
7 Top Food Stalls At Kedai Kopi Malabar
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 …
14 Tasty Fillings Mutiara Karipap
Mutiara Karipap is a favorite snack for all races in Penang. The Malaysian Curry Puff (Karipap) stall is famous for its large Karipap (Malay Style Curry Puffs) with a …
Coffee Elements More Than Just Coffee
Coffee Elements offers much more than just coffee. It’s the kind of café that could easily go unnoticed—until you experience it for yourself. Hidden in the suburbs of Farlim, …
Coffee Bean Breakfast For Early Risers
A Coffee Bean breakfast sounds about right in the morning after a quick run, jog, or walk. We hung out at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Straits Quay, …
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 …
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 …
Jian Jian Vegetarian Food Authentic Meatless Hawker Fare
I was pleased to stumble upon Jian Jian Vegetarian Food at a corner of the Kopitiam on Tye Sin Street in George Town. Penang’s hawker food has pork-based ingredients …
Affordable Indian Food at Restoran Jaya AGD
Restoran Jaya AGD is one of the brightest and most cheerful restaurants on Jalan Gottlieb that sells affordable and tasty Indian food. Compared to other Indian restaurants, this eatery …
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! …
Trois Canon Cafe Nostalgic Hong Kong Cha Chan Teng
Trois Canon Cafe is an old-style, Malaysian version of a Hong Kong Cha Chan Teng (tea restaurant) and scores a big point on nostalgic ambiance. I sometimes miss getting …
11 Best Halal Food In Penang Visitors Love (From Breakfast To Dinner)
For first-time visitors, the eating trip must include these halal restaurants in Penang for a satisfying time. When I travel and tell my new friends that I’m from Penang, …
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 …
Longest Youtiao (Chinese Crullers) – Paya Terubong Penang
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 …