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Must-Try Penang Dishes

Authentic flavors that define the soul of Penang's legendary food heritage

Soursop Juice
Must Try

Soursop Juice

A fruit juice made from the pulp of the soursop fruit.

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BoBo Cha Cha
Popular

BoBo Cha Cha

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Leng Chee Kang
Favorite

Leng Chee Kang

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Belacan Fried Chicken
Must Try

Belacan Fried Chicken

Deep-fried chicken pieces that have been marinated in fermented shrimp paste (be...

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Kerabu Chicken Feet
Must Try

Kerabu Chicken Feet

A spicy, sour salad made with deboned chicken feet, popular in Thai-Malay border...

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Bak Chang
Featured

Bak Chang

Glutinous rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves and stuffed with savory fillings, boiled for hours.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

From hawker centers to fine dining, discover Penang's diverse culinary landscape

Cocktails & Shots
Bar

Cocktails & Shots

Cocktails & Shots is a specialized social venue and bar located on Lebuh Cintra in the heart of Geor...

Air Itam Market Koay Teow Ting (Koey Teow Soup) - Yellow sign
Hawker stall

Air Itam Market Koay Teow Ting (Koey Teow Soup) - Yellow sign

Located in the Air Itam market food court, this hawker stall is a well-known spot for Koay Teow Soup...

D's Dessert
Sweets and dessert buffet

D's Dessert

D's Dessert is a dessert cafe that offers a variety of sweet creations in a comfortable and modern s...

MEE REBUS ORANG TUA-TUA
Restaurant

MEE REBUS ORANG TUA-TUA

This restaurant is known for its traditional, "old folks" style Mee Rebus.

For You Yen Vegetarian Center
Vegetarian restaurant

For You Yen Vegetarian Center

For You Yen is a vegetarian center on Jalan Dato Keramat. It's a simple, long-standing establishment...

Sinar Koffee.my
Pancake restaurant

Sinar Koffee.my

Sinar Koffee.my is a pancake restaurant and cafe on Jalan Transfer. It's a modern and trendy spot wi...

SSAMBAP Korean BBQ Restaurant
Korean restaurant

SSAMBAP Korean BBQ Restaurant

SSAMBAP Korean BBQ Restaurant specializes in the Korean barbecue experience, with a name that highli...

RANI MEE GORENG & PASEMBUR Bandar Sunway Tunas
Food court

RANI MEE GORENG & PASEMBUR Bandar Sunway Tunas

This is another branch of the food court stall, also specializing in Mee Goreng and Pasembur.

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Cannon Hole-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Cannon Hole-Sculpture

The "Cannon Hole-Sculpture" is a witty and imaginative steel-rod artwork located on Lebuh Armenian,...

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The View Condominium
Condominium complex

The View Condominium

The View Condominium, also known as The View Twin Towers, is an exclusive residential development lo...

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Lovers' Isle Batu Ferringhi
Tourist attraction

Lovers' Isle Batu Ferringhi

Lovers' Isle is the romantic name given to a large and picturesque rock formation located just off ...

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Lorong Kulit Flea Market
Flea market

Lorong Kulit Flea Market

The Lorong Kulit Flea Market is Penang's most famous and largest daily flea market, located next to ...

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Queensbay Seaside
Tourist attraction

Queensbay Seaside

Queensbay Seaside is the picturesque waterfront promenade that runs alongside the popular Queensbay...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

Stay updated with the latest festivals, exhibitions, and cultural celebrations

23 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026
Tow Boo Kong Butterworth Chinese New Year Night Market (北海斗母宫新春夜市)

Tow Boo Kong Butterworth Chinese New Year Night Market (北海斗母宫新春夜市)

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a festive night market — shop, eat, take photos, and enjoy a lively atmosphere that ...

21 Mar 2026
Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri

Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 21 March 2026.

13 Feb 2026
Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (Penang, Malaysia)

Kek Lok Si Temple CNY Celebrations 2026 (槟城鹤山极乐寺农历新年庆祝活动2026), Penang's flagship Chinese N...

30 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
BuMI Fest 2026

BuMI Fest 2026

BuMI begins with Nature as our guide and well-being as the enabler. A festival from the heart - pulsing, from a place of...

07 Feb 2026
Bukit Mertajam 2026 大山脚旧街场新春庙会

Bukit Mertajam 2026 大山脚旧街场新春庙会

"2026大山脚旧街场新春庙会" on 7 February 2026.

21 Feb 2026
Penang Miaohui 2026 槟城庙会

Penang Miaohui 2026 槟城庙会

Penang Miaohui 2026 on 21 February 2026.

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

21 Jun 2026
Trash Free Hill 2026 (2026年升旗山零垃圾活动)

Trash Free Hill 2026 (2026年升旗山零垃圾活动)

The highly anticipated Trash Free Hill (TFH) returns for its seventh (7th) edition since its inception in 2018! This plo...

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Experience The Local Markets

Penang Markets

Night markets (pasar malam), flea markets, wet markets, farmers' markets and fishermen's markets worth exploring

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Pasar Malam Kampung Selamat

Pasar Malam Kampung Selamat

A night market serving Kampung Selamat in Tasek Gelugor. It offers local village food and goods. The market is a key ...

Friday
Pasar Malam Simpang Empat

Pasar Malam Simpang Empat

Held on Fridays, this market serves Simpang Empat in Perlis. It is a major weekly event for the town. The market offe...

Everyday
Pasar Basah Penaga

Pasar Basah Penaga

The wet market in Penaga serving the rural coastal community. It specializes in fresh seafood landed by the local fisher...

Everyday
Pasar Awam Tasek Gelugor

Pasar Awam Tasek Gelugor

The public wet market building in Tasek Gelugor. It provides a structured and hygienic space for vendors to sell fresh m...

Everyday
Parit Buntar Public Market

Parit Buntar Public Market

Although located in Perak, this market serves the border communities including those from southern Penang. It is a large...

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Sungai Puyu Market & Foodcourt

Sungai Puyu Market & Foodcourt

A combined market and food court in Sungai Puyu, Butterworth. It serves as a community hub for shopping and dining. T...

Wednesday; Saturday
Pasar Malam Pekan Kepala Batas

Pasar Malam Pekan Kepala Batas

Held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, this market serves Kepala Batas town. It is a major commercial event. The market of...

Everyday
Perak Road Wet Market 大路后万山

Perak Road Wet Market 大路后万山

Also known as the 'Tai Loo Mas' market locally, this is the main wet market building serving the Perak Road area. It hou...

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