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Authentic flavors that define Penang's culinary identity

Nyonya Kuih
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Nyonya Kuih

Nyonya kuih is a broad category of bite-sized snacks or desserts. They can be steamed, baked, boiled...

RM 1.50 to 3.50 per piece
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Oh Chien
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Oh Chien

A savory omelette filled with fresh oysters.

RM 13 to 30
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Nutmeg Juice
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Nutmeg Juice

A refreshing drink made from the fruit of the nutmeg tree.

RM 3 to 5
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Kway Chap
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Kway Chap

A Teochew dish featuring flat rice noodles in a savory duck broth.

RM 7.50 to 15
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Boiled Octopus
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Boiled Octopus

A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blanched baby octopus.

RM 15 to 30
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Apom Manis
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Apom Manis

A sweet, thin pancake cooked in a small claypot, creating a crispy edge and soft center.

RM 2 to 4 per piece
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PADDY CAFE & RESTAURANT
Cafe

PADDY CAFE & RESTAURANT

PADDY CAFE & RESTAURANT is a dining venue that likely features a theme inspired by paddy fields, sug...

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maybe cucur udang
Restaurant

maybe cucur udang

This restaurant is known for its Cucur Udang (prawn fritters).

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Kuantan Road Char Beehoon
Hawker stall

Kuantan Road Char Beehoon

This is a famous hawker stall located at the junction of Kuantan Road and Jalan Dato Keramat. It spe...

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Mee Rebus D'Ujung Taman
Malaysian restaurant

Mee Rebus D'Ujung Taman

This Malaysian restaurant is a local favorite for Mee Rebus.

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Sky Western Food Cafe
Restaurant

Sky Western Food Cafe

Sky Western Food Cafe is a casual eatery that serves Western cuisine, with a name that might suggest...

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Flamingo Café
Malaysian restaurant

Flamingo Café

Flamingo Café is the all-day dining restaurant located within the Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Pena...

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Swing in the Middle of the Sea at Pulau Tikus Island
Tourist attraction

Swing in the Middle of the Sea at Pulau Tikus Island

This is a unique and highly photogenic attraction located in the waters off Pulau Tikus, a small, r...

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Wonderfood Museum
Museum

Wonderfood Museum

The Wonderfood Museum is a fun, quirky, and highly entertaining museum in George Town that is dedic...

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Bukit Bendera
Tourist attraction

Bukit Bendera

Bukit Bendera is the official Malay name for Penang Hill, one of the island's most famous and belov...

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Air Hitam 山顶景观区
Tourist attraction

Air Hitam 山顶景观区

Air Hitam 山顶景观区, which translates to the "Air Itam Mountaintop Scenic Area," is a popular...

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Pantai Acheh Mangrove
Tourist attraction

Pantai Acheh Mangrove

The Pantai Acheh Mangrove is an area of mangrove forest located in the Pantai Acheh district, which...

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Teluk Bahang Photo Spot
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Teluk Bahang Photo Spot

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