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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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Chai Kuih
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Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

RM 1.50 to 3 per piece
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Rojak
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Rojak

A unique tropical fruit salad with a sweet and savory shrimp paste dressing.

RM 5 to 10
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Nasi Kandar
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Nasi Kandar

A dish of steamed rice served with a variety of curries and side dishes.

RM 10 to 25+
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Cendol
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Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

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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Restaurant Barakath
Restaurant

Restaurant Barakath

This restaurant is known for its local Indian-Muslim cuisine.

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RASA MELEKAT CAFE
Restaurant

RASA MELEKAT CAFE

RASA MELEKAT CAFE is a restaurant near Chowrasta Market. The name "Rasa Melekat" in Malay means "a t...

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Nasi Briyani Ponnaaasuurrr • Juru
Biryani restaurant

Nasi Briyani Ponnaaasuurrr • Juru

A branch of the popular biryani chain, known for its flavorful and satisfying biryani rice dishes.

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麦香中国私厨美食饺子面
Restaurant

麦香中国私厨美食饺子面

This restaurant, whose name translates to "Mai Xiang Chinese Private Kitchen Food, Dumplings & Noodl...

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94, Gurney Drive Curry Mee
Restaurant

94, Gurney Drive Curry Mee

Located in the Gurney Drive Hawker Center, this restaurant is a popular stall for Curry Mee.

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Zul Roti Canai
Hawker stall

Zul Roti Canai

This hawker stall is known for its Roti Canai.

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The Light by IJM
Tourist attraction

The Light by IJM

The Light is a large-scale, modern, and prestigious integrated waterfront development by the develo...

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Viewing Area@Pantai Robina
Tourist attraction

Viewing Area@Pantai Robina

This is a designated viewing area located at Pantai Robina (Robina Beach), a popular coastal park i...

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客家分寨
Tourist attraction

客家分寨

客家分寨 translates to "Hakka Branch Village" or "Hakka Fortified Village." This attraction in B...

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Tropical Spice Garden | Events Venue | Cooking Classes | Spice Store
Tourist attraction

Tropical Spice Garden | Events Venue | Cooking Classes | Spice Store

Nestled within a lush, eight-acre secondary jungle in Teluk Bahang, the Tropical Spice Garden is an ...

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Hidden Spot View
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Hidden Spot View

A secluded and lesser-known viewpoint on Penang Hill. Away from the main, crowded observation decks ...

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Georgetown Cruise Terminal
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Georgetown Cruise Terminal

The Georgetown Cruise Terminal, officially known as the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, is Penang'...

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