PENANG'S CULINARY DELIGHTS

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Hokkien Mee

A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.

RM 5 to 10

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Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

RM 3 to 5

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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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Ban Chang Kuih

A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.

RM 2 to 4 per piece

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Nasi Biryani

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish cooked with a variety of spices and meat.

RM 10 to 20

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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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Dim sum restaurant

Hong Xing No.1 Dim Sum Restaurant 鸿星1號点心茶楼

Hong Xing No.1 is a Chinese restaurant that specializes in serving a wide variety of dim sum. It ope...

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Restaurant

Hut Dining Buffet (City Junction, Penang)

Hut Dining Buffet, located in the City Junction shopping center, is a restaurant that offers an all-...

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Restaurant

Blue Ocean

Blue Ocean is a restaurant on Lebuh Tye Sin that offers a casual dining experience. It operates in a...

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Chinese noodle restaurant

Hokkien Mee Plaza Gurney

This Chinese noodle restaurant, located in a mall food court, is known for its Penang-style Hokkien ...

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Vegetarian restaurant

Yi Ke Shu Tanjung Bungah

Yi Ke Shu in Tanjung Bungah is a vegetarian restaurant that offers a diverse menu of plant-based dis...

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Chinese noodle restaurant

Bridge Street Prawn Noodle 正宗桥头福建虾面

A Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, this long-standing noodle restaurant is famous for its authentic,...

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Claremont Station

Claremont Station is a historical landmark on Penang Hill, representing a piece of the hill's rich ...

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Tourist attraction

Flight Take Off Viewing Area

Situated near the perimeter of the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas, the Flight Take Off...

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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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Best Relaxing Beach and Viewing Spot

This spot in Gertak Sanggul is singled out for being an ideal location for relaxation while enjoyin...

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Kampung Agong

Kampung Agong is a popular and beautifully designed agro-theme park located in Penaga, on the mainl...

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Heritage building

Bel Retiro

Bel Retiro is the most exclusive and historically significant heritage building on Penang Hill. Bui...

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