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Authentic flavors that define Penang's culinary identity

Hokkien Mee
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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
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Cendol

A refreshing shaved ice dessert perfect for a hot day.

RM 3 to 5
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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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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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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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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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Idealite (Autocity) 品味舒食
Vegetarian restaurant

Idealite (Autocity) 品味舒食

Idealite at Autocity is a well-known vegetarian restaurant chain that focuses on serving healthy, wh...

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Gia Xiang Steamboat Elit Height
Restaurant

Gia Xiang Steamboat Elit Height

Gia Xiang Steamboat, which translates to "hometown," specializes in Chongqing-style hot pot. The res...

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New World Park Food City
Food court

New World Park Food City

A large, well-organized food court that houses many famous Penang hawker stalls. It is known for a w...

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Hokkien Prawn Mee/Lor Mee
Asian restaurant

Hokkien Prawn Mee/Lor Mee

Located in the Astaka Hillside food court, this stall is known for serving both Hokkien Prawn Mee an...

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Sanlun chi Char Kway Teaw
Restaurant

Sanlun chi Char Kway Teaw

This is a Char Koay Teow stall on Chulia Street. "Sanlun chi" is likely a transliteration of a name....

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Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )
Asian restaurant

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens ( Island 88 )

Aunty Q Recipes Kitchens at Island 88 is an Asian restaurant located within the mall. The name sugge...

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Market Street
Tourist attraction

Market Street

Market Street, or Lebuh Pasar in Malay, is a historic and bustling commercial street located within...

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Saanen Dairy Goat Farm 莎能牧羊场
Dairy farm

Saanen Dairy Goat Farm 莎能牧羊场

The Saanen Dairy Goat Farm is a popular agro-tourism destination located in the beautiful countrysi...

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Moongate 5 Penang
Tourist attraction

Moongate 5 Penang

The Moongate is a well-known landmark and a very popular starting point for one of the main hiking ...

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Rubber Tapper mural
Tourist attraction

Rubber Tapper mural

The Rubber Tapper mural is a piece of street art in Balik Pulau that pays homage to the history of ...

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Frog Hills Tasek Gelugor
Tourist attraction

Frog Hills Tasek Gelugor

Frog Hills in Tasek Gelugor is the popular nickname for a former quarry site that has been transfor...

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Mukim Pantai Acheh
Tourist attraction

Mukim Pantai Acheh

Mukim Pantai Acheh is an administrative district ("mukim") located on the remote northwestern tip o...

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Butterworth Fringe Festival 2025

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