 
                    
                Boiled Octopus
A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blanched baby octopus.
Where Heritage Meets Flavor
Discover the authentic tastes of Penang through our curated collection of must-try dishes, hidden gems, and culinary stories that celebrate the island's rich cultural tapestry.
Authentic flavors that define Penang's culinary identity
 
                    
                A simple seafood dish, often served as an appetizer or side dish, featuring blanched baby octopus.
 
                    
                A crispy and chewy pancake with a sweet filling.
 
                    
                A Teochew dish featuring flat rice noodles in a savory duck broth.
 
                    
                A beloved stir-fried noodle dish with a smoky aroma, often cooked over a charcoal fire.
 
                    
                A sweet, thin pancake cooked in a small claypot, creating a crispy edge and soft center.
 
                    
                A unique tropical fruit salad with a sweet and savory shrimp paste dressing.
A Taste of Local Life: Restaurants, Cafes, and Hawker Gems
 
                
            This is the official name for the famous Gurney Drive Hawker Center, renowned for its vast array of ...
 
                
            This restaurant is known for its modern take on local cuisine, served in a contemporary setting with...
 
                
            This hawker stall is known for its special satay.
 
                
            Crumbles & Cream is a cafe that specializes in desserts, particularly baked goods, as suggested by i...
 
                
            Wakau Grill and Steamboat Buffet provides a dining experience that includes both charcoal grilling a...
 
                
            This Malaysian restaurant is known for its Roti Canai.
Discovering Penang: Popular Landmarks and Hidden Scenic Spots
 
                
            The Taman Jaya Hidden Viewing Platform is a special viewpoint located within Taman Jaya, a public p...
 
                
            Located in Seberang Jaya on the mainland, the Penang Bird Park is the first and one of the largest ...
 
                
            The Penang Forestry Museum, or Muzium Perhutanan, is an educational facility located within the gro...
 
                
            Kimberley Street, or Lebuh Kimberley, is a famous street in George Town that is renowned for its vi...
 
                
            Kilang Buah Pala Ghee Hup is a well-known nutmeg factory and farm located in Balik Pulau. Balik Pul...
 
                
            Along the sidewall of Jalan Tanjung Bungah, a patriotic display of Malaysian flags creates a particu...
Discover what's happening around Penang
 
                
            Penang International Food Festival @ Tanjong1 & 2 November 2025Time: 9am - 5pmVenue: Sia Boey
 
                
            George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) is Malaysia’s longest international literary festival, held a...
 
                
            Penang State Christmas Celebration on 6 December 2025.
 
                
            The Penang International High Pole Lion Dance Invitational Competition is an annual international ev...
 
                
            The Penang Green Summit is the state’s premier sustainability platform, uniting industries, policy...
 
                
            The Biggest Halloween at The Top Penang on 31 October - 2 November 2025. AddressThe Top Penang
Travel packages, hotel promos, and dining offers
 
                
            Semi By The Sea Buffet Lunch at Hompton By The Beach Penang | Validity: 11 Sept- 31 Oct 2025 | Tel: ...
 
                
            Birdwatching at The Habitat Penang Hill | Validity: 23 August - 20 Dec 2025 | Tel: 019 645 7741
 
                
            Celebrate 9 Years with 9% Off by Iconic Hotel | Validity: 1 Aug until 31 Oct 2025 | Tel: 04 505 9988
 
                
            Quick Lunch Menu by Cellar Door Pg | Validity: 14 July- 31 Dec 2025 | Tel: 04 228 1371
 
                
            Wine Not by Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | Validity: 24 Feb 2024- 31 Dec...
 
                
            Deepavali Mithai Box by Penang Marriott Hotel | Validity: 15 Oct- 1 Nov 2025 | Tel: 04 566 1888
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