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Must-Try Penang Dishes

Authentic flavors that define the soul of Penang's legendary food heritage

Hokkien Mee
Must Try

Hokkien Mee

A flavorful and aromatic noodle soup with a rich broth.

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Nasi Kandar
Popular

Nasi Kandar

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Oh Chien
Favorite

Oh Chien

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Apom Manis
Must Try

Apom Manis

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

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Asam Laksa
Must Try

Asam Laksa

A tangy and spicy fish-based noodle soup that is a signature dish of Penang.

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Chai Kuih
Must Try

Chai Kuih

Steamed vegetable dumplings with a thin, translucent skin.

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Boiled Octopus
Featured

Boiled Octopus

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

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Featured Places To Eat

From hawker centers to fine dining, discover Penang's diverse culinary landscape

Mutiara Karipap • Jalan Larut
Hawker stall

Mutiara Karipap • Jalan Larut

Mutiara Karipap is a hawker stall at a temporary food site on Jalan Larut, specializing in "karipap"...

Kedai Kopi Quan Zhou Cafe
Chinese restaurant

Kedai Kopi Quan Zhou Cafe

Kedai Kopi Quan Zhou is a traditional Chinese coffee shop located in the Sungai Pinang area. It's a ...

头条路古早味花生汤
Restaurant

头条路古早味花生汤

This restaurant on Lebuh Noordin, named "First Road Old-fashioned Peanut Soup," specializes in a ver...

Etihad Bawal Padang Kota
Malaysian restaurant

Etihad Bawal Padang Kota

Etihad Bawal Padang Kota is a well-known stall in the Astaka Kota Selera food court, famous for its ...

Woei Kee Seafood
Seafood restaurant

Woei Kee Seafood

Woei Kee Seafood is a Chinese "zhu char" style restaurant with a focus on seafood dishes. It is like...

Nanyang Coffee 南洋咖啡
Cafe

Nanyang Coffee 南洋咖啡

This cafe is a local spot for traditional Nanyang-style coffee and breakfast.

Khao Restaurant
Thai restaurant

Khao Restaurant

Khao Restaurant is a dining establishment that specializes in Thai cuisine, as "Khao" means "rice" i...

Cheapside Alley off Chulia St
Restaurant

Cheapside Alley off Chulia St

This is likely a small, hidden eatery or cafe located in Cheapside Alley, a small lane just off the ...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Straits Quay Yacht club Penang
Tourist attraction

Straits Quay Yacht club Penang

The beautiful and prestigious marina at the heart of the Straits Quay retail development in Tanjung ...

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Girl on Numbers street art
Tourist attraction

Girl on Numbers street art

A piece of street art in George Town that features a girl interacting with numbers. This mural would...

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Latar air terjun Setia vista
Tourist attraction

Latar air terjun Setia vista

"Latar air terjun Setia vista" translates to the "Setia Vista waterfall background." A small cascad...

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Penang Waterfall Hill Temple (தண்ணீர் மலை கோயில்)
Hindu temple

Penang Waterfall Hill Temple (தண்ணீர் மலை கோயில்)

The Penang Waterfall Hill Temple, officially known as the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, is o...

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Tan Jetty
Tourist attraction

Tan Jetty

The Tan Jetty is one of the seven remaining historic clan jetties that form a unique waterfront set...

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Penang Events

Stay updated with the latest festivals, exhibitions, and cultural celebrations

20 Dec 2025
Penang Chingay Parade 2025 (槟州大旗鼓游行 2025)

Penang Chingay Parade 2025 (槟州大旗鼓游行 2025)

Step into the magic of the Penang Chingay Parade 2025, where culture, colour, and community converge in a dazzling celeb...

17 Feb 2026
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year on 17 February 2026.

08 Nov 2026
Deepavali

Deepavali

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

31 May 2026
Wesak Day

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

10 Nov 2025 - 15 Jan 2026
Frames of Penang Photography Competition

Frames of Penang Photography Competition

Frames of Penang Photography Competition period from 10 November 2025 - 15 January 2026.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
Crane Crest, Turtle Isle — Yin Tang Salon: International Chinese Art Exhibition (鹤山龟岛 — 印堂雅集：国际书画篆刻展)

Crane Crest, Turtle Isle — Yin Tang Salon: International Chinese Art Exhibition (鹤山龟岛 — 印堂雅集：国际书画篆刻展)

Crane Crest, Turtle Isle — Yin Tang Salon: International Chinese Art Exhibition will be held from December 13 to 28, 2...

01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

27 Dec 2025
Perarakan Chingay Seberang Perai Pulau Pinang Kali Ke-15

Perarakan Chingay Seberang Perai Pulau Pinang Kali Ke-15

"Perarakan Chingay Seberang Perai Pulau Pinang Kali Ke-15 " on 27 December 2025. AddressPadang MBSP Bagan Luar

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