Kenny’s guidebook
Food scene
The most famous Siam Road Char Koay Teow was one one of the top food in the Top 50 World Street Food Masters Awards in 2017.
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Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
82 Jalan SiamThe most famous Siam Road Char Koay Teow was one one of the top food in the Top 50 World Street Food Masters Awards in 2017.
New Lane Hawker Centre is a food court in Penang whereby the lane closes down and the street turns into a thriving outdoor hawker food centre.
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New Lane Street Foodstalls
Lorong BaruNew Lane Hawker Centre is a food court in Penang whereby the lane closes down and the street turns into a thriving outdoor hawker food centre.
Chulia Street Hawker - One should not miss out on the hawker stalls located along Chulia Street. Expect local favourites such as wanton mee, curry mee, lor bak.
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Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls
Lebuh ChuliaChulia Street Hawker - One should not miss out on the hawker stalls located along Chulia Street. Expect local favourites such as wanton mee, curry mee, lor bak.
Gurney Drive Hawker - One of the famous places in Penang for tourists. It is a place of all the delicacies one should try. It is, thus, perfect, for your one-stop sampling of what Penang has to offer.
161 locals recommend
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
172 Solok Gurney 1Gurney Drive Hawker - One of the famous places in Penang for tourists. It is a place of all the delicacies one should try. It is, thus, perfect, for your one-stop sampling of what Penang has to offer.
Love Lane, within George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a narrow lane that runs from north to south, linking Farquhar Street and Chulia Street. It is a popular tourist spot and gets unexceptionally happening when dusk set in. There are many hostels, bars and cafes that nested along the narrow lane and you can easily have a great fun night here.
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Love Lane
Love LaneLove Lane, within George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a narrow lane that runs from north to south, linking Farquhar Street and Chulia Street. It is a popular tourist spot and gets unexceptionally happening when dusk set in. There are many hostels, bars and cafes that nested along the narrow lane and you can easily have a great fun night here.
One of Penang’s most established Nyonya kuih-makers is Moh Teng Pheow, which was set-up in 1933 by Mr Moh Teng Pheow, who’d started learning to make kuihs at the age of 10 when he came to Penang from Hainan Island, Southern China. It is a 60 years old kuih factory churning out one of the finest Nyonya meals around for decades from zesty laksa, rich curries, and beautiful Nyonya Kuihs. Be amazed by the widespread offerings of kuih talam, kuih bangka ubi, some pandan infused goodie and whole lotta sweet cravings to resist.
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Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay
Jalan MasjidOne of Penang’s most established Nyonya kuih-makers is Moh Teng Pheow, which was set-up in 1933 by Mr Moh Teng Pheow, who’d started learning to make kuihs at the age of 10 when he came to Penang from Hainan Island, Southern China. It is a 60 years old kuih factory churning out one of the finest Nyonya meals around for decades from zesty laksa, rich curries, and beautiful Nyonya Kuihs. Be amazed by the widespread offerings of kuih talam, kuih bangka ubi, some pandan infused goodie and whole lotta sweet cravings to resist.
As Penang Road Famous TeoChew Chendul is being appreciated in Malaysia, it earnestly aspires to be widely known not just locally but internationally. It will continue to pursue its best quality with rich history to bring Chendul to the world.
67 locals recommend
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
27-29 Lebuh Keng KweeAs Penang Road Famous TeoChew Chendul is being appreciated in Malaysia, it earnestly aspires to be widely known not just locally but internationally. It will continue to pursue its best quality with rich history to bring Chendul to the world.
Looking for Penang's Hokkien Mee? Try out Super Hokkien Mee from One Corner Cafe. They only sell in the morning so be sure to reach there early to avoid disappointment of them being sold out by 930am?!
One Corner Cafe
12 Jalan BawasahLooking for Penang's Hokkien Mee? Try out Super Hokkien Mee from One Corner Cafe. They only sell in the morning so be sure to reach there early to avoid disappointment of them being sold out by 930am?!
Tong Sui Po is a lively dessert place that sells timeless Chinese traditional Tong Sui. They are located at Jalan Seang Teik and opens from 3-11pm.
Tong Sui Po (糖水铺)
64 Jalan Seang TekTong Sui Po is a lively dessert place that sells timeless Chinese traditional Tong Sui. They are located at Jalan Seang Teik and opens from 3-11pm.
Hot Bowl White Curry Mee is located along Jalan Rangoon. if you are a fan of curry mee, then you should try this how bowl white curry mee.
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Hot Bowl White Curry Mee
58C Jalan RangoonHot Bowl White Curry Mee is located along Jalan Rangoon. if you are a fan of curry mee, then you should try this how bowl white curry mee.
Hainanese style chicken rice stalls and restaurants are never short on its list especially in Penang where Hainanese chicken rice is always at high demand. For many Penangites and even folks at other part of Malaysia must have had heard of Goh Thew Chik famous chicken rice that has been around for generations and perhaps few generations more to come. Goh Thew Chik’s offerings included both Chinese-style roast chicken and traditional Hainanese poached chicken.
Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice
340 Lebuh ChuliaHainanese style chicken rice stalls and restaurants are never short on its list especially in Penang where Hainanese chicken rice is always at high demand. For many Penangites and even folks at other part of Malaysia must have had heard of Goh Thew Chik famous chicken rice that has been around for generations and perhaps few generations more to come. Goh Thew Chik’s offerings included both Chinese-style roast chicken and traditional Hainanese poached chicken.
Address: Sri Weld Food Court 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: Mon-Sat: 7AM – 4PM
Nasi Lemak is definitely one of the bankers’ favourite choice of breakfast along Beach Street Penang. If you’re a spicy lover, you will definitely love it! It has chicken, anchovies with egg (Ikan Bilis), fish, salted fish, prawns, and squid to choose from.
15 locals recommend
Sri Weld Food Court
Beach StreetAddress: Sri Weld Food Court 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: Mon-Sat: 7AM – 4PM
Nasi Lemak is definitely one of the bankers’ favourite choice of breakfast along Beach Street Penang. If you’re a spicy lover, you will definitely love it! It has chicken, anchovies with egg (Ikan Bilis), fish, salted fish, prawns, and squid to choose from.
Come early (around 11.45am on weekdays) to avoid the crowds and a subsequent long wait. The food centre, Kota Selera, is located next to Penang’s famous British-built 230-year-old Fort Cornwallis.
Hameed’s Mee Sotong comes topped with a tangle of super-spicy cuttlefish which has been stewed in a blood-red chili sauce - super-delicious and the stuff of dreams. A tiny wedge of lime is provided on the side, to be squeezed onto the noodles and give it an extra taste dimension - so subtle that you’d think the ghost of a lime had glided through that plate of deliciousness in front of you. Each mouthful was pure culinary ecstasy - sweet, sour, spicy - all at the same time.
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Hameed Pata Mee Sotong
Lebuh LightCome early (around 11.45am on weekdays) to avoid the crowds and a subsequent long wait. The food centre, Kota Selera, is located next to Penang’s famous British-built 230-year-old Fort Cornwallis.
Hameed’s Mee Sotong comes topped with a tangle of super-spicy cuttlefish which has been stewed in a blood-red chili sauce - super-delicious and the stuff of dreams. A tiny wedge of lime is provided on the side, to be squeezed onto the noodles and give it an extra taste dimension - so subtle that you’d think the ghost of a lime had glided through that plate of deliciousness in front of you. Each mouthful was pure culinary ecstasy - sweet, sour, spicy - all at the same time.
Weld Quay Fried Snacks
Address: Pengkalan Weld, 10300, George Town, Penang (spot the colourful umbrella on the left side of the road)
Operating Hours: 2.30 PM-7 PM (Closed on Sunday)
This stall has been around for over 2 decades; handled by a family of 3 currently only selling crispy fried fritters alone. Among the wide range of fried snacks, they offer signature Fried Tee Kuih, Fried Banana, Fried Coconut Sesame Ball, Peanut Fritters and Fried Popiah, Deep Fried Corn Sandwich, and many more.
Pengkalan Weld
Pengkalan WeldWeld Quay Fried Snacks
Address: Pengkalan Weld, 10300, George Town, Penang (spot the colourful umbrella on the left side of the road)
Operating Hours: 2.30 PM-7 PM (Closed on Sunday)
This stall has been around for over 2 decades; handled by a family of 3 currently only selling crispy fried fritters alone. Among the wide range of fried snacks, they offer signature Fried Tee Kuih, Fried Banana, Fried Coconut Sesame Ball, Peanut Fritters and Fried Popiah, Deep Fried Corn Sandwich, and many more.
Ai Yu Bing Dessert Weld Quay
Address: 56A, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 12.30PM-7.30PM (closed on Monday)
Located opposite of Tan Jetty, this is another classic Penang street food that’s perfect to quench your thirst. Known as Ai Yu Bing or ‘Ogio’ among locals, this is actually a bowl of dessert with origins all the way from Taiwan. Each bowl comes with shaved ice, lemon slice, jelly pieces, and lychee. Just thinking about it is making us drool, especially if we want to combat the scorching Penang weather.
Pengkalan Weld
Pengkalan WeldAi Yu Bing Dessert Weld Quay
Address: 56A, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating hours: 12.30PM-7.30PM (closed on Monday)
Located opposite of Tan Jetty, this is another classic Penang street food that’s perfect to quench your thirst. Known as Ai Yu Bing or ‘Ogio’ among locals, this is actually a bowl of dessert with origins all the way from Taiwan. Each bowl comes with shaved ice, lemon slice, jelly pieces, and lychee. Just thinking about it is making us drool, especially if we want to combat the scorching Penang weather.
Tek Sen Restaurant 徳成飯店 that had been establish since 45 years ago and now had past to its 2nd generation and its growing, that quality and taste is still well maintain and consistent. Tek Sen Restaurant offer delicious Chinese cuisine, featuring a mix wide range of authentic Cantonese, Teowchew, Hakka and Peranakan delights with many years of experience by recipe passing down and improve.
39 locals recommend
Tek Sen Restaurant
18 Lebuh CarnarvonTek Sen Restaurant 徳成飯店 that had been establish since 45 years ago and now had past to its 2nd generation and its growing, that quality and taste is still well maintain and consistent. Tek Sen Restaurant offer delicious Chinese cuisine, featuring a mix wide range of authentic Cantonese, Teowchew, Hakka and Peranakan delights with many years of experience by recipe passing down and improve.
Apom Guan @ Lebuh Burma
Apom Guan known as the ‘Don of Apom’ has been on the street doing his best work for the past 49 years to be exact and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon! Located opposite Primary School of Union, Apom Guan has been housing generations worth of nostalgia with a bite-size sweetness and a cheeky attitude. Apong (or apom) is a type of small pancake made of a batter comprising of rice flour, eggs, and other ingredients. The apom made at Apong Guan comes with some corn and banana toppings. It tastes best when eaten hot (freshly made).
Jalan Burma
Jalan BurmaApom Guan @ Lebuh Burma
Apom Guan known as the ‘Don of Apom’ has been on the street doing his best work for the past 49 years to be exact and doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon! Located opposite Primary School of Union, Apom Guan has been housing generations worth of nostalgia with a bite-size sweetness and a cheeky attitude. Apong (or apom) is a type of small pancake made of a batter comprising of rice flour, eggs, and other ingredients. The apom made at Apong Guan comes with some corn and banana toppings. It tastes best when eaten hot (freshly made).
Sightseeing
Armenian Street - Penang street art is one of the island's biggest tourist attractions. Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is leaving his mark with beautiful wall painting all across historical Georgetown.
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Armenian Street
Lebuh ArmenianArmenian Street - Penang street art is one of the island's biggest tourist attractions. Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic is leaving his mark with beautiful wall painting all across historical Georgetown.
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - The typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions.
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion
29 Church StPinang Peranakan Mansion - The typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago is recreated to offer a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle and of their many customs and traditions.
The Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions
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Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18 Cannon SquareThe Khoo Kongsi is a large Chinese clanhouse with elaborate and highly ornamented architecture, a mark of the dominant presence of the Chinese in Penang, Malaysia. The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions
Cheong Fat Tze Mansion/Blue Mansion - The grand blue mansion was one of the filming location for the award winning CrazyRichAsian film! Don't miss this when you are visiting Penang.
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Lebuh LeithCheong Fat Tze Mansion/Blue Mansion - The grand blue mansion was one of the filming location for the award winning CrazyRichAsian film! Don't miss this when you are visiting Penang.
Fort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.
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Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh BarakbahFort Cornwallis is a bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, built by the British East India Company in the late 18th century. Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. The fort never engaged in combat during its operational history.
St. George's Church is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
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St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia
1 Lebuh FarquharSt. George's Church is a 19th-century Anglican church in the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. It is the oldest purpose built Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
Chew Jetty - The largest and most intact of the clan jetties, Chew Jetty consists of 75 elevated houses, several Chinese temples, a community hall and lots of tourist facilities, all linked by elevated wooden walkways.
78 locals recommend
Chew Jetty
45 Pengkalan WeldChew Jetty - The largest and most intact of the clan jetties, Chew Jetty consists of 75 elevated houses, several Chinese temples, a community hall and lots of tourist facilities, all linked by elevated wooden walkways.
Kek Lok Si - The largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. The main attraction is the seven storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of ten thousand Buddhas) and the 120 ft tall bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy.
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Kek Lok Si Temple
Kek Lok Si - The largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. The main attraction is the seven storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of ten thousand Buddhas) and the 120 ft tall bronze statue of Goddess of Mercy.
Penang Hill - Penang Hill was the first colonial hill station developed in Peninsular Malaysia. The highest peak of Penang Hill stand at 833 metres (2,732ft) above sea level.
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Penang hill
Penang Hill - Penang Hill was the first colonial hill station developed in Peninsular Malaysia. The highest peak of Penang Hill stand at 833 metres (2,732ft) above sea level.
Wat Buppharam (Thai: วัดบุปผาราม; RTGS: Wat Buppharam) (also called as the Buppharam Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town. Situated at Jalan Perak, the temple is the home to a renowned statue of Buddha, the "Lifting Buddha". The temple became a focal point for the annual Siamese Songkran and Loi Krathong festivals within the city suburb and for the city yearly Buddha Day procession as well the Jathukarm-Ramathep-Ganesha blessing ceremonies.
Buddhist Temple Wat Buppharam
8 Jln PerakWat Buppharam (Thai: วัดบุปผาราม; RTGS: Wat Buppharam) (also called as the Buppharam Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town. Situated at Jalan Perak, the temple is the home to a renowned statue of Buddha, the "Lifting Buddha". The temple became a focal point for the annual Siamese Songkran and Loi Krathong festivals within the city suburb and for the city yearly Buddha Day procession as well the Jathukarm-Ramathep-Ganesha blessing ceremonies.
Covering an area around Queen Street, Chulia Street and Market Street, Little India in the city of George Town in Malaysia, is an ethnic Indian enclave. The oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Sri Mahamariamman Temple is located here. This area bears many similarities to market streets in Chennai, Mumbai or Delhi.
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Penang Little India
Lebuh PasarCovering an area around Queen Street, Chulia Street and Market Street, Little India in the city of George Town in Malaysia, is an ethnic Indian enclave. The oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Sri Mahamariamman Temple is located here. This area bears many similarities to market streets in Chennai, Mumbai or Delhi.
Enjoy the breathtaking bird’s eye view of Penang Island from an open-air platform at the highest point in George Town, The Top Komtar Tower
Face your fear of height with a thrilling walk (249m above ground) at the Window of the Top central attractions: Penang Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck
Enjoy an array of fun activities at The Top Komtar Penang's largest indoor theme park and enjoy discounts on the combo tickets and packages available
Explore the Tech Dome housing with over 120 interactive science and technology exhibits
Maximize your day by visiting other attractions like the Jurassic Research Centre and Top Boutique Aquarium
Dine at The Top View Restaurant at level 68 and try the popular English afternoon tea set or some tapas food and cocktails
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The Top Penang
1 Jln PenangEnjoy the breathtaking bird’s eye view of Penang Island from an open-air platform at the highest point in George Town, The Top Komtar Tower
Face your fear of height with a thrilling walk (249m above ground) at the Window of the Top central attractions: Penang Rainbow Skywalk and Observatory Deck
Enjoy an array of fun activities at The Top Komtar Penang's largest indoor theme park and enjoy discounts on the combo tickets and packages available
Explore the Tech Dome housing with over 120 interactive science and technology exhibits
Maximize your day by visiting other attractions like the Jurassic Research Centre and Top Boutique Aquarium
Dine at The Top View Restaurant at level 68 and try the popular English afternoon tea set or some tapas food and cocktails
An old bus depot is now the setting for indoor & outdoor art exhibits, plus a cafe & weekend market.
46 locals recommend
Hin Bus Depot
31A Jalan GurdwaraAn old bus depot is now the setting for indoor & outdoor art exhibits, plus a cafe & weekend market.
Boutique Aquarium at The TOP Penang
Get up close and personal with marine flora and fauna as you go on a journey of discovery at Penang Boutique Aquarium!
A place where you can get amazed with and learn about the marine species
Get to explore the underwater world and find out how we can help to conserve and protect our aquatic friends
82 locals recommend
The Top Penang
1 Jln PenangBoutique Aquarium at The TOP Penang
Get up close and personal with marine flora and fauna as you go on a journey of discovery at Penang Boutique Aquarium!
A place where you can get amazed with and learn about the marine species
Get to explore the underwater world and find out how we can help to conserve and protect our aquatic friends
Entopia is Penang's new butterfly farm, a massive glass conservatory where over 15,000 free-flying butterflies live among waterfalls, lush tropical greenery, and re-created natural features.
177 locals recommend
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
830 Jalan Teluk BahangEntopia is Penang's new butterfly farm, a massive glass conservatory where over 15,000 free-flying butterflies live among waterfalls, lush tropical greenery, and re-created natural features.