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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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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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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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Nutmeg Juice
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Nutmeg Juice

A refreshing drink made from the fruit of the nutmeg tree.

RM 3 to 5
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Boiled Octopus
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Boiled Octopus

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

RM 15 to 30
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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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Nasi Kandar Nasi Dalca Dawood Kampung Benggali
Indian Muslim restaurant

Nasi Kandar Nasi Dalca Dawood Kampung Benggali

This Indian Muslim restaurant is famous for its Nasi Kandar and especially its Nasi Dalca, a flavorf...

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Dannok cafe
Restaurant

Dannok cafe

This restaurant is known for serving Thai-style dishes and local food.

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南来鸭肉粿条汤 LUM LAI Duck Meat Koay Teow Thng
Hawker stall

南来鸭肉粿条汤 LUM LAI Duck Meat Koay Teow Thng

Located in the Cecil Street Market food court, this hawker stall is very famous for its Duck Meat Ko...

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AuntWu Bone Soup Rice Noodles 吴孃孃骨汤米粉 (Ayer Itam)
Chinese noodle restaurant

AuntWu Bone Soup Rice Noodles 吴孃孃骨汤米粉 (Ayer Itam)

AuntWu Bone Soup Rice Noodles is a Chinese noodle restaurant located in All Seasons Place, speciali...

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Isogin Japanese Restaurant
Sushi restaurant

Isogin Japanese Restaurant

Isogin is a long-standing and highly-regarded Japanese restaurant, known for its commitment to authe...

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Lor Mee Memories Sunday Ent 回忆星期天卤面
Coffee shop

Lor Mee Memories Sunday Ent 回忆星期天卤面

This coffee shop specializes in Loh Mee, and as the name suggests, it is particularly popular on Sun...

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Penang Municipal Park
Tourist attraction

Penang Municipal Park

The Penang Municipal Park, now officially known as Taman Bandaraya Pulau Pinang but still widely re...

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Untrained Parakeet-Sculpture
Tourist attraction

Untrained Parakeet-Sculpture

The "Untrained Parakeet-Sculpture" is a whimsical steel-rod sculpture located in the Little India d...

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Sakura Tree
Tourist attraction

Sakura Tree

This "Sakura Tree" in Balik Pulau does not refer to a genuine cherry blossom tree, which does not g...

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Beautiful Beach TK
Tourist attraction

Beautiful Beach TK

"Beautiful Beach TK" is a local name for a scenic spot along the coast in Telok Kumbar (TK), a fish...

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JTS Viewingpoint
Tourist attraction

JTS Viewingpoint

JTS Viewingpoint is a scenic lookout point located in the hills of Balik Pulau, possibly along the ...

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Rifle Range Hill 39 Entrance
Tourist attraction

Rifle Range Hill 39 Entrance

The Rifle Range Hill 39 Entrance is a specific access point to the network of hiking trails on Rifl...

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