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83 Dishes
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Culinary Excellence

Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

Kway Chap
Must Try

Kway Chap

A Teochew dish featuring flat rice noodles in a savory duck broth.

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Brown Sugar Bun
Popular

Brown Sugar Bun

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Otak-Otak
Favorite

Otak-Otak

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Kerabu Mango
Must Try

Kerabu Mango

A refreshing salad made from shredded unripe green mangoes tossed with a spicy s...

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Nyonya Laksa
Must Try

Nyonya Laksa

Noodles served in a rich, spicy coconut milk-based curry broth.

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Leng Chee Kang
Must Try

Leng Chee Kang

A cooling dessert soup containing lotus seeds, longan, malva nut, and various dr...

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Rojak
Featured

Rojak

A unique tropical fruit salad with a sweet and savory shrimp paste dressing.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

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

Nian Wei Chinese Dumplings
Chinese restaurant

Nian Wei Chinese Dumplings

Nian Wei Chinese Dumplings on Lebuh Kimberley is a restaurant that specializes in authentic, handmad...

禧阁 HEEGE
Cafe

禧阁 HEEGE

HEEGE is a cafe located within the CYC Heritage Hotel on Jalan C.Y. Choy. It offers a serene and aes...

pu | Tea x Bar 朴|日茶夜酒
Bar

pu | Tea x Bar 朴|日茶夜酒

pu | Tea x Bar is a unique concept establishment located in Menara VOS, Bukit Dumbar. It functions a...

RANI MEE GORENG & PASEMBUR
Food court

RANI MEE GORENG & PASEMBUR

The stall is known for its Mee Goreng (Indian-style fried noodles) and Pasembur.

Koo Saing Wooi Koon Penang
Association / Organization

Koo Saing Wooi Koon Penang

This is the office of a cultural association, not a restaurant. It is a landmark for the Koo clan.

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...

Castle Pub & Bistr
Live music bar

Castle Pub & Bistr

Castle Pub & Bistr is a dining and drinking venue located in the Raja Uda commercial district of But...

Danish Briyani House Chulia Street
North Indian restaurant

Danish Briyani House Chulia Street

This North Indian restaurant specializes in authentic biryani and other Pakistani dishes.

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Viewing Area Permatang Damar Laut
Tourist attraction

Viewing Area Permatang Damar Laut

This is a viewpoint located in the coastal village of Permatang Damar Laut. It is strategically pos...

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Pantai Kilat / Kilat Beach (viewing area)
Beach

Pantai Kilat / Kilat Beach (viewing area)

Pantai Kilat is a modest coastal stretch located in the Tanjung Bungah area, often serving as a quie...

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Tanjung Bungah Public Beach
Beach

Tanjung Bungah Public Beach

The Tanjung Bungah Public Beach is a stretch of coastline in the suburb of Tanjung Bungah that is o...

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Gertak Sanggul Trekking Start Point
Hiking area

Gertak Sanggul Trekking Start Point

This is the designated starting location for hiking trails in the Gertak Sanggul area, located at th...

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Nice beach view
Tourist attraction

Nice beach view

Located along the serene coastline of Gertak Sanggul, "Nice beach view" is an informal, picturesque...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

25 Jan 2026
BRANDED ATTIRE

BRANDED ATTIRE

STYLE AT GREAT VALUE 21 - 25 January 2026

08 Jan 2026 - 08 Mar 2026
DISCOVER BOTANICAL LIVING

DISCOVER BOTANICAL LIVING

WHERE NATURE MEETS LIFESTYLE 8 January - 8 March 2026

15 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026
B.Duck City Funs

B.Duck City Funs

B.Duck City Funs is a pop-up outdoor carnival located at the Auto-City Penang, running until 30 June 2026. Created by On...

02 Jan 2026 - 15 Feb 2026
CNY THEMATIC FAIR

CNY THEMATIC FAIR

FESTIVE ESSENTIALS 2 January - 15 February 2026

28 Feb 2026
Butterworth Miao Hui 2026 (“春灯两岸庆团圆,福聚北海喜迎春” 2026丙午年北海新春庙会)

Butterworth Miao Hui 2026 (“春灯两岸庆团圆,福聚北海喜迎春” 2026丙午年北海新春庙会)

Butterworth Miao Hui 2026 on 28 February 2026.The programs are as follows:I. Traditional Lion DanceII. Si Chuan Face Cha...

01 Feb 2026
Thaipusam

Thaipusam

Thaipusam on 1 February 2026.

30 May 2026 - 31 May 2026
BuMI Fest 2026

BuMI Fest 2026

BuMI begins with Nature as our guide and well-being as the enabler. A festival from the heart - pulsing, from a place of...

02 Mar 2026
“Chneah Hoay” Flame Watching Ceremony (寶福社请火仪式)

“Chneah Hoay” Flame Watching Ceremony (寶福社请火仪式)

The mysterious "Flame Watching Ceremony" begins around 11 p.m. that night once the high tide has submerged a particular ...

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Batik Painting Workshop by Audi Dream Farm
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Experience The Local Markets

Penang Markets

Night markets (pasar malam), flea markets, wet markets, farmers' markets and fishermen's markets worth exploring

Tuesday
Teluk Kumbar Weekly Night Market

Teluk Kumbar Weekly Night Market

Serving the fishing village and residential areas of Teluk Kumbar, this market operates on Tuesdays. It offers a more ru...

Sunday
Pekan Ahad Penaga

Pekan Ahad Penaga

This Sunday market is another key weekly event for the Penaga district. Similar to the Thursday market, it draws crowds ...

Sunday
Pasar Tani Tasek Gelugor

Pasar Tani Tasek Gelugor

A lively farmers' market held every Sunday morning in Tasek Gelugor. It is a key weekly event for the local community, o...

Everyday
Jalan Tengah Morning Market and Night Market

Jalan Tengah Morning Market and Night Market

A designated site in Bayan Lepas used for both morning and night market activities. It serves the diverse population of ...

Daily (Ramadan Month)
Uptown Ramadan Bayan Lepas

Uptown Ramadan Bayan Lepas

A seasonal market held during Ramadan in Bayan Lepas. It offers food, clothes, and festive items. The market is a pop...

Everyday
Pasar Basah Taman Bunga Raya

Pasar Basah Taman Bunga Raya

The wet market for Taman Bunga Raya in Butterworth. It offers fresh produce to the residents. The market is a busy mo...

Tuesday
Tanjung Bungah Night Market • Tuesday

Tanjung Bungah Night Market • Tuesday

Held on Tuesdays, this market serves the Tanjung Bungah community, including a significant number of expats. It offers a...

Everyday
Bagan Old Wet Market

Bagan Old Wet Market

Situated in Butterworth, this is one of the oldest markets on the mainland. It has a gritty, historical feel and serves ...

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