Penang's Food & Travel Guide

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Beyond the Tourist Trail: Discover Penang's best food like a local. Your local guide for must-eat dishes, hidden hawker gems, and unmissable attractions you won't find in ordinary guidebooks.

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83 Dishes

3300+ Places to Eat

540+ Attractions

Culinary Excellence

Must-Try Penang Dishes

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

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Soursop Juice

A fruit juice made from the pulp of the soursop fruit.

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Popular

Ji Hu Eng Chai

Favorite

Chai Kuih

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Belacan Fried Chicken

Deep-fried chicken pieces that have been marinated in fermented shrimp paste (be...

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Nyonya Laksa

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

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Yam Cake

Steamed savory cake made from yam pieces and rice flour batter, topped with frie...

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Kerabu Jellyfish

A Nyonya or Thai-style salad featuring blanched strips of jellyfish tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing.

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Dining Destinations

Featured Places To Eat

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

Food court

Fresh Food Court 新时代饮食中心

Fresh Food Court, or "Xin Shi Dai" (New Era) Food Center, is a modern food court that brings togethe...

Karaoke bar

Yes City Lounge @ 8 Row

Yes City Lounge is an entertainment and social venue located at 8 Row on Jalan Krian in George Town....

Korean restaurant

Horangi Korean Kitchen

Horangi Korean Kitchen on Jalan Dato Keramat is a modern Korean restaurant. "Horangi" means "tiger" ...

Hawker Stall

BM Best Cendol

This stall is known for its Cendol, a popular local dessert in Bukit Mertajam.

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 ...

Coffee shop

OLDMASTER New-Nanyang Coffee (Victoria street)

This coffee shop is known for its traditional Nanyang-style coffee and classic kopitiam food.

Hawker stall

Disco Pasembur Stall no. 09 Anjung Gurney

Located in the Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, this stall is famous for its Pasembur (a Malaysian salad)...

Seafood restaurant

Tai Tong Seafood Restaurant

Tai Tong Seafood Restaurant, located in the charming fishing village of Teluk Bahang, is a well-rega...

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Must-Visit Attractions

Experience the cultural richness and natural beauty of Penang

Tourist attraction

Penang Kebun Bunga

Penang Kebun Bunga is the Malay name for the Penang Botanic Gardens, one of the oldest and most bea...

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Tourist attraction

Teluk Bahang Dam

The Teluk Bahang Dam is the largest dam and reservoir on Penang Island, located in the verdant, hil...

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Beach

Pasir Buaya

Pasir Buaya, or Crocodile Sand, is a secluded beach located within the boundaries of the Penang Nati...

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Tourist attraction

P. Ramlee mural

The P. Ramlee mural is a significant piece of public art that pays tribute to one of Malaysia's gre...

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Tourist attraction

Sungai Batu Beach

Sungai Batu Beach is a local beach located in the fishing village of Sungai Batu, on the southern c...

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What's Happening

Penang Events

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

17 Jun 2026

V-Convention Malaysia 2026

V-Convention Malaysia 2026 on 17 Jun 2026 at Setia SPICE Arena,.

31 Jul 2026

MSA-CoA Annual Scientific Congress 2026

MSA-CoA Annual Scientific Congress 2026 on 31 Jul 2026 at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre,.

30 May 2026 - 31 May 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...

31 May 2026

Wesak Day

Wesak Day on 31 May 2026.

14 Sep 2026

The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB2026)

The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB2026) on 14 Sep 2026 at Royale Chulan Penang,.

19 Nov 2026

30th Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) 2026

30th Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) 2026 on 19 Nov 2026 at Setia SPICE Convention Centre,.

15 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

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...

16 Sep 2026

Malaysia Day

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

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Limited Time Offers

Best Deals in Penang

Exclusive promotions and special offers to make your Penang experience even better

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WOW Seafood Buffet by Jazz Hotel Penang

WOW Seafood Buffet by Jazz Hotel Penang | Validity: 3 Nov- 31 March 2026 | Tel: 010 373 1551

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CNY Exclusive Harmony Retreat by The George Penang

CNY Exclusive Harmony Retreat by The George Penang | Validity: 1 Feb - 19 March (Booking), 1 March- ...

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Smokey Seafood Special by Amari SPICE Penang

Smokey Seafood Special by Amari SPICE Penang | Validity: 1 Jan - 30 June 2026 | Tel: 012 956 1030

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The Magic Show by Chris Cheong by Hard Rock Cafe Penang

The Magic Show by Chris Cheong by Hard Rock Cafe Penang | Validity: 31 May 2026 | Tel: +60 4 886 805...

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The Groovy Tote by Hard Rock Hotel Penang

The Groovy Tote by Hard Rock Hotel Penang | Validity: Now - 31 December 2026 | Tel: +60 4 881 1711

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Jom Penang Stay at PARKROYAL Penang Resort

Jom Penang Stay at PARKROYAL Penang Resort | Validity: 22 Feb- 31 Dec 2026 | Tel: 04 886 2288

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The W.O.N.D.E.R Room Package by Penang Marriott Hotel

The W.O.N.D.E.R Room Package by Penang Marriott Hotel | Validity: 10 Dec 2025- 31 March 2026 | Tel: ...

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Workday Indulge Buffet by Amari SPICE Penang

Workday Indulge Buffet by Amari SPICE Penang | Validity: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2026 | Tel: 012 956 1030

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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

Everyday

Jelutong Public Market

This is one of the busiest morning markets in Penang, serving the dense residential area of Jelutong. The market spills ...

Wednesday

Farlim Wednesday Night Market

One of the major night markets in the Farlim area, held every Wednesday. It draws a large crowd from the high-rise flats...

Everyday

Pasar Awam Padang Tembak

Also known as the Rifle Range Market, this serves one of Penang's oldest low-cost housing projects. The market is vibran...

Everyday

Chop Lye Hin Store 来兴生果 ( Fruits )

A traditional Chinese fruit store in Butterworth, serving the community with a variety of fresh fruits. It stocks both c...

Wednesday

Queens Park Night Market

Located near Queensbay Mall, this market operates on Wednesdays. It caters to the urban residents of the nearby condomin...

Friday

Pasar Malam Permatang Sintok

Held on Fridays, this market serves Permatang Sintok. It offers a variety of local goods. The market is a lively even...

Daily (Ramadan Month)

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

Kompleks Pasar Awam Dan Penjaja Taman Terubong Jaya

A large multi-story market complex serving the Paya Terubong valley. It includes a wet market on the lower floors and a ...

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Penang Foods Places To Eat Places To Visit Happening Events Best Deals Markets

Discover The Real Penang

Must-Try Penang Dishes

Soursop Juice

Ji Hu Eng Chai

Chai Kuih

Belacan Fried Chicken

Nyonya Laksa

Yam Cake

Kerabu Jellyfish

Featured Places To Eat

Fresh Food Court 新时代饮食中心

Yes City Lounge @ 8 Row

Horangi Korean Kitchen

BM Best Cendol

Kedai Kopi Quan Zhou Cafe

OLDMASTER New-Nanyang Coffee (Victoria street)

Disco Pasembur Stall no. 09 Anjung Gurney

Tai Tong Seafood Restaurant

Find Your Perfect Dining Spot

Must-Visit Attractions

Penang Kebun Bunga

Teluk Bahang Dam

Pasir Buaya

P. Ramlee mural

Sungai Batu Beach

Find Amazing Places to Visit

Penang Events

V-Convention Malaysia 2026

MSA-CoA Annual Scientific Congress 2026

BuMI Fest 2026

Wesak Day

The 25th International Conference on Bioinformatics (InCoB2026)

30th Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) 2026

B.Duck City Funs

Malaysia Day

Best Deals in Penang

WOW Seafood Buffet by Jazz Hotel Penang

CNY Exclusive Harmony Retreat by The George Penang

Smokey Seafood Special by Amari SPICE Penang

The Magic Show by Chris Cheong by Hard Rock Cafe Penang

The Groovy Tote by Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Jom Penang Stay at PARKROYAL Penang Resort

The W.O.N.D.E.R Room Package by Penang Marriott Hotel

Workday Indulge Buffet by Amari SPICE Penang

Penang Markets

Jelutong Public Market

Farlim Wednesday Night Market

Pasar Awam Padang Tembak

Chop Lye Hin Store 来兴生果 ( Fruits )

Queens Park Night Market

Pasar Malam Permatang Sintok

Uptown Ramadan Bayan Lepas

Kompleks Pasar Awam Dan Penjaja Taman Terubong Jaya

Begin Your Penang Adventure