This guide is based on the author’s own experience and preference, feedback from online and offline surveys. Please use it as a guideline only because different person has his/her own taste bud. The below list from item 1 to 12 is recommended by Tourism Penang Department. 1. 2. 3. 4. & 5. 6. 7. [...]
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Diya Luke We found ourselves in Penang six weeks into our year of around the world travel with two toddlers. Penang lured us with its cultural diversity, the result of centuries of war, trade and immigration. The island is a tapestry of Malay, Chinese, Indian and expatriate cultures. Portuguese spice traders used the island as [...]
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SATISFIED STOMACHS: Long queues, rude owners are some of the things customers put up with in this foodie heaven, writes Looi Sue-Chern RESILIENCE is a central feature of the craving for Penang food, characterised by long queues everywhere, odd hours and irascible stall owners. Next to Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling is Nasi Kandar Beratur featuring [...]
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By Alan Teh Leam Seng A trip to Penang is not complete without a visit to Ghee Hiang. Alan Teh Leam Seng wonders what babies have to do with the pastry shop I had just settled down in my hotel room after a tiring three-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur when I received an SMS from [...]
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A ball-shaped flaky biscuit with mung-bean fillings with savoury taste. Tau Sar Pneah is sometimes known as Tambun biscuits. Available at most biscuit shops, supermarkets or Chowrasta market. The famous ones are from Ghee Hiang and Him Hiang. About Ghee Hiang A Malaysian brand name built over a period nearing 150 years through careful nurturing, [...]
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By KIATISAK CHUA FOR those scouring Penang island for local delicacies, one can head to the Roti Bakar Kopitiam to satisfy their cravings. The air-conditioned outlet offers a variety of delectable and authentic Penang food to those who do not like the hot and stuffy environment at most hawker centres and coffee shops. The restaurant [...]
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Hock Leong Yen Cafe Address: No. 56, Lebuh China, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Business Hours: 8am – 5pm Closed: Sunday This stall is highly recommended by Penang Tourism Authorities. The price is reasonable compared to another stall at Lorong Selamat. Its normal fried koay teow costs RM3. Definitely it’s a value for money delicious [...]
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Goh Thew Chick Cafe Address: 338-A, Chulia Street, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Business hours: 11.00 am – 6.00 pm Closed: Forthnightly of Wednesdays Location map: GPS Coordinates: 5.418798N, 100.335461E Photo gallery:
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Shoplot: Thing Lek Coffee Shop Address: 97, Macalister Road, Penang. Business hour: 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM Closed: Tuesday Price: Standard RM 3.50 Location map: GPS Coordinates: 5.416373N ,100.32319E Photo gallery:
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Shoplot: Kheng Pin Coffee Shop Address: Penang Road, Penang. Business hour: 11.30 am – 2.30 pm Closed: Monday Price: Normal RM4 A new branch is located at Mid Town Cafe, Lorong Selamat, opens from 10.30am – 3pm. Debone chicken is served, be patient to wait for the dish during the peak lunch hours. Location map: [...]
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