Penang Food guide to top 15 must eat food. It doesn’t need more introduction when it comes to Penang hawker and street food. This place is a food paradise, a heaven for everyone to feast on some of the world’s best food. Known for its good and variety of dishes, it offers a diverse and exotic mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisine, which reflects the multi-cultural mix of the city. When you’re walking down the street and hunting for food, Penang street food will always be on sight. Whether they’re on a plate, bowl or skewer, you can have them all.
Most of the best food come from Penang hawker food. No fancy sign boards or fancy kitchens from them yet you can find and taste these unique dishes. Both the mainland and island serve authentic cuisines from the multicultural origins in Malaysia. These recipes and cooking methods have been preserved for generations. This is why Penang has the best flavor and taste in Malaysia. Let our Top 15 guide help your travel and stay in Penang.
Penang Laksa
Name: Ayer Itam Penang Assam Laksa
Address: Jalan Pasar, Paya Terubong, 11500 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 10.30am-7pm
Phone: 012-5007063
Name: Joo Hooi Café, Laksa stall
Address: 475, Jalan Penang, 10000, George Town, Penang
Business Hours: 11am-5.30pm
Name: Laksa In Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow
Address: Jalan Masjid (Off Chulia Street), 10200, Georgetown, Penang
Business Hours: 10am-5pm
Name: Kim Laksa Balik Pulau
Address: 20, Jalan Sungai Air Putih, Bandar Baru Air Putih, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 11am-5pm (Close on Tuesday)
Name: 阿娇 Ah Keow Laksa
Address: 18, Lorong Mekar 5, Taman Mekar, 13400 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 2am-6pm (Only on Saturday and Sunday)
Name: 丝姨 Si Yi Laksa
Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Sin Tat, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 2am-5pm
Name: Laksa Kelang Lama
Address: 43, 36, Kampong Baru Kilang Lama, Kampung Tunku Putra, 09000 Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia
Business Hours: 11am-6.30pm (Close on Wednesday)
Penang Char Koay Teow
Name: Duck Egg Char Koay Teow Bukit Mertajam ( Butterworth, Mainland )
Address: Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7pm-12am
Name: Ah Leng Char Koay Teow
Address: Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 9.30am-3.30pm (Close on Wednesday)
Phone: 012-4983962
Name: Siam Road Charcoal Char Koey Teow
Address: Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 3pm-11pm (Close on Monday)
Name: Sunrise Coffee Shop ( Ye Lai Xiang Char Koay Teow )
Address: 6618, Jalan Raja Uda, Kampung Bagan Jermal, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 8am-1am (Close on Monday)
Name: Char Koay Teow ‘Wai Sek Kai’ Chai Leng Park, Butterworth
Address: Lebuh Kurau 5, Perai, Penang, Butterworth, 13700
Business Hours: 6pm – 11pm
Penang Curry Mee
Name: Chain Ferry Road Curry Mee ( Old Market Food Court )
Address: Jalan New Ferry, 12100 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-10am (Closed on 1st and 15th of Lunar Calendar)
Name: Sister Curry Mee
Address: 612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7.30am-1pm (Close on Tuesday)
Name: Tuai Pui Curry Mee
Address: 23, Lebuh Kimberley, 10100, Georgetown, Penang, 10100, Georgetown, Penang
Business Hours: 8am-5pm (Close on Wednesday)
Penang Koay Teow Soup
Name: Pitt Street Koay Teow Th’ng
Address: 183, Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100, George Town, Penang
Business Hours: 9am-4.30pm (Close on Monday)
Phone: 017-4793208
Name: Koay Teow Soup Sungai Lokan 蔗芭粿條湯
Address: Lorong Perusahaan Sungai Lokan, Butterworth, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-12pm (Close on Sunday)
Phone: 012-4001202
Name: Lemon Koay Teow Th’ng @ Bagan Lallang
Address: 19, Lorong Cengal 8, Taman Mega, 13400 Butterworth
Business Hours: 7am-11am (Close on Monday)
Name: Jia Xiang Lemon Koay Teow Th’ng @ Bagan Lallang
Address: Kampung Pokok Keras, Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-1pm
Name: 7 Village Noodle House
Address: 37-A, Jalan Cantonment, 10250 Pulau Pinang
Phone: 04-2280216
Business Hours: Mon-Sun 7.30am – 9.30pm
(Closed on 1st and 15th of Lunar Calendar)
Penang Ais Kacang / Cendol
Name: Penang Road Famous Cendol and Ais Kacang @ Jalan Raja Uda, Butterworth
Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Sin Tat, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 2am-5pm
Name: Cendul & Ais Kacang (ABC)
Address: 38, Jalan Kurau, Chai Leng Park, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 9am-6pm (Close on Sunday)
Name: Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Address: Jalan Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 10am-7pm
Penang Hokkien Mee
Name: Penang Famous Hokkien Mee (Prawn Noodle)
Address: 169, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-2pm (Close on Wednesday)
Phone: 012-4359933
Name: Lean Gaik Hokkien Mee House
Address: 50, Lebuh Kurau 3 Chai Leng Park Malaysia, Chai Leng Park, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-5pm (Close on Monday)
Phone: 012-4801680
Name: Ah Kok Hock Kian Mee
Address: 12300, 7105-7113, Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Aman Jaya, 12300 Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-4pm (Close on Monday)
Name: Pek Kong Cheng Bukit Mertajam Guang Xi Hokkien Mee
Address: Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7am-11.30am
Phone: 016-4905618
Penang Tom Yam Noodles
Name: Ju Heng Tom Yam Mee Stall
Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Bunga Raya, 13000 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 6.30pm-3.00am (Close on Tuesday)
Name: Kwong Wah Tom Yam Mee
Address: Jalan Raja Uda, Taman Mas, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 6.30pm-3.00am (Close on Tuesday)
Phone: 012-4790283
Penang Koay Chiap
Name: Penang Duck Meat Koay Chiap
Address: 26, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 6.00pm-10.00pm (Open daily)
Name: Bukit Mertajam (Butterworth, Mainland) Duck Meat Koay Chiap
Address: Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 7.00am-10.00am (Open daily)
Penang Malay Mee Udang / Prawn Noodles
Name: Ida Mee Udang Sungai Dua Original
Mee Udang ( Malay Prawn Mee ), famous in Sungai Dua, Butterworth Penang.
Address: 3640, Jalan Sungai Dua, 13800 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 12:30pm-12:30am (Close on Tuesday)
Map: https://goo.gl/2ifuq8
Penang Malay Char Koay Teow
Name: Sungai Dua Malay Char Koey Teow (Telur Ayam Di Basuh) @ Butterworth, Penang
Address: 3640, Jalan Sungai Dua, 13800 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 5pm-3am (Close on Wednesday)
Map: https://goo.gl/A0DsMU
Penang Pancake / Man Chien Koay
Name: Aki Pancake @ Super Tanker Food Court
Address: Jalan Nipah, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Business Hours:
Evening 6pm to 9pm
Morning section only on Saturday, Sunday 8.30am -11.30am, Close on Wednesday.
Tel: 012-4821077
Penang Mee Goreng
Name: Hameed Pata Mee Sotong @ Esplanade
Address: 19, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 11am-8pm (Close on Sunday)
Tel: 016-4070717
Penang Lok Lok
Name: Lok Lok at ‘Wai Sek Kai’ Chai Leng Park, Butterworth
Address: Lebuh Kurau 5, Perai, Penang, Butterworth, 13700
Business Hours: 6pm-11pm
Name: Peng Hwa Pulau Tikus
Address: Jalan Burma, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Penang Nyonya Kuih
Name: Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow
Address: off 10200, Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls, Lorong Chulia, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 10.30am-5pm (Close on Monday)
Name: Mamakuih Butterworth
Business Hours: Pre-order via facebook.com/mamakuih
Penang Claypot Chicken Rice
Name: Claypot Chicken Rice at Ambassadress Cafe Bagan Luar 国宾茶室
Address: 4425, Bagan Luar Road, Kampung Benggali, 12200 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Business Hours: 12pm-5pm
Name: Lekkor Claypot House
Address: 121, Jalan Chai Leng, Taman Chai Leng, 13700 , Georgetown, Penang
Business Hours: 12pm-2.30pm, 5.30pm-9.30pm
Phone: 016-4568073
