Penang | Your Local Guide
Penang | Your Local Guide
Yuan
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As a proud Penangite, I am eager to unveil the finest aspects of Georgetown, highlighting its culinary delights and attractions. With many delectable dishes scattered across the island, narrowing down the options can be daunting. Still, I am committed to providing you with a curated selection of the best. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with my personal favourites, cherished childhood haunts, and top-notch coffee spots.
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Hawker Food
Kheng Pin Cafe
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Go for the lor bak stall, their shrimp fritter is best! We like the chicken congee stall too
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Tiger Char Koay Teow
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Char Koay Teow here is decent and each Penangnite has their favourite stall.
There is another coffee shop right beside it selling 'kway chap' which is quite nice you can order and bring it over to eat in this coffee shop.
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Kek Seng格成 (红豆雪)
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This is one of my childhood favourite dessert stalls. Their ais kacang is popular with the jelly topping.
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Hot Bowl White Curry Mee
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This has been my dad's fav curry mee place, since way before this place was in the Michelin guidebook. Don't just go for their curry mee, do order their poached chicken. So good!
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Restoran Keat Seng Ayer Itam
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Thai assam laksa is so flavourful with different layers of taste. Pop by this coffee shop for this bowl of goodness between 12-6 pm. It is on the way to Penang Hill.
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Kuih stall
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Come here for authentic Nyonya kuehs selling in the morning market nearby to Chowrasta market
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Sister Yao's Char Koay Kak
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I love the fried rice cake, which is unique to Penang. In Singapore, it is made with radish hence the taste and texture are slightly different.
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Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
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Triangle-shape banana leaf nasi lemak, one of the best!
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Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap
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A delicious bowl of Kway Chap I had since young. Right opposite is a dessert shop that I love, especially the ginkgo nut. Beside it, there is a stall selling delicious braised chicken
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Pulau Tikus Hawker Center
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Lok-lok stalls, congee and satay these are the few stalls I come here for
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New Lane Street Foodstalls
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Satay, apom, char koay teow, fried pig's intestine porridge are some of the famous stalls here
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Chulia Street Hawker Food
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Another great hawker vibe, must not miss out the old school taste wan tan mee!
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Market
These markets have really good food. Try to go early before it gets too hot! It is worth exploring at these markets to buy local food products back home.
Chowrasta Market
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Cecil Street Food Court
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Restaurant
Rempah Ratus - Banana Leaf Cafe with South Indian Cuisine (Indian Restaurant, Banana Leaf Rice, Briyani, Claypot and Curry)
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Hai Onn Restaurant
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This place is nostalgic for me since I had it since young. The Hainanese chicken chop is their signature, Hainanese elderly making the food
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Winn's Cafe
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Sri Bahari Hainan Chicken Rice
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Little Kitchen @ Nyonya
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Communal Table by Gēn 根
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Two Frenchies Cafe Bistro
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Cafe
Ome by Spacebar Coffee
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Norm Micro Roastery
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ae coffee
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Slow Coffee Person Coffee Bar
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Lepetitfour Pâtisserie
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The Alley, 5 Stewart Lane
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JOJA Bagels
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ORCABREW
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Wells Cafe
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Lunabarcoffee
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Mundane Coffee Break
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Sweetbar Cafe
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Constant Gardener Coffee
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Bar
Backdoor Bodega
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BISO Cocktail Bar
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The Nest Cocktail Bar
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Shop
Sixth Sense
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Nala Penang Beach Street
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Hin Bus Depot
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Great vibe with good food and craft items on sale happening every weekend.
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Sightseeing
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
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Large collection of antique furniture, crystal, art, and collections of jewelry from Baba & Nyonya
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Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion
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Be sure to join the daily tour for an introduction to this magnificent mansion. It is also a hotel where some parts are not permitted for visitors.
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The Habitat Penang Hill
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This is at the top of Penang Hill. If you do go there, don't miss Kopi Hutan. A cafe surrounded with much greeneries.
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Stay
Splurge (Above USD$100)
88 Armenian
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The Edison George Town, Penang
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Seven Terraces
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Mid-Range (below USD$100)
Hotel Mokozoyo
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23 LoveLane
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OZO George Town Penang
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Muntri Mews
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If you need more suggestions or customised itinerary for Penang, do not hesitate to contact me!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yuan
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Hello, I am Yuan, a Malaysian in Singapore, an avid traveller with a passion for coffee and café culture. My yearly travel destination is Japan, where I enjoy exploring little towns, going on nature hikes, and relaxing on beautiful beaches. I prefer comfortable budget accommodations, although I occasionally indulge in a little luxury.
I am an advocate for slow travel and believe that travel is not just about visiting the major tourist spots but also about experiencing different cultures and creating lifelong memories.
With over 200 cities and 35 countries under my belt, I am eager to share my travel experiences and offer personalized travel itinerary planning services. Having worked as a freelance travel designer for a boutique travel agency in the past, I understand the importance of customizing travel plans to suit individual interests and pacing.
For personalised travel itinerary planning, please contact me! 📧
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