Penang 24hour food tour guide

In accordance with its name, Special Famous Roti Canai is famous for its crispy roti canai, a type of Indian flatbread sold in Malaysia. It is similar to Roti Prata in Singapore, or Kerala pottera in India. The stall has been in operation for decades, next to an abandoned warehouse, and has become a landmark along Transfer Road. read more »

Toh Soon Cafe（多春茶室） is a street side cafe that has been around for almost 50 years, offering its diners the traditional light breakfast of half boiled eggs, nasi lemak and charcoal toast bread. A small shop, its delicious toasted bread has drawn many, with locals, tourists and expatriates alike huddling in the small shop. The rich Hainanese coffee and homemade kaya of Toh Soon Cafe also makes great accompaniments to their toasted bread. read more »

Located in Carnavon Street, Aik Hoe Restaurant is an old eatery that sells dim sum at reasonable prices. Waiters will walk around carrying bamboo baskets filled with dim sum, allowing diners to choose from them while being seated at their tables. Chinese tea is served as a refreshment, with several varieties of tea leaves of different strengths. read more »

Want to grab a bite early in the morning? Ferringhi Coffee Garden is a good place to visit, offering an extensive selection of breakfast options. The ambience here is also cosy, with a simple interior decor with touches of wood, complimented by coloured plants. Diners can opt for the simple baked omelette and toast, or try the burgers here that are served in an interesting combination of ingredients. read more »

A hidden gem at Lebuh Tamil, Ais Tingkap is a stall that sells the drink ais tingkap (window sherbet), so named because it used to be sold through an open window. Back then in the 1930s, people would make a takeaway from the window. This classic drink is a refreshingly sweet red rose syrub drink, invovling a delightful mixture of getah anggur, basil seeds, kembang semamgkuk and fragrant herbs, served in a glass filled with finely shaved ice and topped with a few pieces of coconut flesh. read more »

An old Cantonese restaurant located in a two store shop house on Campbell Street, Tho Yuen Chicken Rice Restaurant has been around for decades, and continues to be popular amongst locals and tourists. It is well maintained, with simple marble tables and red plastic chairs. Despite its name, Tho Yuen Chicken Rice Restaurant is more widely patronised for its dim sum, which is ranked higher by most diners than its chicken rice. read more »

Located on the 1st floor of the G Hotel at Gurney Drive, Miraku Japanese Restaurant is a fine dining restaurant under the Texchem Group of Companies, designed to bring the art of Japanese dining and the best of Japanese culinary to Malaysia. It is well decorated with classy modern designs and offers different dining rooms. Based upon the essence of Japanese cooking that highly prioritizes the selection of top quality ingredients, with fresh ingredients imported from Tokyo twice a week, on every Tuesday and Friday. read more »

Ong Cheng Huat Seafood 王清发海鲜, in Bagan Lallang, is a popular food destination among the locals around the Butterworth area, who brave the flies and heat for a taste of their favourite dishes. It is famous not only for its seafood, like the steamed red snapper and stir fried mussels, but also for specialities such as barbecued chicken and fried bean curd. It is rather obscure and located out of town, so it is recommended to find the place using a GPS or map, or ask locals for directions. read more »

Nyonya Kuih is a popular snack, found in many places around Georgetown. It refers to a collection of traditional desserts, originating from the Peranakan Chinese or baba-nyonya community in Malaysia. There are several varieties of nyonya kuih, which come in various sizes, shapes, textures and colours. read more »

If each rojak stall in Penang calls their rojak the best out there, then Hock seng Rojak would be the best of the best. The self-declared 'Rojak King', found on the ground floor of Macallum Flat in Gat Lebuh Cecil, customers find themselves coming back to Hock Seng's for more. RHock Seng Rojakojak is a mixed fruit salad containing slices of guava, mango, pineapple and cucumber. read more »

Asam Laksa, another of Penang's signature dishes, is a fish-based soup dish of rice noodles (Lai Fen) with raw cucumbers, lettuce, onions, chillies and mint leaves, topped off with shrimp paste (har koe) and a dab of ginger flower (bunga kantan). This legendary Asam Laksa, known by most Malaysians, is right next to the Air Itam Market, just a short walk from Kek Lok Si temple. At just RM3 per bowl, the Asam Laksa gives off a distinct sweet-sour taste and a fragrant aroma. read more »

Need a fresh brew of coffee to start you off in the morning? Visit Coffee Lane Cafe, a brew-to-order cafe where whatever coffee you order would be freshly grounded, brewed and served right in front of you. The stall owner Mr Beh is also friendly and passionate, and would often ask about customers' preferences before making recommendations. Those on their first visit to Coffee Lane Cafe are usually introduced to a cup of Mandheling Coffee that is from Sumatra. read more »

Situated in Chualia Lane, Shing Kheang Aun Restaurant is one of the prominent Hainanese restaurants in Penang, known among locals and tourists for good Hainanese cuisine and local dishes. Food is delivered from the kitchen on the ground floor to the first floor dining area with a unique lift that is manually operated. Notable dishes here include curry gulai tumis, kerabu prawns as well as the Hainanese Pork/Chicken Chop. read more »

New Lane is a food haven, being a street lined with push carts selling all kinds of foods. Tables and seats are set up all along the pavements, and the place comes to life in the evening, when the crowds gather here for a meal. A visit to New Lane would reveal several mouthwatering street food delights, including grilled fish, roti canai, hokkien mee, char kuay teow, assam laksa, barbecued chicken wings, satay and many more. read more »

Chin’s Stylish Chinese Cuisine is a classy establishment in Penang that first opened in London in 1987, taking the England's restaurant by storm by bagging two prestigious awards, namely the ‘Best Restaurant of The Year’ by What’s On in London Magazine and ‘The Best Chinese Restaurant in UK’ by Stores Magazine- New York. Chin's Stylish Chinese Cuisine in Penang is just as good, voted as 'Malaysia’s Best Restaurant 2011' by Malaysian Tatler and 'Malaysia’s Best Chinese Cuisine Restaurant 2010-2012' by Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA). Its menu features the best of Hunan and Sichuan cuisines, specially prepared by a culinary team from China and delightfully plated on gorgeous hand painted plates. read more »

Located at Kampung Telok Tempoyak, Adan Bin Hassan: Ikan Bakar & Nasi Lemak is a stall that is famous for its ikan bakar (charcoal grilled fish). It is fresh, considering that Kampung Telok Tempoyak is a fisherman village. Served with assam sambal mixed with onion and chili, the ikan bakar is spicy and simply delicious. read more »