Recently , my hometown Penang was listed as No. 4 in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities list for Best in Travel 2016.
“Georgetown might be widely known for its Unesco World Heritage-listed streetscape, but of late it has also emerged as the crucible of an artsy, modern Malaysia,” Lonely Planet said on its website.
But not just that, Penang is of course known as food heaven. As I was grown up in Pulau Tikus for over 15 years before I move to my new home in Bayan Lepas. Familiar with all the good-licious food in there, I always love everything from the place itself. This round I will put in some of the best I had in this place
1. COCONUT ICE CREAM @ WAT CHAYAMANGKALARAM
Made by the Thais who stay in the temple; the thai coconut ice cream here is one of the best I had. Made in house, they are only open on weekends and holidays only.
Address: 17, Lorong Burma, 10250, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2. CHEE CHEONG FAN @ KWAI LOCK COFFEE SHOP
The Chee Cheong Fan by the two old couple is one of my favorite here. They give thick sauce as well as silky Cheong fan.Address: Halaman Pulau Tikus, Jalan Burma, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 16-404 1434
Phone:+60 16-404 1434
3. SWEE KANG KOPITIAM
The old traditional kopitiam in Penang bringing you loads of local delicacies. Be patient there as they have good business and sometimes they cant get your order fast though. Recommendation:
3) Apom : The Indian style of Apom not to be missed there
4) Ban Chang Kuih : The stall located just in front of Swee Kang ( open only after 12 pm)Address: 319, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, Penang, George Town, 10050
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Sun. 06:30-15:00
Mon.-Sun. 06:30-09:30 (Breakfast)
Mon.-Sun. 12:00-15:00 (Lunch)
Closed on Thursday
Opening Hours:
Mon.-Sun. 06:30-15:00
Mon.-Sun. 06:30-09:30 (Breakfast)
Mon.-Sun. 12:00-15:00 (Lunch)
Closed on Thursday
4. JALAN PASAR PUTU MAYAM
Selling by the road side with the van, their putu mayam is simply famous as we spotted them in Flamingo Hotel long time ago where he is doing in their buffet spread. Choice of normal and pandan flavor putu mayam. Nicely done and delicious. Open only in the morning
Address: Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus
5. JALAN PASAR BAN CHANG KUIH
Aside from the Putu Mayam, the Ban Chang Kuih in Jalan Pasar is also a famous one. I usually ask for load of peanuts with it. Nice. Open only in the morning
Address: Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus
Address: Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus
6. WESTERN FOOD @ SIN HUP AUN
The Western food here had been very long and I am having it since I am a little kid. They have nice western food at affordable price. Oh ya, one of my favorite is the fried banana.
Recommendation:
1) Fried Rice
2) Chicken Maryland
3) Hainanese Chicken Chop
4) Fish & ChipsAddress:17 Jalan Pasar, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
7. BANGKOK LANE MEE GORENG
It is one of the famous Mee Goreng in town. The Indian uncle is so famous and friendly too. You can ask him to pose for you when he is half frying the noodles. I still love the dry version of mee goreng here. Oh ya, you can here his performance from afar.
Recommendation:
Mee Goreng
Address: 280, Jalan Burma, George Town,
10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
8. SIN HWA KOPITIAM
Famed for the Char Koay Teow, Sin Hwa Kopitiam is of course not that famous as the Sister Char Koay Teow, no big prawns but they have decent one though. Price is pretty reasonable too. And don’t forget to order their asam laksa too
Recommendation:
1) Char Koay Teow
2) Asam LaksaAddress:
Along Jalan Burmah,
10350 Pulau Tikus,
Penang
Along Jalan Burmah,
10350 Pulau Tikus,
Penang
9. TAU FU FA INFRONT MAYBANK
The van stall which usually located in front of the Maybank along Jalan Burmah is one of the famous one here. Silky toufufa which is indeed a nice one to go for. Available morning only.
Recommendation
Tau Fu Fa
Soya MilkAddress:
In front of Maybank Pulau Tikus
Jalan Burmah
In front of Maybank Pulau Tikus
Jalan Burmah
10. BEE HOOI COFFEESHOP
With limited stalls on the day opening, they still have good food here. And at night, the place is indeed packed. So, will list down some delicious item you can find on the day and night
Recommendation
MORNING
2) Loh Mee
NIGHT
1) Loh Mee
2) Asam Laksa
3) Stir Fried OysterAddress: 415, Jalan Burma, George Town,
10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
11. NEW CATHAY KOPITIAM
In here, there are many good food, do not want to walk around perhaps you can get loads of nice food here. Opened as early as 7 am and close on Monday, do pop there for your morning cravings
RECOMMENDATION:
2) Curry Mee
3) Wan Tan Mee
4) Prawn MeeAddress: 425, Jalan Burma, George Town,
10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
12. TAMAN EMAS KOPITIAM
Just opposite PCGS ( Penang Chinese Girl School) ; one of the nice asam laksa in town which comes with the thick broth and loads of fishes on top. Add some popiah and dip them. You will definitely falling in love with it.
Address: Jalan Gottlieb,
10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
10350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
BONUS:
13. SAWARA
For those need some air-conditional places, try Sawara where they are serving steamboat here. The steamboat here is indeed a good one and they are famous for their Fish Steamboat. I went to the outlet in Bayan Lepas instead.Address: 393, Jalan Burma, George Town, 1
0350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 4-226 0516
0350 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone:+60 4-226 0516
For those who plan to venture Penang, hopefully this can help you to find good food in the town and here goes the MAP
