It is difficult to pick a few dishes as the best of Penang. However, if you’re only doing a day trip, make sure to check these off the list!
Siam Road Char Koay Teow
A trip to Penang is incomplete without char kuey teow. Whilst everyone has his or her own preference, Siam Road Char Kuey Teow is almost always mentioned in a best ckt debate. Come try it out and see if it makes it to the top of your list!
Address: 82, Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 12-6pm daily. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Green House Prawn Mee
The best place to be when you have a late night Prawn Mee craving. You can count on its fragrant and mildly sweet broth to satisfy that craving and more. Here, you can customise your bowl of Prawn Mee to your heart’s content; from the type of noodles used to the toppings.
Address: 133-A, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 9am-11.30pm daily. Opens at 10.30am on Sundays.
Phone: 016-444 1717
Air Itam Sister Curry Mee
The famous Lim sisters have been selling their curry mee in Ayer Itam for over 70 years. The sisters and their dish are so dear to all that they have recently been immortalised in the form of a wall mural at the Ayer Itam market. The sisters have retired a few years ago and have since passed the baton to their grandniece, so rest assured that you can still taste it the next time you’re there.
Address: 612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 7.30am-1pm daily. Closed on Tuesdays.
Phone: 012-410 8152
Deen’s Maju Nasi Kandar
There usually is a long line in the front of this restaurant, but it moves along quickly. The must-have here is the nasi with mixed curry (kari campur) and the fried chicken (ayam berempah). There are many other dishes to go with your rice, at reasonable prices too so go ahead and eat to your heart’s desire!
Address: 170, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 12pm-10pm daily. Opens at 2.45pm on Fridays.
Phone: 012-425 2421
Oh Chien at New Lane Hawker Centre
The Fried Oyster Omelette or Oh Chien’s in Penang are generally less starchy so you can enjoy the juiciness of the oysters themselves. Fried with eggs to “wok hei” perfection, this dish can be enjoyed as it is for more brininess, or dipped in chili for a hint of tangyness and sizzle.
Address: Lorong Baru, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Hours: 4pm-10pm daily
Phone: 016-443 7463
