Penang has long known to be a food paradise.
If you have just got 24 hours in Penang, read on!
WHY SLEEP WHEN YOU CAN EAT FOR 24 hours?
This 24 hours food guide I have put together will make sure you try every single must-eat in Penang!
7AM-8AM: Joo Leong Cafe
A popular place breakfast not only for those working in the vicinity or those catching early morning flight. It’s for everyone!
Address: Mk. 12, Jalan Sungai Tiram, Kampung Sungai Tiram, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
8AM-9AM : Hutton Lane Roti Bakar
Tucked in a small alley, by the roadside, famous for its roti canai.
There are several varieties of curries to complement the roti canai – mutton, beef, chicken, fish and dhal.
The place is usually packed with customers waiting for a table.
It is one of the locals’ favourite breakfast go-to. It’s simple yet delicious!
Address: 300, Jalan Phee Choon, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
9AM-10AM: Ali Nasi Lemak
This stall sells traditional coconut fragranced rice wrapped in banana leaf, with portion nice enough to fill your stomach for awhile.
Locals’ favourite quick breakfast.
Address: Sri Weld Food Court, Beach St, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
10AM-11AM: Ais Tingkap at Lebuh Tamil
Penangites have been savouring this sweet, refreshing beverage containing biji selasih (basil seeds), isi kelapa (coconut flesh), sirap ros (rose syrup), kelapa air (coconut water) and shaved ice for close to a century.
Address: 2, Lebuh Tamil, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
11AM-12PM: Sin Nam Huat Roasted Chicken and Duck rice restaurant
One of the best place to get chicken rice in Penang.
The BBQ pork is the must order!
Address: No. 388, Wayton Court, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
12PM-1PM: Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow
The one place to satisfy your cravings for bite-sized sweetmeats!
Nyonya kuihs : The base is usually made out of rice flour, glutinous rice flour, glutinous rice, and tapioca.
Address: Chulia St, Jalan Masjid, 10200 George Town, Penang
1PM-2PM: RELAU 88 妈妈味
A hidden jewel!
This place serves pleasurable authentic Assam Laksa.
Here’s a tip, order appetizers like the deep-fried spring roll and dip into the laksa soup.
You will definitely want more of it!
Address: Persiaran Paya Terubong 2, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
2PM-3PM: Padang Brown Food Complex
There are lots of local food here!
Seriously, try everything!
Address: Jalan Perak, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
3PM-6PM: China House
Located on beach street, famous for its cake choices and considered the longest cafe in Penang!
It’s definitely perfect for an afternoon tea with some cakes.
There are muffins, biscuits, breads, pies – sweet and savoury, cakes and ice-creams are all made in house. They also have savoury menus for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Well, spend some time at this cafe. Enjoy the atmosphere, and of course, rest a little before you start eating again!
Address: 153, Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang
6PM-7PM: Three Road 888 Hokkien Mee
One of the best hawkers to go to because all the goods are there!
The must order :
1. Hokkien Prawn Mee (Make sure to add pork belly !)
2. Char Koay Teow
3. Fried Oyster
There are other choices available and you can definitely try them all!
Address: 67-A, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
7PM-9PM: Good Luck Bak Kut Teh
Why would you miss this? It is one of the signature food of Malaysians, Bak Kut Teh!
The sides are all worth ordering especially the Fermented Bean Curb Pork!
This place is always crowded, so allow some waiting time.
Address: 14, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
9PM-10PM: Ayu Mee Udang
The most popular Mee Udang restaurant in Teluk Kumbar dishing up noodles with fresh huge sea prawns.
The mee comes with a thick tomato-based broth which is cooked with the prawns briefly to allow flavors from both worlds to infuse.
Address: 936B, Lengkok Kampung Masjid 2, 11920 Teluk Kumbar, Pulau Pinang
10PM-12AM: Norm Cafe
Waffle and cocktails? Yes please!
Address: 260c, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
12AM-1AM: Restoran Yunus Khan
This place offers simple menu – maggi goreng, nasi goreng, mee maggi soup, tomyam soup and Roti John.
Address: 159, Jalan Argyll, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
1AM-2AM: Dhoby Ghaut Cafe
Must eats at Dhoby Ghaut are Duck Meat Koay Teow Thng and Curry Mee.
AAddress: 247-H, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
2AM-3AM: Sup Hameed
Sup Hameed is renowned for its soups, not just for the wide variety that it offers, but also for the uniqueness of their tastes.
Mutton soup is the must-try!
Address: 48, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang
3AM-5AM: Lameizi Restaurant
La Mei Zi offers different types of soup bases such as old duck, tom yum, chicken soup and etc.
For instance, old duck soup is highly recommended!
Address: 5, Jalan Nagor, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
5AM-6AM: Kapitan Restaurant
Legendary restaurant for curries, nasi kandar, grilled and roasted things, and all sorts of other Indian dishes, they are mainly famous for their claypot biryani, and for their tandoori chicken and naan!
6AM-7AM: Tai Tong Cafe
Dim sum has always been a traditional comfort food for breakfast. Tai Tong Cafe is a dim sum restaurant that offers delicious dim sum, Chinese fried noodles, egg tart, and many more.
Address: 45, Lebuh Cintra, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
That’s all for now. Enjoy your trip!
