Malaysian Street Food Adventures
Discover Malaysia's food capital with its legendary hawker culture and UNESCO-recognized street food scene
Penang is widely regarded as Malaysia's food capital, where diverse cultures have created an extraordinary culinary landscape. The island's hawker culture represents one of the world's most vibrant street food scenes.
From the famous Georgetown hawker centers to hidden alley stalls, Penang offers an unparalleled variety of flavors. The UNESCO recognition of Georgetown as a World Heritage site has also highlighted the importance of preserving its unique food culture.
Penang's Char Kway Teow is considered one of the world's best street food dishes, with some stalls having recipes passed down for over 100 years.
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, cockles, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts, and dark soy sauce - Penang's signature dish.
Tangy fish-based noodle soup with tamarind, mackerel, cucumber, onions, and mint - a UNESCO recognized dish.
Spicy prawn noodle soup with a rich broth made from prawns and pork bones, served with kangkung and bean sprouts.
Fresh fruit and vegetable salad with a sweet and spicy sauce made from palm sugar, tamarind, and chili.
Shaved ice dessert with green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, palm sugar, red beans, and durian for the adventurous.
Daily, 6pm - 2am
Famous for: Char Kway Teow, Oyster Omelette, Satay
Daily, 6pm - 1am
Famous for: Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Chinese cuisine
Daily, 5:30pm - 12am
Famous for: White curry noodles, Fried kway teow
Daily, 7am - 3pm
Famous for: Assam Laksa, Cendol, Local breakfast
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