4 Hidden Gems in Penang | iPick
Penang is famous for so many types of food, namely Char Kuey Teow, Asam Laksa, Prawn Mee, and many more. However, there’s so much more kinds ‘hidden gems’ in Penang that you should also try. For the convenience of your food hunting, here’s a list of must-try ‘hidden gems’ in Penang!
Tai Buan Porridge, 大满清香粥 at Lebuh Muntri | Restaurant Details
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Operating for more than a decade, this humble little stall is a family gem passed down for generations. Serving authentic TeowChew style porridge with accompanying condiments such as braised pork belly, braised duck, braised innards, braised tofu and eggs, omelette, salted vegetable, and many more! Closed on Sundays, this stall attracts a constant flow of loyal customers for the rest of the days!
Fried Fish Head & Prawns Bee Hoon at Goh Chew, New Lane | Restaurant Details
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Located at the famous hawker street New Lane, Goh Chew coffee shop is well-known among tourists for local delights such as Hokkien Mee, Char Koay Teow, Chee Cheong Fun and etc., yet not many tourists know about a hidden gem - deep fried fish head and big prawns with bee hoon, served with a special homemade sauce. It is so prominent among locals, that customers are willing to wait for more than an hour to be served.
Char Siew Rice at Sky Hotel, Chulia Street | Restaurant Details
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Sky Hotel at Chulia Street is where you can find one of the best Char Siew (BBQ pork) in Penang. Served with steamed rice, this gem attracts large crowds during lunch hours. Therefore, it is highly advisable to visit this place before 12pm to avoid the hungry crowd!
Pasembur @ Cecil Street Market | Restaurant Details
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The Penang pasembur is a rojak dish that is often served along with mamak mee goreng (Indian Muslim fried yellow noodles) as appetizer. Cecil Street Market’s typical plate of pasembur consists of cucumber and turnip strips, blanched bean sprouts, some mixed vegetables, bite-sized deep fried bean curd, crispy fritters, prawn fritters, and more upon request! Foodies who seek for small bites to satiate their cravings for Penang street-styled snacks will find this satisfying!
