Famous Penang Food & Where to Get Them | iPick
It’s no secret that Penang – being a small island it is – is known as a food heaven. But where do you find the best and the most famous Penang food? We got you covered!
Air Itam Market Laksa | Restaurant Details
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Did you know how the Penang Laksa came about? Well, the Penang Laksa was born as a result of the ‘marriage’ between two types of cuisine – Malay and Chinese. Originally a Peranakan dish, a small stall located at the Air Itam Market has perfected the way laksa should be made. The stall has been operating since 1955, and what makes it special is its famous fish soup, which – according to its owners – is cooked with chili paste and assam.
Lebuh Presgrave Hokkien Mee | Restaurant Details
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One of the most underrated dishes in Penang is the Hokkien Mee – or to be more specific, Hokkien Hae Mee. Cooked with prawn as the main ingredient, the Lebuh Presgrave version of the Hokkien Mee comes with slices of pork/chicken, squid and fish cake, kangkung and not to forget their super flavorful soup. If you’re craving for some Hokkie Mee, Lebuh Presgrave is the place to be.
Penang Road Teochew Cendol | Restaurant Details
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Your meal is never complete without dessert, and when you’re in Penang, that means a bowl of cendol is all you need to cap off your meal. A bowl of cendol goodness consists of coconut milk, jelly noodles, palm sugar and of course, shaved ice. If you want the best of the best, make your way to the small stall on Lebuh Keng Kwee. You won’t miss it; especially with the endless long queue in front of the stall.
Siam Road Char Koay Teow | Restaurant Details
Along Jalan Siam, there’s a stall that sells only the tastiest Char Koay Teow in Penang. What makes this place different from the others is that their char koay teow is perfected with eggs, prawns, cockles, chives, bean sprouts chili and of course, their very own secret recipe. If you’re around this area, give it a try it (although you might have to wait for more than an hour because it’s that popular)
Lebuh Cecil Market Hawker Center Pasembur | Restaurant Details
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Yup, one of the more famous Penang dishes is actually a salad. Pasembur, or better known as ‘Mamak Rojak’, is the evolution of salads. The Pasembur has a good mix of vegetables, topped with prawn fritters, spicy fried crab, fried octopus and last but not least, served in a plate of sweet and spicy nut sauce. Does this make you hungry? For the best Pasembur in town, head on over to the market located at Lebuh Cecil.
