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Eat & Drink in Penang
Penang is, by common agreement, the best place to eat in Malaysia. These are our guides to the hawker stalls, night markets and cafés worth building your trip around.
Penang is, by common agreement, the best place to eat in Malaysia. These are our guides to the hawker stalls, night markets and cafés worth building your trip around.
You can eat brilliantly in Penang for a few ringgit a plate — the trick is knowing which stall to join and what to order. Start with the big guide below, then dig into the deeper dives.
Food
Char kway teow, assam laksa, char hokkien mee and cendol — what to order, where to find it, and how to order like a regular.
Food
Where to graze after dark, and how to do a pasar malam without overpaying or overeating.
Coffee
When you need aircon, good coffee and a chair, these heritage-shophouse cafés deliver.
Food
Crisp, spiced Malaysian fried chicken — the stalls and warungs worth the detour.
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