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Air Itam Laksa
Benchmark Penang asam laksa near the market - the tangy, pungent fish noodle soup that CNN ranked world's 7th best food.
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Home of Kek Lok Si and legendary laksa
About Air Itam
Air Itam is a bustling township at the foot of Penang Hill, best known as the home of Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The town itself is an authentic local neighbourhood with a vibrant wet market and some of Penang's most celebrated food stalls, including the famous Air Itam laksa. The area serves as the gateway to both Kek Lok Si and the Penang Hill funicular railway station, making it a must-visit transit point for sightseeing.
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Air Itam Market (Pasar Air Itam)
Authentic local market and food court - traditional wet market by day, evening hawker paradise.
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Kek Lok Si Food Court
Temple base food court with vegetarian options and views - perfect rest stop for Kek Lok Si visitors.
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