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Kimberly Street Char Kway Teow
Legendary charcoal-fired char kway teow stall with permanent queues and unforgettable wok hei.
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Best Street Food in George Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Historic Heart of Penang
About George Town
The heart of Penang and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. George Town is a living museum of colonial architecture, clan houses, and temples interwoven with world-famous street art murals by Ernest Zacharevic. Walk through Armenian Street, Chulia Street, and Love Lane to discover heritage shophouses converted into boutique hotels, hip cafes, and art galleries. The area is also home to some of the best street food in Asia.
Quick Facts
- Attractions
- 12
- Food Places
- 15
- Area
- George Town
6 Street Food Found
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Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
The gold standard of Malaysian chendul since the 1930s - shaved ice, gula melaka, and coconut milk perfection.
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Sister Wan's Char Kway Teow (Lorong Selamat)
Penang's most famous char kway teow stall on Lorong Selamat, known for intense charcoal wok hei.
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Cecil Street Market (Lebuh Cecil)
Heritage street with evening hawker stalls and colonial architecture - less crowded than Gurney.
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Chulia Street Night Hawkers
George Town's backpacker strip with diverse hawker stalls serving Indian, Chinese, and Malay street food.
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Macallum Street Evening Hawkers
Hip warehouse district with evening hawkers - blend of classic Penang food and modern vibe.
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