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        "Pasembur",
        "Rojak"
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        "Popiah",
        "Char koay kak",
        "Lok-lok",
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        "Satay",
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        "Roti canai",
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        "Nasi goreng",
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        "Satay",
        "Fruit juices"
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        "pork-free"
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        "Chendul",
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        "pork-free",
        "vegetarian"
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      "name": "Sister Wan's Char Kway Teow (Lorong Selamat)",
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        "Char kway teow"
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        "Asam laksa"
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        "pork-free"
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      "name": "Nasi Kandar Line Clear",
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        "Nasi kandar",
        "Ayam goreng (fried chicken)",
        "Sotong (squid) curry",
        "Fish head curry",
        "Mutton curry"
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        "halal",
        "halal-certified",
        "pork-free"
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      "address": "48 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 Penang",
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        "Fish curry",
        "Fried bitter gourd"
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        "halal",
        "halal-certified",
        "pork-free"
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      "id": "long-beach-cafe",
      "name": "Long Beach Cafe Batu Ferringhi",
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      "address": "68 Batu Ferringhi, 11100 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4675,
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        "Butter prawns",
        "Black pepper crab",
        "Sweet and sour fish",
        "Steamed grouper",
        "Kangkung belacan"
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        "pork-free"
      ],
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      "review_score": 4.2,
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      "id": "tek-sen-restaurant",
      "name": "Tek Sen Restaurant",
      "type": "restaurant",
      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "18 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4135,
      "longitude": 100.338,
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      "hours": "Mon-Sat 12pm-2pm, 6pm-9pm (closed Sunday)",
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        "Double-roasted pork belly",
        "Claypot yee mee",
        "Mango kerabu",
        "Stir-fried la-la clams",
        "Lor bak (five-spice meat rolls)"
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    {
      "id": "joo-hooi-cafe",
      "name": "Joo Hooi Cafe",
      "type": "kopitiam",
      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "475 Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4175,
      "longitude": 100.333,
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      "specialties": [
        "Asam laksa",
        "Hokkien prawn mee",
        "Iced kopi",
        "Toast and eggs"
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      "signature_dish": "Hokkien prawn mee - the deep orange broth made from hours of prawn shell reduction",
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      "muslim_friendly_note": "non-halal",
      "review_score": 4.3,
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      "id": "hameediyah-restaurant",
      "name": "Hameediyah Restaurant",
      "type": "restaurant",
      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "164A Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.416,
      "longitude": 100.3365,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Daily 10am-10pm",
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      "specialties": [
        "Nasi kandar",
        "Murtabak",
        "Briyani",
        "Sup kambing (mutton soup)",
        "Roti canai"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "Murtabak - the stuffed pan-fried flatbread here has been perfected over 100+ years",
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        "halal",
        "halal-certified",
        "pork-free"
      ],
      "muslim_friendly_note": "jakim-claimed",
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      "id": "china-house",
      "name": "China House",
      "type": "cafe",
      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "153 & 155 Lebuh Pantai (Beach Street), George Town, 10300 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4175,
      "longitude": 100.343,
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      "hours": "Daily 9am-1am",
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        "Artisan cakes (30+ varieties)",
        "Specialty coffee",
        "Pasta",
        "Brunch plates",
        "Wine selection"
      ],
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        "pork-free",
        "vegetarian"
      ],
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      "id": "chinahouse-restaurant",
      "name": "ChinaHouse (BTB - Beach, Toast, Burger)",
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      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "153 Lebuh Pantai (Beach Street), George Town, 10300 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4175,
      "longitude": 100.3432,
      "price_tier": "$$",
      "hours": "Daily 11am-11pm",
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      "specialties": [
        "Wood-fired pizza",
        "Gourmet burgers",
        "Pasta",
        "Pan-seared fish",
        "Cocktails"
      ],
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        "pork-free"
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      "review_score": 4.3,
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    },
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      "id": "mugshot-cafe",
      "name": "Mugshot Cafe",
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      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "1 Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4185,
      "longitude": 100.339,
      "price_tier": "$$",
      "hours": "Daily 9am-6pm",
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      "specialties": [
        "Toast art portraits",
        "Eggs benedict",
        "Acai bowls",
        "Specialty coffee",
        "Avocado toast"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "Toast art - have your face or a Penang landmark drawn on toast",
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        "pork-free",
        "vegetarian"
      ],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.5,
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    },
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      "id": "the-daily-dose",
      "name": "The Daily Dose",
      "type": "cafe",
      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.414,
      "longitude": 100.336,
      "price_tier": "$$",
      "hours": "Daily 8am-6pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Single-origin pour-over",
        "Cold brew",
        "All-day breakfast",
        "Grain bowls",
        "Matcha latte"
      ],
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      "dietary_tags": [
        "pork-free",
        "vegetarian"
      ],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.5,
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    },
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      "id": "macallum-convent",
      "name": "Macallum Convent",
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      "area": "George Town",
      "address": "1 Gat Lebuh Macallum, George Town, 10300 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.41,
      "longitude": 100.331,
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      "hours": "Daily 8am-6pm (closed Tuesday)",
      "closed_day": "Tuesday",
      "specialties": [
        "Specialty coffee",
        "Artisan pastries",
        "Big breakfast plates",
        "Fusion sandwiches",
        "Fresh juices"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "The big breakfast plate - generous portions with a Malaysian twist on the full English",
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        "pork-free",
        "vegetarian"
      ],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.4,
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      "id": "kek-lok-si-food-court",
      "name": "Kek Lok Si Food Court",
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      "address": "Kek Lok Si Temple Complex, Jalan Balik Pulau, Air Itam, 11500 Penang",
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      "longitude": 100.2068,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Daily 8am-6pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Curry noodles",
        "Kway teow soup",
        "Vegetarian laksa",
        "Bean curd dishes",
        "Temple vegetarian rice",
        "Herbal soups"
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      "signature_dish": "Vegetarian laksa - creamy and aromatic without the fish elements",
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        "vegetarian",
        "pork-free"
      ],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.3,
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      "source_url": "https://www.visitpenang.com/food/kek-lok-si-food-court"
    },
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      "name": "Air Itam Market (Pasar Air Itam)",
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      "area": "Air Itam",
      "address": "Jalan Pasar, Air Itam, 11500 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.3572,
      "longitude": 100.2089,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Morning market 6am-12pm, Evening food stalls 5pm-10pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Chai tow kway",
        "Fried oysters",
        "Hokkien noodles",
        "Assam laksa",
        "Duck rice",
        "Soybean milk"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "Chai tow kway - crispy fried radish cake with preserved radish and chilli sauce",
      "dietary_tags": [],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.2,
      "review_count": 2100,
      "source_url": "https://www.visitpenang.com/food/air-itam-market"
    },
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      "name": "Pulau Tikus Market (Pasar Pulau Tikus)",
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      "area": "Pulau Tikus",
      "address": "Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang",
      "latitude": 5.4325,
      "longitude": 100.309,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Morning market 6am-2pm, Evening hawkers 5pm-11pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Prawn noodles (har mee)",
        "Cockle noodles",
        "Fish soup",
        "Grilled seafood",
        "Seafood fried rice",
        "Sotong curry"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "Prawn noodles - made with fresh prawns and a rich, complex broth",
      "dietary_tags": [],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.5,
      "review_count": 4200,
      "source_url": "https://www.visitpenang.com/food/pulau-tikus-market"
    },
    {
      "id": "jelutong-market",
      "name": "Jelutong Market (Pasar Jelutong)",
      "type": "hawker-center",
      "area": "Jelutong",
      "address": "Jalan Jelutong, Jelutong, 11600 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.3719,
      "longitude": 100.3156,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Morning 6am-2pm, Evening 5pm-10pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Chicken rice",
        "Pork noodles",
        "Prawn mee",
        "Curry noodles",
        "Wonton soup",
        "Fried kway teow"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "Chicken rice - simple, perfectly executed Hainanese-style preparation",
      "dietary_tags": [],
      "muslim_friendly_note": "non-halal",
      "review_score": 4.3,
      "review_count": 1900,
      "source_url": "https://www.visitpenang.com/food/jelutong-market"
    },
    {
      "id": "batu-lanchang-market",
      "name": "Batu Lanchang Market (Pasar Batu Lanchang)",
      "type": "hawker-center",
      "area": "Batu Lanchang",
      "address": "Jalan Batu Lanchang, 11600 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.385,
      "longitude": 100.3,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Morning 6am-1pm, Evening 5pm-10pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Indian Muslim noodles",
        "Malay rice plates",
        "Fried carrot cake",
        "Assorted soups",
        "Grilled fish",
        "Bean sprout stir-fry"
      ],
      "signature_dish": "Indian Muslim noodles - rich in spices with perfectly tender egg noodles",
      "dietary_tags": [],
      "muslim_friendly_note": null,
      "review_score": 4.4,
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      "source_url": "https://www.visitpenang.com/food/batu-lanchang-market"
    },
    {
      "id": "tanjung-bungah-food-court",
      "name": "Tanjung Bungah Food Court",
      "type": "hawker-center",
      "area": "Tanjung Bungah",
      "address": "Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang",
      "latitude": 5.456,
      "longitude": 100.264,
      "price_tier": "$",
      "hours": "Daily 11am-10pm",
      "closed_day": null,
      "specialties": [
        "Fried noodles",
        "Nasi lemak",
        "Thai curry noodles",
        "Grilled satay",
        "Fish head curry",
        "Seafood fried rice"
      ],
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