Penang for Food Lovers (3 Days)
A three-day eating tour of Penang: hawker breakfasts, nasi kandar lunches, seafood dinners, and every legendary stall in between. Built for people who fly to Penang specifically to eat.
The day-by-day plan
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Day 1
Jin Hokkien Mee
7:30 AMLegendary prawn broth noodles on Penang Road. Opens at 7:30am, often sells out by 11am.
Siam Road Char Koay Teow
5:00 PMLast charcoal-fired char kway teow stall in Penang. Queue from 5pm — and it's worth it.
Penang's premier hawker seafront — pasembur, satay, grilled stingray, and fresh coconut.
Day 2
Sri Weld Food Court
8:00 AMOld-school kopitiam breakfast in a heritage shophouse — try the soft-boiled eggs with kaya toast.
Penang's oldest nasi kandar since 1907. Pile your plate with curries, fried chicken, and okra.
The original cendol — pandan jelly, fresh coconut milk, and thick gula melaka syrup.
Esplanade Hawker Centre (Night)
7:30 PMSeafront night hawkers: oh chien (oyster omelette), grilled corn, and ais kacang.
Day 3
The definitive assam laksa — mackerel in tamarind broth with torch ginger flower and pineapple.
Lorong Selamat Char Kway Teow
12:00 PMConsistently ranked one of the best CKT stalls in George Town. Cash only. Arrive early.
Line Clear Nasi Kandar (Penang Road)
9:30 PMPenang's legendary late-night nasi kandar — open until midnight, queue moves fast.
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