Answered by Shane Wall (Võ Văn Sanh) from Go Vap, Vietnam 1180 days ago

Hi Jennifer,
I would say you must try the dishes from the street hawkers. They are usually wholesome, hearty and delicious. If you don't want the 'heat', just shake your head and say "tidak cili" {no chilli}. That's Bahasa Indonesia, but all Malaysians will understand.

Happy Travels!

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Answered by Abdul Razak My from Johore Bharu, Malaysia 1179 days ago

If you wants chinese hawkers you can go to Persiaran Gurney..they have nive Laksa Penang & Rojak...also you can try rice called Nasi Kandar at Penang Road ..Enjoy..do email arazakmy@gmail.com My location Johor Bahru southern tip of Malaysia ..border with Singapore

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Answered by Anson from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1179 days ago

well for none spicy food..alot of street hawkers will have a nice spread to suit everyone's taste...for non spicy food...nasi kandar, seafood and a varieties of sweetmeats are available. Prices of seafood should be cheaper at Tambun (the mainland Penang) or at Batu Maung which is further end of the Batu Ferringhi. Best of Luck scouting around

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Answered by Wee Kiat from Damansara, Malaysia 1179 days ago

ok cool.....honestly penang food is great.... the best "local" hawker ( which is short for a roadside food vendor ) is i think Swatow lane....but i heard recently they are now housed in a newly built indoor style covered shelter next to the original site. Look for it. Great " char kway teow" and " penang laksa." Nasi kandar is also good.....another localyte had answered. also on batu ferringhi there is a cafe right on the beach behind Park royal hotel......nice atmosphere .

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Answered by Sharon Tan from Petaling Jaya, Malaysia 1179 days ago

Hi! Jennifer.. Penang is famous for foodies.. u can find food anywhere anytime.. namely cendol @ penang road, char kueh teow @ lorong selamat, AIR ITAM asam laksa @ air itam, FATTY LOH chicken rice @ fettes park, chee cheong fun @ macalister road, etc.. http://www.tims-penang-traveltips.com/food.htm cheers :)

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Answered by Peter from Klang, Malaysia 1178 days ago

1 week is sufficient. If you want a beachtan lodge yourselves at an area called Feringghi and travel to the city daily (

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Answered by Janice from Setapak, Malaysia 1176 days ago

Penang is famous with the hawkers food . There are few main streets (Hawkers food) that has great feedback but mostly starting at night time.

(1) New Lane/ Near Sunway Hotel (Starting 6pm)
(2) Sua Tao Lane , near Abu Siti Lane. (tea time , 3pm)
(3) Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (start from 6pm)

2 main Shopping Center
(1) Queensbay mall ( near crystal suite & Vistana )
(2) Gurney Plaza (you can take the dinner @ gurney drive hawkers' center)

SEAFOOD!
Penang is an island and famous with the seafood , however the price is not as cheap as before , unless you would like to travel farer ( Bukit Tambun , 45 mins drive)

Besides , you can still taste the fresh and delicious seafood @
(1) Park Royal , Seafood buffet ( perhaps u need to check as im not sure is it still available , RM 100+ / per pax )

(2) "Bali Hai" , gurney area.

MUST TRY Local Hawker Food
(1) Asam Laksa
(2) Char Kuey Teow
(3) Fried Oyster
(4) Curry Mee
(5) Hokkien Mee

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Answered by NG MEI SHAN (Michelle) from Ayer Keroh, Malaysia 1174 days ago

penang is definitely a food paradise, there is a lot of food you can try:
laksa, cendol, hokkien mee(prawn mee), char keoy teow, jawa mee, pasembur and a lot others

I can intro you a blog that me myself always visit it. It even have the location map of the food.
www.penangtuapui.com

About places that you can go, visit here:
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/2007esite.htm

Hope it helps and do enjoy your trip

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