Penang Food
Penang is well known for their food, below
are lists of street food you must try.
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Penang is commonly known for its good food. Ask anyone about Penang and
you’ll get an earful of ravings about its food. A popular favourite is its Char Koay Teow which is a
scrumptious fried flat rice noodle dish. The Assam Laksa is also much loved and its regular Koay Teow Th’ng
is popular amongst those who like the simple soupy bowl of noodles.
Seafood here is fantastic as the restaurants get fresh seafood on a
regular basis. Foodies opt for Orchean, which is an oyster omelet dish which’s taste lingers in your mouth
and leaves you wanting more. Also popular are the fried shellfish dishes such as Lala and Balitong. Fried
squid rings also make for the perfect snack.
The style of food in Penang is mainly Nyonya, if you visit restaurants
which serve dishes with rice. There is one dish that is favored by many Penangnites; Roti Babi which
literally translates to Pork Sandwich. It is fried bread with a minced pork filling and eaten with
Worchestershire sauce and Chili Padi.
For dessert, have a bowl of Cendol or Ais Kacang, which are shaved ice
delights flavoured with syrup and yummy ingredients such as jellies and red beans. Its aesthetics are pretty
much similar to the Thai desserts.
The price of hawker food and dessert are affordable, ranging from RM1 -
RM5 depending on its ingredients and what you order. A typical price for a plate or bowl of noodles is RM
3.50 and for desserts around RM 1.50. Seafood may be slightly costly as it requires a bit more attention and
preparation, even though the seafood is fresh and brought in daily.
Popular food destinations are the Gurney Drive and Pulau Tikus hawker
centers where you can find almost all types of Penang food. Also popular is a Chinese shop on Penang Road
where you can find the ever famous Cendol stall outside, to serve customers and passersby. For more exquisite
dining, head up to Batu Ferringhi for a seafood or good western meal.
Penang Street Food - You Tube
You will be spoilt
with choices food of hawker food in Penang. Below are the best food you must try:-
Snacks
 Apom
Noodles
 Asam Laksa
 Char Koey Teow
Kerabu Bee Hoon
Rice
Desserts
 Cendol
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