Guidebook for George Town by Ming Brothers
Food Scene
One of the famous dessert in Penang which you shouldn't miss out. Remember to order the Chendul, it is a must try dessert in Penang. It is open since 10AM. Try to avoid going the place in between 2PM - 5PM as it is the peak hour and you will ended up in a long queue.
67 locals recommend
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
27-29 Lebuh Keng KweeOne of the famous dessert in Penang which you shouldn't miss out. Remember to order the Chendul, it is a must try dessert in Penang. It is open since 10AM. Try to avoid going the place in between 2PM - 5PM as it is the peak hour and you will ended up in a long queue.
This is the best Char Koay Kak in Penang. Recently awareded with Michelin Bib award. It is a stir fried reddish cake dish with black soy sauce and chili, top with bean sprout and eggs.
They have been operate since 1963. This dish has always been my favorite since I was young and still loving it until today. They operate from 7AM - 12.30PM on Saturday and Sunday for now as one of the sister is undergoing operation and there isn't enough manpower to cater the crowd. There isn't any specific rest day but they might close from time to time.
My personal favorite way of ordering this is:
1. Stir fried longer
2. Chopping it into smaller bits
3. Extra egg (Standard order is only 1 egg)
4. Extra spicy (A MUST IF YOU LOVE SPICY)
5. No bean sprout (I personally feel the bean sprout changed the taste)
Sister Yao's Char Koay Kak
96 Jalan MacalisterThis is the best Char Koay Kak in Penang. Recently awareded with Michelin Bib award. It is a stir fried reddish cake dish with black soy sauce and chili, top with bean sprout and eggs.
They have been operate since 1963. This dish has always been my favorite since I was young and still loving it until today. They operate from 7AM - 12.30PM on Saturday and Sunday for now as one of the sister is undergoing operation and there isn't enough manpower to cater the crowd. There isn't any specific rest day but they might close from time to time.
My personal favorite way of ordering this is:
1. Stir fried longer
2. Chopping it into smaller bits
3. Extra egg (Standard order is only 1 egg)
4. Extra spicy (A MUST IF YOU LOVE SPICY)
5. No bean sprout (I personally feel the bean sprout changed the taste)
Chulia Street Night Hawker Stalls
Lebuh ChuliaTry the wanton mee and curry mee!
Lots of choices and within walking distance! Most famous is the duck koay chap.
21 locals recommend
Kimberley Street Food Night Market
1 Jalan Sungai UjongLots of choices and within walking distance! Most famous is the duck koay chap.
888 Hokkien Mee
67-A Lebuh PresgraveNew World Park
102 Jalan BurmaNew Lane Street Foodstalls
Lorong BaruCome here for great variety of local food and fresh food!
27 locals recommend
Cecil Street Market 七条路巴刹
Lebuh CecilCome here for great variety of local food and fresh food!
One of the best Chinese dishes restaurant in Penang. Must try their stir fried roast pork!
39 locals recommend
Tek Sen Restaurant
18 Lebuh CarnarvonOne of the best Chinese dishes restaurant in Penang. Must try their stir fried roast pork!
Roti Canai Transfer Road
110 Jalan TransferToh Soon Cafe
Lebuh CampbellLorong Selamat Char Koay Teow
108 Lorong SelamatSiam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
82 Jalan SiamKafe Kheng Pin 群宾茶餐室
80 Jln PenangCome here for the best Penang lor bak!
The Lighthouse Bakery
My favourite cafe for Char Hor Fun
Duck Blood Curry Mee
Michellin BIB curry mee
Nice mee goreng sotong. Be ready to wait for up to 30 mins!
12 locals recommend
Hameed Pata Mee Sotong
Lebuh LightNice mee goreng sotong. Be ready to wait for up to 30 mins!
The famous char koay teow. Only visit if you can wait in queue for more than 1 hour.
35 locals recommend
Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow
82 Jalan SiamThe famous char koay teow. Only visit if you can wait in queue for more than 1 hour.
Relatively new but tasty char koay teow. Our regular stall for char koay teow.
Remember to order this
Secret menu: Chui Nui (fried egg)
No. 5 Char Koay Teow
Relatively new but tasty char koay teow. Our regular stall for char koay teow.
Remember to order this
Secret menu: Chui Nui (fried egg)
One of the oldest Nasi Kandar in Penang. Please expect a long queue for this.
23 locals recommend
Hameediyah Restaurant
164 A Lebuh CampbellOne of the oldest Nasi Kandar in Penang. Please expect a long queue for this.
Most famous Nasi Kandar in Penang. Please expect a long queue for this.
27 locals recommend
Deen Maju Nasi Kandar
170 Jalan GurdwaraMost famous Nasi Kandar in Penang. Please expect a long queue for this.
Michelin awarded Nyonya food. Go for the authentic Nyonya food and heritage environment.
Richard Rivalee Nyonya Cuisine Restaurant
Michelin awarded Nyonya food. Go for the authentic Nyonya food and heritage environment.
One of the Hokkien Mee that the locals kept it a secret for themselves. One of the best Hokkien mee in Penang and it is my personal favourite. Easier to reach by car.
Ah Koo's Hokkien Mee @ Classic Cafe
One of the Hokkien Mee that the locals kept it a secret for themselves. One of the best Hokkien mee in Penang and it is my personal favourite. Easier to reach by car.
Getting Around
Here is the main bus station in Penang. You can get to travel all around Penang island with all the bus here. If you are not sure on which bus to hop on, just look at the notice board and you can find which bus number to take to your destination.
These are the few buses that can get you to the main spot:
1. Georgetown Heritage area - CAT (Free shuttle bus)
2. Gurney area - 103
3. Batu Ferringhi Beach / Night Market - 101, 102
4. Penang Hill / Kek Lok Si - 204
5. Airport - 401E
59 locals recommend
Komtar Bus Terminal station
Jalan PenangHere is the main bus station in Penang. You can get to travel all around Penang island with all the bus here. If you are not sure on which bus to hop on, just look at the notice board and you can find which bus number to take to your destination.
These are the few buses that can get you to the main spot:
1. Georgetown Heritage area - CAT (Free shuttle bus)
2. Gurney area - 103
3. Batu Ferringhi Beach / Night Market - 101, 102
4. Penang Hill / Kek Lok Si - 204
5. Airport - 401E
Entertainment & Activities
TGV Cinemas
Lorong KelawaiT.A.D. Tipsy All Day
Nice place to chill and hang out with friends and family
Rainbow Skywalk
1 Jln PenangShopping
1st Avenue Sdn Bhd
182 Jalan MagazinePrangin Mall
No 33 Jalan Dr Lim Chwee LeongGhee Hiang
216 Jalan MacalisterEveryone's favourite gift to bring from Penang. Their Tau Sar Piah is a must.
13 locals recommend
Him Heang Sdn Bhd
162A Jalan BurmaEveryone's favourite gift to bring from Penang. Their Tau Sar Piah is a must.
Gurney Plaza
170 Persiaran GurneyLocal's favourite shopping mall
Essentials
Open from:
9AM - 6PM Monday to Friday
9AM - 2PM Saturday
Closed on Sunday.
They do offer express cleaning service.
H Two Laundry Service
24 Lorong KintaOpen from:
9AM - 6PM Monday to Friday
9AM - 2PM Saturday
Closed on Sunday.
They do offer express cleaning service.
Gama Supermaket & Departmental Store
No.1 Jalan Dato KeramatConvenience store with all essential items for travellers. They also sell fresh baked local pastries in case you have too much of Penang food.Prices are reasonable too!
Yuji Mart
221 Jalan BurmaConvenience store with all essential items for travellers. They also sell fresh baked local pastries in case you have too much of Penang food.Prices are reasonable too!
Sightseeing
Go to the top of KOMTAR (The highest building in Penang) to get a bird eye view of Penang.
82 locals recommend
The Top Penang
1 Jln PenangGo to the top of KOMTAR (The highest building in Penang) to get a bird eye view of Penang.
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18 Cannon SquareGoddess of Mercy Temple Penang
30 Jalan Masjid Kapitan KelingMasjid Kapitan Keling
Fort Cornwallis
Jalan Tun Syed Sheh BarakbahKek Lok Si Temple
Penang hill
Botanical Garden
Jalan Kebun BungaClan Jetties Of Penang
Pengkalan WeldArmenian Street
Lebuh Armenian