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 Traveller's Tales: Restaurants and eating places in Penang, Malaysia
Look for the best places to eat in Penang, Malaysia. You may read about recommended restaurants and food. Find out about local food and local dining customs. Also, you might want to read our
Kuala Lumpur city guide,
Langkawi city guide,
Melaka city guide,
and Penang city guide.
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| G Crosling |
01 September 2005 |
Stayed at Cititel Penang - Penang, Malaysia.
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Penang Hill, the beach resorts, the Komitar, Gurney Plaza, China town and Little India along with the hawker stalls are all a must. There are plenty of restaurants if you like spicy food, temples to visit and the trishaw rides are fantastic. A great place to visit!
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| A Gyure |
19 August 2005 |
Stayed at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - Penang, Malaysia.
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I only had 4 days to spend in Malaysia and had to pick only one destination to visit, and I was advised by trusted friends in Singapore to make it Penang. The city is known for its intriguing variety of Malaysian food. I am in the hotel/catering business, so this was a big attraction for me. My advice is to forgo the sit-down restaurants and take every meal at the local kopitiams (coffee shops) or food hawker markets. Don't worry, the food is fresh and safe to eat at these establishments and you get to rub elbows with the locals at the same time. Besides all that, prices are dirt cheap. Be sure to try some of the local signature dishes: assam laksa, char kway teow, rojak to name a few.
Do visit the merry old white colonial E&O hotel and have a frosty, tall ale in their Farquhar's Bar while looking out at the sea or an iced coffee and scone in their charming European bakery cafe.
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| S Ng |
23 May 2005 |
Stayed at Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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Penang has vastly developed since the last time I was there. About 10 years age. Their Gurney Drive is still there but I would say the standard and quality has gone down with time. The best "chendol" and "Penang Laksa" I had was at Lebuh Jeng Kwee, off Penang Road and directly opposite the Police Headquarters. The chendol's stall is located outside the eating place and you would need to pay an additional RM0.40 cents to consume inside the eating place. The owner of the eating is not too friendly. There are many interesting places to visit, most of time within walking distance or short bust ride. There is a free shuttle bus to many interesting areas, but strangely enough they do not operate on Sundays & Public Holidays.
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| B George |
13 April 2005 |
Stayed at Cititel Penang - Penang, Malaysia.
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We loved Penang, despite the weather being really humid. Did a walking tour of the Heritage sites of Georgetown, which was both informative and interesting. The Blue Mansion was well worth visiting. Also took a trishaw ride to Fort Cornwallis and a fishing village. The driver had a wealth of knowledge about the local area, and I felt very safe with him, despite the traffic. Ate dinner one night at "The Lone Pine" at Batu Ferringhi, and nasi kandar at Kayu's. Lunched at the restaurant next to Cititel--Mayflower garden I think it was called, and also at the Japanese rest in Cititel. Food everywhere of excellent quality and taste. People were most friendly and helpful. Shopping in Komptar was very good, tho I think we got a bit lost there--didn't see many directions, but the person in the information booth was very helpful. Recommend change money with the licensed money-changers as they offer a better rate than the airports. Loved every bit of it--can't wait to go back!!!
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| M Cunningham |
07 April 2005 |
Stayed at Lone Pine Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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Check out "Jewel of the North" Indian Restaurant, food was excellent and value for money.
Also the night market is great fun and bargains galore especially in DVD's of the highest quality For 8 Ringgit.
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| K Soh |
30 March 2005 |
Stayed at Oriental Hotel Penang - Penang, Malaysia.
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As my friend and I took the whole day tour recommended by the hotel, we visited quite a number of places. We visited the Esplanade, Kek Lok Si Temple, Snake Temple, Wat Chayamankalaram, Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Penang Hill, Butterfly Farm and other factory selling accessories.
You will never go hungry in Penang. The food there is EXCEPTIONALLY DELICIOUS! Sedap!!! One thing you can't miss is the Penang Laksa. With the mild sour gravy with thick bee hoon, its one taste you can't forget. Other than that, don't forget the roadside stalls and the night market in Lor Selamat and Lor Baru. The Chay Kway Teow there is excellent and not gorget the rest of the stalls that sell local delights.
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| W Forbes |
26 February 2005 |
Stayed at Shangri-La Hotel Penang - Penang, Malaysia.
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The Komtar Mall (connected to Shangri La Hotel) is run down and a waste of time, go to the Prangin Mall next door a much nicer experience. Lunch at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel is a nice treat and very resonably priced. Mosquito guard is essential if you visit the Spice Garden Park near Ferringhi Beach.
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| A Yusof |
24 December 2004 |
Stayed at Tanjung Bungah Beach Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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It's very easy to locate this hotel. Get a good map at the Tourist info center before departing. It will only take you less than 30 minutes driving from the Penang Bridge. I visited Kek Lok Si Temple, Botanical Garden, Gurney Drive, Fort Cornwallis and P. Ramlee's House. I ate at Gurney Drive which served tasty foods. The Char Kuay Teow, Satay and Pasembur are delicious. Wish I can eat more but my stomach refuse to take. Hee..hee...Penang is a nice place to visit, whether you are alone, with family or friends.
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| B Ng |
20 December 2004 |
Stayed at Grand Continental Penang, Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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Gurney's Drive is not as appealing as before. Interesting to explore the food stalls along McAlister Street.
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| Y Kee seah |
20 December 2004 |
Stayed at Sheraton Penang Hotel - Penang, Malaysia.
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I drove from Singapore to Penang as it would be more convenient to travel in our own transport. Objective mainly to get good food. Tried the famous fried kway teow at Lorong Selamat, prawn noodle along Jalan Burma and the assam laksa at Air Hitam - no regret. Gurney Drive is a disappointment as all road side stalls have been removed. Penang Hill nothing to offer except the tram ride. If you are driving to Penang, just need to be security conscious - lock up your car whenever you leave. But Penang is still a safe place though.
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