03 Jun STREET FOOD TRAILS
STREET FOOD TRAILS
3 Days 2 Nights
Overview
- Curry Mee at Sister Curry Mee, Air Itam
- Assam Laksa at Bisu Laksa, Air Itam
- Biryani Rice at Hameediyah Restaurant, George Town
- Nyonya Kuih at Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen, George Town
- Char Koay Teow at Ah Shen Famous Char Koay Teow, Lebuh Presgrave
- Lok-lok at Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town
- Roti Bakar and Butter Coffee at Bee Ghah Kopitiam, Teluk Kumbar
- Hokkien Mee at Jalan Sungai Ara 1, Sungai Ara
- Siam Laksa at Nam Guang Coffee Shop, Balik Pulau
- Brown Sugar Bao (Steamed Buns), Balik Pulau
- Long Beach Food Court, Batu Ferringhi
- Oh Chien at Bee Hooi Restaurant, Pulau Tikus
DAY 1
AIR ITAM TO GEORGE TOWN
BREAKFAST
Curry Mee at Sister Curry Mee, Air Itam
The octogenarian sisters at Sister Curry Mee have made a name for themselves as a living heritage who serve curry mee cooked over a charcoal stove. The sister’s two signature ingredients are the chilli paste and the special cuttlefish with chilli base. The stall is now managed by their granddaughter.
Operation Days
Wednesday – Monday (Closed on Tuesday)
Operation Hours
7.30am – 1.00pm
Address
Alley off Jalan Paya Terubong, Air Itam
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Website
POST BREAKFAST
Assam Laksa at Bisu Laksa, Air Itam
One unmissable check point for assam laksa lovers is Bisu Laksa. This family-owned stall has been serving delicious assam laksa since 1948. The current owner is hearing impaired so be sure to use simple sign language when ordering.
Operation Days
Wednesday – Monday (Closed on Tuesday)
Operation Hours
10.00am – 5.00pm
Address
Air Itam Market Food Court, Jalan Pasar, Air Itam
LUNCH
Biryani Rice at Hameediyah Restaurant, George Town
Rest your feet and fill your tummy at Hameediyah Restaurant, the perfect place for a plate of hot
steamed biryani rice topped with a variety of curries and side dishes.
steamed biryani rice topped with a variety of curries and side dishes.
Operation Hours
10.00am – 10.00pm (Closed on Friday between 1.00pm – 3.00pm for prayers)
Address
164, Lebuh Campbell, George Town
Contact
+6016-447 0164
Website
TEA
Nyonya Kuih at Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen, George Town
Get your smartphone ready because these palm-sized treats at Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen are Insta-worthy. Come in various colours, shapes and sizes, the snacks are flavoured and coloured from the freshest ingredients. Some are filled with grated coconut and mung beans while others are steamed in a tray and cut into small pieces.
Operation Days
Monday – Sunday
Operation Hours
10.00am – 5.00pm
Address
Jalan Masjid, Off Lebuh Chulia
Contact
+6012-415 2677
Website
DINNER
Char Koay Teow at Ah Shen Famous Char Koay Teow, Lebuh Presgrave
Though Penang’s most famous product is assam laksa, the dish that is closest to most locals’ hearts is char koay teow, a noodle dish stir-fried over very high heat with light or dark soy sauce, chilli, prawns, cockles, bean sprouts, Chinese chives and eggs.
Operation Days
Add Wednesday – Monday (Closed on Tuesday)
Operation Hours
3.00pm – 11.00pm
Address
67B, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town
Contact
+6016-904 8893
SUPPER
Lok-lok at Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town
A popular supper food in Penang, lok-lok offers an array of deep-fried foods, seafood, meat and vegetables served on a skewer. Here, you select your choice of lok-lok and dip into the boiling water to cook. Then smother your lok-lok with your choice of sauces available in front of you. The skewers are colour-coded at the end of the stick, this is an indication to how much you have to pay when you are done.
Operation Days
Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Monday)
Operation Hours
4.00pm – 11.00pm
Contact
+6012-529 9637
Address
16, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town
DAY 2
BAYAN LEPAS, BALIK PULAU, BATU FERRINGHI, PULAU TIKUS
BREAKFAST
Roti Bakar and Butter Coffee at Bee Ghah Kopitiam, Teluk Kumbar
Start your day right with a steaming cup of butter coffee. As the name suggests, the coffee served at this old coffee shop comes with a slice of butter. The coffee pairs well with the coffee shop’s roti bakar (toast bread) with soft-boiled eggs on the side.
Operation Hours
7.00am – 9.00pm
Address
34 MK9, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, Bayan Lepas
Contact
+6016-411 8024
POST BREAKFAST
Hokkien Mee at Jalan Sungai Ara 1, Sungai Ara
This roadside stall in Sungai Ara is one of the best spots to dig into a hearty bowl of hokkien mee. Not to be confused with the KL version of hokkien mee, which is a noodle dish stir-fried with thick dark soy sauce, Penang Hokkien Mee is made out of prawn broth and is usually served with water spinach, prawns, eggs and a tablespoon of chilli paste. If you’re eating it outside of Penang, you’re not getting the real thing.
Operation Days
Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Monday)
Operation Hours
10.00am – 3.00pm
Address
16, Sungai Ara 1, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas
LUNCH
Siam Laksa at Nam Guang Coffee Shop, Balik Pulau
Kim Laksa serves two varieties of broths – assam laksa and siam laksa. Creamy and less tangy, Siam laksa is an excellent choice for those who prefer a milder yet creamy version of assam laksa.
Operation Days
Wednesday – Sunday & Public holiday
(Closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Operation Hours
10.00am – 5.00pm
Address
67, Jalan Besar, Balik Pulau
Contact
+6017-446 4959
Website
TEA
Brown Sugar Bao (Steamed Buns), Balik Pulau
This vendor has all the classics (kaya, char siew, peanut buns), but their brown sugar buns are the real knockout. Each bun is coated with melt-in-your-mouth brown sugar topping. The brown sugar buns are often snapped up by customers pretty quickly, so make sure to be here early.
Operation Hours
2.30pm until sold out
Address
Jalan Besar, Balik Pulau
Contact
+6012-438 3643
DINNER
Long Beach Food Court, Batu Ferringhi
Your food adventure is incomplete without sampling more street food at Long Beach Food Court. The hawker centre offers a myriad of dishes to satisfy all kinds of taste buds, from the piquant assam laksa to Penang’s signature char koay teow.
Operation Hours
5.30pm – 12.00am
Address
Jalan Batu Ferringhi
SUPPER
Oh Chien at Bee Hooi Restaurant, Pulau Tikus
Located in the heart of Burmah Road, Bee Hooi Restaurant is a popular spot flocked with locals to satisfy oh chien (oyster omelette) cravings. With the right combination of starch and egg batter, the omelette is fried to perfection. A dip of its fresh, plump oysters into the slightly sour yet spicy chilli sauce is a heavenly combination. Needless to say, it has all the flavours of what a good oh chien in Penang.
Operation Days
Monday – Sunday (Closed on alternate Tuesday)
Operation Hours
6.00pm – 11.00pm
Address
415, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, George Town
DAY 3
SUNGAI BAKAP, BUTTERWORTH, BUKIT MERTAJAM
BREAKFAST
Chai Kueh at Soon Lee Hou Coffee Shop, Sungai Bakap
This Teochew delicacy is a favourite with locals. Chai kueh is a type of steamed glutinous rice dumpling filled with Chinese chives. This spot here also offers jicama and pumpkin fillings.
Operation Days
Friday – Wednesday (Closed on Thursday)
Operation Hours
7.00am – 1.00pm
Contact
+6012-421 7898
Address
738, Jalan Besar, Sungai Bakap
POST BREAKFAST
Laksa at Wan Li Restaurant, Sungai Bakap
This vendor serves a variant of laksa that steers away from the typical assam laksa found in Penang, almost a cross between Penang assam laksa and laksa Kedah. The laksa at this eatery also comes with prawn crackers placed on top of the noodles before the hot soup is ladled over. A must try!
Operation Days
Wednesday – Monday (Closed on Tuesday)
Operation Hours
11.00am – 6.00pm
Contact
+6012-429 1945
Address
6, Jalan Seri Aman 1, Pusat Perniagaan Seri Aman, Sungai Jawi
LUNCH
Loh Mee at Ah Khoon Loh Mee, Butterworth
Time to jazz up your tastebuds with another local favourite, loh mee. This Fujianese braised noodle dish is served in a thick starchy gravy. A winning comfort food.
Operation Days
Saturday – Thursday (Closed on Friday)
Operation Hours
7.30am – 2.00pm
Contact
+6016-498 2609
Address
Lucky Food Court, Jalan Bagan Luar, Butterworth
TEA
Rojak at Chiam-Chiam Rojak, Butterworth
This stall serves cut fruits and vegetables dipped into the communal pot of spicy and non-spicy prawn paste sauce. This unique style of rojak is only available on the mainland.
Operation Days
Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Monday)
Operation Hours
12.00pm – 8.00pm
Contact
+6016-497 7815 (Ms.Tan)
Address
Jalan Pantai, Butterworth
DINNER
Cup Rice at BM Cup Rice, Bukit Mertajam
Still craving for something unique in Bukit Mertajam? This traditional dish is a childhood favourite for many locals and gets its name from the aluminium bowls used to steam rice. It is then turned upside down and topped with a delicious meat sauce.
Operation Days
Thursday – Tuesday
(Closed on Wednesday)
Operation Hours
6.30am – 8.00pm
Address
74, Jalan Danby, Bukit Mertajam
SUPPER
Char Koay Teow at Duck Egg Char Koay Teow, Bukit Mertajam
A well-loved comfort food in the mainland, this stall is known for its charcoal-fried char koay teow served with sunny side up duck egg. The queue for a plate of char koay teow is usually long, but fans do not mind the wait.
Operation Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday only
Operation Hours
6.30pm – 12.00am
Address
Jalan Pasar, Bukit Mertajam
