HALAL STREET FOOD TRAIL

HALAL STREET FOOD TRAIL

HALAL STREET FOOD TRAIL

3 Days 2 Nights

DAY 1

GEORGE TOWN TO AIR ITAM

BREAKFAST

Nasi Lemak at Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang, George Town

Positioned right at the entrance of Sri Weld Food Court, the nasi lemak is popular among office workers and tourists for its pyramid-shaped piping hot nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaves.
Operation Days

Monday – Saturday
(Closed on Sunday)

Operation Hours

7.00am – 3.00pm

Address

Sri Weld Food Court, Lebuh Pantai, George Town

Contact

+6016-407 0717

POST BREAKFAST

Mydin Bubur Kacang

The bubur kacang here has a rich history dating back to pre-Independence. Bubur kacang is a type of Indian-style sweet dessert. Complete your meal Chukku Malli coffee, an Indian herbal drink concocted with 11 herbs mixed with a bit of coffee. A must try.
Operation Days

Saturday – Thursday
(Closed on Friday)

Operation Hours

11.00am – 7.00pm

Address

52, Lebuh Pasar, George Town

Contact

+6016-487 0030

LUNCH

Banana Leaf Rice at Muthu Banana Leaf, George Town

Located on Lebuh Acheen, this halal-certified banana leaf restaurant is an excellent choice for banana leaf rice lovers. The must-have side dishes are rasam (spice-filled soup) and lamb or chicken varuval (spicy, dry fried chicken).
Operation Days

Monday – Sunday

Operation Hours

7.30am – 4.00pm

Address

153, Lebuh Acheh, George Town

Contact

+6012-431 5317

TEA

Hameed Pata Mee Sotong, George Town

Hameed Pata Mee Sotong: Office workers and tourists alike line-up day and night for the queue-worthy spicy Indian Muslim noodle dish at Hameed Pata Mee Sotong located in Kota Selera Food Court next to Fort Cornwallis. This stall is loved for its Mee Goreng and Mee Rebus, both topped with a saucy sambal sotong, served with a garnish of fried onions, spring onions and a wedge of lime for a very fragrant finish.
Operation Days

Monday – Saturday
(Closed on Sunday)

Operation Hours

11.30am – 8.00pm (Monday – Thursday, Saturday)
11.30am – 1.00pm / 2.30pm – 8.00pm (Friday)

Address

Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade), next to Fort Cornwallis

Contact

+6013-431 9384

DINNER

Nasi Kandar at Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu, Air Itam

If you haven’t yet realised, curry and rice are Penang staples. The consistency of the curries can be thick or watery, and packed with flavour. Try sampling it all by requesting for “kuah campur”, which means a mix of all the curries atop your rice.
Operation Days

Monday – Sunday (Closed on Monday afternoon)

Operation Hours

6.30am – 1.30pm
4.30pm – 10.00pm

Address

A-29, Jalan Kampung Melayu, Kampung Melayu

Contact

+6012-583 9771
+6010-450 3434

Website

www.facebook.com/Nasikandarkgmelayu

SUPPER

Roasted & Pipa Duck Rice, Air Itam

Touted as the only Halal pipa duck rice seller in the state, Wan Hakimi (who learned the recipe from his Chinese Muslim uncle) has been attracting foodies on a halal-food crawl since opening his stall in Air Itam in 2020. Hakimi’s pipa rice duck set is served with savoury gravy and chai buey (mustard greens stew).
Operation Days

Thursday – Tuesday
(Closed on Wednesday)

Operation Hours

12.30pm – 9.00pm

Address

33A, Jalan Thean Teik, Kampung Melayu

Contact

+6018-917 2822

Email

w.hakimi2299@gmail.com

Website

www.facebook.com/99DuckRice

DAY 2

GELUGOR, BALIK PULAU, BAYAN LEPAS

BREAKFAST

Nasi Lemuni at Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, Gelugor

Ask any out-of-towner if they have heard of nasi lemuni and chances are the answer is “no”. This uniquely northern rice dish is cooked with daun lemuni (vitex trifolia) and is often accompanied by sambal, fried anchovies, toasted peanuts, hard-boiled eggs and cucumber.
Operation Hours

7.30am – 12.30pm

Address

Astaka Taman Tun Sardon, Taman Tun Sardon, Gelugor

POST BREAKFAST

Roti Canai Sarang Burung at Gerai Roti Canai Abah, Balik Pulau

Feeling peckish? Treat yourself to Roti Canai Sarang Burung at Gerai Roti Canai Abah. The humble stall serves a unique version of roti canai, where eggs and minced meat fill the hollow centre of the roti canai.
Operation Days

Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Monday)

Operation Hours

7.00am – 11.00am

Contact

+6018-947 5083 (Taufiq)

Address

Pusat Inkubator Kraf, Jalan Sungai Rusa, Balik Pulau

LUNCH

Nasi Campur at Mak Ngah Gulai Warisan, Balik Pulau

This eatery is known for its extensive spread of Malay dishes. Those who prefer a little heat may add gulai ayam, curry fish head and beef rendang to the mix.
Operation Days

Monday – Saturday (Closed on Sunday)

Operation Hours

10.00am – 3.00pm

Address

Jalan Sungai Nipah, Kampung Permatang Tengah, Balik Pulau

Contact

+6019-498 3655

TEA

Laksa Janggus Kak Timah, Balik Pulau

Based in Balik Pulau, Laksa Janggus began serving Malay-style Assam Laksa under the shade of a Pokok Janggus or cashew nut tree. In contrast to the Chinese style Assam Laksa with its distinctive tamarind-tang, Laksa Janggus is gentler in flavour as it does not contain the strong-smelling Hae Koh or prawn paste.
Operation Days

Thursday – Tuesday
(Closed on Wednesday)

Operation Hours

3.30pm – 8.00pm

Address

Jalan Baru, Kampung Perlis, Balik Pulau

Contact

+6019-566 7061

DINNER

Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar, Bukit Jambul

Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar has graced locals and tourists with its presence for decades. When you’re here, go all in for nasi kandar, a type of rice dish usually drenched in at least two types of yummy curries accompanied by fried chicken, fish, mutton, seafood or vegetables.
Operation Hours

Monday – Sunday
(24 hours)

Address

No. 15, Lebuh Nipah, Bukit Jambul

Website

www.originalkayu.com.my

Contact

+6012-555 8475

SUPPER

Ramli Satay at Blue Bayou Food Court, Bayan Lepas

The satays at this food court next to the Snake Temple will get your taste buds singing. Well marinated in special marinate, charcoal grilled to a glazed finish, the satays are so good and juicy, you’d go

Operation Hours

7.30pm – 11.30pm

Address

140, Jalan Tokong Ular, Bayan Lepas

Contact

+6010-843 8428

DAY 3

BUTTERWORTH,  KEPALA BATAS, BUKIT MERTAJAM

BREAKFAST

Nasi Kandar at Nasi Kandar Jeti, Butterworth

Shall your stomach demand a plate of nasi kandar, head over to Nasi Kandar Jeti. This eatery is one of the more popular nasi kandar joints in Butterworth. Grab a plate of steamed rice and accompany it with a side of fish head curry, chicken curry, vegetables and more.
Operation Days

Monday – Sunday

Operation Hours

6.30am – 3.00pm

Address

4784, Jalan Pantai, Butterworth

Contact

+6017-462 0846

Website

www.facebook.com/nasikandarjeti

POST BREAKFAST

Mee Bandung at Restoran Mee Bandung Noor, Butterworth

Although originating from the south, the noodles served here are a more locally infused taste that is bound to leave you wanting more, with its egg noodle and spicy shrimp soup, it is the perfect brunch meal.
Operation Days

Monday – Sunday

Operation Hours

11.30am – 7.00pm

Address

6720, Jalan Kampung Gajah, Kampung Gajah, 12000 Butterworth

Contact

+6016-498 0832

LUNCH

Ikan Bakar at Pak Din Ikan Bakar, Kepala Batas

Many have waxed lyrical about Pak Din Ikan Bakar, and for a good reason: it is undoubtedly the best Ikan Bakar spot you can find in Penang. Sample if for yourself and you’ll know why.
Operation Days

Saturday – Wednesday
(Closed on Thursday & Friday)

Operation Hours

11.00am – 4.00pm

Contact

+604-575 8602

Address

6735, Jalan Butterworth, Kampung Permatang Manggis, Kepala Batas

TEA

Cucur Udang at Restoran Shahul Hamid, Kepala Batas

A well-loved comfort food in Kepala Batas, this eatery serves one of the best cucur udang (deep-fried prawn and bean sprout fritters) on the island. The texture of the cucur udang itself is indeed crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Cucur udang here is served with fried tofu and peanut gravy.
Operation Days

Monday – Sunday

Operation Hours

8.00am – 9.30pm

Contact

+6012-454 0546

Address

45, Jalan Butterworth, Kepala Batas

DINNER

Mee Udang at Warung Paksu Mee Udang, Bukit Mertajam

Time for dinner! Those craving mee udang will do well at Warung Paksu Mee Udang. This lowkey restaurant serves mee udang with the freshest catch sourced from nearby fishing villages. Each bowl is served with a garnish of fried onions, spring onions and a wedge of calamansi for a very fragrant finish.
Operation Days

Friday – Wednesday
(Closed on Thursday)

Operation Hours

12.30pm – 7.30pm

Address

385, MK 12, Bagan Nyiur Juru, Bukit Mertajam

Contact

+6012-409 0771

SUPPER

Key’s Char Koay Teow, Bukit Mertajam

Still hungry? Head to Key’s char koay teow for a hearty plate of this noodle dish. The eatery serves a gravy version of char koay teow boasting rich prawn stock. This must-try noodle dish is served hot and best eaten with green pickled chillies.
Operation Days

Monday – Sunday

Operation Hours

6.30pm – 1.30am

Address

4964, Jalan Permatang Rawa, 14000 Bukit Mertajam

Contact

+6017-413 6793

Email

keysevent@gmail.com

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