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Bazaar Ramadhan @ Bayan Baru

The Bazar Ramadan in Bayan Baru, Penang, is one of the largest and most popular Ramadan markets in the area. Held annually during the holy month, this bustling bazaar draws crowds looking for delicious local food to break their fast. It’s located near the Bayan Baru market and Masjid Umar Al Khatab, with stalls opening as early as 4 p.m.

Visitors can find a huge variety of mouthwatering dishes, from classic favorites like nasi lemak, satay, and murtabak to refreshing drinks and traditional sweets. The lively atmosphere, filled with the aroma of grilled meats and freshly fried snacks, makes it a must-visit spot for food lovers.

Penang Perspective: Coffee-Roasted Chestnuts Stall

A street vendor selling chestnuts roasted with coffee. A popular local delicacy here, this stall is usually found located beside Chowrasta Market in Penang Road.

Penang Food: Transfer Road Roti Canai Stall

Breakfast at the famous roti canai stall at Transfer Road, George Town.

Penang Street Food: A Plate of Chee Cheong Fun

Chee Cheong Fun is a common street food made of steamed flat rice noodle rolls which can be found in Penang. The local Chee Cheong Fun is usually served with dark prawn paste with sesame seeds.
In this one pictured, it is added with extra peanut butter paste.

Penang Street Food: A Bowl of Hokkien Mee

One of the most common street food which provides a unique taste of Penang would be the Penang Hokkien Mee.

Penang Street Food: Indian Banana Leaf Rice

A set of Indian Banana Leaf Rice at Sri Ananda Bahwan restaurtant in Penang Street, George Town.

Penang Street Food: Yam Rice and Salted Vegetable Soup

A popular Chinese street food in Penang and commonly found in Butterworth or Bukit Mertajam area, the yam rice is usually served with a bowl of salted vegetables soup and mixed pork organs.

A popular shop serving yam rice at Chai Leng Park, Butterworth.

Penang Street Food: Lok Lok

Lok Lok is another popular hawker style food in Penang. It is basically a type of steamboat consists of having skewered food being dipped into a shared pot of boiling water. After being cooked with the boiling water, the skewered food is then normally dipped with various sauces before eating.

Penang Street Food: Chinese Fried Rice

A plate of Chinese fried rice served at the Eng Loh Kopitiam at Bishop Street, George Town.

Penang Street Food: Satay

One of the more common and popular street food, satay can be found in a number of coffeeshops or hawker food centers in Penang. Originally a traditional Malay food, it has since gained popularity among the locals and tourists.