This tasty Malay style ‘snack’ is usually comprised of deep fried shrimp and fried tofu which can be found in a number of places in Penang, most notably Gurney Drive food court and Padang Brown food stalls.
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Penang Food: Asam Laksa
Penang laksa or commonly known as asam laksa here is a sour, fish-based soup with noodle usually made with mackerel soup and its main distinguishing feature is the asam or tamarind which gives the soup a sour taste. The fish is poached and then flaked. Besides the fish, asam laksa typically include lemongrass, galangal (lengkuas) and chilli too. A popular delicacy for both locals and foreigners, it is one of the must-try hawker food in Penang.
Penang Food: Mutton Briyani Rice
A popular local rice dish, Briyani rice can be found in most local ‘Mamak’ (Tamil Muslim people) stalls or restaurants in Penang. It is often prepared with various spices, rice (usually basmati) and chicken, mutton, fish, eggs or vegetables.
Penang Food: Malay Rice (Nasi Melayu)
A typical Malay rice with vegetables and a curry fish.
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
The popular hawker food centre at Gurney Drive.
Penang Street Food
Popular Penang local cuisine (from left to right) – Roti Canai, Laksa, Chicken Rice and Koay Teow Th’ng
A Streetside Stall
George Town Street View: Gem Restaurant Wall Art
Gem Restaurant of Fine Indian Cuisine building with a painted wall at Bishop Street, Penang.
Penang Food: Char Koay Teow
Char Koay Teow is the top and most popular food which one must try when visiting Penang. There are also quite a number of Char Koay Teow stalls in Penang with each stall having their specialty sauce and ingredients. Liked by both locals and foreigners, Char Koay Teow is made from flat rice noodles, which are stir-fried over very high heat with soy sauce, chilli, and most often, with eggs and prawns too.
The Old Street Stall
An old Indian stall by the roadside of Armenian Street.