Penang Street Food

Roti Canai is a national favourite in Malaysia. An Indian-Muslim style flat bread, the Roti Canai makes the perfect base for spicy curries. 

This sweet and refreshing dessert made with shaved ice makes it perfect on a hot sunny day in Penang, especially when you add a generous scoop of ice cream.

Need a break from the heat? Then you definitely have to try Cendol - a truly refreshing dessert that offers a sweet relief from the tropical Penang heat.

Mee Goreng is a signature Penang Indian-Muslim food that has garnered many fans from all over. Also known as Mee Goreng Mamak, this dish is unique because of its thick spicy tomato gravy which the yellow noodles are fried in. 

Penang Assam Laksa - the famous dish that launched Malaysia into stardom in the world of food. Ranked 7th in CNN's "World's 50 Most Delicious Foods" 2011 list, a visit to Penang is not complete without trying this bowl of heavenly goodness! 

Ever tried an omelette that has juicy, succulent oysters instead of mushrooms? If you have not, you probably have never had Penang's famous Fried Oyster. 

Nasi Kandar is synonymous with Penang as this is where this famous meal originates from. The interesting part about Nasi Kandar is that it is not a stand alone dish, but rather a whole subset of the Indian-Muslim cuisine in Malaysia!

Nasi Kandar - Penang Street Food

The ever fragrant, garlicky and rich Penang Char Koay Teow holds a revered place in the hearts of foodies all over Malaysia. Around the world you can find Char Koay Teow eateries bearing the title 'Penang Char Koay Teow' in hopes of trying to woo in customers based on the promise of a morsel of Penang's famous street food. 

Char Koay Teow - Penang Street Food