Ho Chiak in Penang

Located within the George Town area, there’s this popular economic rice stall that sell yam rice to pair with the dishes you get.

Sin Chew Yam Rice 新洲芋頭飯 open from early morning till lunch time on most days. Here is just like our usual cai fang stall where you get the dishes you want to complete your meal with their delicious yam rice.

Don’t miss out getting their soup also.

This food court is divided into 2 parts, with one side selling Chinese foods in the morning till afternoon; while another side selling Halal foods from afternoon till late night.

In the evening, this place would filled with lots of Malays grabbing their dinner here.

Ghani Mee Malaysia Special has been frying their noodle dishes for many years since 1957, and well know for their mee goreng here.

Super tasty with yellow noodles. Do notice how they fry your plate of mee goreng, it is a very interesting “performance” there.

Walking along Beach Street and you would find this pastry cafe, popular for their hand crafted French pastries with breads and cakes.

Lovey environment to sit down and enjoy some pastries and drink in the afternoon, after walking around the area of George Town.

Mish Mash has been serving their cocktail since 2014 and recently revamped into MM2 to continue the legacy with refreshed space.

Located along the Muntri Street, this is a best place to sit down and chill over some drinks.

Since I wasn’t prepared to get drunk for the night, so I got their mocktail instead.

The Supernoca is mix of apple roselle hibiscus syrup, lemon juice, apple juice, peach purée, thyme and pineapple flower. A very sweet and refreshing drink.

Today I would like to introduce another popular food place in George Town among the locals, Kim Maou Cafe at Kampung Malabar serves some decent wok hey Chinese dishes.

Their char hor fun is one of their popular dishes here. Fragrant and poured with thick gravy. Accompanied by egg, shrimp and pork slices.

Looking for a very unique and traditional coffee in George Town, Penang? Then you should try this place along Noordin Street.

Starbright Coffee is prepared by this auntie at this corner shop, which her signature star mark on the top of your cup of coffee.

It is definitely taste sweeter here and you could actually mix it for something special such as with Milo or tea.

The coffee shop here also sell traditional toast like kaya butter to pair with your coffee in the morning.

Looking for smooth porridge at George Town, Penang?

This well-know porridge place among the locals located along Cintra Street, popular for their fish and chicken porridge.

Their juicy chicken meat are sliced nicely and get it well with the porridge texture.

The best secret for those living or working around Bayan Lepas in Penang, a hidden noodles shop located within the housing neighbourhood at Bukit Jambul.

Here you only need to choose either thick or thin noodles, soup or dry version and small or big portion. Egg can be top up.

Really enjoy this simple meal with flavourful dark sauce and mined meat on the top. Accompanied with a bowl of spanish soup and fishballs.

Finally get the chance to visit this popular vegetarian restaurant in Penang, just a short walk from Queensbay Mall.

Went for their curry mee, which you can choose the type of noodle with either pumpkin or spinach.

The curry was so rich and tasty. Not too spicy for me.

Comes with beancurd, long bean and mushroom.

Also known as Indian rojak, this dish can be commonly found in Penang.

While many tourists would try it at Gurney Drive Hawker Centre, there’s also some popular stalls that locals like to visit.

Particularly this roadside stall at Beach Street, located along Union Street. Kareem Pasembur has been selling for many years, catering to those who working around.

Firstly you need to choose some of the fried items to go with. Many people would recommend you the prawn fritter.

Then they will cut them into pieces and topped with sweet chili sauce and some veggie.

Kopi Hitam of course not just serving coffee, but also cakes that they made in house.

This basil lime cake is particularly popular among the orders for its delicious taste.

Although Penang Hill is mainly a tourist attraction, but it also a good hiking peak for many locals.

If you are looking for a good place to sit down and chill with the nature, you may consider heading to Kopi Hutan.

A 20 minutes walk is expected from the upper funicular station, but you also can hire a driver to send you there.

Housed within the monkey cup garden, where you could get to enjoy a cup of coffee surrounding by nature.