Judging on a superficial level will probably do their soups injustice because they aren’t starchy or thick, and look, in fact, like any other soup would; but what distinguishes their soups is their characteristic taste.

Most will have their soup served with bread, the roti benggali, which is handmade.

If you’re feeling adventurous, they have the sup torpedo, which is the bull’s penis soup. They also serve the usual mamak fare, such as nasi kandar, nasi lemak and roti canai.

Address: 164A, Lebuh Campbell, Georgetown, Penang.
Phone: +604 261 1095

When the clock hits five, the Free House quickly fills up with corporate clientele expecting good beer and real UK pub grub. A home away from home for its army of faithful regulars, the Free House is the place to escape the daily grind, catch up with friends and enjoy a quick bite. By night, the resident DJ gets the crowd going with classic party tunes.

Address: 50, Penang Road, 10000 Penang, Malaysia.
Phone: +604-263 3331

Address: 177 Jalan Penang, Georgetown, 10000 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
Phone:+60 4-261 4440

The Wonder Pot never cease to amaze customers as the ingredients are plenty and of high quality. There were big prawns, mushrooms, scallops, sea cucumber, abalone, duck and other stuff. Just this one dish was more than sufficient for a small group of around 4 people. The Monk Jump Over The Wall has the best quality amongst the other famous restaurants by far and the pricing in the May Garden Palace Restaurant is unbeatable.

Address: 70, Jalan Penang, 10000, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, 10000, Malaysia
Phone:+604-261 6435

This already much sought after hawker food haven was officially opened by Penang Tourism & Environment Exco YB Teng Chang Yeow in January 2007. Red Garden Food Paradise is conveniently located at Penang Upper Road near most of the town hotels and thus easily accessible by both locals and tourists.

The ambience is conducive for friends and families alike to sit down either for a get together dinner or simply for a tete-a-tete over some drinks. Not surprisingly, at Red Garden Food Paradise, you will not only find the best local food of Penang but also international fares to cater to the discerning taste buds of our foreign friends from abroad.

There is a stage where professional singers and bands will be engaged to entertain the dining crowd and make the environment even livelier. Parking woes in Penang would pose no problem for patrons as Red Garden Food Paradise has a car park beside this Hawker Centre with ample parking space.

There is a shopping arcade in the hawker centre itself and it offers local handicrafts and items, ranging from clothing to toys including packed food items, products of Penang which make good souvenirs and they are all reasonably priced. Good ambience, cleaner environment and best Penang hawker food, which is what you will find in Red Garden Food Paradise.

Address: No. 20, Leith Street, 10000 Penang, Malaysia.
Phone: +6012-4216767

It is located in Cannon Square in the heart of the oldest part of the city of George Town, in the midst of narrow, winding lanes and quaint-looking pre-War houses exuding a palpable old world charm.

Address: 18 Cannon Square, Georgetown, 10200 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Phone: +604-261 4609

Once you are in Little India Penang, you can hear traditional Indian music playing. Along Market Street (Jalan Pasar), there are many fashion Indian stores. They sell mostly saree, silk and cotton, almost anything that has the essence of India. Apart from the interesting shops with vibrant colors, there are multiple shops selling delicious Indian culinary.

The food is affordable and tasty. There are roti canai, thosai, briyani rice, tandoori chicken and more. There, you can experience to taste the food on a banana leaf with your hand and no utensils. Of course, you can request for spoon and forks. They sell fresh coconut juice there too. This is definitely the must-visit place when you step foot in Penang.

Address: Lebuh Cecil, 10300 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.

Once you set foot inside the museum building, you will see why the State Museum located along Jalan Farquhar in Georgetown is reputed to be one of the best state museums in the country. Divided into galleries dedicated to Penang’s historical communities, as well as particular historical events that took place in Penang, the museum houses a fine collection of old photographs, maps, historical documents, Chinese furniture, embroidery, costumes and other historical relics.

On the first floor where the Art Gallery is located, works of local artists and paintings of old Penang are on display, namely those by William Daniels and Captain Robert Smith. From time to time, special exhibitions are held here.

Address: Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone: +604-264 3494

Ais kacang is also served with shaved ice but with different toppings. The toppings are red beans, raisins, black gelatin, bananas, red/black syrup and evaporated milk. Some are also served with scoopes of ice cream.

Address: (Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul) No. 27 & 29, Lebuh Keng Kwee, 10100 Penang, Malaysia.
Phone: +604-261 8002

Address: 14 Lebuh Leith, 10200 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.