The Penang Travel Guide by the Penangites

Hello there friends! 

This is my attempt in making a travel guide for Penang. This actually started with me wanting to prepare for my friends who are coming over. However, being a Penangite myself, sometimes you don't even know how to introduce or take your friends around Penang. I mean, it's home to me so things are pretty normal to me. The only places I would bring one person is the places that I personally like which isn't helping because this means, options are limited.

So, I posted a status and asked for my friends in Facebook to help me out, and this is the result!

*Take Note:
Blog will be divided into 4 parts.

PART 1 - LOCAL FOOD
I think everyone fights to claim they're the best in Penang so how do you choose?! Here's a list of places to go!
(and in no specific order)

1. Pulau Tikus Hai Beng Cafe
What's Good      : Hainan Lor Mee and Curry Mee. AND their Western breakfast corner.
                             If you do go there for breakfast, say Tasha says hi! *I'd really appreciate it :)
Operation Time  : Breakfast
Address              :  216, Jln Burma, Penang, Malaysia, 10350 George Town, Malaysia (Assuming it's correct)

2A. Ah Leng Char Koay Teow
My personal and sister's personal favorite as well!
While the pricing may be a bit pricey, but the size of the prawns and the taste itself will make it all worthwhile
Operation Time  : Go for lunch till noon
Address              : Jalan Dato Keramat, Kampung Makam, 10150 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia


But if you can't make it, it's okay. There's one good one in the evening too!

2B. SIAM ROAD* Char Koay Teow
Uncle here has some skills. And you might need to wait a long time before it reaches you but promise! It's worth it.
Operation Time     : Evening
Address                 : Drive on Anson Road and turn left into Siam Road. Uncle is on your right!

3A. Laksa @ Air Itam
Since I was a child, this shop has been recommended. It's not my personal favorite but I have to admit, it's pretty good
Operation Time  : 11.15am - 7.30pm
Address               : 1, Jalan Pasar 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

3B. Laksa opposite Penang Chinese Girls High School
This is another one of those good places that has their quality maintained from the days I was a primary student till today. Favorite! Their laksa is slightly sweeter and make sure to order Poh Piah to go with it as well!
Operation Time : Lunch time
Address             : Jalan Gottlieb. Directly opposite the high school.

4. Pork Noodle @ Hon Kei Cafe
I don't remember trying this but I guess it's good since a few recommended this place. Let me know if you've tried this!
Operation Time : Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Address             : 45, Kampung Malabar, 10100 Georgetown

5. Penang Road Famous Teochew Cendol
This needs no introduction. Simple yet so delicious.
Operation Time : Afternoon till Evening
Address             : Jalan Penang, 10450 (JUST ASK THE LOCALS)

Of course, this is the original place, if you don't manage to get here, you can always visit the franchise stores in Prangin Mall and Queensbay Mall!

Also, don't get confused. It's the one on the right, not left! :/

6. Toasted Bread @ Toh Soon Cafe
The most simple Malaysian breakfast
Operation Time : 8AM - 6PM
Address             : Lebuh Campbell, Penang


7. Island Glades
What's good? Let's be honest here. There are a few good things around this whole damn area.
This area, specifically has three coffee shops. SO HOW LAH BRO.

Address              : Lorong Delima 3, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Jelutong

Anyway there are specific kopitiams.

7A Mandarin Cafe
This place has good drinks xD The shop makes good old school coffee.
Great Claypot Chicken Rice Noodle

7B GENTING
You must visit this place. It has the best CHEE CHEONG FUN and LAKSA.
Also, that row of shops has this one Soy Bean shop. Drink their Soy Bean and eat their Tau Hua. WORTH YOUR MONEY.
Operation Time: Morning to Lunch

7C PEARL Cafe
This one lah, open only at night.
Order    : Western Food, Mee Sua, Char Hor Fan and the Chinese kuih are all here
Operation Time   :  7pm - midnight

(Sorry this one messy sikit but trust meeeee, these are good. And no pictures too!)

8. Tom Yam
Three places to try!

8A Prangin Mall 4/5th floor
Not sure which floor it is but it's in the middle atrium!
It's like a Lok-Lok kind of thing
Operation Time   : Lunch till Dinner

8B Sunshine Lipsin
They used to be by the road BUT NOW THEY HAVE THEIR OWN SHOP >;D
Operation Time: Lunch till 4pm. Dinner: 6pm - 9pm


8C Sunshine Bayan Baru

I always argue with my friends between this sunshine and the other. YOU CAN ONLY LOVE ONE XD so tell me which is better kays? Then I'll tell you mine!
Operation Time : Lunch till Dinner

So, that's it for now. These are the local delights that we really love!
Always look for a Penang friend to take you, if not you'll get conned at some places *hehe


BUT, there are also Malay and Indian Food which are good
9 Banana Leaf Rice
Passions of Kerala
and there are two. So take your pick or try both!

9A Gelugor

9B New World Park

Both operate from lunch till dinner :)

10 NAAN
Ahh :3 the thought of it. Gurney Tower Kapitan.
There are so many Kapitans in Penang that you'll be amazed but this is definitely one of the good ones.
GO DURING NIGHT TIME and order Butter Chicken to eat with your Naan.
(No pictures but it's in my instagram somewhere)


11 Mamak 'lepak' places
Here are a few good nasi Kandar and Mee Goreng places you'll see kids hanging out xD

11A Raffee
Operation Time : Night?
Address              :  No. 295, Burma Road, Pulau Tikus, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

11B Line Clear
Operation Time : 24 hours
Address             : Jalan Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

11C Hamideeyah @ Campbell Road
Operation Time  : 10AM - 10.30PM
Address            : 164, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10200 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

11D JIAO SAI MAGGI GORENG
My fav xD
Operation Time   : Night Time
Addresss           : Lorong Abu Siti, Penang

11E ABU MAGGI GORENG
Same operation time as Jiao Sai guys


ANYWAY, I think that's enough laaaa
But additionally, if you're lazy, visit these food courts for a variety of options in one place

- Super Tanker Food Court
- Batu Lanchang Market
- Sri Pinang Food Court
- Weld Quay Food Court

These places are quite decent. Generally everything is good there.

12 LOH BAK @Kheng Pin Cafe
Sorry! Don't know how I forgot about these -.-
BUT, HERE IT IS

Operation Time : Lunch. Only lunch
Address              :  Junction of Jalan Sri Bahari and Penang road.




*I letih already but I will continue LOL

PART 2 - CAFES

Listed are some of the favorite cafes of my friends and I. 

1. Secawan Hutton

Address : 205, Jalan Hutton, Georgetown, 10050

Phone    : 04 - 226 2182

Hours    : 8AM - 12 AM

2. Piknik Cafe

Definitely a good place to chill and have fun with friends

Address : Jalan Nagor, George Town, 10500

Phone    : 016 - 448 1517 

Hours    : 3PM - 12 AM

3. Monkey Cup

Address : Jalan Chow Thye, George Town, 10050

Phone    : 012 - 209 5536 

Hours    : 9AM - 12 AM

4. The Alley* (Personal Fav)

Address : 5, Lorong Stewart, George Town, 10200

Phone    : 04 - 261 3879

Hours    : 12PM - 12 AM ( Last time I went )

What to order: CHURROS AND CRONUTS

5. Moody Cow Penang

Address : 170 Jalan Transfer, 10050

Phone    : 016 - 410 1995

Hours    : 12PM - 12 AM ( X Monday )

6. Bricklin Bar Cafe

Address : 31A, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300

Phone    : 04 - 226 6813

Hours    : 10 AM - 7 PM

7. Just Caffe

Address : Jalan Green Hall, Georget Town, 10200

Phone    : 04 - 261 2433

Hours    : 830AM - 530PM

8. Budan's Brew Coffeebar *(A few recommended this)

Address : 2 Lorong Argus, George Town 10200

Phone    : 04 - 261 3930

Hours    : *Differs from day to day. Generally 9-5 except Friday and Saturday: 9-5 and 7.30-11

9. China House *(Personal Fav)

Address : 153, Lebuh Pantai, George Town 10300

Phone    : 04 - 263 7299

Hours    : Breakfast till 12AM

There are different parts of the place to chill. And there's a live band at night too!

And, tables are drawable >;D

10. Huey & Wah*  (Personal Fav)

Address : 368-1-14 Bellisa Row, Jalan Burmah, 10350

Phone    : 04 - 228 3962

Hours    : 8AM - 8PM except Sat and Sun ( till 10PM)

Try their marshmallow drinks!

11. Twelve Cups (Good cakes)

Address : 12, The WhiteAways Arcade, Beach Street

Phone    : 04 - 262 6812

Hours    : Tues-Thurs: 9AM - 11PM

                 Fri-Sun: 9AM- 12AM

12. Brown Pocket @ Paragon (Amazing waffles)

Address : Gurney Paragon, Jalan Kelawai

Phone    : 04 - 218 9668

Hours    : 10AM - 10PM

13. Coffee Elements @ All Seasons (Personal Fav)

Address : 6G-2-17 All Season Place, Lebuhraya Thean Teik, 11500 Ayer Itam

Phone    : 012 - 478 2693

Hours    : 

Mon-Thurs:	10:30-23:00
Fri:	10:30-00:00
Sat:	08:30-00:00
Sun:	08:30-23:00

14. Mugshot Cafe

Address : 302 Chulia Street

Phone    : 012 - 405 6276

Hours    : 8AM - 12AM

15. Little Nap Coffee Bar (Say hi to Jerome for me!)

Address : 418 & 420 Lebuh Chulia, George Town

Phone    : 04 - 263 0885

Hours    : 8AM - 12AM

16. Macallum Connoisseurs

Address : 1 Gat Lebuh Macallum

Phone    : 04 - 261 3597

Hours    : 9AM - 12AM

17. Batu Feringghi Starbucks (Personal Fav)

Best place guys. seriously. beach :3

Okay guys, I think I'm done with cafes for now. Let me know if you have more to intro xD

PART 3 - THE PLACES

And I thought I was almost done HAHAHA

Here are a few places suggested that you must visit. Be it for Cultural or Art; Historical or just cause it's plain cool.

1. Hin Bus Depot Gallery

It used to be an old bus station for a company but now, it's a gallery! If you go during the night, you might even be part of a party or two!

Address: 31, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

2. 3D Museum

Even I haven't been here but I guess it's worth a shot!

Address: 10, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Phone:+60 4-263 1628

Time : 9AM - 6PM

3. Camera Museum

Address: 49 Lebuh Muntri 10200

Phone:+60 4-261 3649

Time : 930AM - 630PM

4. Tropical Fruit Farm

Address: Batu 18, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11000

Phone:+60 4-866 5168

Time : 930AM - 630PM

5. Chew Jetty

You can even spend the night here! It's quite an ideal place if you're gonna be travelling the whole Heritage area.

Address: 59A, Chew Jetty, Weld Quay, 10300 George Town

Phone:+6013 - 438 1217 (This is the booking number!)

6. Pinang Peranakan Mansin (Tell Zi Feng hi!)

Address :29, Church St, George Town, 10200 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Number  :+60 4-264 2929

7. Khoo Kongsi

This is a legit Chinese clan

Address  :18, Cannon Square, 10450 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Number  : +60 4-261 4609

8. E&O hotels

If you have the moolah, try out their special rooms ;)

Address: 10, Lebuh Farquhar, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Phone:+60 4-222 2000

9. Night Market

You know where eveyrone gathers in a big field to sell stuff? Yes, that night market!

Wednesday: Farlim

Friday        : Jelutong

If it rains, don't bother! But if not, GO LOOK FOR LOCAL FOOD AND CHEAP STUFF

10. Actually, visit the whole heritage area. 

Spend a day there. Choose to either cycle or walk.

Visit these places:

- Kuan Yin Temple

- Francis Light graveyard

- Little India Street!

(Above-mentioned stuff)

- The Alley

- Chew Jetty

- China House

- Twelve Cups

- Khoo Kongsi

(same district guys)

11. Kek Lok Si Temple

Okay. habis :3

LAST.

FOR YOU ADVENTURE AND MORE ACTIVE PEOPLE

NAH!

PART 4 - THE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

1. Monkey Beach

2. Pantai Kerachut

3. Penang National Park

4. Escape Themepark

5. Penang Hill

6. Botanical Garden/Youth Park

7. Jump Street

(These need no pictures! Just google :3)

And for those of you who wanna buy some cool shirts.

Have you heard of LANSI? 

They're a local brand of Penang that's quite established. 

37, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
+60 4-226 3081

Anyway, I am DONE PEOPLE.

been sitting in front of the laptop to type this since 3 hours ago xD

*DISCLAIMER: ALL PHOTOS DO NOT BELONG TO ME. 

THEY BELONG TO DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND I DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THEM.

ALSO, THE SAID ADDRESSES, NUMBERS AND OPERATION TIMES

WERE TAKEN FROM WEBSITES. I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE

FOR ANY WRONG INFORMATION.

What Law does to you hahahaha

Anyway, happy mid-semester break guys

And I hope this helps.

Love,

Tasha Lim