Penang Food Tour: 2-Day Eating Itinerary

Day 1: George Town Hawker Classics

Morning

8:00 am — Nasi lemak at Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang, Sri Weld Food Court on Beach Street (from RM3; Mon–Fri 7 am – 2 pm, Sat to 1 pm, closed Sun). Wrapped in banana leaf; it sells out early.

9:30 am — Coffee and kaya toast at any Chulia Street kopitiam (RM5).

10:30 am — Koay teow th'ng (clear noodle soup) at Kimberley Street (RM6).

Afternoon

12:00 pm — Siam Road Char Koay Teow — opens 12 pm (Tue–Sat; closed Sun and Mon), queue 20–40 min, RM8–12.

1:30 pm — Penang Road Chendul on Lebuh Keng Kwee (RM3.50).

2:30 pm — Pasembur (Indian rojak) at Padang Kota food stalls (RM6–8).

4:00 pm — Rest. Espresso at a George Town cafe.

Evening

6:00 pm — Line Clear Nasi Kandar, Jalan Penang (RM8–15).

8:00 pm — Oh chien (oyster omelette) and rojak at Gurney Drive Hawker Centre (RM15–20).

9:30 pm — Ais kacang at a Gurney Drive dessert stall (RM5). Walk it off along the seafront.

Day 2: Air Itam, Nasi Kandar and Supper

Morning

9:30 am — Duck rice or wan tan mee at Air Itam market (RM7).

11:00 am — Air Itam Laksa at Pasar Air Itam (RM6–7). The best assam laksa in Penang; it trades mainly at weekends from about 11 am until sold out, so plan this day for a Saturday or Sunday.

Afternoon

12:30 pm — Hameediyah on Lebuh Campbell — oldest nasi kandar in Penang since 1907 (RM8–15; Friday prayer break 1–3 pm).

2:00 pm — Tau sar piah from Him Heang as takeaway snack (from RM7 per box; Mon–Sat until 4 pm, closed Sun).

3:00 pm — Ais tingkap or coconut shake at Lebuh Kimberly.

Evening

6:00 pm — Tek Sen Restaurant — double-roasted pork, claypot tofu (RM30–50 for two). Dinner 5:30–8 pm, closed Tue. Cash only.

8:30 pm — Hokkien mee at New Lane Hawker Centre (RM7; closed Wed). Prawn-based dark noodles.