Ban Heang Airport Outlet, Penang

Last updated: October 2026

About Ban Heang Airport Outlet

If you forgot to buy Penang local products during your trip or need a last-minute gift box, Ban Heang's airport outlet is a reliable fallback. Located in the Domestic Departure Hall, it stocks the brand's full range of tambun biscuits, tau sar piah, pineapple tarts and gift sets. The outlet opens at 6 am, so even early morning flights are covered.

Prices are the same as their city outlets — not inflated for the airport location. The selection is smaller than the Jalan Macalister or Gurney Paragon branches, but the core products are available. This is also a practical stop if you are picking someone up from the airport and want to bring them something on the way home. Packaging is travel-ready and fits into cabin luggage.

You can cover most items on this list in a single morning by following this route through George Town.

Start early at Chowrasta Market for belacan, spices, preserved nutmeg and dried snacks. From there, head to Him Heang on Jalan Burma (arrive before noon to avoid sell-outs) and then cross to Ghee Hiang on Jalan Macalister for sesame oil and their version of tau sar piah.

If you have a car or Grab, visit Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory on the road to Balik Pulau in the afternoon. Stop at Coffee Tree on Jalan Bagan Jermal on the way back for white coffee sachets. Alternatively, pick up Cheong Kim Chuan nutmeg products on Lorong Selamat and combine it with lunch at the famous char koay teow stall nearby.

The top Penang local products are tau sar piah (mung bean pastry) from Him Heang or Ghee Hiang, sesame oil from Ghee Hiang, nutmeg products from Ghee Hup or Cheong Kim Chuan, Penang white coffee from Coffee Tree or Koon Kee, belacan (shrimp paste), and preserved nutmeg fruit from Chowrasta Market. These items are locally produced, travel well and are difficult to find at the same quality outside Penang.

Him Heang at 162A Jalan Burma is widely considered the best for tau sar piah. Their round-style pastry has a flaky crust and well-balanced mung bean filling. The shop has been operating for over 70 years and sells fresh-baked batches daily. Ghee Hiang on Jalan Macalister is the other major name, offering an oval-shaped version alongside their famous sesame oil.

Dry, packaged items like tau sar piah, white coffee sachets, nutmeg candy and spice packets generally clear customs in most countries. Belacan (shrimp paste) should be sealed tightly to contain the smell. Fresh fruits and unprocessed meats are restricted by most countries. Ban Heang has an outlet at Penang International Airport for last-minute purchases. Check your destination country's customs rules before packing.

Penang was historically a major nutmeg-producing region, and local products include nutmeg oil, nutmeg balm, preserved nutmeg fruit, nutmeg candy and nutmeg cordial. Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory on Jalan Teluk Bahang in Balik Pulau sells the full range direct from their processing facility. In George Town, Cheong Kim Chuan at 99-B Lorong Selamat stocks nutmeg products, and Chowrasta Market's upper floor has multiple stalls selling preserved nutmeg.

Fresh tau sar piah from Him Heang and Ghee Hiang typically last about two weeks at room temperature and longer if refrigerated. The pastries are best eaten within the first few days when the crust is still flaky. Both shops package them in sealed boxes suitable for travel. If you are buying for a flight home, purchasing on your last day in Penang keeps them freshest.

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