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Here are Penang’s must-try food, quirky cafes, popular attractions and exciting parks all in a convenient list format to keep handy while travelling.


S. Mohamed Kassim Sons Jewellers is a local jewellery shop located on Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling.
Address: 79, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
A family owned sustainable goat farm with approximately 110 goats. Take the tour where Mr.Ho will explain to you the different species of goats, goat breeding and milking process and their 'secret' of keeping the goats healthy.
Address: 298, Mukim 1, Kuala Sungai Pinang, 11010 Balik Pulau, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sam Heng is a local goldsmith shop located on Lebuh Campbell.
Address: 69, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100, Penang, MALAYSIA
Here your find traditional Cantonese restaurants serving Dim Sum.
Address: Lebuh Cintra, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
This cafe serves Chinese homecooked dishes.
Address: 94, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050, Penang, MALAYSIA
This is a muslim style Char Koay Teow. It is muslim-friendly and serves the noodles in a different style.
Address: 4, Lorong Mahsuri 2, Bayan Baru, 11950, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sarkies is a restaurant in E&O Hotel, Penang. This restaurant offers a wide selection of Malaysian and International delights.
Address: 10, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
These shops stock a range of high quality textiles imported from Japan and Korea as well as imported sarongs from India and Indonesia, and locally-produced batik sarongs. Some retailers have diversified and also sell religious paraphernalia for Hajj pilgrims such as special luggage labels, bags, outfits and prayer mats.
Address: Syarikat Medina Store 109, Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
The Saw Seng Kew Building at 23 Beach Street is a double-storey office building that was erected in the early 20th century.
Address: 23, Beach Street, George Town, 10300, Penang, MALAYSIA
On days when you feel like having pasta with a cup of latte, Secawan Hutton menu might cater to your appetite. Basil and pine nuts pasta as well as spicy pork chorizo pasta are served for lunch and dinner. For early risers, Secawan serves pancakes and French toasts for a morning fuel-up.
Address: 205, Jalan Hutton, George Town, 10050, Penang, MALAYSIA
Segara Ninda or Ku Din Ku Meh House is a double story bungalow where Tengku Baharudin Tengku Meh, also known by the nickname, Tunku Kudin used it as his trading base for his trading such as birds' nest, timber and coconut.
Address: 20, Penang Road, George Town, 10000, Penang, MALAYSIA
A studio that provides courses on sewing, garment making and handmade items.
Address: 12B Ground Floor Blk 9 Taman Jubilee, 11900 Penang, MALAYSIA
The Shao Lin Athletic Association of Penang was established in 1956 by Patriach Sik Koh Sum in order to teach Sao Lim Hood Khar Pai.
Address: 36-B Lintang Angsana Bandar Baru Air Itam, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA.
Sheikh Al-Hadi's Residence is a bungalow owned by Muslim novelist and journalist, Syed Sheikh bin Syed Ahmad Al-Hadi. He moved to Penang to enhance his background in literature and journalism as well as to advance in the field of Islamic study.
Address: Jalan Jelutong, George Town, 11600, Penang, MALAYSIA
Part bakery and part café, Shervone Cakes is known for its exquisite cake designs. So, leave it to Shervone for seasonal treats like gingerbread cookies or a Hello Kitty birthday cake.
Address: B303-1-21, Krystal Point, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas, 11900, Penang, MALAYSIA
Tan Kok Oo custom-makes Nyonya beaded shoes and slippers which are traditionally worn with the Nyonya kebaya and sarong. His clients can choose their motifs from his catalogues or bring in their own print outs for him to refer to. Creating a pair of beaded shoes is an incredibly time-consuming process as the plastic beads are so tiny. It can take up to three months to complete the beading for a single pair of shoes.
Address: Handmade Nyonya Beaded Shoes, 4, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Specialising in locally made arts and craft as well as photography, ShopHoward aims to design and develop a series of new merchandising which is inspired by the colourful cultures of Malaysia.
Address: 154, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Barbers used to operate here. Shorn hair was simply swept into the Prangin canal.
Address: Jalan Sungai Ujong (Near Jalan Penang), George Town, 10100, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sia Boey – the first urban archaeological park in Malaysia is home to Penang’s latest Instagram superstar: koi-filled revitalised Prangin Canal. Prangin Canal was originally a river that flowed into the swampy coastline as it emptied into the sea located near where the Sia Boey market used to be. Flanked by impressive pre-war shophouses, it also features aged-old trees and a super cool playground for the kids to let off some steam.
Address: Jalan Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100, Penang, MALAYSIA
This famous Char Koay Teow stall is located just off Anson Road. The koay teow is friend using coal instead of gas.
Address: Jalan Siam, off Anson Road, Jalan Anson, 10400, Penang, MALAYSIA
Located in Tanjung Bungah, Siang Pin is a seafood restaurant that specialises in Chinese comfort food such as chicken curry, braised pork, marmite chicken and more.
Address: 598, GF-02, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Tanjung Bungah, 11200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Located at Shangri-La Golden Sands Resort, Sigi's Bar and Grill offers comforting fare such as pasta, wood-burning oven baked pizzas, steaks, burgers and salads.
Address: Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, 11100, Penang, MALAYSIA
This is the old-world shop of Mr Fong Ten Sent, a silversmith. He is renowned in Balik Pulau for his outstanding handcrafted miniatures (a wok, charcoal stove, teapot and flask).
Address: 19B,Jalan Balik Pulau, Balik Pulau, 11000, Penang, MALAYSIA
"Skippy" or a giant cat mural bless the walls of George Town in conjunction with George Town Festival 2013.
Address: Gat Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
World's highest ropes course challenge located at Level 65 of KOMTAR comprising obstacles along a 90m walk, 239m above ground on the outside of Penang's landmark monolith.
Address: Level 65 , The Top Penang, Jalan Penang, MALAYSIA.
A local jewellery shop located on Lebuh King.
Address: 106 & 106A, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Snake Temple was built in 1850, dedicated to Chor Soo Kong, a Buddhist priest and healer.
Address: Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bayan Lepas, 10500, Penang, MALAYSIA
A songkok is traditional Malay headgear worn by men during important religious and festive occasions such as Hari Raya, weddings and the weekly visit to the mosque.
Address: 157, Lebuh King, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Soo Beng Dispensary is a heritage building built in the Art Deco style with Shanghai plaster which was established by Dr Lim Chwee Leong.
Address: 104 Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100, Penang, MALAYSIA
The Soon Tuck Wooi Kwon was established in 1838 for people from Soon Tuck, Kwangdong.
Address: Love Lane, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
The grand colonial-style building here that used to house the Standard Chartered Bank for over 87 years has been converted into a co-working space called Spaces Beach Street. Prior to construction of the Standard Chartered Bank building, the old Central Police Station occupied the site, but was demolished in 1925 in preparation for the bank. Designed by John McNeill and C.G. Boutcher of Stark & McNeill, the new building was commenced in 1926, but due to difficulties during construction was not completed and opened until 30 January 1930. Description: Malay Mail Online News & GTWHI
Address: Beach Street, George Town, 10300, Penang, MALAYSIA
If you drive past the four wooden houses after the church, a gateway on the right will lead you into the Lim family compound and farm , No. 51, Titi Serong. Fruit Buffet is available during durian season (May-July).
Address: 51 Mukim 5, Titi Serong, Balik Pulau, 11000, Penang, MALAYSIA
George Town's spice merchants which operate from shops along Lebuh Pasar in the Little India enclave are an enduring legacy of Penang's spice trade. These traders play an integral part in Penang's food industry and culinary heritage. The shops are packed to the brim with spices from all over the world, which are then distributed to wholesalers, small grocery stores, restaurants, grinding mills and housewives.
Address: Syarikat Abdul Ghaffar Trading, 29 & 29A Lebuh Pasar, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
In the early 20th century the slightly trisque reputation of this area was further enhance by the presence of Japanese camera shops which were suspected of covert spying activities.
Address: Lebuh Cintra, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade.
Address: Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sri Muniswarar Temple is one of the oldest temples in Malaysia, established in the 1870s. This temple is famous for blessing newly purchased cars, even attracting many non-Hindus to have their cars blessed by the priest.
Address: Jalan Baru Prai, 13700 Prai, Penang, MALAYSIA
This unique and impressive three-storey octagonal-shaped temple boasts 16 ornate pavilions with three main North Indian style towers and two glass skylight pyramidal domes. Opened in August 2015, the temple is touted as the grandest Krishna temple in the country.
Address: 3051, Lorong Jelawat 4, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang.
This food court is located at Beach Street (Lebuh Pantai) and here's where you can try the famous Nasi Lemak Ali.
Address: 21 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 Penang, MALAYSIA
St.Francis Xavier Church was built for the Tamil-speaking Catholics in Penang. The church was founded in 1852 by Father Francis Xavier Hob.
Address: 52K, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000, Penang, MALAYSIA
Built in 1818, St. George’s Church stands as one of the oldest landmarks in Malaysia and is the oldest Anglican Church in South East Asia. It was gazetted by the Museum Department as a historical site in 1996 and subsequently listed as one of Malaysia’s 50 National Heritage Treasures in 2007. Restored in 2010, the Parish of St. George The Martyr remains a place of worship for the Anglican community and a priceless heritage to the people of Penang.
Address: 1, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
This is the 1st reserve store in Penang and the 12th in Malaysia. It is dedicated to make some of the world’s most extraordinary coffees accessible to Malaysians.
Address: Lot 170-G-38/39, Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Penang, MALAYSIA
Opened in November 2019, this is the 1st signing store in Penang and the 4th in the world. It is dedicated to offer employment opportunities to individuals who are deaf. The 3-storey outlet is equipped with digitally enhanced inclusive designs.
Address: 403, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang, MALAYSIA
A Chinese restaurant that caters for dine-in, weddings and functions
Address: 341, Jalan Dato Keramat, George Town, 10150 George Town, Penang, MALAYSIA.
Delicious Western cuisine made from scratch using premium ingredients. Freshly baked pastries, bread and cakes.
Address: 26Q, Codrington Avenue, Pulau tikus, 10350, Penang, MALAYSIA
Located in the heart of George Town, the Straits & Oriental Museum proudly occupies 20 Stewart Lane. This gem houses a remarkable collection of historical ceramics and a fine art gallery on its upper floor. As Penang's sole ceramics museum, it boasts a distinctive display of artefacts, including pieces salvaged from renowned shipwrecks found in Malaysian waters and exquisite creations from dynastic China. The museum intricately weaves the narrative of how ceramics were pivotal in shaping Malaysia's maritime history, offering visitors a profound insight into these artefacts' cultural and historical significance.
Address: 20 Stewart Lane, 10200 Georgetown, Penang.
Situated in Tanjung Tokong, Straits Quay is Penang's first seafront marina that houses over 100 shops, bistros, bars and boutiques. Some of its permanent attractions include Royal Selangor Visitor Centre and Penang's performing arts centre, penangpac.
Address: Jalan Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, 10470, Penang, MALAYSIA
Stroll along Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling to experience the Street of Harmony that consists of four places of worships that coexist together in harmony. Along the street, you will find St George's Church, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, The Goddess of Mercy Temple and Masjid Kapitan Keling.
Address: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Suffolk House was originally owned by Captain Francis Light. Today Suffolk House has been converted into well-established restaurant. Suffolk Estate Bridge is located in front of Suffolk House and is a reconstruction of an 18th century bridge across the Ayer Itam River.
Address: 250, Jalan Air Itam, Air Itam, 10460, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sun Wui Wui Koon, located at Lebuh Bishop has strong Chinese influences in its building style.
Address: 38 Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang offers a unique glimpse into a traditional Penang Peranakan heritage house. The unusually long townhouse, featuring a historic interior with an intimate courtyard garden, is a showcase of tropical architecture of the George Town World Heritage Site. The museum looks out on the lush, green pocket park on the quiet end of the famous Lebuh Armenian, the most popular tourist street in George Town. The museum hosts a permanent exhibition on Dr Sun Yat Sen as a young revolutionary in exile. He organised the Second Guangzhou Uprising from this spot in 1910 before becoming the first president of modern China. Visitors can partake of guided tours in Mandarin and English.
Address: 120 Armenian Street, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
This restaurant serves Chinese style seafood dishes
Address: 35 Cintra Street, George Town, 10100, Penang, MALAYSIA
Sunway Carnival Mall is a stylish 4-storey shopping mall strategically located within the town centre of Seberang Jaya, one of mainland Penang’s must-visit retail haven, complete with the region’s largest cinema with an eight-screen cineplex and an amusement centre.
Address: 3068 Jalan Todak, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700, Seberang Jaya, Penang, MALAYSIA
This restaurant serves soup made with spices, herbs and lamb. The lamb soup is their best seller.
Address: 48,Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000, Penang, MALAYSIA
The Penang Supreme Court Building, or Mahkamah Tinggi Pulau Pinang, is an elegant Palladian-style building along Lebuh Light in George Town. The courthouse was built to replace the original courthouse which was constructed on the same site in 1809.
Address: Light Street, George Town, 10300, Penang, MALAYSIA
Surau Kubang Semang is located in the central zone of Seberang Perai. The design of the surau resembles a traditional Malay house. The surau is used only during the month of Ramadan (the Muslim month of fasting) for nightly Tarawih prayers.
Address: Jalan Kumbang Semang, 13500 Kubang Semang, Penang, MALAYSIA
The Swee Hock Chan Godown belonged to supporters of Dr Sun Yat Sen which was previously used to accommodate the Penang Philomatic Union.
Address: 25, Acheen Street, George Town, 10200, Penang, MALAYSIA
The Swettenham Pier is the seaport established in 1903. It was named after Frank Athelstane Swettenham, the first Resident General of the Federated Malay States.
Address: Level 2, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, No 1A, King Edward Place Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300, Penang, MALAYSIA