STREET FOOD TRAILS
2 Days 1 Nights
DAY 1
BREAKFAST
Curry Mee at Sister Curry Mee, Air Itam
The octogenarian sisters at Sister Curry Mee have made a name for themselves as a living heritage who serve curry mee cooked over a charcoal stove. The sister’s two signature ingredients are the chilli paste and the special cuttlefish with chilli base. The stall is now managed by their granddaughter.
Operation Days
Wednesday – Monday (Closed on Tuesday)
Operation Hours
7.30am – 1.00pm
AddressJalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang
Website
www.facebook.com/currymeesister
LUNCH
Hameediyah Restaurant
Rest your feet and fill your tummy at Hameediyah Restaurant, the perfect place for a plate of hot steamed biryani rice topped with a variety of curries and side dishes.
Operation Hours
10.00am – 10.00pm (Closed on Friday between 1.00pm – 3.00pm for prayers)
Address
164, Lebuh Campbell, 10100 George Town, Penang
Contact
+604-261 1095
Website
https://www.facebook.com/HAMEEDIYAHRESTAURANTSDNBHD1025046U
TEA
Nyonya Kuih at Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen, George Town
Get your smartphone ready because these palm-sized treats at Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay & Canteen are Insta-worthy. Come in various colours, shapes and sizes, the snacks are flavoured and coloured from the freshest ingredients. Some are filled with grated coconut and mung beans while others are steamed in a tray and cut into small pieces.
Operation Days
Monday – Sunday
Operation Hours
10.00am – 5.00pm
Address
Jalan Masjid, Off Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Penang
Contact
+6012-415 2677
Website
www.facebook.com/penangnyonyakuih
DINNER
Presgrave Street Ah Shen Duck Egg Char Koay Teow
Though Penang’s most famous product is assam laksa, the dish that is closest to most locals’ hearts is char koay teow, a noodle dish stir-fried over very high heat with light or dark soy sauce, chilli, prawns, cockles, bean sprouts, Chinese chives and eggs.
Operation Days
Friday – Wednesday (Closed on Thursday)
Operation Hours
3.00pm – 11.00pm
Address
67B, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Penang
Contact
+6016-904 8893
Website
https://www.facebook.com/PresgraveShenCKT/
DAY 2
BREAKFAST
Roti Bakar and Butter Coffee at Bee Ghah Kopitiam, Teluk Kumbar
Start your day right with a steaming cup of butter coffee. As the name suggests, the coffee served at this old coffee shop comes with a slice of butter. The coffee pairs well with the coffee shop’s roti bakar (toast bread) with soft-boiled eggs on the side.
Operation Hours
7.00am
Address
34 MK9, Jalan Teluk Kumbar, Bayan Lepas, Penang
Contact
+6016-411 8024
LUNCH
Siam Laksa at Nan Guang Kopitiam, Balik Pulau (Kim Laksa)
Kim Laksa serves two varieties of broths – assam laksa and siam laksa. Creamy and less tangy, Siam laksa is an excellent choice for those who prefer a milder yet creamy version of assam laksa.
Operation Days
Wednesday – Sunday
(Closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Operation Hours
10.00am – 5.00pm
Address
67, Jalan Besar, Balik Pulau
Contact
+6017-446 4959
Website
www.facebook.com/KimLaksaB.P
DINNER
Long Beach Food Court, Batu Ferringhi
Your food adventure is incomplete without sampling more street food at Long Beach Food Court. The hawker centre offers a myriad of dishes to satisfy all kinds of taste buds, from the piquant assam laksa to Penang’s signature char koay teow.
Operation Hours
5.30pm – 12.00am
Address
Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang
