My recommended places to eat in Penang especially when you're just arrive or still new in Penang. There's more Penangites can offer other than nasi kandar. I only list places that are halal. Enjoy.
1. Hameediyah Restaurant
Mr. Deen: Nasi beriani ayam or kambing. Not too spicy & good for kids.
2. Bangkok Tomyam
Mr. Deen: ask for ikan siakap stim halia, nice
3. Nurul Ikan Bakar
Mr. Deen: Boleh makan bersila atau duduk kat kerusi. Makanan ok & tak lambat sangat.
4. Restoran Kapitan
James Hong: Briyani chicken, mutton and tandoori chicken is one of the best in town!!
5. Kedai Makan Kari Itik dan Kari Ayam Kampung
Mr. Deen: Open weekdays only.
6. Restoran Ahmad Seafood
Mr. Deen: Try poktek. Not many restaurant serve this dish. Make sure standby teh ais next to you.
7. Restoran noor Mee Bandung
Mr. Deen: Mee bandung special
8. Nasi Tomato Sg. Nyior
Mr. Deen: Boleh makan nasi tomato hari2 kat sini.
9. Mid Gulai Kawah
Mr. Deen: Boleh rasa daging gulai kawah dgn batang pisang.
10. Restoran Minah
Mr. Deen: Fish head curry main dish here together with various other Malay dish. Like other top spot, parking is main issue here.
11. Roti Canai Fairuz No.1
Mr. Deen: Ask for roti telur banjir dengan daging...
12. Restoran Tomyam Udang
Mr. Deen: Almost like Bangkok Tomyam at Jalan Mahkamah. Tomyam, ayam gajus & ikan siakap masak halia are my favorites.
13. Restoran Aur Gading Mee Udang Sungai Dua
Mr. Deen: so far the best mee udang around..
14. Kapitan Tandoori House
Mr. Deen: Nasi beriani.
15. Puncak Mutiara Cafe
Mr. Deen: Boleh tengok & main dgn kambing lepas makan kambing.
17. Ikan Bawal Kak Mah & Abg Din
Mr. Deen: Hot fried bawal.
18. Tam Char Koay Teow
Mr. Deen: Best char koew tiau around. Better than Sani.
19. Astaka Taman Tun Sardon
Mr. Deen: Nasi lemak and roti jala are my favorite here. If u plan to come on weekend, be early.
20. Hammer Bay Ikan Bakar
Mr. Deen: Nice view of the bridge at night, don't for forget to bring your camera. The food not bad. It's quite difficult to get a parking here.
21. Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar
Mr. Deen: Boleh cuci mata.
22. Gulai Ikan Sembilang Matang
Mr. Deen: Open weekdays only. Gulai ikan sembilang main attraction here.
23. Din Ikan Bakar
Mr. Deen: A bit pricey but comes with wide selection of grilled seafood.
24. Laksa Janggus
Mr. Deen: Laksa the best!!
25. Tomyam Semerah Padi
Mr. Deen: Tomyam antara terbaik kawasan sini. Sup tulang dia pun best.
26. Nasi Sila Lahar Kepar
Mr. Deen: Boleh makan nasi campur melayu waktu malam.
27. Restoran Qasar Hadramawt
Mr. Deen: Restoran makanan arab.
28. Pen Mutiara Restaurant
Mr. Deen: Fish head curry main dish.
29. Restoran Sajian Mama Mia
Mr. Deen: Gulai kawah batang pisang...
30. Restoran Anggerik Desa
Mr. Deen: Selera pantai timur ori.
31. Fauziah Tomyam
Mr. Deen: Best sup ekor around..
32. Tomyam Pertama
Mr. Deen: Ada daging rusa..
33. Pasar Awam Seberang Jaya
Mr. Deen: Ada banyak pilihan utk sarapan. Nasi lemak, capati dgn rendang, roti jala, pulut kuning etc2..
34. Rojak Tonggek
35. Nasi Ganja
36. Nasi Tomato Batu Lancang
37. Selera Sri Tambang Mee Udang
38. Nasi Padang International Hotel
39. Pak Man Mee Kuah Ketam To'Kun
40. Shariff Nasi Kandar
41. Restoran Nusantara
42. Sutera Tomyam
Mr. Deen: Try mee kung fu
43. Saji Selera Keluarga Jamal
Mr. Deen: My favorite place for nasi campur. Ada tempoyak.. :)
44. Restoran Ikan Bakar Amzar
45. Z-J Bahagia Restoran
46. Gulai Sembilang
47. Pak Din Nasi Dalcha
48. Mee Pokok Cherry
Mr. Deen: Da best mee goreng mamak within 10 km radius.
49. De Pallet Steamboat & Grill
50. Mutiara Bonda Restaurant
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