What’s on your bucket list?
If you're like most people, the more you travel, the more places you add to your bucket list. As one of the most favourite spots amongst visitors in Malaysia, Penang is home to incredibly delicious street food, interesting historical sites, vibrant art scene and more. Here’s the list of top 8 spots you MUST add to your bucket list!
1. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Craving for a bowl of tasty chendul during this hot and sunny day? Fret not! why not stop by this historical stall to get your cravings fixed! It serves the best chendul in town and has attracted tons of people in Malaysia not to forget the foreigners whenever they come to Penang. Able to enjoy a bowl of Chendul as affordable as RM3.50, this will definitely worth your time as you can also catch the glimpse of Georgetown from this street that is filled with historical and cultural elements.
Stall Name: Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Location: 42, Lebuh Keng Kwee, Georgetown, 10100 Georgetown, Penang Island.
Operating Hours:
• 10:30 am-07:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
• 10:00 am-07:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
2. Halab
Looking for a great place to celebrate your special day or craving for some delicious Arabic cuisines that make you feel like you have flown all the way to the Middle East? Here is one of the best places in Penang where they offer a nice ambience to have your lunch or dinner. If you thought that Arabic cuisine is all about kebab and shawarma, this place will totally change your perspective as there is an array of food selections which is available daily at Halab Penang! You can enjoy one of the favourite main courses which is the Lamb Mandi at a reasonable price.
Restaurant Name: Halab Penang
Location: 381, Chulia St, Georgetown,10200, Penang
Operating Hours: 10:30 am-11:00 pm
3. Lagenda House & Cafe
Have your heard about our legendary multi talented actor, director, singer and composer who is known as P. Ramlee? Do you know that there is a café inspired by him in Penang? In the café, you can also find various unique and authentic dishes such as the Nasi Goreng Bujang Lapok. If you would like to have dessert after your meal, the Banana Bakar will definitely be your best choice. So, what are you waiting for? Come over to the café and try these dishes now!
Location: 2, Jalan Carnavon, 10200, Georgetown, Penang.
Operating Hours: 12:00 pm- 11:00 pm
Price:
• Nasi Goreng Bujang Lapok – RM 20
• Banana Bakar – RM 12
Contact Number: 04-2519300
Official Social media: https://www.facebook.com/cafelagenda/ (FB)
4. Batu Lancang Market Food (Non-Halal)
The Batu Lanchang Market Food Complex is one of the places that has almost all kinds of famous dishes in Penang. The Pasembur Salad, Char Koay Kak and Yup Ghee Handmade Balik Pulau Pao from Stall #8, #33 and #64 respectively in the Batu Lanchang Market Food Complex are definitely recommended and worth a try.
Market Name: Batu Lanchang Market Food Complex
Location: Medan Batu Lancang, Lebuhraya Batu Lancang, 11600 Penang, Malaysia
Operating Hours: Lunch time – Evening
5. Ah Lye Cozy Cafe (Non-Halal)
Ah Lai Coffee Shop, which originally opened under a big tree is an authentic breakfast shop that locals and tourists like to visit. Named Under the Big Tree, the biggest feature is that there is a very large tree interspersed on the roof, so you won’t feel the sultry heat even if you come at midday. Famous for its coffee special, toast with eggs and curry mee with cheese. Definitely a great place for a light breakfast.
Location: 48, Lebuh Gereja, 10200 Georgetown, Penang
Operating Hours: 8:00 am-3:00 pm (closed on Sundays)
6. Penang Street Art
Shout out to mural lovers! Finding hidden murals is one of the most enjoyable activities to do in Penang. The UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring graphic street art depicting the life of the people of Penang is truly a feast for the eyes. The famous street art murals in Penang include “Boy on a Bike” and “Reaching Up” by Ernest Zacharevic, a Lithuania-born artist as well as “Skippy Comes to Penang” and “Cat in a Blue Window” by Artists for Stray Animals (ASA). Definitely a great place for some great pictures.
Location: 316, Beach Street Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
7. Penang Avatar Secret Garden
Located at Tanjung Tokong, the Penang Avatar Secret Garden is a Pandora inspired secret garden. The branches and trunks of the tree are draped with neon LED lights that light up the place entirely at night. The secret garden decorated with the colourful neon lights is absolutely a sight to behold. Climbing up a few flights of stairs to reach the Avatar Secret Garden will not be a matter when you can enjoy the beauty of the vibrant colours. Come early and be ready to be fascinated by the magnificent view in front of your eyes as the lights will be turned on at 7:35 pm sharp.
Location: 336, Jalan Tokong Thai Pak Koong, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang.
Entrance fee: RM 1/person or RM 5/car
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 am
8. ESCAPE Theme Park
Looking for a great place to release your stress? Feel like having a short escape from your work but not sure where to go? ESCAPE Theme Park Penang is your answer! Promising exhilarating activities in a natural environment, it definitely helps to clear your mind. Wide selections of activities are available to provide thrilling experiences to risk-takers such as the banana flip, jungle swinger, coco climb and kite flyer. And most importantly, the flying lemur that gives you an instant rush of adrenaline as you swing through the forest from one end to another.
Entrance Fee:
• Kid (0-3 years old) – RM 0
• Kid (4-12 years old) – RM 88.80
• Adult (13-60 years old) – RM 133.60
• Adult (61-100+ years old) – RM 88.80
Note: Applicable for discount rate if purchase online
Location: 828, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours:
• 10:00 am-6:00 pm (Daily)
• Closed on every Monday for maintenance
There you have it! The top 8 places in Penang that you have to visit at least once in your life! So what are you waiting for? While you are stuck at home waiting for overseas travel restrictions to be lifted, why not pack your bags and visit Penang? Most importantly, don’t forget to stay safe while travelling! If you do go to any of these places tag us @MalaysiaThroughTheLens and hashtag #MalaysiaThroughTheLens in your post and story!
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