The Food Capital in Malaysia ~ Penang

Penang is a state in Malaysia, located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia by area after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite.Penang Island (Malay: Pulau Pinang; Chinese: 檳榔嶼）is part of the state of Penang.Penang is often known as "The Pearl of the Orient", "东方花园" and Pulau Pinang Pulau Mutiara (Penang Island of Pearls). Penang is shortened as "PG" or "PP" in Malay.

^{Map of Penang}

^{kek Lok Si temple}

Delicious Food In Penang

Penang, long known as the food capital of Malaysia, is renowned for its good and varied food. Penang was recognised as having the Best Street Food in Asia by TIME magazine in 2004, citing that "nowhere else can such great tasting food be so cheap". Penang's cuisine reflects the Chinese, Nyonya, Malay and Indian ethnic mix of Malaysia, but also shows some influence of Thailand. Its especially famous "hawker food", many served al fresco, strongly features noodles, spices, and fresh seafood. For example, penang laksa, char koay teow, ikan bakar, char koay kak, satay, curry mee and poh piah. The best places to savour Penang's food include Gurney Drive, Pulau Tikus, New Lane, New World Park, Penang Road and Chulia Street. Local Chinese restaurants serve excellent fare too.

 Penang Laksa

Curry Mee

Char Kuey Teow

Ikan Bakar