Guidebook for George Town
Food Scene
Serve wonderful Malaysian breakfast and Penang street food. Must try Vietnamese Popiah (Spring Rolls). Serves breakfast and lunch.
26 locals recommend
Genting Cafe
Lorong Delima 3 Serve wonderful Malaysian breakfast and Penang street food. Must try Vietnamese Popiah (Spring Rolls). Serves breakfast and lunch.
Serves authentic US-style pizza. Unique in Penang. Call +6046552828 for delivery. Opens from 10am-10pm daily.
US Pizza Penang
Serves authentic US-style pizza. Unique in Penang. Call +6046552828 for delivery. Opens from 10am-10pm daily.
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Must try Pan Mee, Hokkien Mee, Char Kuey Teow. Opens from 6:30am-3:30pm, 5-10pm.
Island Park Kopitiam
38 Tingkat TembagaServes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Must try Pan Mee, Hokkien Mee, Char Kuey Teow. Opens from 6:30am-3:30pm, 5-10pm.
Serves one of the best Won Ton Mee in town. Won Ton Mee opens from 7pm onward. Good seafood and Thai food too!
Heap Huat Kafe
18 Jalan MasServes one of the best Won Ton Mee in town. Won Ton Mee opens from 7pm onward. Good seafood and Thai food too!
McDonald's
24hours. Wonderful night walk along Karpal Singh Drive.
U Desserts
Serves wonderful western food and dessert
Largest Starbucks Outlet in Penang with access to white sandy beach. Good for chilling and hang outs.
32 locals recommend
Starbucks Batu Ferringhi
69 Jalan Batu FerringhiLargest Starbucks Outlet in Penang with access to white sandy beach. Good for chilling and hang outs.
Good western food. Nice ambiance and affordable price. Opens 12-3pm, 6pm-12am
Draw N Go Western Food Cafe
32 Tingkat TembagaGood western food. Nice ambiance and affordable price. Opens 12-3pm, 6pm-12am
Kimberley Street Duck Kway Chap
135 Lebuh KimberleyFind all the street food here!
Presgrave Street Hawker Centre
67D Lebuh PresgraveStreet Food! Must try 888 Hokkien Mee! Explore the street for supper!
Street Food and Market. Serves all kinds of street food. Must try Jawa Mee, Char Kuey Teow. Look for roasted pork in the wet market nearby.
27 locals recommend
Cecil Street Market 七条路巴刹
Lebuh CecilStreet Food and Market. Serves all kinds of street food. Must try Jawa Mee, Char Kuey Teow. Look for roasted pork in the wet market nearby.
Serves one of the best Penang White Curry Noodle. Go early to avoid queue.
Lorong Seratus Tahun Curry Mee
34 Lorong Seratus TahunServes one of the best Penang White Curry Noodle. Go early to avoid queue.
Medan Selera Padang Brown
Jalan PerakFood court with superb Penang Malay food and cuisines.
Spade's Burger
Medan Kampung Relau 1One of the best burger in town.
superb banana leaf rice! Must try to experience real Indian food, eaten the Indian way! Opens daily 12-3pm, 7-10pm.
Passions of Kerala
No-3&5 Lorong Endah 4superb banana leaf rice! Must try to experience real Indian food, eaten the Indian way! Opens daily 12-3pm, 7-10pm.
Good Indian food. Must try Banana Leaf Rice. One of the best in Penang.
20 locals recommend
Sri Ananda Bahwan
14 Jalan Tanjong BungahGood Indian food. Must try Banana Leaf Rice. One of the best in Penang.
Café 1997
1228E Jln Paya TerubungAmazing Food Court. Cheap and tasty Penang street food. Hidden gem in Paya Terubong.
888 Hokkien Mee
67-A Lebuh PresgraveAwesome Hokkien Mee. Ask for wonderful portion of roasted pork!
888 Hokkien Mee
67-A Lebuh PresgraveAwesome Hokkien Mee. Must try!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine & Cigar
7 Karpal Singh DrWine and Food. Good for hanging out and after work.
Sightseeing
Good for night walk. Various activities such as roller blades, street busking, Pokemon GO hotspots, installation arts and etc.
41 locals recommend
Karpal Singh Drive
Karpal Singh DriveGood for night walk. Various activities such as roller blades, street busking, Pokemon GO hotspots, installation arts and etc.
Famous Kids on bicycle Mural. Must GO!
22 locals recommend
Mural - Kids on bicycle by Ernest Zacharevic
2 Lebuh ArmenianFamous Kids on bicycle Mural. Must GO!
Mural - Children behind window bar
28 Gat Lebuh ArmenianMural - "Chendol Boy"
475 Lebuh Keng KweeChew Jetty
45 Pengkalan WeldVisit amazing view of Chew Jetty. Buy intricate souvenirs here!
Penang Little India
Lebuh PasarExperience India outside of India, on the island of Penang!
This is a remarkable place with a rather long history of not just the mansion but also of the Rockefeller of the East. There are English and Mandarin guided tours at designated hours for a fee of 17 ringgits.
79 locals recommend
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Lebuh LeithThis is a remarkable place with a rather long history of not just the mansion but also of the Rockefeller of the East. There are English and Mandarin guided tours at designated hours for a fee of 17 ringgits.
See gigantic statue of Guan Yin (God of Mercy) and experience the majestic beauty of Chinese Temple.
227 locals recommend
Kek Lok Si Temple
See gigantic statue of Guan Yin (God of Mercy) and experience the majestic beauty of Chinese Temple.
Arts & Culture
Interactive arts. Take stunning 3D photos and various activities.
56 locals recommend
Penang 3D Trick Art Museum
10 Lebuh PenangInteractive arts. Take stunning 3D photos and various activities.
Upside Down Museum
45 Lebuh KimberleyLeong San Tong Khoo Kongsi
18 Cannon SquareLearn about historical Chinese culture in Penang.
Experience various Penang Traditional cultures, war histories and etc.
8 locals recommend
Penang State Museum
57 Jalan MacalisterExperience various Penang Traditional cultures, war histories and etc.
Penang State Museum and Art Gallery
Lebuh FarquharSee and experience huge collection of cameras and photography history.
7 locals recommend
The Camera Museum
71 Lebuh ArmenianSee and experience huge collection of cameras and photography history.
The factory features a guided tour by the owner. The uncle teaches passionately as he shows his guests how to differentiate nutmegs from one another, a nutmeg tree and its processing.
Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory
202A Jalan Tanjung BungahThe factory features a guided tour by the owner. The uncle teaches passionately as he shows his guests how to differentiate nutmegs from one another, a nutmeg tree and its processing.
Shopping
Queensbay Mall
100 Persiaran Bayan IndahGembira Parade
Gurney Plaza, Persiaran Gurney station
Gurney Paragon Mall
163d Persiaran GurneyWatsons
3A Jalan Dr Lim Chwee LeongParks & Nature
Hike up the trail to get stunning view of Penang Town from the top. Join monthly orchestra, Zumba dance, weekly Frisbee, Captain Ball and etc. Immerse yourself in nature.
29 locals recommend
Youth Park
Persiaran KuariHike up the trail to get stunning view of Penang Town from the top. Join monthly orchestra, Zumba dance, weekly Frisbee, Captain Ball and etc. Immerse yourself in nature.
Immerse yourself in nature and take weekly free tours to learn about plants and botany. Fresh air and gentle wildlife.
111 locals recommend
Botanical Garden
Jalan Kebun BungaImmerse yourself in nature and take weekly free tours to learn about plants and botany. Fresh air and gentle wildlife.
Take a cable car ride up to the highest peak of Penang to see the entire city from the top. Cooling climate and unique wildlife and habitat will surely captivate you.
34 locals recommend
Bukit Bendera
Take a cable car ride up to the highest peak of Penang to see the entire city from the top. Cooling climate and unique wildlife and habitat will surely captivate you.
Entertainment & Activities
amusement park for those who wants to escape from the modern world. No phone, no internet, just lots of physical fun!
99 locals recommend
ESCAPE Theme Park, Penang
828 Jalan Teluk Bahangamusement park for those who wants to escape from the modern world. No phone, no internet, just lots of physical fun!
Newly renovated and reopened. Featuring more butterflies and other beautiful bugs.
177 locals recommend
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
830 Jalan Teluk BahangNewly renovated and reopened. Featuring more butterflies and other beautiful bugs.