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Penang Food Scene

Discover where Penang really eats, from legendary hawker stalls and kopitiam breakfasts to hidden cafes and new tasting menus. Browse guides, reviews and insider tips to plan your next meal in George Town, Batu Ferringhi and beyond.

Latest Food Stories

Browse our latest Penang food reviews, hawker stall spotlights, cafe openings and dining news, all in one easy list so you can decide where to makan next.

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Upcoming Food Events

18 Sept 2025

Gurney Drive Hawker Centre

Discover Penang’s tastiest happenings, from street food festivals and hawker pop-ups to chef’s table dinners, seasonal durian feasts, hotel buffet promotions and limited-time heritage menus across the island and mainland.

RSVP online

23 Sept 2025

Straits Quay Central Piazza

Penang

Reserve seat

28 Sept 2025

Armenian Street Heritage Cafes

George Town UNESCO enclave

More info

20 Sept 2025

Iconic Gurney Drive hawkers

Penang

Vendor sign-up

24 Sept 2025

Seafront promenade at Straits Quay

Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Festival passes

30 Sept 2025

Kongsi courtyard coffee pop-up

Armenian Street, George Town

Book table

21 Sept 2025

Seaside Gurney Drive stretch

Georgetown

Event guide

27 Sept 2025

Straits Quay retail concourse

Tanjung Tokong waterfront

See schedule

01-10-2025

Cheah Kongsi community hall

Lebuh Armenian, George Town

Free entry