George Town in Penang is a foodie paradise. This UNESCO-listed city mixes Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese flavours, with colourful streets, heritage buildings, and sizzling food stalls everywhere you go. Here, Michelin-approved food isn’t fancy — it’s served at hawker centres, roadside stalls, and tiny cafes, just the way locals love it. From noodles to rice dishes and sweet treats, this city offers delicious food at great prices.
Here are 22 budget-friendly Michelin-approved spots you must try in George Town:
🍜 Must-Try Street Food Spots
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Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng – Duck noodle soup
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Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow – Char kway teow
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Siam Road Char Koay Teow – Stir-fried koay teow
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Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak – Fried rice cake
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Duck Blood Curry Mee – White curry mee
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Ravi’s Famous Apom Manis – Sweet apom pancakes
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Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa – Assam laksa
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Serabai Istimewa – Traditional rice cakes
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Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang – Nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaf
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Air Itam Duck Rice – Braised duck
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Jit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice – Roast duck & char siew
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Fatty Loh Chicken Rice – Hainanese chicken rice
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Super Star Koay Teow Soup – Koay teow soup
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Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng – Koay teow & braised chicken
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Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee – Prawn mee & loh mee
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Air Itam Sister Curry Mee – Curry mee
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Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice – Hainan chicken rice
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888 Hokkien Mee – Hokkien prawn noodles
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Ghee Lian – Tom yum & fried noodles
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Penang Famous Samosa – Crispy samosas
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Penang Road Famous Laksa – Laksa noodles
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My Own Café – Asam laksa & spring rolls
With so many flavours and pocket-friendly dishes, George Town is the perfect place to eat your way through Malaysia’s rich food culture — one bowl, plate, or paper wrap at a time!
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