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
Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng – Duck noodle soup
Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow – Char kway teow
Siam Road Char Koay Teow – Stir-fried koay teow
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak – Fried rice cake
Duck Blood Curry Mee – White curry mee
Ravi’s Famous Apom Manis – Sweet apom pancakes
Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa – Assam laksa
Serabai Istimewa – Traditional rice cakes
Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang – Nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaf
Air Itam Duck Rice – Braised duck
Jit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice – Roast duck & char siew
Fatty Loh Chicken Rice – Hainanese chicken rice
Super Star Koay Teow Soup – Koay teow soup
Ah Boy Koay Teow Th’ng – Koay teow & braised chicken
Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee – Prawn mee & loh mee
Air Itam Sister Curry Mee – Curry mee
Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice – Hainan chicken rice
888 Hokkien Mee – Hokkien prawn noodles
Ghee Lian – Tom yum & fried noodles
Penang Famous Samosa – Crispy samosas
Penang Road Famous Laksa – Laksa noodles
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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