Best Eats in Jelutong
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Welcome to the vibrant list of the Best Eats in Jelutong Penang Island, a place where history and gastronomy converge to offer a unique and tantalizing dining experience. As you embark on a culinary exploration of this district, you’ll uncover not only a diverse array of flavors but also the rich tapestry of history that has shaped Jelutong into the captivating destination it is today.
Jelutong’s history is steeped in Penang’s rich past. The name “Jelutong” itself is derived from the Jelutong tree, which was once abundant in the area. In the early 19th century, Jelutong was primarily a rural community, known for its agricultural activities and its proximity to the coastal areas. Over the years, it evolved into a vibrant urban neighborhood, all while retaining hints of its traditional roots.
The culinary scene in Jelutong reflects the multicultural diversity that characterizes Penang’s food culture. From traditional kopitiams (coffee shops) serving aromatic Penang Coffee to bustling hawker stalls offering an array of street food delights, every dish in Jelutong tells a story of cultural heritage and culinary passion.
This guide is your passport to discovering the rich flavors that make Jelutong a food lover’s paradise. Whether you’re a local resident enjoying your daily dose of Penang cuisine or a visitor keen to explore the flavors of the island, let your taste buds lead the way as you navigate the bustling streets, markets, and hidden culinary gems. Every meal is an invitation to savor Penang’s rich food culture and to be part of the ongoing narrative of this dynamic neighborhood.

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh was at Genting Cafe Island Glades to have the Curry Mee that is actually the branch of the famous Kuantan Road store More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William WL Loo had his eating plans thwarted and ended up having mee goreng at Keat Garden Cafe More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William WL Loo may not have had his top picks of Char Koay Kak but this one at Mandarin Cafe filled in quite well More...

Hing Long Cafe Chicken Rice
Chicken Rice, Street Food, Non-Halal
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had a delicious and reasonably priced plated of chicken drumstick rice at Hing Long Cafe More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Hedges Liang had the Malay style Nasi Lemak at No.76 Coffee Stall which he likes for it's coconut milk fragrance More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Lucia Lai came upon a relatively new stall at Restoran Joo Huat selling Chinese scones which are stuffed with filling in it More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Hedges Liang was jubilant that his wife suggested they have rice at Mandarin Cafe Island Glades for dinner More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh invariably makes his way to the Batu Lanchang Food Stalls Complex when he has a craving for Hokkien Mee More...

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RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee takes us to Soon Lai Seafood which is a neighbourhood restaurant secret More...

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RM50 - RM100 per pax
Chiefeater Joan Lim-Choong enjoyed the hot stone fish barrel hotpot at Zhangji and this was her second visit there More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Aun Chuan prefers the char hor fun or found at roadside stalls and Oneh Roadside Stall is one of the best More...

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Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Hedges Liang has a Cantonese style fried noodles at Oneh Char Hor Fun which operates by the roadside More...