Best Heritage Eats in Penang
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Explore the culinary heritage of Penang, where time-honored eateries with over 60 years of history beckon diners to savor the flavors of the past. These iconic establishments not only serve delectable dishes but also evoke the colonial charm of Penang’s bygone era.
From charming kopitiams to family-run restaurants dishing out classic Hainanese fare, Penang’s heritage eateries offer a glimpse into the island and mainland’s rich culinary legacy. With recipes passed down through generations and culinary traditions dating back to the colonial era, these establishments embody the essence of Penang’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Ravi’s Claypot Apom is Excellent
Apom, Pork-Free
Chiefeater VK revisited Ravi’s Claypot Apom which has over 100 years of heritage serving diners in Pulau Tikus More...
Old Winston Coffee Garden Kwang Beef Noodle
Beef Noodle, Street Food, Non-Halal
Kwang Beef Noodle has reopened after a one year hiatus and now the are located at Old Winston Coffee Garden on Anson Road More...
Swatow Lane Ice Kacang Heritage Ais Kacang
Ais Kacang, Street Food, Pork-Free
Chiefeater Aun Chuan recounts the history of how Swatow Lane Ice Kacang came about dating back all the way to 1923 More...
Gou Lou Hong Kee Chao Sar Hor Fun is Good
Cantonese Fried, Non-Halal
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh takes us to Gou Lou Hong Kee Chao Sar Hor Fun which started in the 1930s and is now into their 3rd generation More...
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh says that the char koay kak at the Michelin rated Sister Yao's Char Koay Kak is one of his favourites More...
Sin Bee Chew Restaurant Inche Kabin
Hainanese, Pork-Free
Chiefeater Chu Boon made his way to Sin Bee Chew Restaurant in Butterworth to savour classic Hainanese cuisine that caters to all races More...
Lau Pheng Yu Crab Sar Hor Fun
Cantonese Fried, Non-Halal
Chiefeater William WL Loo was back at Lau Pheng Yu in Bukit Mertajam that his family has been eating for 3 generations More...
Bee See Heong is a Gem
Chinese, Non-Halal
Chiefeater Chu Boon was on a food hunt in Butterworth and ended up having a meal at the Michelin Select Bee See Heong More...
Kedai Kopi Kong Lean Roti Bakar
Roti Bakar, Mee Jawa, Non-Halal
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee and her friend travelled to Balik Pulau to try the Duck Egg Kaya Roti Bakar in Kedai Kopi Kong Lean More...
