Best Heritage Eats in Penang
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Asking Chiefeater AI...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.
Swatow Lane Ice Kacang Heritage Ais Kacang
Ais Kacang, Street Food, Pork-Free
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Aun Chuan recounts the history of how Swatow Lane Ice Kacang came about dating back all the way to 1923
Gou Lou Hong Kee Chao Sar Hor Fun is Good
Cantonese Fried, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
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
Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh says that the char koay kak at the Michelin rated Sister Yao's Char Koay Kak is one of his favourites
Sin Bee Chew Restaurant Inche Kabin
Hainanese, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Chu Boon made his way to Sin Bee Chew Restaurant in Butterworth to savour classic Hainanese cuisine that caters to all races
Lau Pheng Yu Crab Sar Hor Fun
Cantonese Fried, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William WL Loo was back at Lau Pheng Yu in Bukit Mertajam that his family has been eating for 3 generations
Bee See Heong is a Gem
Chinese, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Chu Boon was on a food hunt in Butterworth and ended up having a meal at the Michelin Select Bee See Heong
Kedai Kopi Kong Lean Roti Bakar
Roti Bakar, Mee Jawa, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee and her friend travelled to Balik Pulau to try the Duck Egg Kaya Roti Bakar in Kedai Kopi Kong Lean
Lebuh Kimberley Koay Teow Th’ng open since 1938
Koay Teow Th'ng, Street Food, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Steven C T Tea tried the KTT at Lebuh Kimberley Koay Teow Th'ng which is popular among locals in Penang
Kek Seng Ice Kacang
Dessert, Pork-Free
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Aun Chuan reflects on what the prestige that Kek Seng used to command and how it still brings in customers for their ice kacang now
