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.
Chiefeater Aun Chuan visits the 3rd gen operated Ah Kong Dau Hua Pek Kong Cheng and brings us on a trip down memory lane More...
Apollo Food Court Prawn Mee
Prawn Mee
Chiefeater Tai Kwee Fatt says this particular Prawn Mee at Apollo Food Court is one of the best he's had ever More...
Legacy Lives on at A Ghaffoor Martabak Original
Murtabak, Pork-Free
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh visited A Ghaffoor Murtabak Original, an authentic Yemeni recipe since 1945, folded to perfection and still family-run More...
Khoon Pastry House Chicken Chop
Chicken Chop, Pork-Free
Chiefeater David Quah recommends the Hainanese Chicken Chop and Shepherd's pie at Khoon Pastry House which is over 60 years old More...
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...
