Chai Leng Park Food Court Street Food

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槟城 Chai Leng Park 才能园为食街｜跟着当地人吃晚餐
来到槟城 Butterworth，想了解当地人的饮食文化，最直接的方法就是钻进巴刹和熟食中心。
Chai Leng Park Food Street, Penang | Dinner with the Locals.
When visiting Butterworth, Penang, the most direct way to understand the local food culture is to explore the markets and hawker centers.

这次来到当地朋友推荐的 Chai Leng Park（才能园）为食街，每天下午4点开始，熟食摊陆陆续续开档，整条街开始飘起炒粿条的镬气、炸鸡香和各种小吃香味。
这里不是游客区，却是当地人下班后最爱的晚餐聚集地。
第一站先来一杯清保凉。
This time, we visited Chai Leng Park food street, recommended by a local friend. Starting at 4 pm every day, food stalls gradually open, filling the street with the aroma of fried kway teow, fried chicken, and various other snacks.

This isn’t a tourist area, but it’s a favorite dinner spot for locals after get off work.

Our first stop was a refreshing iced drink.

满满的杂料冰饮，龙眼、龙眼干、番薯、白木耳、燕菜等配料装得丰富满满，冰凉清甜，在槟城炎热天气下特别解暑，一杯RM6，非常值得。
A generously filled iced drink with toppings like longan, dried longan, sweet potato, white fungus, and agar-agar, it was icy cold and sweet, especially refreshing in Penang’s hot weather. At RM6 a bowl, it was well worth it.

接着当然不能错过槟城代表美食之一——火碳炒粿条。
Next, of course, we couldn’t miss one of Penang’s signature dishes—char kuey teow.

1982年营业至今的老字号，坚持采用火碳炒法，大火快炒下镬气十足。新鲜大虾爽口弹牙，粿条吸收酱香后特别惹味。荷包蛋虽然卖相普通，但蛋边煎得香脆，配上炒粿条特别满足。
This long-established stall, operating since 1982, insists on using the traditional charcoal-fired stir-fry method, resulting in a rich, wok-hei flavor. The fresh prawns are crisp and springy, and the kueh teow (rice noodles) are incredibly flavorful after absorbing the savory sauce. While the fried egg may not look particularly appealing, the crispy edges make it a satisfying accompaniment to the stir-fried kueh teow.

第三摊来到当地人最爱的海边乐乐（Lok Lok）。
The third stall was Lok Lok, a local favorite by the sea.

超过50种串串食材任君选择，海鲜、肉类、蔬菜、酿料和丸子应有，每支串按颜色计算，价格从RM1至RM4不等。可以选择烫熟或油炸，我个人偏爱炸串，外脆内嫩。
They offer over 50 types of skewers to choose from, including seafood, meats, vegetables, stuffed ingredients, and meatballs. Prices range from RM1 to RM4 per skewer, priced according to color. You can choose to have them boiled or deep-fried; I personally prefer the deep-fried skewers—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

最精彩的是老板自家调配的灵魂辣酱，带着浓浓泰式风味，又酸又辣，非常刺激。虽然辣得满头汗，但就是让人忍不住继续吃。
第四摊来到人潮不断的陈平进面档。
The highlight is the owner’s homemade chili sauce, a tangy and spicy blend with a strong Thai flavor. Even though it made me sweat profusely, it was irresistible to keep eating.

无论是打包区还是堂食区都坐满食客，我们足足等了半小时才吃到。
The fourth stall was Chen Ping Jin Noodle Stall, always bustling with customers.

招牌大碌面有点像KL福建面，但采用更粗更有嚼劲的大碌面条，酱香浓郁，口感扎实。
Both the takeaway and dine-in areas were packed; we waited a full half hour to get our food. The signature large lok noodles are similar to KL Hokkien noodles, but with thicker, chewier noodles, a rich savory sauce, and a satisfying texture.

另一道滑蛋炸伊面更是几乎每桌必点。炸得金黄香脆的伊面淋上滑蛋芡汁，有点像KL广府滑蛋粉的感觉，蛋香浓郁，层次丰富，非常有特色。
Another dish, fried yi mein with scrambled eggs, is almost a must-order at every table. The golden-brown, crispy yi mein is topped with a scrambled egg sauce, somewhat reminiscent of KL Cantonese scrambled egg noodles—rich in egg flavor, layered in texture, and very unique.

最后一摊当然要打包带走。
Of course, we had to take some home.

Google搜一搜才发现，TipTop家乡鸡原来是才能园的王牌炸鸡。
A Google search revealed that TipTop Hometown Chicken is actually the signature fried chicken at Chai Leng Park.

刚开档不久已经排起长龙，本来以为只是普通炸鸡，结果一吃惊艳。
A long queue had already formed shortly after opening. I initially thought it was just ordinary fried chicken, but it was a pleasant surprise.

外皮炸得金黄香脆，咬下去发出清脆声响，里面鸡肉却依然保持满满肉汁。一口咬下，鸡汁直接喷出来，肉质鲜嫩多汁。
难怪Google评分那么高。身为炸鸡控的我，它绝对可以进入我人生Top 10最好吃炸鸡名单。
The outer skin was fried to a golden-brown, crispy perfection, making a satisfying crunch when you bite into it, while the chicken inside remained juicy and tender. One bite, and the juices burst out, the meat tender and succulent.
No wonder it has such a high Google rating.
As a fried chicken lover, this definitely deserves a place in my Top 10 list of the best fried chicken in my life.

一条街，从保凉、炒粿条、乐乐、大碌面到炸鸡，我们从下午一路吃到晚上。
如果你问我来到北海 Butterworth 要去哪里体验最地道的当地晚餐文化，我会推荐你来才能园。
因为这里吃到的不只是美食，更是槟城人的生活日常。
One street, from bao liang (a type of cold noodle dish), char kway teow (fried kuey teow), lok lok (a type of noodle dish), da lok mee (a type of noodle dish) to fried chicken, we ate our way from afternoon until evening.

If you ask me where to experience the most authentic local dinner culture in Butterworth, I would recommend Taman Negara.

Because here you’ll find more than just delicious food; you’ll experience the daily life of Penangites.

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