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Food and Restaurant guide in George Town E-mail
As Penang is very much popular among the local folks for its food, this section provides you with the most comprehensive guide to where to look for the best food and what to expect. The food in Georgetown is primarily spicy with a unique combination of Malay, Chinese, Indian cuisine. Known to many as the ‘food haven’, Georgetown has a list of famous food and restaurants for you to choose from. This section of Georgetown.com.my provides a guide to all the food outlets where you can give your ratings as well as read the comments posted by our members.

Food like the Cendol, is a local ice delicacy which are famous around Malaysia. in Georgetown however, it is made popular by the Chinese folks, particularly the teochew cendol found in around Penang Road. You should also try out the mixed fruits known as Penang Rojak. This dish is a local delicacy which can be found all over the country, but it is very popular here. Fruits mixed in spicy peanut gravy, you will find this cuisine a unique blend and an unforgettable experience.

Noodles too are one of Georgetown’s specialities. First off, the Lor Mee, yellow noodles cooked in brown gravy, the stall located at ‘Lebuh Presgrave’ is one of the famous ones while the Penang Char Koay Teow can be found in around McCallistar Road and almost at any other food junctions in Georgetown.

Penang Lobak is another local favourite. Again, this can be found in almost any food outlet in Georgetown. Lobak is essentially tofu which wraps some minced pork and some vegetable and made into something that look like sausages. Usually served with an array of other delicacies like tofu and fish cakes, you will be able to find this dish very much worth savouring when you dip them into some chilly and sweet sauce. Alternatively, you should also try the fried Oyster Omelette.

Gurney Drive in Georgetown is one of the more famous food courts that you can find almost any type of Penang food. If you check with anyone in around the city, they will be able to direct you to Gurney Drive while all taxi drivers will be able to bring you there.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 January 2009 02:40