Experience Penang

Penang. One of the most visited tourist destinations in Malaysia. Finally documenting my short trip in 2019. I know I know, 2 years late. But better late then never. right?

Penang is a food haven. And these are the places I visited during the 4D3N there:

Kafka Penang

Wowtea

Chulia Street Hawkers

Manchu Penang

Backdoor Bodega

China House

The Canteen at China House

Penang Road Famous Laksa

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

Joo Hooi Cafe

The Alley Penang

Hazels Murmur

Constant Gardener Coffee

Selfie Coffee @ Jupiter's Bay

Kafka Penang

After checking into our hotel, a friend who stays in Penang drove us to this cafe just cos we wanted to start off with the rich cafe culture here.

15, Jalan Kelawai, George Town

Wowtea

We went to the alley where a lot of bubble tea brands reside. Since the other brands are also found in Singapore, we decided to visit this brand. 

RM 13.90/2pax

172, Jalan Hutton, George Town

Chulia Street Hawkers

We were staying super near this line of street hawkers who will open up every 6pm-12am. So decided to try some of the food there, like the Wanton Mee, Char Kway Teow, and Lor Bak.  It was so near our hotel we decided to dabao the CKT back instead.

RM 6 for Wanton Mee

RM 8 for Lor Bak

RM7 for Char Kway Teow

Chulia Street, George Town

Manchu Penang

Our Penang friend brought us to this really cool oriental-inspired bar which has a non-existent hidden door. Really cool, crowded and well liked by the audiences.

RM 77/Asahi

38 & 40, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town

Backdoor Bodega

Another cool hidden bar. This was totally off the radar as we had to walk through another shop, all the way into the back of it, before going into a unassuming backdoor to reach this bar. IT. WAS. SO. COOL. Bartenders also could concoct something based on your preferences. My fav place so far during the trip.

RM 200/3pax

37, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town

China House

One of the most famous eateries in Penang, I do not know anyone who will miss this place when they are visiting Penang for the first time. I love the cakes, especially the Tiramisu. For a cake lover like me, this is heaven.

RM 94.75/2pax

153, Beach Street, Georgetown

The Canteen at China House

This was the bar side of the China House eatery. Atmosphere was totally amazing and everyone was high, music was good. Damn I miss this place,

RM 75.05/2pax

183B, Lebuh Victoria, George Town

Penang Road Famous Laksa

When in Penang, must try their famous Penang Laksa! However, I didn't feel very wowed by this as I think I could find something similar in Singapore as well.

RM 5.50/bowl

5 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town

Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

Right on the street where we tried the laksa, so we visited the supposedly famous cendol. Not sure if its because I wasn't really a cendol fan to begin with, or it was the wrong stall?

RM 3.20/bowl

4 2, Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town

Joo Hooi Cafe

Oyster omelette here was so so. Think I can find better ones in SG and JB. But what's good about this place was that, you could sit down and order the Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul at the same time and will be served. 

475, Jalan Penang, George Town

The Alley Penang

Got to know some really cool people while we were drinking at Backdoor Bodega and found out they were working at this cafe, so we decided to visit this place!

RM 33/2pax

5, Stewart Lane, Georgetown

Hazels Murmur

Visited our friend's newly opened cafe. At the time of my writing, it has since changed owners :(

RM 70/2pax

11, Jalan Tanjung Bungah

Constant Gardener Coffee

Apparently one of the most famous baristas reside here. I had to come try their coffee!

Ground Floor, Penang Chinese Chamber Of Commerce Building, 9, Lebuh Light, George Town

Selfie Coffee @ Jupiter's Bay

Our last bar before we leave Penang. It had shisha, which my friend really wanted to try. Was also stalked by this creepy looking guy while we were sitting outdoors with our drinks and shisha, but the staff kindly helped to chase him away.

RM 40/2pax

37, Love Lane, George Town

We got stopped halfway too at another occasion while walking past a tipsy guy and he spouted some gibberish as well. The best thing to do? Be very aware of your personal belongings (cos you never know if they are just trying to distract you and pick-pocket) and just smile and walk away. (well if they look creepy then don't smile at all hahah)

Well, even though Penang was a pretty safe place, do be careful when going to night places like bars and clubs. After all, these are the places where creeps will prey on unknowing victims.

All in all, I loved my trip to Penang and would totally revisit again!