Penang | IIIDentEx2020

Its all about Penang

Allow us to introduce to you the wonders of the Pearl of the Orient with our authentic photos and recomendations to give you an idea taster of what you could be experiencing during your IIIDentEx2020 trip in Penang. A wise plan is to plan early.....excited yet?

So, here are our top recommendations.

Food

Off course, the pot of all apetites in Malaysia is in Penang everyone!

Let's talk about food

Char Kuey Tiaw

Penang is famous for Char kway teow, literally "rice cake strips stir fried in a fragrant chilli and soy paste, with cockles, prawns, beansprouts and chives " This dish which is considered a national favourite is a popular hawker fare.

Nasi Kandar

Your choice of a variety of meats and vegetables cooked in aromatic spices topped with the ever delicious 'kuah campur', nasi kandar is must-try dish while you are in Penang. This world famous cusine has its own historical value which translate into its rich flavour with indian influence

Passembur

If you could only eat one dish while in Penang.. (let's hope that won't happen) this is the dish you must try. A medley of deep fried battered seafood mixed with freshly grated cucumber and chinese chestnuts topped with a rich velvety chilly based sauce makes this dish the signature Penang dish!

Our recommendations for food places

Hameediyah Restaurant, 164, Lebuh Campbell, George Town

for Nasi Kandar, Briyani and Murtabak

Padang Brown, Jalan Perak, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

For many types of hawker fare including Passembur, Char Kuey Tiaw, Prawn Noodles and many more

Jawi House, 85 Lebuh Armenian, George Town

Lemuni Rice, a rice dish cooked with blue telang flowers and lemuni leaves

Teo Chew Cendol, Jalan Penang, George Town

Cendol, a cold coconut and palm sugar dessert to quench your thirst and satisfy your palate.

Gurney Hawker Centre,Persiaran Gurney, George Town

Glorious food!!! You want it? you get it.....its all here.

China House, 153, Lebuh Pantai, George Town

Cakes! yes cakes everyone.....try it...

Roti Canai Transfer Road, 114, 110, Jalan Transfer, George Town

As the name says, roti canai....worth a queue for super delicious roti canai.

Treasure the cultures within...

Malaysia is truly Asia. Observe the diverse cultures and religions in Malaysia while you are in Penang. You may see a harmonious community living together. Explore the place of worships within the city and beyond...

Chowrasta Market

Discover penang speciality food and clothes under the same roof. Traditional clothes and food are sold here. This is a one stop place for buying your supply of pickled fruits (a.k.a jeruk). Oh, there are a lot souvenirs sold here too.

Pinang Peranakan Museum

The Pinang Peranakan Museum offers a glimpse of the typical home of a rich Baba of a century ago showcasing an opulent lifestyle and many customs and traditions associated with the Baba Nyonya Culture. With over 1,000 pieces of antiques and collectibles of the era on display, this Baba-Nyonya museum is housed in one of Penang’s heritage mansion of eclectic design and architecture.

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Mosque

Penang is dotted with many quaint and exquisite historical mosques. Many of them are in the town itself...

Kek Lok Si Temple

Penang is home to South East Asia's largest Buddhist Temple. Nestled in the green hills at Ayer Itam, the temple is also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia.

Be acquainted with the heritage

Kongsi; is a Hokkien transcription term to mean 'company'. Kongsi were most commonly known as Chinese social organizations or partnership or clans.The famous Khoo Kongsi is the grandest clan temple in the country. It is also one of the city's major historic attractions. Trust us, this 650-year-old ‘kongsi’ building won’t disappoint your visit with their rich historical background.

Penang is literally filled with heritage attractrions that we will not be able to describe them all here, the photos below can give you a sneak peek of what Penang has to offer