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Nasi Kandar

An Indian-Muslim creation, the Nasi Kandar is synonymous with Penang (it’s been said that Malaysia’s former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad always insists on a plate of his favourite Nasi Kandar whenever he is in town). Nasi Kandar is a meal of steamed rice and various accompanying dishes that are rich in spices. In the early days (before Nasi Kandar restaurants mushroomed), Indian-Muslim vendors would peddle their delicious curries and rice from containers balanced on a pole and slung over the shoulders. Today, Nasi Kandar remains a favourite among all communities.


Roti Canai

The Roti Canai, or flatbread, is an Indian pancake served with dhal or curry. The Roti Canai has evolved with innovative sellers serving them with everything from bananas to cheese. Watching the Roti Canai seller kneed and toss his dough is as much of an experience as tucking into the dish itself. A hot glass of Teh Tarik (frothy hot tea) is recommended to complete the meal.


Satay

Served with sweet peanut sauce, satay is a spicy kebab barbequed over a charcoal fire. It usually comes with a generous helping of fresh cucumber, onion chunks and ketupat (square rice dumpling wrapped in a woven leaf casing). Satay is arguably the most famous Malay delicacy in Malaysia.


Char Kuey Teow

Penang 's signature dish must surely be the Char Kuey Teow. Preparing a plate of flat, white rice noodles is an art form that has been perfected here. Stir-fried in a huge wok, the rice noodles are skillfully tossed with prawns, egg, Chinese sausage, cockles, bean sprouts and chives. Some stalls serve the noodles on plates lined with banana leaves to enhance the aroma of the dish.


Assam Laksa

While the Malays and Baba Nyonya community may have a slightly different style of cooking the Asam Laksa (thick rice noodles in a hot and sour fish gravy topped with local a mix of fragrant herbs), the end result is always a piquant, spicy and utterly delicious steaming bowl of rice noodles that will leave you craving for more.


Pasembur

A tantalising mix of shredded cucumber, yambean, blanched beansprouts and a variety of fritters doused in a yummy peanut gravy, this Indian-Muslim dish is popular among the locals as an appetiser. Diners usually order a plate to be shared by everyone at the table before the main dish arrives.

Ais Kacang

Nothing beats a nice, cool bowl of Ais Kacang to wash it all down! After indulging in the best of Penang’s hawker fare, dig into a bowl of ice shavings generously covered in evaporated milk, red beans, sweetcorn, glass jelly and syrup – sinfully delicious!
(sources: www.tourismpenang.net.my , www.thestar.com.my , Google Images)

RECOMMENDED PLACES FOR FOODS


Penang Road (the best Nasi Kandar, "Cendol" and Cucur Udang is here...) 
Gurney Drive Hawker Center (you can get almost all the best malaysian foods here)
New World Park (the best Ais Kacang is here...)
Chulia Street
Padang Kota Lama Food Court
Queen Street (the best place for south indian foods...)
Padang Brown Food Court (the best Pasembur is here...)
Teluk Kumbar and Gertak Sanggul (the best Prawn Mee is here...)
Teluk Bahang, Teluk Tempoyak (the best Seafood in Penang)
Air Itam (the best Laksa Penang is here....)