How are you doing, fellow foodies? We hope you’ve had a great start to this awesome month of April. Today, we’re back with another special curation of 10 Best Eats In Tanjung Bungah You Shouldn’t Miss Out On! Tanjung Bungah may be lesser known among some of us but this area of Penang deserves all the recognition it can possibly get. First off, let’s start by venturing into the list, shall we?
10 Must-Try Eats In Tanjung Bungah
1. Hillside Uncle’s Burger
Residents in Tanjung Bungah swear by this humble roadside burger that has been established for over 20 years. The proprietors; an elderly Chinese couple adds an extra twist to their burgers by adding a HUGE amount of onions in them. The best part, they’re caramelized! This means that the burgers have this added fragrant aroma and crunch to them. Here’s a friendly tip from one foodie to another; their operating hours are less consistent so if you ever get to try their burgers, consider yourselves blessed with foodie luck.
Address: Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjung Tokong, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 7 PM – 11 PM (Closed on Tuesdays) | Not fixed
2. Ah Soon Char Koay Teow
Georgetown has the beloved Siam Road Char Koay Teow and Tanjung Bungah has our own Ah Soon Char Koay Teow. If you look closer, the two resembles one another since they’re both awesomely good and they both opt for a charcoal-fired stove. This plate of Char Koay Teow also has large, fresh prawns as well as Chinese sausages in them for that extra kick of aroma. Perhaps you’re not feeling the CKT vibes, then you can opt for the Koay Teow Thng which is equally on par in terms of taste.
Address: Ah Soon Char Koay Teow @ Hillside Ah Soon Cafe | 26, Jalan Sungei Kelian, Hillside, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang.
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 6.30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
This is a non-Halal eatery.
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3. Nasi Melayu Lidiana
When we think of Tanjung Bungah, we think of the iconic Floating Mosque. Somehow, when we think of this landmark, our thoughts immediately associate it with Lidiana Nasi Melayu because it’s located right opposite of the Floating Mosque. Enough of the Nasi Kandar hype, it’s time for us to put our tastebuds through the Nasi Melayu ride. Nasi Melayu is a type of local delight where patrons can hands-on, pick their desired dishes. This means your plate of rice is your canvas, so feel free to paint them with vibrant, aromatic curry gravy!
Address: Kedai Makan Lidiana, Medan Selera Tanjung Bungah,11200,Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
Operating Hours: 7 AM – 9 PM (Closed on Sundays)
This is a Muslim-friendly eatery.
4. Let’s Meat
No one does authentic American breakfast as well as Let’s Meat. Their menu offers a wide variety such as the Sam I Am, where you can get eggs benedict atop multigrain toast; or the BYOB where you can literally curate your very own burger. You can also opt for their big breakfast, Hungry Man and you’re guaranteed to have a productive morning after having this hearty breakfast. Oh, don’t forget to try their pancakes in which the texture gives us this warm and fuzzy feeling.
Address: 18, Lebuh Lembah Permai 4, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 8 AM – 9 PM (Closed on Sundays)
This is a non-Halal eatery.
5. Ingolf’s Kneipe
Are you looking to try something new? How about a German cuisine restaurant where you can savour on German delicacies accompanied by beer? Definitely sounds like an awesome weekend plan. While you’re at it, remember to try their German Pork Sausage with a side dish of Sauerkraut, which essentially is finely cut raw, fermented cabbage. A hint of sour in a meaty dish sure is a perfect complement. Here’s a foodie tip: make a prior reservation by dropping them a line as the place is always packed to the brim. This is a testament to how good their food is right?
Operating Hours: Monday: 6.30 PM – 10.30 PM | Tuesday to Saturday: 12 PM – 2.50 PM & 6.30 PM – 10.30 PM (Closed on Sundays)
This is a non-Halal eatery.
6. Hin Pin Tanjung Bungah Pisang Goreng
Aside from the hillside burger, another stall worth visiting by the hillside is this humble store; Hin Pin Tanjung Bungah Pisang Goreng. If you’re a local around the area, you’ll know that this stall constantly sells out off ‘Pisang Goreng’, or fried banana. At this stall, the entire banana is dipped into their homemade batter and then dipped fried for a crispy, crunchy, golden brown perfection. We’d highly recommend you guys to try out their Ti Kueh and Fried Cempedak as they are all equally delicious.
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Address: Jalan Chan Siew Teong, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 1 PM – 6 PM (Opens Daily)
7. Yok Fong Cafe Mee Goreng
The very last spot on our list of 10 Best Eats In Tanjung Bungah You Shouldn’t Miss Out On! is this humble, unassuming stall tucked in Yok Fong Cafe, serving a rendition of Mee Goreng, unlike the typical ones. The Mee Goreng here is slightly wet but the usual ingredients in Mee Goreng are retained, such as bean sprouts, fritters, squid, potatoes, eggs and topped with greens. WAIT! Before you start savouring this plate of beauty, squeeze a little lime, or ‘Limau Lipis’ for an extra kick of flavour.
Address: Yok Fong Kopitiam, Jalan Chan Siew Teong, Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
Operating Hours: 5 PM – 2 AM (Closed on Tuesdays)
8. Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant
This is the perfect go-to spot if you’re looking to have seafood and chu char with your family members. The signature dish here is bitter gourd with egg as well as other dishes such as Guinness Stout Chicken, Tom Yam Prawns in Coconut Shell. Expect to be mind-blown with both the presentation and taste of the food here. Next time you’re in Tanjung Bungah and looking for a perfect spot to host dinner, include Sunshine Bay Seafood Bay Restaurant in your list.
Address: Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant, 584-D, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang.
Operating Hours: 6.30 PM – 10.30 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
This is a non-Halal eatery.
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9. Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar
Right next to Sunshine Bay Seafood Restaurant is another seafood gem, Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar. The Ikan Bakar here topped with in-house sambal has that spicy kick that really takes its immediate toll on your throat. Of course, you have been warned upon walking into the joint as it’s literally written there ‘Sambai Meletop Baq Hang’, meaning the Sambal is so delicious it’s the bomb of the spot. Of course, you’ve got to try their signature Ikan Bakar but don’t forget to also order the Sotong Bakar which has a sweet-spicy gravy. Squeeze the lime to it and you’ll get a mixture of sweet, sour and spicy explosion on your tastebuds.
Address: Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar, 554, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 5 PM – 2 AM (Closed on Tuesdays)
This is a Muslim friendly eatery.
10. Wan Tan Mee @ Sure Win Food Court
It’s without a doubt that Tanjung Bungah has a thriving food scene ranging from quality restaurant eats all the way to delectable street food. This new food court in Tanjung Bungah, Sure Win Food Court has been winning hearts of local residents as everyone who walks into the food court will be spoiled for choice. Let’s focus on the Wan Tan Mee here, whereby you get al dente noodles with tender BBQ pork (char siew) as well as crispy fried wantons. Nothing’s better than freshly fried wantons that are steaming hot.
Address: Sure Win Food Court, Lot 3287, Jalan Lembah Permai, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang. (Beside Tenby International School)
Operating Hours: 7 AM – 11 PM (Opens Daily)
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We’ve reached an end to this list of Tanjung Bungah good eats. If there are any that we happen to miss out (we know that Tanjung Bungah is a thriving area that serves delicious food), do let us know about them. In the meantime, don’t forget to try out these places that we’ve specially curated for all you Tanjung Bungah foodies. Till next time!
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