Penang is not only a tourist place but also a food paradise. Cafes, hawker stalls, and even markets, the multitude of choices for eating in George Town is something to die for. If you are a real foodie, you would agree that markets in Penang are full of good food too. Those down-to-earth market destinations are where you can find a wide variety of local dishes, from Wan Tan Mee, Koay Teow Th’ng, Curry Mee to the Chee Cheong Fun dish.
10 Must-Visit Day Market In Penang To Eat Like A Local
Needless to say, you deserve to know what are the 10 Must-Visit Market In Penang To Eat Like A Local and what are the best Penang has to offer. Despite the cheap prices, the quality of the food is good. Now let’s have a look at some of the important day markets in Penang.
1. Cecil Street Market
Known to be one of the biggest hawker center combining both wet market and food court, the local love to go there for a delightful meal. Ranging from the perennial favorites of Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng, Pasembur to Nyonya Kuih, everything here is really worth trying.
Also, don’t leave without having your hands on the Hokkien Mee and Curry Mee, they will never fail to satiate your appetite. If you want a taste of the real Penang, head over to Cecil market, try all of the local goodness!
?Lebuh Cecil, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
2. Air Itam Market
Air Itam Market is one of the most happening day markets in Penang. Hugely popular among the Air Itam community for its supply of fresh spices, fruits, and vegetables. There are stalls that sell clothing, homeware items and wide varieties of street foods. The highlight of the market would be the delicious street foods, such as Roti Canai, Sister Curry Mee, Char Koay Kak, Laksa and more!
Located within the Air Itam area, the market is very close to two major tourist attractions of Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple. Therefore, the market makes a perfect starting point for a day’s exploration of the area, fuel up on super great food before continuing your beautiful journey.
Read also: Top 10 Things to Eat in Air Itam Penang
?Jalan Pasar, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Air Itam, Penang
3. Batu Lanchang Market
If you’re looking to be spoilt for choice when it comes to hawker-style delicacies, stop by at Batu Lanchang Market Food Court and we’re sure your stomach will thank you! (And you can thank us later ?) Do try the breakfast toast and adorable coffee art at store #76 and the famous Pasembur at store #8 which comes with a handful of cucumber and crunchy fried fritters.
Don’t forget to leave some tummy space because there’s one humble stall sells meticulously handmade Nyonya kuih. They offer a wide selection of kuihs, ranging from the Kaya Kuih, Kuih Silat (Serimuka) and Kuih Talam that will win you over at first bite!
? Lintang Batu Lancang, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
4. Pulau Tikus Market
During daylight, it is a bustling morning market, and you can get everything you possibly need for your kitchen right here. Also, there is an indoor hawker centre to fix your breakfast craving on some of Penang’s finest street food. Everything is pretty good here including Char Koay Kak, Curry Mee, and even the all-time favourite Hokkien Mee!
Photo: livia_winata
At night, Pulau Tikut Market transforms into one of the busiest hawker centres in Penang. The long and almost narrow hawker center has a variety of local delicacies including really flavourful Curry Mee, Satay, Char Koay Teow, and Lok Lok. All you gotta do is step in and look for an empty table.
Photo: chococherrie
?Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
5. Apollo Market @ Raja Uda
The market boasts over 400 stalls today and is known throughout Butterworth as one of the largest on the mainland; you can find everything from vegetables to sundry items all in one location. The most exciting thing is the food stalls take up a large part of the market which stretches for about half a kilometre.
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There are stalls selling everything from Koay Teow Thng, Chicken Rice, Nyonya Kuih, Jawa Mee, Rojak, Curry Mee, and Popiah. The most exciting part is you can find one of the best Yam Dumplings at Apollo Market. This particular stall attracts a snaking-long queue every morning, orders stacking up before they even start cooking. Freshly made on the spot, the dumplings are filled with bold Yam flavor and generous sweet-savory.
?Apollo Market, Along Jalan Raja Uda, 13400, Butterworth, Penang.
6. Jalan Kuala Kangsar Morning Market
Jalan Kuala Kangsar Morning Market is one of Penang’s oldest and liveliest morning markets. One of the pleasures of visiting the market is the wide selection of breakfast options at the market. You’ll be stumbled upon a few Chinese coffee shops and roadside food stalls along the way that offers yummy staples.
Soon Yuen Coffee Shop is one of the kopitiam that gets really crowded in the morning. The local delicacies here are above average, meaning nothing is bad. You must try the ever famous Chee Cheong Fun, Curry Mee and Koay Teow Th’ng, they are all good.
Photo: klyeoh_foodie
?Jalan Kuala Kangsar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
7. Tanjung Bungah Market
The Tanjung Bungah Market food court houses around 50 stalls, in 3 separate areas, mostly selling local favourites, and most of them are good in terms of taste. Top on our list here is the Char Koay Kak, Chee Cheong Fun, Chicken Rice and Hokkien Mee. some even claimed that this Hokkien Mee Soup is among the very best in Penang! Should you visit it? Yes, without a doubt!
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On Tuesday nights, the market extends its hours and transforms into a bustling night bazaar filled with even more stalls. Bring small change and come hungry to sample a variety of snacks such as ban chang kuih (crispy pancakes), nutmeg juice and satay skewers.
Read also: 10 Best Things To Try In Tanjung Bungah Night Market
?Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
8. Bayan Baru Market Food Court
This large food court which just situated next to Bayan Baru Market offers a variety of food ranging from Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine. Serving a variety of food ranging from Hailam Chicken Rice to Economy Rice and from Fried Oyster to Nasi Melayu, we promise that these dishes will make your tummy super happy!
?Lintang Mayang Pasir 4, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
9. Super Tanker Food Court
Super Tanker food court is the one-stop kopitiam which is really famous among the Penangites. The food court is located near the Lipsin Market and they open from early morning as well as dinner time. From Hokkien Mee to Char Koay Teow and Pau, nothing disappoints. Be it light or heavy, this is the spot. Not to mention, the foods here are mainly affordable and delicious! Do give it a try when you are in Penang.
?Lengkok Nipah, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
10. Rifle Range Market
People around the neighbourhood are no stranger to this food court. You’ll find a long alley of food court with lots of food choice under one roof, such as Chinese food, Malay food, Indian food, and hawker food.
A must-try is the famous Char Koay Teow. Expect at least half an hour wait during the morning. Hard work all pays off when you taste the charcoal-flamed, dark-sauce, oil-glazed flavorful plate of flat rice noodle filled with wok hei.
If you want something fancy, do try the Curry Chee Cheong Fun. The turmeric-tinted broth is heady with curry flavor and definitely not thinned down. This is, no doubt, one of the market’s hidden treasures.
Photo: crizlai
?Jalan Padang Tembak, Taman Ayer Itam, 11400 George Town, Pulau Pinang
List: 10 Must-Visit Day Market In Penang
Finally, we’ve reached an end to the list of 10 Must-Visit Day Market In Penang To Eat Like A Local. We hope today’s article treated you well.
As usual, if there are any that we happen to miss out, do comment to let us know. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out these good markets that we’ve specially curated for all you foodies. Bye!
Read also: Top 8 Places To Get Really Good Nyonya Kuih In Penang
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