We all could agree that even though with the good food, Penang can be a very hot place to live in. 32°C is the temperature to beat, but we can’t control the weather, can we? Therefore, we have come up with a list of venues in Penang which serves refreshing, icy-cold desserts. Perfect to enjoy under the hot sun!
10 Venues In Penang For Refreshing Icy-Cold Desserts
1. Ludwig Softserve
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First on the list is the aesthetic soft serve shop down at Armenian Street. Its texture is similar to ice cream, but softer and less dense, enhancing the creaminess of the dessert. Check out their menu for their daily flavors, which are all made from natural ingredients! If you want more, Ludwig also serves waffles and doughnuts to pair with your favorite soft serve. Not to mention their desserts bring sweetness to both mouth and eyes with their Insta worthy appearance.
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Address: 37, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
2. Creameal Handcrafted Ice Cream
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Taste some of the creamiest ice cream at Cremeal, situated along Jalan Gurdwara. The shop stands beside Hin Bus Depot; therefore, you can savor some icy treats after visiting the well-known creative hub. They furthermore boast some unique flavors, such as Blue Chrysanthemums and Dalgona Coffee Candy made famous from the viral Netflix series “Squid Game”! Every lick of some delicious ice cream will sure help you cool off from the heat.
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Address: 63, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Closed on Tuesday)
3. Lily Penang Hill Ice Kacang
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Up next, have yourself some cooling Ice Kacang at the top of the hill overlooking Penang’s magnificent sceneries! Lily Penang Hill Ice Kacang is known for its striking desserts and large variety of fresh fruit shaved ice. Established since 1986, the stall has entertained numerous customers who visited Penang Hill, making them a must-try spot for all hill travelers. It is best to try out their desserts after a hike, so customers can fully relish in their revitalizing shaved treats as a reward.
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Address: 63, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday-Friday), 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Saturday-Sunday)
4. Crème De La Crème, CDLC
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Hold your breath for some of the cutest desserts you have ever seen! Located at Hutton Lane, Crème De La Crème churns quality ice cream using only 100% natural premium ingredients. They also serves a wide variety of flavors, from unusual combinations such as Beauty Elixir to the lip-puckering sour sorbets. Moreover, be sure to check out their Petit Gâteaux (translated to small cakes), which are too adorable to be eaten! Inhale the cooling magic as you savor every nip of these frozen delights.
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Address: 203C, Jalan Hutton, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
5. MyKori Dessert Cafe
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Next on the list is the nationwide dessert franchise, MyKori! They are inspired as the quintessence of 21st century Japanese dessert house, serving exquisite Kakigōri and Signature Toasts. Personally, you are recommended to try out the Chocoreo Kakigōri, which is made from milk flavored shaved ice covered with chocolate sauce and Oreo bits. Get more portion for your companions by ordering other options such as Mount Mauve or Thai Tea! Nothing feels better than sharing a bowl of shaved ice with friends under the hot sun.
Address: 70-1-78, D’Piazza Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Operating Hour: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
6. Tony Ais Kachang
Photo: Batu Lanchang Tony Ais Kacang (Facebook)
Is shaved ice not enough to fight off the heat? Pair it with ice cream then! This ice kacang stall situated inside Batu Lanchang Market Food Court serves Penang’s favorite shaved ice with a scoop of peanut butter ice cream. Two is indeed better than one! You could also try out its Cendol and cooling beverages such as soya milk and cincau drink. Do remember to sit at the tables in front of the stall during dine-in so you could order these thirst-quenchers.
Address: Batu Lanchang Market Food Court, Lorong Batu Lanchang, Taman Sri Damai, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Daily)
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7. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
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Moving on, we are definitely not missing out this iconic hawker stall down at Lebuh Keng Kwee. Beat the heat with Penang Road Teochew Chendul, the renowned cendol pushcart loved by Penangites and tourists. The bowl of shaved ice doused with aromatic coconut milk, fragrant brown sugar, red bean and green rice flour jelly will surely refresh your spirits. Although the long queue might be discouraging, but we assure you it is worth the wait.
Address: Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM (Daily)
8. Oh Kio Dessert, Penang @ Weld Quay
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Another one of our favorite local hawkers on this list is none other than the stall which sells cooling Oh Kio (a.k.a. Aiyu Jelly) along Weld Quay. It is easy to spot it on the roadside, bustling with people enjoying every sip of this summer dessert in this hot weather. Who can blame them? The Oh Kio, consisting of delicious sweet jelly topped with shaved ice and lime juice put people at ease with its vitalizing taste.
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Address: 56A, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 12:30 AM – 7:30 PM (Closed on Monday)
9. Tian Yuan Desserts
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For those who have a hankering for some Chinese delectable, you could cool off in this weather with Tian Yuan’s fine selection of chilled desserts. The picturesque eatery lies within ESH Landscaping near Botanical Garden, with tables and chairs placed in the open space for a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Upon visiting there, do try out their puree which are made with fresh fruits including honeydew and mango. In addition to that, you can also order their Signature Dessert Platter to test out more salivating desserts.
Photo: @tianyuandesserts (Facebook)
Address: No. 2652, Jalan Kebun Bunga, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Tuesday-Thursday), 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Friday-Sunday) (Closed on Monday)
10. HAP Dessert & Toast
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For all Kakigōri lovers, fret not for we have left the last for you! Check out this dessert shop down at Lebuh Nanning. It serves eye-catching Japanese desserts such as shaved ice, toasts, and soufflé pancakes. Kakigōri flavors include Matcha, Mango Milk and the exclusive CNY special, Ong Ong which is made from Mandarin orange. Their breakfast selection also looks enticing with wide variety from Malaysian favorite nasi lemak to sourdough bread. Satisfy your craving for shaved ice and beat the heat with HAP!
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Address: No. 2652, Jalan Kebun Bunga, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Tuesday-Thursday), 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Friday-Sunday) (Closed on Monday)
Check Out These 10 Venues In Penang For Some Frosty Desserts
Chill-ax with your friends at these 10 places that serves rejuvenating iced desserts! Is it getting hot in here? Head on over to these featured eateries this weekend and try ALL of these icy treats yourself. What other refreshing desserts do you enjoy under the hot sun? Tell us all about it in the comment section.
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