Yes Foodie fam, we can all agree that fried snacks like pisang goreng, tee kuih and samosas are some of the BEST tea time snacks! They give off a loud crunch when you bite into them, which is simply oh so satisfying. And well, true foodies don’t gatekeep. So today, we’re introducing the 10 best places to get deliciously satisfying crispy snacks in Penang!
TOP 10 Spots To Get Crispy Fried Snacks In Penang
1. Pisang Goreng Stall Sedap @ Air Itam
Located by the roadside opposite Chung Ling High School, this stall in Air Itam serves one of the crispiest pisang goreng you can find in Penang! Let us spill the tea – the secret to their addictively satisfying pisang goreng is their batter, which is sprinkled with sesame seeds. Using thinly sliced ripe bananas, it’s like you’re munching on super crispy banana chips!
Address: Kampung Baharu, 11400 Air Itam, Penang
Operating Hours: 12pm – 6pm (Sun – Thurs), 11.30am – 6pm (Sat) | Closed on Fri
Status: Muslim-owned
2. Weld Quay Fried Snacks
Nestled along Weld Quay, this popular family-run stall has been offering assorted fried snacks for over 2 decades! Weld Quay Fried Snacks offer a wide range of fried snacks like Fried Banana and Fried Tee Kuih. The reason behind these extra crunchy snacks is that they are individually dipped twice in homemade batter and double-fried. From a distance away, you can already spot a snaking queue of hungry foodies looking for a crispy bite!
Address: Pengkalan Weld, 10300, George Town, Penang (spot the colourful umbrella on the left side of the road)
Operating Hours: 2:30 pm – 7pm (Closed on Sun)
Status: Pork-Free
3. Hin Pin Tanjung Bungah Pisang Goreng
This famous stall in Tanjung Bungah have been offering delicious fried fritters for more than 50+ years! It was previously run by a couple, but eventually their children took over and are running the stall now. This place is known to constantly sell out of their signature pisang goreng, whereby they dip the entire banana into their homemade batter and fried till golden-brown perfection! So if you missed out on their fried bananas, Fried Tee Kuih is also pretty popular among returning patrons too~
Address: Jalan Chan Siew Teong, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 2pm – 5pm (Closed on Wed)
Status: Pork-Free
4. Pisang Goreng @ Masjid Jamek Seberang Jaya
This humble pisang goreng spot in Seberang Jaya offers all sorts of local fried snacks, including one of our favourites – fried cempedak! The family has been running this roadside fried fritters stall for 17 years. You can get some delicious pisang goreng here, and if it’s the cempedak season, be sure to drop by as you’ll come across freshly fried cempedak fritters too~
Address: In front of Masjid Jamek Seberang Jaya
Operating Hours: 12pm – 7pm
Status: Muslim-owned
5. Free School Road Goreng Pisang
Having been around for over 40 years, this roadside stall is well-known among local Penangites not for their fried bananas, but for their signature Fried Tee Kueh instead! They often run short on goreng pisang as it is hard to find the right banana (pisang raja) to make them. Hence, Tee Kuih is most popular here and they also have delicious Fried Mung Bean too!
Address: 50, Jalan Free School, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 10am – 4.30pm
Status: Pork-Free
6. Penang Famous Samosa
Located at the heart of bustling Little India, this famous stall offers delicious Samosas, which are Indian curry puffs, as well as authentic Indian snacks and sweets! Their crispy samosas come in different variations, including mutton, chicken, tuna, egg and vegetable. The bestseller here is no doubt their mutton samosa, as each bite is deliciously crunchy on the outside, and filled with juicy mutton meat within~
Address: 45, Queen St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: 10.30am – 7pm (daily)
Status: Pork-Free
7. Uncle Goreng Pisang @ Minden Heights, Gelugor
If you’re planning to grab some Tee Kuih and Goreng Pisang in the early morning, then you’re in luck! This humble goreng pisang stall starts as early as 7.30am, so you can drop by before work or school to get some of your cravings fixed. Uncle even mentioned that they have been selling crispy fried snacks for 38 years now!
Address: In front of post office, Lebuhraya Gelugor, Minden Heights, 11700 Gelugor, Penang.
Operating Hours: 7.30am – 1pm (Mon – Fri) | Closed on Sat & Sun
Status: Muslim-owned
8. Khim Kuih
Khim Kuih located right outside of Lye Lye Kopitiam, Air Itam is a Kochabi fried fritters stall since 1993 that specializes in fried radish cake or ‘Cai Tao Kuih’! Aside from that, you can also find an array of snacks like Fried Durian, Pisang Goreng, Popiah, Yam Cake and more. They have also started another branch in Hutton lane with a variety of main meals and desserts too, it’s definitely a more comfortable option if you’re looking to enjoy fried snacks on the spot~
Address (Food Truck): 463-A, Jalan Bukit Bendera, Air Itam, 11500, Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Address (Kopitiam): 122E, Jalan Hutton, 10050 George Town, Penang
Operating Hours: 10am – 3pm, 6pm – 8.30pm (Closed on Sat)
Status: Non-Halal
9. Pisang Goreng @ Laksa Janggus Kak Timah, Balik Pulau
Situated in Balik Pulau, you’ll always come across this place with a large crowd swarming around! Though they specialise in Laksa Janggus, this laksa spot also offers crispy pisang goreng. Imagine having a flavourful bowl of Laksa Janggus with some crispy banana fritters on the side. Talk about a perfect meal!
Address: Jalan Kampung Perlis, Kampung Perlis, 11020 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 3.30pm – 8pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
Status: Muslim-owned
10. Te Chang You Tiao Wang
If you’re craving for some fried You Tiao in the morning, then you’re in luck because this is the place to find the LONGEST You Tiao in Penang and they’re open from as early as 5am in the morning! Te Chang You Tiao Wang has been around for 17+ years, serving chakoi that is at least 1 feet or 30cm long. In addition, you can also enjoy the chakoi with add-on toppings like salad with tuna, pork floss with mayo and sausage with mayo~
Address: 1250-A, Jln Paya Terubung, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11600 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 5am – 11am (Closed on Tue)
Status: Non-Halal
Fried Snacks Are Simply Too Good To Resist!
Crunchy fried snacks are simply too good to resist! Though indulging in them can make us feel a bit guilty sometimes, these tasty tea time treats are worth it, don’t ya think? Time to head out and get some ouselves!
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