Penang Peranakan & Hawker Gastronomy — The Original Assam Laksa and Gurney Drive
In Penang, the entire UNESCO city of Georgetown is a museum of street stalls. Airi Itham’s Assam Laksa is a sour fish laksa originating in Penang, and it is a good addition to your itinerary to combine with a visit to Kek Lok Temple. Hawker stalls operate on separate morning (old Georgetown stalls) and night (Gurney Drive) schedules, so be sure to check beforehand. Elevate your dining experience with Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine through reservation-only fine dining.
Pasar Air Itam Laksa
Pasar Air Itam Laksa
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Line Clear Nasi Kandar
Line Clear Nasi Kandar
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Pasar Air Itam Laksa
Pasar Air Itam Laksa
The original Assam Laksa stall that has been serving it in front of the market since 1955. A tangy bowl before climbing up to Geuklaksa Temple.
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre
The night hawker gathering place on the coastal road. Tasting Otak Otak, Charkwe Tiau, and Rojac in rotation all in one spot.
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
The original cendol shop where the line in the alley is the signboard itself. Reset the heat with a pandan jelly, palm sugar, and coconut milk shaved ice.
Line Clear Nasi Kandar
Line Clear Nasi Kandar
The legend of open-air Nasi Kandar in an alley. Let's order Banjir, which consists of several types of curry layered over rice.
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Michelin 1-star Peranakan home-style cuisine. Assam prawns and kochabi are signature dishes. Reservations are essential due to limited seating.
