Purveyors of sizzling lard and burning noodles hide in alleyways on corners you need to visit. Inside this guide are some of the absolute best local spots to eat in Georgetown! Forget the places in all the tourist guides, we had some serious insider help on this guide from heavy hitters.
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By the mouth
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April 24, 2025
Pennapra Private Dining in Georgetown Penang offers Thai Select Signature cuisine, led by Chef Pennapra Yathai aka Mei, the youngest chef to earn the elite distinction.
By Tremor Christ
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April 5, 2025
Where to find the best Third Wave & Specialty coffee in Georgetown, Penang. From cafe's with pastries, to straight up hipster espresso bars, we have searched high and low to give you the best places so you don't waste your time.
By the mouth
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March 26, 2025
Where to find the best vegetarian and vegan options in Georgetown, Penang. We have been coming here for over 25 years, and know the spots the locals eat at.
By Wok Hei
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March 23, 2025
The ultimate place to find the best Char Keuy Teow in Georgetown, Penang. The locals fight about which is the best, so we tried them all and came up with a list of our 5 favourites.
By the mouth
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March 9, 2025
Where to find the best local food and coffee in Georgetown, Penang. Follow our guides to discover places that normal vloggers or influencers miss, these places are hand-picked by our writers who have spent months, if not years, in the city hunting with local foodies and experts.
By the mouth
•
April 24, 2025
Pennapra Private Dining in Georgetown Penang offers Thai Select Signature cuisine, led by Chef Pennapra Yathai aka Mei, the youngest chef to earn the elite distinction.
By Tremor Christ
•
April 5, 2025
Where to find the best Third Wave & Specialty coffee in Georgetown, Penang. From cafe's with pastries, to straight up hipster espresso bars, we have searched high and low to give you the best places so you don't waste your time.
By the mouth
•
March 26, 2025
Where to find the best vegetarian and vegan options in Georgetown, Penang. We have been coming here for over 25 years, and know the spots the locals eat at.
By Wok Hei
•
March 23, 2025
The ultimate place to find the best Char Keuy Teow in Georgetown, Penang. The locals fight about which is the best, so we tried them all and came up with a list of our 5 favourites.
By the mouth
•
March 9, 2025
Where to find the best local food and coffee in Georgetown, Penang. Follow our guides to discover places that normal vloggers or influencers miss, these places are hand-picked by our writers who have spent months, if not years, in the city hunting with local foodies and experts.
