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For someone serious about eating well whilst travelling, this matters enormously.",{"alignment":582},{"alignment":545},{"id":584,"type":560,"data":585,"tunes":587},"WXMuYJ6LLv",{"text":586,"level":278},"The 15 essential Penang dishes you must try",{"alignment":588},{"alignment":545},{"id":590,"type":560,"data":591,"tunes":593},"48HQfRSPEU",{"text":592,"level":203},"1. Penang Assam Laksa: The signature dish",{"alignment":594},{"alignment":545},{"id":596,"type":540,"data":597,"tunes":599},"wiD3bpiGCU",{"text":598},"Start here. If you try only one Penang famous food, make it Asam Laksa. This isn't the creamy laksa you might know from Singapore. This one hits different.",{"alignment":600},{"alignment":545},{"id":602,"type":540,"data":603,"tunes":605},"Ji_mCOEXFu",{"text":604},"Penang Assam Laksa is a spicy-sour fish soup built on tamarind as its backbone. The broth gets its depth from onion, chillies, torch ginger, and mint. You'll find shredded mackerel and thick rice noodles swimming in this intensely flavoured stock. The sharp, acidic punch takes some getting used to. It's an acquired taste. But once it clicks, you'll crave it constantly.",{"alignment":606},{"alignment":545},{"id":608,"type":540,"data":609,"tunes":611},"IT9ERh9UFr",{"text":610},"Where to find it: Air Itam Assam Laksa stalls (northern George Town) ",{"alignment":612},{"alignment":545},{"id":614,"type":540,"data":615,"tunes":617},"j5UahsvWI_",{"text":616},"Price: 6-8 Ringgit (35-50 INR\u002F£4-5) ",{"alignment":618},{"alignment":545},{"id":620,"type":540,"data":621,"tunes":623},"k_nNv2A8_g",{"text":622},"Best time: Early morning (7-10 AM)",{"alignment":624},{"alignment":545},{"id":626,"type":560,"data":627,"tunes":629},"BSSmKFPfnO",{"text":628,"level":203},"2. Hokkien Mee: Rich prawn broth noodles",{"alignment":630},{"alignment":545},{"id":632,"type":540,"data":633,"tunes":635},"XzV01MbM5W",{"text":634},"Penang Hokkien Mee tells the story of Chinese Hokkien immigrants who arrived from Fujian Province during the late 19th century. They brought their techniques, adapted them to local ingredients, and created this rich, flavourful noodle dish.",{"alignment":636},{"alignment":545},{"id":638,"type":540,"data":639,"tunes":641},"5pxiLpN_26",{"text":640},"The magic lies in the stock, built from prawn heads, dried shrimps, garlic, and white pepper. It's concentrated, intense, and demands respect. Thick egg noodles sit in this umami-packed broth, topped with prawns and pork. It's the kind of dish that sticks with you, literally and figuratively.",{"alignment":642},{"alignment":545},{"id":644,"type":540,"data":645,"tunes":647},"-CjjSN8RTx",{"text":646},"Where to find it: Penang Road Market, Kimberley Street Night Market ",{"alignment":648},{"alignment":545},{"id":650,"type":540,"data":651,"tunes":653},"DUtQi9KxqG",{"text":652},"Price: 7-9 Ringgit (42-55 INR\u002F£5-6) ",{"alignment":654},{"alignment":545},{"id":656,"type":540,"data":657,"tunes":659},"VmlifFEaS_",{"text":658},"Best time: Morning or evening",{"alignment":660},{"alignment":545},{"id":662,"type":560,"data":663,"tunes":665},"aJYjYiWfNi",{"text":664,"level":203},"3. Char Kway Teow: Smoky wok-fried noodles",{"alignment":666},{"alignment":545},{"id":668,"type":540,"data":669,"tunes":671},"UY7rlap2dh",{"text":670},"Here's what you need to know: people travel from Singapore specifically to eat Penang Char Kway Teow. That's not hyperbole. That's just what happens when you combine flat rice noodles, an impossibly hot wok, a skilled vendor who's been doing this for 25 years, and generous amounts of dark soy sauce and lard.",{"alignment":672},{"alignment":545},{"id":674,"type":540,"data":675,"tunes":677},"LDtO4ZJi1i",{"text":676},"This dish is pure theatre. Watch as the vendor tosses your noodles with bean sprouts, Chinese chives, egg, and cockles. The edges get crispy and slightly charred. It arrives on your plate hot, fragrant, and absolutely uncompromising in its richness. This is what to eat in Penang if you want bold, unapologetic flavour.",{"alignment":678},{"alignment":545},{"id":680,"type":540,"data":681,"tunes":683},"Bs6bSCanXq",{"text":682},"Where to find it: Georgetown Heritage area, most night markets ",{"alignment":684},{"alignment":545},{"id":686,"type":540,"data":687,"tunes":689},"qw-weXYoNI",{"text":688},"Price: 8-10 Ringgit (50-60 INR\u002F£5-6) ",{"alignment":690},{"alignment":545},{"id":692,"type":540,"data":693,"tunes":695},"DenA-50sb0",{"text":694},"Best time: Evening (5 PM onwards)",{"alignment":696},{"alignment":545},{"id":698,"type":560,"data":699,"tunes":701},"ihweJ8X8hl",{"text":700,"level":203},"4. Prawn Mee: Deep prawn stock excellence",{"alignment":702},{"alignment":545},{"id":704,"type":540,"data":705,"tunes":707},"z_7qz0i2L7",{"text":706},"Also called Hae Mee, this noodle soup showcases how Penang vendors build flavour. The stock is made from dried shrimps, prawn heads, garlic, and white pepper, simmered for hours to extract every drop of umami. What emerges is a soup that's incredibly rich. A little goes a long way.",{"alignment":708},{"alignment":545},{"id":710,"type":540,"data":711,"tunes":713},"PqNDECFkdG",{"text":712},"Where to find it: Georgetown market stalls, Kimberley Street ",{"alignment":714},{"alignment":545},{"id":716,"type":540,"data":717,"tunes":719},"hH-KFwickJ",{"text":718},"Price: 6-8 Ringgit (35-50 INR\u002F£4-5)",{"alignment":720},{"alignment":545},{"id":722,"type":560,"data":723,"tunes":725},"jgZMOL8Fch",{"text":724,"level":203},"5. Roti Canai: Indian flatbread perfection",{"alignment":726},{"alignment":545},{"id":728,"type":540,"data":729,"tunes":731},"TUCv-7Xchf",{"text":730},"Roti Canai is an Indian flatbread that's become deeply embedded in Malaysian food culture. Watch a skilled vendor work and you'll see why this dish deserves your attention. They stretch and spin the dough in the air, layer it with ghee or margarine, then fry it until it's golden and crispy. Each bite shatters between your teeth.",{"alignment":732},{"alignment":545},{"id":734,"type":540,"data":735,"tunes":737},"bo5yT6x9Ec",{"text":736},"It's traditionally served with a small bowl of dhal (lentil curry) for dipping. Some vendors offer sweet versions. Roti Pisang (banana roti) is genuinely life-changing. The banana cooks into the bread, and when dipped in dhal, creates flavour combinations that shouldn't work but absolutely do.",{"alignment":738},{"alignment":545},{"id":740,"type":540,"data":741,"tunes":743},"eJPB7Cmlr9",{"text":742},"Where to find it: Roti Bakar Hutton Lane, morning kopitiams (coffee shops) ",{"alignment":744},{"alignment":545},{"id":746,"type":540,"data":747,"tunes":749},"_qDBmk40QK",{"text":748},"Price: 2-3 Ringgit (12-18 INR\u002F£1.50-2) ",{"alignment":750},{"alignment":545},{"id":752,"type":540,"data":753,"tunes":755},"WnJYcN9ViH",{"text":754},"Best time: Early morning (6-10 AM)",{"alignment":756},{"alignment":545},{"id":758,"type":560,"data":759,"tunes":761},"ANRmHOTVCq",{"text":760,"level":203},"6. Curry Mee: Creamy coconut curry noodles",{"alignment":762},{"alignment":545},{"id":764,"type":540,"data":765,"tunes":767},"5lrw1DR0GS",{"text":766},"A satisfying bowl of curry-based noodle soup that sits somewhere between Penang Assam Laksa and Singapore laksa. The stock carries curry spices with tofu, chicken, and fish included. Coconut milk brings creaminess without overwhelming the other flavours. It's comfort food that happens to be extraordinarily well-executed.",{"alignment":768},{"alignment":545},{"id":770,"type":540,"data":771,"tunes":773},"pgiWrsHOgI",{"text":772},"Where to find it: Most hawker centres, morning markets ",{"alignment":774},{"alignment":545},{"id":776,"type":540,"data":777,"tunes":779},"VX4MpoJ0Uy",{"text":778},"Price: 5-7 Ringgit (30-42 INR\u002F£3-4)",{"alignment":780},{"alignment":545},{"id":782,"type":560,"data":783,"tunes":785},"IBHs_99uPc",{"text":784,"level":203},"7. Fried Oyster Omelette: Luxurious street food",{"alignment":786},{"alignment":545},{"id":788,"type":540,"data":789,"tunes":791},"vfq2Wg_IDB",{"text":790},"At 8-10 Ringgit (50-60 INR\u002F£5-6), this represents one of the best value luxury dishes you'll encounter anywhere. Fresh oysters get cooked with eggs and starch into a delicacy that's crispy on the outside, gooey within. It's indulgent, well-executed, and genuinely affordable.",{"alignment":792},{"alignment":545},{"id":794,"type":540,"data":795,"tunes":797},"esFL4RH569",{"text":796},"Where to find it: Night markets, street vendors (evening) ",{"alignment":798},{"alignment":545},{"id":800,"type":540,"data":801,"tunes":803},"ijEJOAdr_3",{"text":802},"Price: 8-10 Ringgit (50-60 INR\u002F£5-6)",{"alignment":804},{"alignment":545},{"id":806,"type":560,"data":807,"tunes":809},"mc2vEz36NX",{"text":808,"level":203},"8. Char Bee Hoon: Crispy fried rice noodles",{"alignment":810},{"alignment":545},{"id":812,"type":540,"data":813,"tunes":815},"kkGsBwRLlg",{"text":814},"Super cheap fried noodles cooked in giant woks by roadside vendors. At roughly 2-3 Ringgit (12-18 INR\u002F£1.50-2), this is your between-meals snack. Rice vermicelli gets garnished with sambal, chillies, and crispy pork. It's carbs on carbs, but who's counting?",{"alignment":816},{"alignment":545},{"id":818,"type":540,"data":819,"tunes":821},"jmgiOUalj1",{"text":820},"Where to find it: Street corners, evening markets ",{"alignment":822},{"alignment":545},{"id":824,"type":540,"data":825,"tunes":827},"GJ29rwF7yO",{"text":826},"Price: 2-3 Ringgit (12-18 INR\u002F£1.50-2)",{"alignment":828},{"alignment":545},{"id":830,"type":560,"data":831,"tunes":833},"e2kYW0KI8I",{"text":832,"level":203},"9. Nasi Lemak: Coconut rice breakfast essential",{"alignment":834},{"alignment":545},{"id":836,"type":540,"data":837,"tunes":839},"ywDLLgORnc",{"text":838},"Rice cooked in coconut milk, served in a green pandan leaf parcel with spicy sambal, fried anchovies, hard-boiled egg, and roasted peanuts. It's a must-try food in Penang for breakfast. Portable, delicious, and costs around 4-5 Ringgit (24-30 INR\u002F£2-3).",{"alignment":840},{"alignment":545},{"id":842,"type":540,"data":843,"tunes":845},"3zcpZQHfrz",{"text":844},"Where to find it: Morning markets, breakfast stalls ",{"alignment":846},{"alignment":545},{"id":848,"type":540,"data":849,"tunes":851},"orPurKN-Dq",{"text":850},"Price: 4-5 Ringgit (24-30 INR\u002F£2-3)",{"alignment":852},{"alignment":545},{"id":854,"type":560,"data":855,"tunes":857},"QlaCg6nmg4",{"text":856,"level":203},"10. Kaya Toast: Sweet breakfast toast",{"alignment":858},{"alignment":545},{"id":860,"type":540,"data":861,"tunes":863},"SuZyy0yzbo",{"text":862},"This one's unusual. It's simply thick bread toasted on a metal plate over a furnace, then spread with kaya (coconut jam). The creaminess of coconut against crispy toast is genuinely brilliant. It sounds simple because it is. Execution matters entirely.",{"alignment":864},{"alignment":545},{"id":866,"type":540,"data":867,"tunes":869},"lPVqKLwAVY",{"text":868},"Where to find it: Dedicated kaya toast shops (early morning) ",{"alignment":870},{"alignment":545},{"id":872,"type":540,"data":873,"tunes":875},"vxD9K0CFg7",{"text":874},"Price: 3-4 Ringgit (18-24 INR\u002F£2)",{"alignment":876},{"alignment":545},{"id":878,"type":560,"data":879,"tunes":881},"LgksAYlX_J",{"text":880,"level":203},"11. Nasi Kandar: Buffet-style curry rice",{"alignment":882},{"alignment":545},{"id":884,"type":540,"data":885,"tunes":887},"hCHA1npQQ-",{"text":886},"An iconic Penang dish that originated from rice hawkers carrying a kandar pole on their shoulders. Today, it's sold buffet-style, where you pick your proteins and side dishes to go with rice, all covered in curry sauce.",{"alignment":888},{"alignment":545},{"id":890,"type":540,"data":891,"tunes":893},"CF7EnigizH",{"text":892},"Where to find it: Nasi Kandar restaurants, street stalls ",{"alignment":894},{"alignment":545},{"id":896,"type":540,"data":897,"tunes":898},"AQreTKu9aM",{"text":718},{"alignment":899},{"alignment":545},{"id":901,"type":560,"data":902,"tunes":904},"sRkp3GQtYR",{"text":903,"level":203},"12. Nasi Dalca: Fragrant curry rice",{"alignment":905},{"alignment":545},{"id":907,"type":540,"data":908,"tunes":910},"NPKWvSIoEm",{"text":909},"Rice cooked in fragrant curry, served with usually a succulent chicken leg and coconut chutney on the side. The chutney brings tanginess and spice. It's a complete meal that's incredibly satisfying.",{"alignment":911},{"alignment":545},{"id":913,"type":540,"data":914,"tunes":916},"1hRRM1pdJD",{"text":915},"Where to find it: Indian hawker stalls, kopitiams ",{"alignment":917},{"alignment":545},{"id":919,"type":540,"data":920,"tunes":922},"oHEJJlbFZo",{"text":921},"Price: 6-7 Ringgit (35-42 INR\u002F£4-5)",{"alignment":923},{"alignment":545},{"id":925,"type":560,"data":926,"tunes":928},"nuiKlML-EL",{"text":927,"level":203},"13. Popiah: Fresh spring rolls",{"alignment":929},{"alignment":545},{"id":931,"type":540,"data":932,"tunes":934},"8NdQib1WPj",{"text":933},"A cheap snack that's genuinely addictive. Fresh spring rolls filled with lettuce, ground turnip, bean sprouts, and peanuts, wrapped in a thin crepe. Hot chilli sauce provides the necessary kick.",{"alignment":935},{"alignment":545},{"id":937,"type":540,"data":938,"tunes":940},"KvwRFUXt0A",{"text":939},"Where to find it: Market stalls, street vendors ",{"alignment":941},{"alignment":545},{"id":943,"type":540,"data":944,"tunes":945},"pMlE1IY88-",{"text":826},{"alignment":946},{"alignment":545},{"id":948,"type":560,"data":949,"tunes":951},"tGh31UMQC0",{"text":950,"level":203},"14. Loh Mee: Noodles in thick gravy",{"alignment":952},{"alignment":545},{"id":954,"type":540,"data":955,"tunes":957},"5WJhbvlR8t",{"text":956},"A simple but unusual dish, noodles in incredibly thick gravy. The consistency makes picking up noodles a genuine challenge, but it's so satisfying you'll persevere. Chilli and garlic bring the necessary spice.",{"alignment":958},{"alignment":545},{"id":960,"type":540,"data":961,"tunes":963},"5DJSe01ZY-",{"text":962},"Where to find it: Less common, ask locals for recommendations ",{"alignment":964},{"alignment":545},{"id":966,"type":540,"data":967,"tunes":969},"3yoiCjBeDb",{"text":968},"Price: 5-6 Ringgit (30-35 INR\u002F£3-4)",{"alignment":970},{"alignment":545},{"id":972,"type":560,"data":973,"tunes":975},"2AxXyobMkz",{"text":974,"level":203},"15. Cendol: Traditional shaved ice dessert",{"alignment":976},{"alignment":545},{"id":978,"type":540,"data":979,"tunes":981},"1_esMApZLz",{"text":980},"This traditional dessert looks disgusting, but tastes amazing. Shaved ice covered in palm sugar, mung beans, green jelly noodles (coloured with pandan leaf), and fresh coconut milk. At 3-4 Ringgit (18-24 INR\u002F£2), it's ridiculously cheap and has been declared a Malaysian heritage food.",{"alignment":982},{"alignment":545},{"id":984,"type":540,"data":985,"tunes":987},"2iTKAxIXb5",{"text":986},"Where to find it: Most markets, street vendors (afternoon\u002Fevening) ",{"alignment":988},{"alignment":545},{"id":990,"type":540,"data":991,"tunes":992},"g5s63IvCy5",{"text":874},{"alignment":993},{"alignment":545},{"id":995,"type":560,"data":996,"tunes":998},"8ZoMkCUJuC",{"text":997,"level":278},"Penang food pricing guide",{"alignment":999},{"alignment":545},{"id":1001,"type":1002,"data":1003},"G0lchwHqiL","table",{"withHeadings":1004,"content":1005},false,[1006,1012,1018,1024,1029,1034,1039],[1007,1008,1009,1010,1011],"Dish","Ringgit","INR","GBP","Best time",[1013,1014,1015,1016,1017],"Asam Laksa","6-8","35-50","£4-5","Morning",[1019,1020,1021,1022,1023],"Hokkien Mee","7-9","42-55","£5-6","Any",[1025,1026,1027,1022,1028],"Char Kway Teow","8-10","50-60","Evening",[1030,1031,1032,1033,1017],"Roti Canai","2-3","12-18","£1.50-2",[1035,1036,1037,1038,1017],"Nasi Lemak","4-5","24-30","£2-3",[1040,1041,1042,1043,1044],"Cendol","3-4","18-24","£2","Afternoon",{"id":1046,"type":560,"data":1047,"tunes":1049},"MaRyPS6iYd",{"text":1048,"level":278},"Where to eat in Penang: Finding the best hawker stalls",{"alignment":1050},{"alignment":545},{"id":1052,"type":560,"data":1053,"tunes":1055},"i65vftLWVj",{"text":1054,"level":203},"Georgetown Heritage area",{"alignment":1056},{"alignment":545},{"id":1058,"type":540,"data":1059,"tunes":1061},"fZsTt9uRdg",{"text":1060},"This is where it happens. Narrow streets lined with wooden shophouses hide some of Penang's best street food. Armenian Street, Chulia Street, and Penang Road offer concentrated hawker action. Most stalls operate in the morning (7-10 AM) and evening (5 PM onwards).",{"alignment":1062},{"alignment":545},{"id":1064,"type":560,"data":1065,"tunes":1067},"cc9hh6IErF",{"text":1066,"level":203},"Kimberley Street night market",{"alignment":1068},{"alignment":545},{"id":1070,"type":540,"data":1071,"tunes":1073},"9pRJynZLzq",{"text":1072},"Your go-to for evening eating. Multiple vendors operate here, offering everything from Char Kway Teow to Fried Oyster Omelette. It's busier, more touristic, but genuinely good.",{"alignment":1074},{"alignment":545},{"id":1076,"type":560,"data":1077,"tunes":1079},"uc_2oSLRVL",{"text":1078,"level":203},"Air Itam suburb",{"alignment":1080},{"alignment":545},{"id":1082,"type":540,"data":1083,"tunes":1085},"Y3LVYuPhJP",{"text":1084},"Head here specifically for Air Itam Assam Laksa. The suburb sits just north of Georgetown and gets less tourist traffic, but deserves your time if you're serious about Penang's famous food.",{"alignment":1086},{"alignment":545},{"id":1088,"type":560,"data":1089,"tunes":1091},"i5CwpB6nvZ",{"text":1090,"level":278},"Practical tips for eating Penang street food",{"alignment":1092},{"alignment":545},{"id":1094,"type":560,"data":1095,"tunes":1097},"Ms6WATJUfe",{"text":1096,"level":203},"Cash is essential",{"alignment":1098},{"alignment":545},{"id":1100,"type":540,"data":1101,"tunes":1103},"Ev46P0M5Dt",{"text":1102},"Most hawkers don't accept cards or mobile payments. Bring small-denomination Ringgit. Many vendors won't have change.",{"alignment":1104},{"alignment":545},{"id":1106,"type":560,"data":1107,"tunes":1109},"xPqODwmKmP",{"text":1108,"level":203},"Come hungry and pace yourself",{"alignment":1110},{"alignment":545},{"id":1112,"type":540,"data":1113,"tunes":1115},"hrGuH8u3zc",{"text":1114},"Try small portions at multiple stalls rather than one massive meal. This approach lets you experience more flavours without overwhelming your system.",{"alignment":1116},{"alignment":545},{"id":1118,"type":560,"data":1119,"tunes":1121},"msKU7-3ynH",{"text":1120,"level":203},"Bring hand sanitiser and tissues",{"alignment":1122},{"alignment":545},{"id":1124,"type":540,"data":1125,"tunes":1127},"g1_tm_o_-P",{"text":1126},"Public restrooms can be hard to locate. Pack these essentials.",{"alignment":1128},{"alignment":545},{"id":1130,"type":560,"data":1131,"tunes":1133},"sPFvno6rq5",{"text":1132,"level":203},"Wear comfortable shoes ",{"alignment":1134},{"alignment":545},{"id":1136,"type":540,"data":1137,"tunes":1139},"xXXSMQLvZW",{"text":1138},"There's considerable walking between stalls. Good footwear matters.",{"alignment":1140},{"alignment":545},{"id":1142,"type":560,"data":1143,"tunes":1145},"O_3jExr5Ar",{"text":1144,"level":203},"Stay hydrated",{"alignment":1146},{"alignment":545},{"id":1148,"type":540,"data":1149,"tunes":1151},"qtfbjUxM3z",{"text":1150},"Penang's heat is relentless year-round. Carry water and consider those portable electric fans popular throughout Asia.",{"alignment":1152},{"alignment":545},{"id":1154,"type":560,"data":1155,"tunes":1157},"R2F9DpH_vI",{"text":1156,"level":203},"Be adventurous",{"alignment":1158},{"alignment":545},{"id":1160,"type":540,"data":1161,"tunes":1163},"9ODOGdyL_1",{"text":1162},"You'll encounter flavours you've never experienced. Don't retreat into familiarity. Lean into the unfamiliar.",{"alignment":1164},{"alignment":545},{"id":1166,"type":560,"data":1167,"tunes":1169},"FNEXzLzTMX",{"text":1168,"level":278},"Planning your Penang food trip",{"alignment":1170},{"alignment":545},{"id":1172,"type":540,"data":1173,"tunes":1175},"oZIz1kHZ4g",{"text":1174},"For the best culinary experience, plan to spend at least 3-4 days in George Town. This gives you time to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at different stalls without feeling rushed. Consider starting with a food tour to build local knowledge, then venturing out independently.",{"alignment":1176},{"alignment":545},{"id":1178,"type":540,"data":1179,"tunes":1181},"OMMhG5kqW3",{"text":1180},"For more comprehensive guidance on Malaysian street food culture beyond just Penang, check out our\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fblog\u002Fmalaysian-street-food-guide-2025\"> Malaysian street food guide 2025\u003C\u002Fa>, which covers regional specialities across the country.",{"alignment":1182},{"alignment":545},{"id":1184,"type":540,"data":1185,"tunes":1187},"IkRuI87jxx",{"text":1186},"When you're ready to plan your actual trip and book your accommodation and activities, head to\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falike.io\u002Fcities\u002Fpenang\"> the Penang city page\u003C\u002Fa> where you can customise your entire holiday and plan your itinerary properly.",{"alignment":1188},{"alignment":545},{"id":1190,"type":540,"data":1191,"tunes":1193},"0o9_eIXu4C",{"text":1192},"Come hungry. Come with cash. Come with genuine curiosity. Penang will deliver.",{"alignment":1194},{"alignment":545},{"id":1196,"type":560,"data":1197,"tunes":1199},"YY2ypkoFcC",{"text":1198,"level":278},"Key takeaways",{"alignment":1200},{"alignment":545},{"id":1202,"type":1203,"data":1204},"WHCAsU4DhV","nestedlist",{"style":1205,"items":1206},"unordered",[1207,1210,1213,1216,1219],{"content":1208,"items":1209},"Penang street food costs 2-10 Ringgit per dish, delivering world-class flavour at prices you won't believe anywhere else.",[],{"content":1211,"items":1212},"Penang Assam Laksa is the signature must-try food in Penang, spicy, sour, and absolutely worth the early morning queue.",[],{"content":1214,"items":1215},"Penang Hokkien Mee and Penang Char Kway Teow showcase why Penang's famous food attracts visitors from neighbouring countries.",[],{"content":1217,"items":1218},"What to eat in Penang varies by time. Breakfast means Roti Canai, evening means night market stalls and fried dishes.",[],{"content":1220,"items":1221},"Malaysian street food in Penang operates on decades-old reputation; vendors perfecting single dishes beat restaurants every time.",[],{"id":1223,"type":540,"data":1224,"tunes":1226},"EYttpT7Y7z",{"text":1225},"Georgetown's hawker culture transforms Penang food into genuine culinary travel, not just eating. It's experiencing living food history.\n\n",{"alignment":1227},{"alignment":545},"2.29.1",{"id":1230,"section":1231,"theme":68,"status":69,"translations":1232},"1f95b01a-2363-40d2-94eb-0f6f8041d22a","ea0e9eb2-dd72-46b2-98ab-c00872e61c72",[],{}]