A Penang Food Guide: 6 Must Eat Food and Where to Find Them 

A Listly List - Once the centre of trade on the island, Penang is a hub of multiculturalism, with its diverse communities infusing its flavours into Penang's cuisine. Shophouses of early Chinese fishermen blend into British colonial architecture and mosques in the old quarter, all informing the culinary landscape of the island. Whether at the [best restaurant in Penang,](https://bit.ly/49ckk82) or a humble street-side stall in George Town, enjoy these 6 essential dishes that must be added to your Penang food itinerary.  - Hokkien Prawn Mee, Market Kopi at Pulau Tikus Wet Market, Char Koay Teow, A Streetside Staple, Penang Chendol at Cafe Chendol Taman Rimba, Asam Laksa at Air Itam Market, and Tau Sar Peah