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When wan tan mee meets wat tan hor! 😄

This place has established itself as an institution for wan tan mee in Penag. Established over 60 years ago and currently managed by the second generation, it specialises in just one thing: "lor" wan tan mee.

The noodles here have all the components of a regular wan tan mee—wan tan noodles, wan tans (it comes with fried by default, but I opted for the healthier boiled version 😬), char siu, and chai sim (mustard green). But instead of dark soy sauce, the noodles are doused in a slightly thickened egg gravy similar to wat tan hor, which is called "lor" in Penang. It also comes topped with slices of mushroom and chicken. I think pairing it with pickled green chili is the best, though they also serve sambal belacan.

While it's slightly pricier than regular wan tan mee, the portion size and the amount of "liao" (toppings) are substantial. It's constantly crowded, especially on weekends.

Wan Tan Mee - RM8.50



📍雲吞面之家 Pulau Tikus Wan Tan Mee House
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zDWamFzfdXxdm6qz6
321, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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An unpretentious Vietnamese gem 💎❤️.

This eatery’s modest exterior belies the heart within. Behind the sliding door, a friendly Malaysian man and his Vietnamese wife serve up homey comfort food.

The Beef Pho is the undisputed star—rich, deeply savoury, and generously loaded with meat. While the chicken pho is delicious, the beef pho wins. Another highlight is the Beef Stew Banh Mi; the baguette is incredibly crispy on the outside and soft fluffy within, served alongside a mild, super tender stew. The slightly sweet-salty lemongrass marinaded BBQ Pork Chop was addictive too.

The unapologetically bold Vietnamese Coffee gave me an instant caffeine jolt with just 1 sip 😄,

Noticed the prices here are more affordable than most, plus the plain water is free and there's no service charge.

Total : RM80
Beef pho - RM13
Chicken pho - RM12
BBQ pork chop rice - RM13
Beef stew banh min - RM15
Rice paper rolls - RM14 for 2 sets
Stir-fry kangkong - RM8
Vietnam milk coffee - RM5



📍Viet Jln Two Food Cafe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yhG5ALPy5hpA1FNq5
134, Lebuh Noordin, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Hidden gem 💎 claypot fish curry.

The buzzing Under The Tree Lengkok Burma hawker centre is all quiet down come evening. Ah Boy Curry Fish Head - run by a friendly Hokkien speaking Indian family, is the only store open for dinner.

I’m so glad the heavy rain and traffic forced us to stop here—it turned out to be amazing. We opted for a small slice of red snapper cooked in curry, which arrived in a large claypot, still bubbling and loaded with veggies like lady's fingers, brinjals, tomatoes, and onions. The curry is strong and tangy yet not overly spicy. We also ordered a simple onion fried egg—the perfect sponge for that addictive gravy 😋.

Everything is cooked to order, so expect a bit of a wait. They also serve fried chicken, clams, prawns, and squid. I’ll definitely be adding the squid to my order next time! 😊

Red snapper fillet curry - RM18
Onion fried egg
Chrysanthemum x2
Rice x1
Total RM27



📍Ah Boy Curry Fish Head
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TToLPHWpEBoV7ASKA
Lengkok Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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What an enjoyable meal!

With its simple shop-front, it’s easy to dismiss this unassuming spot as just another roasted meat joint. But we were in for a real treat!

Their signature jade green noodles are lightly seasoned with soy sauce, letting the vibrant color of the noodles shine. The roasted meats were all really tender—even the chicken and duck breasts. The roasted chicken skin had a nice aroma, and the char siu (BBQ pork) is an absolute MUST. It’s perfectly charred and literally melts in your mouth.

We couldn't resist the or kueh (yam cake) and chwee kueh (steamed rice cake) too. Both were awesome: the yam cake with actual chunks of yam and topped with a generous amount of dried shrimp and shallots, while the soft rice cakes were loaded with savory chai poh (preserved radish).

Initially, we didn't even realize from the outside that they have a large, comfortable dining area right next door! 😄

Total : RM68.50 for 4 bowls of noodles, 1 plate of rice, yam cake, rice cake, drinks



📍Old Soon Kee
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6M9AbLMx2nSvwJrB6
65, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Is this the last old-school charcoal pork porridge in town?

Tucked away in the far corner of the food court, this stall is run by a friendly uncle who still cooks every bowl individually over flaming hot charcoal. The menu offers "chok" (thick Cantonese-style porridge), "moay" (soupy Teochew-style porridge), "misua" (thin wheat noodles), and "bihun" (rice vermicelli).

I stopped by for a midweek dinner and found several tables—mostly elderly regulars—already there patiently waiting for their nourishing broth. When my bowl of "moay" finally arrived, it was well worth the wait. It was piping hot, incredibly flavourful and perfectly seasoned. with tender chunks of minced meat. The fried garlic on top gave it an extra boost! 😋

Hours: 12:30 PM – 8:00 PM (or until sold out, whichever earlier).
Note: Closed every Tuesday.

Pork Porridge RM8



📍YUMMY COTTAGE
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ih1U8XKw928EQq3DA
63, Jln Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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Is there such a thing as too much prawns? 🍤🍤🍤 😁

After a few failed attempts due to the long queues, we finally scored a table on a mid-week morning! The menu is extensive, ranging from classic to premium bites.. We went with all our usual must-haves, and every dish was perfectly executed—so refined.

The chee cheong fun (steamed rice roll), siew mai, and shrimp dumplings were stuffed with so much prawns; it really reminds me of the ones in HK. Also, the char siew pao is a must-try: thin skin and fully loaded with yummy pork!

It’s a bit pricier than average, but the quality is indeed different.

Note to self : next time avoid a table directly under the fan so the dim sum doesn't get cold so quickly!

Total : RM141.50, after 10% Service Charge, 6% SST and RM2 rebate for car park



📍Lhong Tou Dim Sum
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FEK5NbqJP8YUBTJH7
11, Jalan Pasar, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

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𝐇𝐨𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞 - 1 Name 3 Dishes - 𝑹𝙚𝒅, 𝑾𝙝𝒊𝙩𝒆 or 𝑩𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒌

The mention of Hokkien Mee (福建面) is enough to start an argument between 𝑷𝙚𝒏𝙖𝒏𝙜 𝙇𝒂𝙣𝒈 (people from Penang), 𝙆𝑳𝙞𝒕𝙚𝒔 (people from Kuala Lumpur), and 𝙎𝒊𝙣𝒈𝙖𝒑𝙤𝒓𝙚𝒂𝙣𝒔 🤪.

If you're wondering why, it's because Hokkien Mee in Penang, KL, and Singapore are totally different—they are entirely different dishes, in fact. So yeah, we will start fighting over whose is the original and most entitled to the name 🤪. But fret not, it is all done in good spirit and for good fun.

Though they are different, to me they are all 𝑠𝘢𝑚𝘦 𝘴𝑎𝘮𝑒 delicious 😋. Let me walk you through each version by the color 😆.

𝑾𝙝𝒊𝙩𝒆 – 𝑺𝙞𝒏𝙜𝒂𝙥𝒐𝙧𝒆 Hokkien Mee is a savory stir-fried noodle dish featuring yellow noodles and rice vermicelli braised in a rich prawn and pork broth, mixed with prawns, pork, and egg, then served with spicy sambal chili and lime for a zesty finish. It's usually whitish in color.

𝑩𝙡𝒂𝙘𝒌 – 𝙆𝑳 Hokkien Mee (also known as F**k Kin Mean in Cantonese or Tai Lok Mee in Penang) is a dark, glossy masterpiece of thick yellow noodles braised in a savory-sweet dark soy sauce and infused with smoky "wok hei", all topped off with the essential crunch of golden fried pork lard. It is always eaten with a side of sambal belacan (chili paste with shrimp paste) for that extra umami.

𝑹𝙚𝒅 – Funnily, AI describes the 𝙋𝒆𝙣𝒂𝙣𝒈 Hokkien Mee as the vibrant, fiery, and soul-warming cousin 😆. In short, it is a bowl of noodle soup in a rich, spicy broth made from prawn shells and pork bones. It gets its reddish color from the prawns and sambal.

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