One day trip in Penang

Food 

Char Koay Teow

  A familiar dish for Singaporeans. Char Koay Teow is a national favourite in Malaysia and Singapore. Of Course, Penang has their fair share of famous char koay teow stalls with their own signature taste. What I appreciated most from Penang-style Char Koay Teow is the flavor of ‘wok hei’, and the freshness of the ingredients. Also, going for the duck eggs option did give a richer taste to each mouthful of noodles. I can’t vouch for Lorong Selamat’s Char Koay Teow to be the best in Penang, but it is definitely worth a visit.

Penang Assam Laksa

 

   A proud signature dish of Penang, Assam laksa is a rich and spicy, fish-based soup noodle broth of tamarind juice, chilli paste, lemongrass, topped with prawn paste and mackerel/sardine flakes. It has a tangy, wholesome flavor from the tamarind which some may find it too overpowering.

   I believe it falls under the category of acquired taste where you would appreciate the rich broth more with each spoonful. They are normally served with either white or yellow noodles, while some stalls have a choice of thick or thin bee hoon.