Where to eat in Penang: Best Curry Mee in Penang, Malaysia
Curry Mee is one of the most iconic street food dishes in Penang. In this post, I’ll cover what is curry mee and where you can find the best curry mee in Penang! This post is part of a series of posts about What and Where to Eat in Penang, Malaysia.
A dish of curry mee from Sister Curry Me at Air Itam market. Photo credit: JB Macatulad with CC BY-SA 4.0
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What is Curry Mee?
Curry Mee is a spicy and creamy noodle soup dish that typically includes a coconut milk-based curry broth, rice vermicelli noodles, and/or yellow egg noodles. The dish is often served with a variety of toppings such as prawns, cockles, tofu puffs, cuttlefish, and mint leaves, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures.
Best Curry Mee in Penang, Malaysia
- Air Itam Sister Curry Mee: it’s best place to eat Curry Mee in Penang! The place is run by two sister who have been serving this dish for decades. Get there early because they are sold out around 1pm.
- Lorong Seratus Tahun: this establishment has been a staple in Penang for over 50 years. Serving a delicious curry mee with a generous serving of coconut curry broth topped with springy noodles, shrimps and bean curd and their signature chili paste.
- Hot Bowl White Curry Mee: they serve white curry variation that they crown with a few toppings to choose from: squid, cockles, bean curd, chicken, meatballs… It is much milder than the regular version, but you can always add a good spoon of chili paste. They have many other dishes, such as their delicious steamed chicken (perfect to pair with the curry mee) and one of my favourites, the hor fun.
- Tua Pui Curry Mee: hidden in Kimberley Street, this stall offers one of the most tasty versions of this dish. You can personalize this dish a lot! You can opt for the dry version, and decide on your toppings: chicken, prawns, fishballs, squid…
- Chulia Street hawker stalls: one of the dishes they excel at Chulia Street is the curry mee. Their bowl is very aromatic, served with shrimps, bean curd and meatballs and a delicious scoop of chili paste.
- Green House Prawn Mee Corner: while famous for their Hokkien Mee, they serve a delicious bowl of Curry Mee (in my opinion, better than the Hokkien Mee!). Don’t forget to add a nice spoonful of chili paste!
How to Get to Penang
Despite being an island, Penang is very well connected to the rest of Malaysia and even internationally! You can access Penang by car, taxi or bus through the . Another option is to arrive by ferry, either from the nearby Butterworth, which only takes around 10 minutes, or from the island of Langkawi. The latter is a long and arduous trip, so it only happens during the dry season.
Lastly, Penang is home to its own international airport, so there are frequent flights from Malaysian cities like Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi or Ipoh, as well as some international destinations such as Bangkok and Singapore.
Where to Stay in Penang
Penang is a very well developed island and George Town is an important cultural and urban center, so there are plenty of options when it comes to accommodation. The best area to stay in Penang is definitely around the center of George Town. It is close to many of its main attractions and also well connected to other areas in the island that you may visit. If you prefer something more relaxing or you’re traveling as a family, Batu Ferringhi may cater better to your needs. If you’re in a honeymoon and are looking for more private or resort-style accommodations, then Tanjung Bungah beach is your area!
Budget
Looking for a cozy spot without breaking the bank? Chulia Mansion is your jackpot. Right at the heart of the action, this place is a steal for its central location. If you’re into that rustic charm and counting pennies, head over to The 80’s Guesthouse. Tucked away on the quieter side of Love Lane, it’s a budget-friendly quirky gem surrounded by popular restaurants and bars.
Mid-range
If you won’t sacrifice comfort but don’t want to spend all your hard earned money, Reunion Carnarvon is a solid choice. This boutique hotel offers small but comfortable and beautiful rooms very close to all of George Town’s attractions but with some privacy, and right next to some of the city’s best eateries!Another popular option is Campbell House, an old Chinese shophouse turned boutique hotel.
Muntri Grove Hotel and its sister Muntri Mews are other gems in the mid-range category. Think heritage vibes, spacious rooms, and a rooftop pool that’s perfect for lazy afternoons. If you can splurge a bit more, check out Areca Hotel Penang, offering 48 rooms accross 12 Chinese shophouses, all beautifully decorated.
Luxury
For luxury, Edison George Town is a stunner, an actual colonial mansion turned into a jaw-dropping stay. The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as the Blue Mansion Hotel, is perfect for those looking to stay in a cultural heritage building with all the luxury it entails! And then there’s Eastern & Oriental Hotel, where colonial style meets dreamy location.
For a beach vacation, head to Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang or Lone Pine in Batu Ferringhi. Private villas, epic pools, spas to die for, and a fitness center that might just inspire you to exercise on vacation.
Map of the Best Curry Mee in Penang, Malaysia
Closing statement
Curry Mee is one of the most delicious and iconic hawker dishes in Penang. Do not leave without trying it! If you’re visiting Penang, I suggest you read my dedicated post on things to do in Penang, as well as the more specific posts that you can get to from it:
→ What to do in Penang, Malaysia: the island of cultural tapestry
And if you’re traveling around Malaysia, I think these posts can be useful!
Kuala Lumpur: discovering the Malaysian capital
Melaka, Malaysia: a Journey through Cultural Heritage
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: where wild and tamed nature meet
Langkawi, Malaysia’s adventure island
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