Best Fish Head Noodle in Penang

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Be it by the streets, nestled in food courts or cozy restaurants, Fish Head Noodles are highly adored among Malaysians, easy on the wallet and endless fun to the palate. The broth is the bedrock, initially evaporated milk kicked off the party, then to please our ever-demanding appetite, clear, curry and tomyam versions joined the bandwagon too. The food hub of Malaysia offers you brimming bowls of meaty goodness that get you beaming till the end of time. 

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    Village Fish Head Bee Hoon

    As one of the pioneers of fish head noodles scene, you’ll expect endless hordes of patrons swamping into this unassuming and spacious eatery. Upon entering, head towards the mix-and-match section where various seafood and meats lure to be a part of your brimming bowl. Their milky and clear broths are delicious yet the Tomyam version is a heaven-sent joy for your palate. Fish fillets are fresh and toothsome while the vegetables add a crunchy flavour. 

    Tips

    Their Maggie noodles are the best

    Things to expect

    Bustling crowd

    Best with

    Deep-fried Loh Bak

    Price

    RM6.00 to RM20.00

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    Village Fish Head Bee Hoon View restaurant

    Pengkalan Weld, 10300, Georgetown, Penang
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    Every day
    05:00PM—11:00PM
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    Road Side Tomyam and Fish Head Noodle

    Relatively a newcomer that has been making waves in the Fish Head Noodles scene, hearty portions, staggering choices of meats and seafood as well as attentive service. Their milky soup version of Fish Head Noodles hogs the honouring, rich base soup, loaded with tomatoes, ginger, salted vegetables and fried fish is the best match to round up a mouthwatering meal. For a dose of heat, opt for their Tomyam style, equally vaunted. 

    Tips

    Ample of parking

    Things to expect

    Milky and tomyam versions are equally good

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM7.00 to RM30.00

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    Road Side Tomyam and Fish Head Noodle View restaurant

    1 Jalan Bagan Jermal, 10250 , Georgetown, Penang
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    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    05:00PM—12:00AM
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    Teow Chew Meng

    For a lip-smacking spicy and sour ride, this humble joint is the best bet to quell your craving. Their Vietnamese crimson-red broth is drop-dead delicious, complementing the well-done noodles and fried fish fillets, crispy on the outside and tender inside. If you miraculously still have space, to indulge their mee sua kua too. 

    Tips

    If you're unsure to pick the noodles, mix them up

    Things to expect

    Varieties of meals

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM7.00 to RM30.00

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    Teow Chew Meng View restaurant

    6-B, Lorong Selamat , 10400, Georgetown, Penang
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    0124282208

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    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    11:00AM—09:30PM
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    When it comes to Penangite food, it seems that it doesn't matter where you go, the food served at whichever stall you visit will always taste spectacular. And if ingredients are scarce and all that's left in their stocks is just a fish head, they can make do with their remaining ingredients that will make a darn great bowl of fish head noodles. Wong Chau Jun is one of those rare restaurants where they can effectively and efficiently make remarkable fish head noodles even when their resources are low, and will never cease to amaze you when you take the very bite of their smooth noodles, tender fish meat, and flavourful broth.

    Tips

    They only open during breakfast or lunch times only, and are usually packed.

    Things to expect

    Great claypots of fish head noodles with an amazing price.

    Best with

    Fish head noodles, and their tofu is spectacular.

    Price

    RM2.00 to RM35.00

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    Wong Chao Jun Restaurant View restaurant

    73, Jalan Rangoon, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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    0125559046

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    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    08:30AM—02:30PM
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    JJ Fish Head Noodles Station

    Few steps away from Pisa Corner Food Court, JJ Fish Head have been pulling Penangites with their amazing range of Fish Head Noodles inspired dishes. What sets them apart is the wide selection of morsels that yearns to be a part of your meal. The front runners are fried fish fillets, bean curd skins, pork meatballs, squid balls and prawns. Their milky, tomyam and clear broth are carefully curated; you would puzzle to pick your favourite. Interior-wise, it's bright, neat and commodious. 

    Tips

    Lunch hours are pack

    Things to expect

    Myriad of meat and seafood choices

    Best with

    Dumpling soup

    Price

    RM7.00 to RM30.00

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    JJ Fish Head Noodles Station View restaurant

    1A, Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim, Bayan Lepas, 11900, Georgetown, Penang
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    0164123161

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    11:00AM—11:00PM
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    Perak Lane Fish Head Noodles

    For many Penangites, this humble stall is where their Fish Head Noodles affair started, for decades their impeccable bowl of fishy goodness has not seen a dip in quality, neither the crowd. Join the clienteles, nab an empty table and gun down their fish head noodles which is infused with strong fish flavours, thanks to the meticulously made broth. The fish is tender and fresh, dipping it into chopped chilies just elevates the whole meal. Other crowd pleasers include pork porridge, frog and crab broth. With an old-school ambiance and taste, it brings in a touch of nostalgia to our palate too. 

    Tips

    Get in early on Saturdays

    Things to expect

    Best broths and porridges

    Best with

    Tea

    Price

    RM7.00 to RM30.00

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    Perak Lane Fish Head Noodles View restaurant

    6, Lorong Perak, Jelutong, Pulau Pinang 11600, 11600, Georgetown, Penang
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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    06:00PM—11:00PM
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    Ho Kee Fish Head Noodles

    Never let the unassuming façade fool you, as the flavours of the Fish Head noodle never fails to impress. The milky broth is drenched with rice vermicelli, a splash of greens and handful of fish fillets that are utterly tender. The ratio of noodles to fish flakes is praiseworthy. Bits of chopped chilies are available too.

    Tips

    Fish fillets are too good, ask for more

    Things to expect

    Old school ambiance

    Best with

    Kopi O

    Price

    RM6.00 to RM20.00

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    Ho Kee Fish Head Noodles View restaurant

    Cintra Street, 10100, Georgetown, Penang
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    Every day
    11:00AM—06:00PM
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    Min Jiang Coffee Shop

    Frequently full-of-life, this crowd-rousing coffee shop bonds myriad of local delights at the heart of Air Itam. Among the most-buzzed dish is the Fish Head Noodles which serves as the best companion for rainy nights or just to whet your appetite at any time of the day. Replete with rice vermicelli and greens drenched in soul-warming broth and topped with fried fish fillets. The fillets are the real winner, fresh and deep-fried to crispy perfection. 

    Tips

    Opt for extra fish

    Things to expect

    Bustling coffee shop

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM6.00 to RM20.00

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    Min Jiang Coffee Shop View restaurant

    Jalan Air Itam, 11500, Georgetown, Penang
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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    07:00AM—11:00PM
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