Best Malay Restaurants in Penang

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Malay food is a common staple enjoyed by locals in Malaysia thanks to its amazing flavours. Herbs and spices like ginger, garlic, lemongrass and chilies are used to create a distinctive and vibrant cuisine. The style and taste of Malay food can vary depending on its geographical location - the ones in the northern states tend to be spicier with fresh and dried spices prepped to create special 'rempah'. So if you're into delicious 'rempah' and spicy taste, do check out these great stops in Penang!

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    Koo Boo CafeHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    Koo Boo Kafe promotes their Nasi Kandar well by introducing Nasi 7 Benua (7 Continents) which is a visually-appealing dish consist of seven coloured rice balls made from natural coloring and flavors. The colours are matched to flavours like White Rice, Nasi Lemak, Tomato Rice, Herbed Rice, Peanut Rice, Buttered Rice and Spicy Buttered Rice. The dishes that accompanied the rice are almost similar to most of the Malay stalls. You can enjoy free iced lemon tea or hot tea when you dine in.
    Tips

    Finding the place might be a little tricky for some. Drive along Jalan Dr. Tun Awang from Penang International Airport and head towards Bukit Jambul. This place should be on your left, opposite to sPICE.

    Things to expect

    A decent place to satiate your Nasi Kandar crave.

    Best with

    The Beef Rendang is a great topping when spooned all over the rice.

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM18.00

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    231 Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Opposite Sg Ara football field, Bayan Lepas, Penang Island 11900, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang
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    0174397617

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    11:30AM—11:00PM
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    Somewhere after the Penang International Airport, there is a mamak shop named Cargas Cafe which cooks up one of the best Nasi Kandar in town. The stall is often crowded with people queuing up for self service. As a typical Nasi Kandar dish, you'd get a plate of white rice, along with side dishes picked to your own preference. The curry served is a little different from the usual coconut-base curry, but nonetheless loved by the patrons. The fried chicken is exceptionally popular as well. A recommended combination plate is the curry beef, a fried chicken drum stick, boiled egg with curry sauce, eggplant and some ladies finger. All this would only cost at a mere price of RM7.50, which is super affordable considering the large amount of side dishes!
    Tips

    The fried chicken here is best eaten when hot, so try to dine in.

    Things to expect

    Self-service Nasi Kandar.

    Best with

    Fried chicken all the way!

    Price

    RM4.00 to RM25.00

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    Cargas Cafe View restaurant

    978 Jalan Bayan Lepas, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang
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    0124261169

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
    08:30AM—04:00PM
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