Best Nyonya Kuih in Penang

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Nyonya Kuih is a palm-sized pleasure - a wide spectrum dainty bites with appealing colours and shape that offers us the best partner during breakfast or tea time. This little gem has its own history, tracing back when Nyonyas learned to make cakes from the Malays and added their own culinary techniques and key ingredients where the resulting combination was a revelation. Affordable and absolutely delicious, these renowned spots have been Penangites pick when their taste buds tingle for Nyonya Kuihs.



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    Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow

    Don’t be deterred by the mundane façade as this unassuming spot has been churning out one of the finest Nyonya meals around for decades, from zesty laksa, rich curries and beautiful Nyonya Kuihs. Upon entering, be amazed by the widespread offerings, they look like confetti behind a stretched glass shelf. Each of it is winners, yet among the front runners are Kuih Talam which has the perfect mélange of coconut milk and layer of Pandan filling, Kuih Bengka Ubi that has a smooth texture and Kuih Lapis which habitually tempts you to peel layer by layer and drop it on your tongue. There are many feedbacks regarding the size is getting smaller and smaller, yet quality over quantity any day! Done grabbing couple of kuihs, include a beverage and tuck yourself in their refurbished canteen. 

    Tips

    Don't miss their Laksa

    Things to expect

    Authentic Nyonya cuisine

    Best with

    Rose Syrup with Milk

    Price

    RM0.50 to RM5.00

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    Kuih Nyonya Moh Teng Pheow View restaurant

    Jalan Masjid (Off Chulia Street), 10200, Georgetown, Penang
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    0124152677

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    Every day
    10:00AM—05:00PM
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    Nyonya Kuih Stall @ Batu Lanchang MarketHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    Hankering for Nyonya Kuih to kick start your day? Then get up early and make your way to this bustling food court juxtaposed the market itself. It’s full of life and there is nothing from the local delights that you can’t spot. In summary, an epicurean's dream. The Nyonya Kuih stall requires you to hustle through a huge crowd, aim your sweet-prey and once you’ve reached in front, just pick as many as possible. The kuihs are made from glutinous rice, offering a pleasure to the palate with its soft and spongy texture. Complete your indulgence with a glass of Chinese Kopi O.

    Tips

    Get in early

    Things to expect

    Lots of varieties

    Best with

    Kopi O

    Price

    RM0.50 to RM5.00

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    Batu Lanchang Market View restaurant

    Lintang Batu Lancang, Jelutong, 11600, Georgetown, Penang
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    Every day
    11:00AM—07:00PM
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    Cecil St. Wet Market & Hawker Stalls

    How about feasting a scrumptious spread of local food before sourcing what to cook at home later? This spacious market brings a local gastronomic scene before eyes as there are endless varieties to satiate your stomach before heading to the wet market. Upon entering, it's easy to spot two side-by-side stalls lining up Nyonya Kuihs that are pretty to look and delicious to devour. Don't be skimp, it’s all cheap and made with natural ingredients.

    Tips

    There are two stalls, both equally good.

    Things to expect

    Widespread varieties and quick service

    Best with

    Kopi O

    Price

    RM0.50 to RM10.00

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    Cecil St. Wet Market & Hawker Stalls View restaurant

    40-48, Lebuh Cecil,, 10300, Georgetown, Penang
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    Every day
    08:00AM—05:00PM
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    Laksalicious Pork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21Alco free 9fb1f2c65edc2c1eaf4e8b24402d108dd33cc2bc71f0fb0022a54c3c390a66c8

    This might be a change of dining scene for laksa lovers, gobbling down your favourite dish in an air-conditioned and hipster cafe with swirls of “Laksalicious” on the wall and chic settings. Staying true to the name, laksa is the headliner here, where you can have two choices during weekend – Assam Laksa and Nyonya Lemak Laksa. On the other hand, no visit here is deemed complete without wrapping your lips around their Nyonya Kuihs which are prepared with premium ingredients and presented neatly. Earning praises are their Kuih Talam that comprises the perfect concoction of coconut and pandan flavour, and Kuih Kaya has a thick slab of rich kaya tagging along that leaves you wanting more.

    Tips

    Spring Rolls and Cempedak Rolls are toothsome

    Things to expect

    Hipster atmosphere

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM0.50 to RM10.00

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    Laksalicious View restaurant

    123, Hutton Lane, 10050, George Town, Penang
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    042299178

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    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    11:30AM—07:30PM
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    Genting Cafe

    Many patrons of this café often carry armloads of Nyonya Kuih entering this food court as this little stall displaying captivating sights of kuihs is pretty hard to resist. Not satisfied with ones that petite? Then you've arrived at the right spot as the selection of kuihs here are plump and flavourful. The usage of natural ingredients permeates an appealing essence before swinging into your mouth. Kuih Lapis, Kuih Talam, Bengka Ubi and Kuih Kaya are worth devouring at any time of the day!

    Tips

    Get in early

    Things to expect

    Humble stall with varieties

    Best with

    Kopi O

    Price

    RM0.50 to RM5.00

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    Genting Cafe View restaurant

    Lorong Delima 3, Taman Island Glades,, 11700 , Georgetown, Penang
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    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    07:00AM—07:00PM
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    Mama Kuih @ Apollo MarketHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    Mama knows best, come to Mama! This renowned joint, which is the first online kuih seller in Penang, has featured several times on media and is still swamped by patrons despite being nestled by a large number of hawker stalls. Now that’s how an introduction should be, therefore set your expectation sky-high and chomp down varieties of Nyonya kuihs. The must-orders are Pulut Tai Tai, made with glutinous rice, coconut milk and butterfly pea flower juice and Kiya Kuih which is consumed with sweet palm sugar syrup. Feeling lazy? Hit online, Nyonya Kuihs at your fingertips, how cool it that! 

    Tips

    Online orders

    Things to expect

    Authentic Nyonya Kuih

    Best with

    Kopi O or Teh Tarik

    Price

    RM0.50 to RM10.00

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    Mama Kuih @ Apollo Market View restaurant

    Jalan Raja Uda Apollo Market, , 13400 , Butterworth, Penang
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    0124898368

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    Saturday
    02:00PM—07:00PM
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