Best Teochew Porridge in Penang

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Teochew Porridge is pretty famous in Penang, as it scores both as a comforting and delicious meal. It’s typically cooked rice grains flooding in a soup broth which is pretty plain in taste and that certainly serves as an advantage. In a nutshell, think of it as a white canvas, accompanied by a slew of succulent sides such as braised meats and assorted seafood and condiments like soy sauce, spring onions, ginger and chopped chillies. However, for the uninitiated, it may be a little peculiar as porridge is rather a prime meal once you’re down sick. Now it's time to jostle away your previous notions as these humble spots guarantees of turning you into a Teochew Porridge enthusiast.  

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    Newday PorridgeNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    For numerous years, Newday porridge has been an everyday spot for an ideal Teochew porridge fix. The spacious restaurant isn’t only the best bet if you’re bringing in a huge crowd; another scoring point is the gazillion of dishes giving you a tough time to pick. Not to be missed is their braised pork, deep-fried fish, and lala which complements the porridge that is nothing but spectacular. 

    Tips

    Dark Soya Sauce Pork Meat is not to be missed

    Things to expect

    Full-of-life ambiance

    Best with

    Braised beancurd and eggs

    Price

    RM2.00 to RM10.00

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    Kedai Makanan Newday View restaurant

    Lorong Selamat, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10400, Georgetown, Penang
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    0124085113

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    05:30PM—11:00PM
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    Northam Beach Cafe

    Northam Cafe is widely acclaimed as one of the best spots to chomp down a myriad of local and Western delights while enjoying a spectacular view of the never-ending ocean. Bringing Teochew porridge to a whole new level, a lively stall has been serving fried version of it. It may sound a little peculiar but the bowl packs lots of flavours. Filled to the brim with generous servings of seafood and garnished with colourful greens and a spoon of fried anchovies by the side, it’s impeccably good. 

    Tips

    Get in early to catch the sunset

    Things to expect

    Breathtaking atmosphere and breezy winds

    Best with

    Juices

    Price

    RM5.00 to RM10.00

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    Northam Beach Cafe View restaurant

    58, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050, George Town, Penang
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    042290362

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    Every day
    05:00PM—12:30AM
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    Lye Lye Food Centre

    A stone’s throw away from Penang Hill, Lye Lye Food Centre has been a gastronomic hub for the locals and tourists alike. Muddled with mouthwatering stalls, it may give you a hard time to make your decision. If you need something less sinful yet satisfyingly flavourful, the Teochew porridge stall is your destination. The softened rice grains lures to be paired with several sides that amp up the taste to a whole new level. 

    Tips

    Ample of parking

    Things to expect

    Cavernous eatery

    Best with

    Kopi O

    Price

    RM2.00 to RM10.00

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    Lye Lye Food Centre View restaurant

    463, Jalan Bukit Bendera, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 11500, Georgetown, Penang
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    048290909

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    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    06:00PM—10:00PM
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