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We speak to Backdoor Bodega’s founder to find out where to dine when on the island
A trip to Penang always involves an abundance of good eats, from cendol and Nyonya fare to some of Malaysia’s most esteemed fine dining spots. And who better to recommend spots to eat than Koh Yung Shen, the mind between Backdoor Bodega and No Bar Here?
Koh gives us the lowdown when it comes to his favourite haunts in George Town, from the best places for street food from his childhood nasi Melayu and char kuay teow spots to his recommendations for coffee and even Nyonya food.
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BM Yam Rice Kopitiam
"Out of Penang island, I always go to Bukit Mertajam’s BM rice, since it is where I was born! The restaurant is located along Jalan Murthy."
BM Yam Rice Kopitiam
Address: 7, Jalan Murthy, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. +6012 564 6104
Kedai Makan Lidiana Nasi Campur
"My family currently lives close to Tanjung Bungah, and we often go to Nasi Melayu Lidiana. The restaurant serves a mad spread, and it really is the best nasi Melayu."
Kedai Makan Lidiana Nasi Campur
Address: Medan Selera, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang. +6016 415 8686
Narrow Marrow
"Along Beach Street, Narrow Marrow is a café in town. They have amazing tiramisu with coffee, and even have toddy!"
Narrow Marrow
Address: 312, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang. Instagram / @narrowmarrow
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Ceki Nyonya Restaurant
"I love going to Ceki for dinner for Nyonya food, but I would recommend going early so you don’t have to wait too long."
Ceki Nyonya Restaurant
Address: 11-A, Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang. +60 11-1051 7976
No. 5 Char Koay Teow
"Go to No. 5 for both char kuay teow and their amazing scrambled eggs, which they do so well. The eggs are called Chung Ling scrambled eggs, which is the name of my high school, as we used to have that particular style of scrambled eggs in the school canteen."
No. 5 Char Koay Teow
Address: 94, Jalan Macalister, Sunshine City, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang. +60 18-948 5680
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
