
At
Hawker Food Planet, I value the discoveries and recommendations of my members. On Facebook, it is all too easy for recommendations to quickly get buried by new posts. To ensure that their recommendations are easily retrievable, I have cataloged and am now sorted them out by location, as listed below.
Read also the accompanying page,
Hawker Food Planet Recommendations By Food Type

If you try anything that was recommended below, and post about it on
Hawker Food Planet,
Food Universe or
It's Makan Time, mentioning the person who originally recommended it, the food that was recommended will be given a GOLD STAR, while you yourself will be given a BLUE STAR for having taken the effort to try the recommendation.
- Kedai Makanan dan Minuman Lok Tian (GPS: 1.56974, 103.74356; Street View), Jalan Perjiranan 15/1, Taman Dato Onn, Johor Bahru, recommended by Chan Sun on 25 August, 2019
- Beef Noodle Soup at Restoran Do Do Do (GPS: 2.24256, 102.5321) in Tangkak, recommended by me on 6 August, 2019 and 30 August, 2019
Ayer Itam
What to eat in Ayer Itam, Penang
Ayer Itam is a major street food destination in Penang, but if you are not familiar with it, you won't be able to find the best eats there. With the help of the food enthusiats at Hawker Food Planet Facebook Group, we have put together a growing list of their recommendations.
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Balik Pulau
Batu Ferringhi
Batu Lanchang
Bayan Baru
Bayan Lepas
Bukit Jambul
- Andy Tan recommended the Nasi Melayu in front of Bukit Jambul Complex on 13 November, 2019.
- Hokkien Mee at New Cathay Cafe (GPS: 5.335368, 100.289794), in Bukit Jambul, Penang, was recommended by Evevy Ang on 20 September, 2019
- Laksa and Fried Popiah at Qi Yen Kopitiam (GPS: 5.332854, 100.291381), in Bukit Jambul, Penang, was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 18 September, 2019
- Wan than mee at Taman Bukit Jambul, in Bukit Jambul, Penang, was recommended by Deric Ong on 17 September, 2019
Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Tambun
Bukit Tengah
Butterworth
Dato' Kramat
Farlim
What to eat in Farlim, Penang
It is amazing to see that Farlim, a new township within Ayer Itam, has grown up to be a food destination in its own right. If you can't find anything to eat here, check the recommendations of the food enthusiats at Hawker Food Planet Facebook Group.
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George Town
What to eat in George Town, Penang
If you're going to be in George Town, Penang, and you are looking for food, get the recommendations from food lovers who are members of the Hawker Food Planet Facebook Group! Listed here are all their recommendations.
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Green Lane
Island Glades
Jelutong
What to eat in Jelutong, Penang
Once regarded as the working-class sister to George Town, now Jelutong has developed into a major residential neighbourhood, and home to a lot of good hawker food. Let the food lovers at Hawker Food Planet show you what's good to eat there.
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Mount Erskine
Nibong Tebal
Paya Terubong
- Evevy Ang recommended the cooked-to-order meal at Kuta Bali Food Court in Paya Terubong, Penang, on 12 November, 2019.
- Sam Lim recommended the keropok lekor selling in front of Hong Kong 97 cafe in Paya Terubong, Penang, on 21 October, 2019.
- Atok Eric Looi recommended Wan Tan Mee and Curry Mee at Restaurant 1288 in Paya Terubong, Penang, on 7 October, 2019.
- Nasi Lemak at Kedai Kopi 1997 in Paya Terubong, Penang, was recommended by Deric Ong on 2 October, 2019
- Curry Mee at Kuta Bali Cafe in Paya Terubong, Penang, was recommended by Sam Lim on 1 October, 2019
- Koay Teow Thng at Restaurant 1997 in Paya Terubong was recommended by Deric Ong on 30 September, 2019
- Wantan Mee at stall in front of Block 11, Tingkat Paya Terubong 2 in Paya Terubong, Penang, was recommended by Lee Siew Gaik on 26 September, 2019.
- Chinese fried Indian mee goreng, economy style at Nan Shan Kopitiam in Paya Terubong, Penang, was recommended by Deric Ong on 21 September, 2019
- Char Koay Teow at Hong Kong 97 Cafe in Paya Terubong, Penang, was recommended by Sam Lim on 17 September, 2019
- Instant Noodle Hokkien Mee at Restaurant 1997 in Paya Terubong, Penang, was recommended by Deric Ong on 17 September, 2019
- Tai Lok Mee at 香港97饮食中心 in Paya Terubong was recommended by Deric Ong on 14 September, 2019
- Economy Rice at 1997 Coffee Shop was recommended by Sam Lim on 9 September, 2019
- Nyonya Nasi Lemak Beratur at 1997 Restaurant was recommended by Sam Lim on 1 September, 2019
- Vegetarian Curry Wan Than Mee, recommended by Deric Ong (28 August, 2019)
- Traditional Bee Hoon Soup, recommended by Sam Lim (27 August, 2019)
- Yeow Fried Rice at Kuta Bali, recommended by Sam Lim (23 August, 2019)
- Roadside Nasi Lemak at Paya Terubong Bomba, recommended by Sam Lim (23 August, 2019)
- Hokkien Lor Mee, roadside stall opposite 1288 Kopitiam, recommended by Eddy Tong (23 August, 2019)
- Curry Mee @ Wayton, recommended by Deric Ong (31 July, 2019)
Pulau Tikus
What to eat in Pulau Tikus, Penang
Pulau Tikus is a vibrant neighbourhood in Penang. If you are new to the area, get the recommendations from our food lovers at
Hawker Food Planet of what's good to eat there.
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Relau
- Alice S G Seah recommended the Vietnamese noodle soup at Lucky Eatery Food Court in Relau, Penang, on 12 November, 2019.
- Easter Yeoh recommended the Chu Cha at Spice Pisa Cafe in Relau, Penang, on 8 October, 2019.
- Kartik Munisvaran Rukumagathan recommended the Indian food at Lucky Eatery Food Court in Relau, Penang, on 8 October, 2019.
- Chuck Chan recommended the wan tan mee at Wah Chai Chicken Rice at Golden Triangle in Relau, Penang, on 8 October, 2019.
- Laksa at Relau 88 was recommended by Eddy Tong on 7 September, 2019
- Rainbow Nasi Lemak and Malay Economy Rice at Lucky Eatery Food Court were recommended by Ng Su Lin on 2 September, 2019
Seven Streets Precinct
Sungai Ara
- Chuck Chan recommended Char Koay Teow at Sungai Ara Food Court in Sungai Ara, Penang, on 7 October, 2019.
- Assam Laksa at Jalan Sungai Ara 1 in Sungai Ara, Penang, was recommended by Alice S G Seah on 28 September, 2019
- Prawn Aglio, Tuna Aglio and Char Koay Teow at Sungai Ara Food Court in Sungai Ara, Penang were recommended by Easter Yeoh on 26 September, 2019
- Claypot Chicken Rice at Sungai Ara Food Court in Sungai Ara, Penang was recommended by Eddy Tong on 17 September, 2019
- Malay Chu Char at Sungai Ara Food Court, Penang was recommended by Evevy Ang on 17 September, 2019
- Yong Tau Foo and Soya Drink at Jalan Sungai Ara 1, opposite Ah Niu Wan Tan Mee (GPS: 5.325162, 100.270920) was recommended by Eddy Tong on 5 September, 2019
- Nasi Lemak Kukus Pendekar Mustar was recommended by Sam Lim on 5 September, 2019
- Thai style satay, Hokkien Mee, prawn crackers, fried popiah were recommended by Alice S G Seah on 31 August, 2019
- Tomyam Fried Rice with Fried Chicken Wings, recommended by Eddy Tong on 25 August, 2019)
- Nasi Lemak Rendang Chicken & Bubur Cha Cha at Asian Bakery Cafe, recommended by Eddy Tong on 25 August, 2019)
- Mee Udang, recommended by Ooichinchye Chinchye (23 August, 2019)
- Wantan Mee, recommended by Eddy Tong (17 August, 2019)
Sungai Dua, Penang Island
- Alice S G Seah recommended the vegetarian food at Xiang Yun Vegetarian Food Hut at Kompleks Makanan Lebuh Nipah in Sungai Dua, Penang.
- Chu Lian Chen recommended the Jawa Mee at Lip Sin Market in Sungai Dua on 19 October, 2019.
- Chuck Chan recommended the tomyam noodle in Golden Phoenix Food Court in Sungai Dua on 9 October, 2019.
- Bak Kut Teh at Bak Kut Teh Fish Head Bee Hoon Stall in Sungai Dua was recommended by Eddy Tong on 5 October, 2019
- Wan Than Mee at Golden Phoenix Food Court in Sungai Dua, Penang, was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 20 September, 2019.
- Nasi Lemak at Happy Cafe in Taman Pekaka, Sungai Dua, Penang, was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 17 September, 2019
- Nasi Melayu at Restoran Nasi Campur Awat Muda near JPJ was recommended by Eddy Tong on 12 September, 2019
- Hokkien Mee at Happy Cafe was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 12 September, 2019
- Rice meal at Malay roadside stall near Super Tanker at Lip Sin was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 6 September, 2019
- Sio Bak Rice at Happy Cafe in Taman Pekaka, Penang, was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 10 September, 2019
- Or Kuih and Hokkien Mee at Kedai Kopi Bobo in Lip Sin Garden, Penang, were recommended by Deric Ong on 3 September, 2019
- Hokkien Mee at Happy Cafe in Taman Pekaka was recommended by Easter Yeoh on 30 August, 2019
- Duck Rice at Golden Phoenix Food Court at Sungai Dua, Penang recommended by Teoh Beng Siang, 23 August, 2013
Sungai Nibong
Tanjong Tokong & Tanjung Bungah
What to eat in Tanjong Tokong, Penang
Tanjong Tokong is the affluent neighbourhood to the immediate north of George Town. It is not usually regarded as a food destination, but food lovers at Hawker Food Planet have discovered what's good to eat there, and are keen to share with you their recommendations.
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Teluk Kumbar
- Pork Noodle and Curry Noodle at Kedai Makanan OK on Jalan Stesen in Taiping were recommended by WengKeong Lau on 3 September, 2019
- Lemongrass Chicken, Three Taste Steamed Tilapia, Signature Pork Chop, Signature Dried Cuttle Fish at Sun Marpoh Restaurant (GPS: 4.611866, 101.107863) in Ipoh was recommended by Keith Timothy, 23 August, 2019
- Fresh seafood at Kang Kao Seafood (GPS: 4.835210, 100.627572) in Kuala Sepetang was recommended by Keith Timothy, 6 August, 2019
- Old School noodle in Kamunting was recommended by Keith Timothy, 6 August, 2019
- Yao Yao Ping at 1503, Jalan Young, Pandamaran, 42000 Pelabuhan Klang, Selangor Opening Hours 10am-6pm, closed on Mondays, GPS: 3.011869, 101.421055, Street View was recommended by Keith Timothy on 20 September, 2019
- Meal at Chan Meng Kee Restaurant in Petaling Jaya was recommended by Keith Timothy on 4 September, 2019
- Black Grouper Fish Meat with Dry Koay Teow at B & Best Restaurant in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, was recommended by Philip Choo on 30 August, 2019
- Char Koay Teow at Jalan Gelugor, Kawasan 17, 41150 Klang, recommended by Ronald Lee on 27 August, 2019
- Durian at Klang Town Durian Station (GPS: 3.048377, 101.445546) at Lot 1029, Jalan Pasar, Bandar Klang (beside Masjid Bandar Diraja Malaysia) was recommended by Ronald Lee on 27 August, 2019
Other Countries
- Say Seng Famous Tau Kwa Pau at Dunman Food Centre was recommended by Gregory Leow on 5 September, 2019
- Dried minced meat noodles or Bak Chor Mee was recommended by Fatty's Epicurean Food-ventures on 4 September, 2019
- Wanton Mee at Fei Fei Roasted Noodles, Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre, 254 Jurong East Street 24, 600254 Singapore (GPS: 1.343521, 103.737691) was recommended by Gregory Leow on 29 August, 2019
- Shredded Chicken Wanton Noodles at 527 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, Cheng San Market & Cooked Food Centre, Singapore 560527 (GPS: 1.373086, 103.854777) was recommended by Ben Teo Hwee Beng on 27 August, 2018
- Pig Organ Soup at Cheng Mun Chee Kee (GPS: 1.312174, 103.859982), recommended by Ooichinchye Chinchye on 27 August, 2019
- Curry Chicken Noodle at Old Airport Road Food Centre in Singapore was recommended by Ooichinchye Chinchye on 27 August, 2019
Thailand
- Bak Kut Teh with rice at ร้านโกแต้ติ่มซำ
, GPS: 7.173739, 100.593157, Street View, recommended by Monty Bravo on 25 August, 2019
- Thai Street Food in front of CentralWorld, in Bangkok, Thailand, was recommended by Ooichinchye Chinchye, 23 August, 2019
Vietnam
Gold Star Members
A Gold Star is awarded to the members of
Hawker Food Planet if their recommendation is tried out by their fellow members who then post about it.
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- Atok Eric Looi 1

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