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Kassim Nasi Kandar, George Town, Penang

Kassim Nasi Kandar, Magazine Road, George Town, PenangKassim Nasi Kandar, Magazine Road, George Town, Penang (11 November 2021)


Kassim Nasi Kandar (GPS: 5.41374, 100.32914) is a popular nasi kandar stall in George Town, Penang. The stall has been around for a long time, at least a couple of decades, for I do remember eating here on the day GAMA first opened. It has operated in various locations close to one another, including Brick Kiln Road and Dato Kramat Road, and as of September 2018, is located in a shophouse at Magazine Road. The shop is open every day from 7:30am to 8:30pm.

The last time I went there to eat was in 2013. It has changed from what I remembered it. Now it felt more like the 24-hour stalls, and not like the nasi kandar stall of old. Perhaps that's the direction that most nasi kandar stalls are heading. I am very glad however, that when it moved again to Magazine Road in 2018, the old ambience was back.

Video of Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi Kandar is on the Map of Magazine Road, Penang

My meals at Kassim Nasi Kandar

26 October 2022
I had the fish egg, cuttlefish egg and ladies fingers.

Kassim Nasi Kandar, Magazine Road, George Town, PenangWhat I had at Kassim Nasi Kandar (11 November 2021)


Kassim Nasi Kandar, Magazine Road, George Town, PenangEnjoying my lunch at Kassim Nasi Kandar (11 November 2021)
11 November 2021
I had the squid, fish egg and long beans.

Kassim Nasi Kandar, Magazine Road, George Town, PenangWhat I had at Kassim Nasi Kandar (11 November 2021)

Updates on Kassim Nasi Kandar

12 September, 2018
Kassim Nasi Kandar has moved to 221, Jalan Magazine.

Kassim Nasi KandarKassim Nasi Kandar
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi KandarKassim Nasi Kandar
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi KandarThe dishes at Kassim Nasi Kandar
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi KandarA plate of rice with dishes at Kassim Nasi Kandar
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi KandarVarious dishes ordered separately at Kassim Nasi Kandar
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi KandarBoiled egg, squid roe and cabbages are among the dishes at Kassim Nasi Kandar
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Kassim Nasi KandarIn addition to nasi kandar, Kassim Nasi Kandar also offers tosai and roti canai.
© Kassim Nasi Kandar

Dec 2015: Kassim Nasi Kandar relocated from its premises on Brick Kiln Road to occupy the premises of the former Craven Cafe on Dato Kramat Road.

Kassim Nasi KandarKassim Nasi Kandar in its old location. (24 December 2015)

Getting there

You can walk to Kassim Nasi Kandar from the Komtar Bus Terminal. Take Jalan Ria until Magazine Road. Cross Magazine Road and walk heading west till Magazine Circus, then continue on Brick Kiln Road until you see the stall on your left.

Kassim Nasi KandarKassim Nasi Kandar (3 February 2013)


Kassim Nasi KandarKassim Nasi Kandar (4 May 2013)

List of Nasi Kandar Restaurants in Penang



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