Keng Kwee Street, George Town, Penang

Keng Kwee Street, George Town, Penang (18 February 2023)


Keng Kwee Street, or Lebuh Keng Kwee, is a short street in George Town. It runs from Penang Road to Kuala Kangsar Road and was built towards the turn of the 20th century. The land was donated by Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee, aka Ah Quee, who was leader of the Hai San group of Hakka tin miners. It is one of the two roads in Penang named after him, the other being Ah Quee Street.

Today Keng Kwee Street is famous for the two Teochew Cendol stalls located on either sides of the street. These are the most famous cendol stalls in Penang. The coffee shop beside Keng Kwee Street is famous for its laksa and char koay teow. Based on the strength of the fame generated by the cendol stalls, the whole Keng Kwee Street is gradually transforming into a street food destination.

Map of Keng Kwee Street, George Town, Penang

Eateries at Keng Kwee Street

Getting there

Take the Free Rapid Penang Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 8 (Lebuh Campbell) and walk a short distance along Penang Road to Keng Kwee Street.

In Other Words ...

Keng Kwee Street is known in Hokkien as Keng1 Kui1 Kay1.

Keng Kwee Street on a public holiday (28 July 2014)


Keng Kwee Street, George Town, Penang (25 November 2010)


Penang Road Famous Chendul and Ais Kacang stall (16 July 2008)
Old Lebuh Keng Kwee road sign (12 November 2008)


History Plaque of Keng Kwee Street (12 November 2008)

Keng Kwee Street on Google Street View

Keng Kwee Street, George Town, Penang (Jan 2021)

List of Streets in Penang and Streets in Malaysia