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When you think about Penang, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Nasi Kandar. Here’s a list of the best ten Nasi Kandar eateries in Penang, according to the Penangites Nasi Kandar is a filling dish that always comes with an overabundance of fluffy white rice and a variety of protein options. “Kari banjir” is added on top of this.
The order/number on the list does not indicate rating or ranking; all are equivalently ranked as must-try nasi kandar in Penang.
Best Nasi Kandar in Penang
- 1. Deen's Maju Nasi Kandar
- 2. RESTORAN DEEN Nasi Kandar
- 3. Hameediyah Restaurant
- 4. Restoran Mohamed Raffee Nasi Kandar
- 5. Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu
- 6. Nasi Kandar Line Clear
- 7. Nasi Kandar Pelita, Taman Chai Leng
- 8. Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar
- 9. Nasi Kandar Beratur Original
- 10. Restoran Tajuddin Hussain
1. Deen's Maju Nasi Kandar
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Despite the fact that this restaurant is newer than the others on our list, it takes the title of best Penang nasi kandar. Its fried chicken, known as Chicken 75, is a popular meal. It’s fried with 15 spices and has an incredible flavour. Don’t forget to order “sambal nyior” and “kuah banjir” with each plate of rice. Finding a parking spot is the only annoyance. If you want to avoid having your vehicle clamped by the police, you’ll have to seek harder for one.
Location: 170 Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, Penang
Operating Day/Hours: Opens daily, from 12pm to 10pm; Closed on Friday
Website: Facebook
2. RESTORAN DEEN Nasi Kandar
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Deen Jelutong is a popular spot for curry lovers looking for late-night appetizers. This one provides the same foods as the others, but its curry sets it apart. The amount of different curry flavours to be mixed in is very important to the employees. Customers can specify whether they want their curry to be spicy or salty. A substantial serving of rice with the outlet’s famous fried chicken is available for RM7.20.
Location: 598-D & 598-E, Jalan Jelutong, Taman Jelutong, 11600 Jelutong, Penang
Operating Day/Hours: 6 am – 4 pm, 4.30 pm – 11.30 pm
Website: Facebook
3. Hameediyah Restaurant
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Hameediyah has been serving dishes of deliciousness for two generations (112 years!) and is listed in the Malaysian Book of Records as the country’s oldest nasi kandar restaurant. Those who have visited Hameediyah for decades know that the best nasi kandar in Penang can be found here. Choose white or biryani rice, then order your meals and slather your plate with your favourite curry—chicken, prawns, fish head, or mutton. The recipe, which includes a dozen herbs and spices like as cinnamon, cardamom, and chilli powder, gives Hameediyah’s curry its spicy perfume and wonderful taste.
Location: 164 A, Lebuh Campbell, street, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: 10am to 10pm daily
Website: Instagram
4. Restoran Mohamed Raffee Nasi Kandar
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Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other at Restoran Mohamed Raffee Nasi Kandar! Brace yourself for an explosion of flavours that will tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving more. The Nasi Kandar, with its intoxicating mixed gravy, is a symphony of spices that dances on your palate, transporting you to a realm of pure gastronomic ecstasy. Their succulent fried chicken perfectly complements the Nasi Kandar, leaving you swooning with every bite.
Location: 295-A, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang
Operating Day/Hours: 7.30 am – 12 am
Website: Facebook
5. Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu
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At Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu, we pride ourselves on offering one of the best Nasi Kandar experiences in town. Our signature local beef gravy, along with a variety of mouthwatering dishes, promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you coming back for more. Come and savour the authentic tastes that define our beloved eatery.
Location: A-29, Jalan Kampung Melayu, Kampung Melayu, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: 6.30 am – 1.30 pm (Monday), 6.30 am – 1.30 pm, 4 pm – 10 pm (Tuesday-Sunday), 6.30 am – 12.30 pm, 4 pm – 10 pm (Friday)
Website: Facebook
6. Nasi Kandar Line Clear
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Line Clear is here to prove you wrong if you think 24-hour joint nasi kandar is a fraud and cutthroat. This nasi kandar is open 24 hours a day, and I bet you’ll drown in saliva if you dare to tell anyone that Line Clear is awful. The restaurant, which is located in a little lane off Penang Road, may seem pricey, but the food will not. It’s said to have “limited time” offerings, which means that some exceptional meals will only be available for a limited time, so if you’re lucky, you could have a chance to try them out.
Line Clear is also rumoured to serve the cheapest nasi kandar in Penang; we can’t confirm this, but their nasi kandar is unrivalled.
Location: Beside 161 & 177 Penang Road, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: 8 am – 12 am
Website: Instagram
7. Nasi Kandar Pelita, Taman Chai Leng
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Pelita Nasi Kandar is Malaysia’s largest chain, with more than 20 locations throughout five states and in India. The Chai Leng Park branch is the mainland of Nasi Kandar Pelita and it has loyal island clientele.
Location: 56, Lorong Kurau 1, Taman Chai Leng, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: Opens daily for 24 hours
Website: pelita.com.my
8. Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar
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Recommended by the regular customers, “Original Penang Kayu” has become synonymous with “Nasi Kandar.” Although Nasi Kandar is the star of the trademark dish menu, you really shouldn’t miss the other delicious fried and hotplate dishes, which include a wide range of fresh roti (leavened bread) and hot and spicy authentic dishes that will entice your adventurous palate.
Location: 15, Lebuh Nipah 6, Bukit Jambul, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: Opens 24hours
Website: originalkayu.com.my
9. Nasi Kandar Beratur Original
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That’s right, you read that correctly. Regardless of whether it is a holiday or a business day, you must wait in line to order your food. This is the place to go if you’re hungry late at night and don’t mind waiting. It is open from 9.30 p.m. till the following morning. This is the place to go if you wake up in the middle of the night seeking nasi kandar.
Location: 98, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: 12 pm – 9.30 am, 9.30 pm – 12 am
Website: Facebook
10. Restoran Tajuddin Hussain
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Locals there recommend Restoran Tajuddin Hussain. There are many rare dishes, such as goose, duck, and blue chicken, that you cannot find in other Nasi Kandar restaurants. Their main dishes are their curries, which have an excellent flavour, particularly Ayam Ros. Food prices are not bad; they seem cheaper than at more mainstream Nasi Kandar joints.
Location: 45-63, Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Day/Hours: 11 am – 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm – 10 pm: Closed on Sunday