Can anybody tell me about Penang??

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JUz wanna Noe a lil' bit bout Penang, so dat i won't get lost if i go jalan2 there.. Hotel, motel, nice place, mall, or bout foods maybe... Thanx!!

Answer 1

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You will find details about hotels in http://archive.wn.com/2006/06/23/1400/pe…

Most of Penang's fancier accommodation is in the form of beach resorts on the main tourist beach of Batu Feringghi. More backpacker-friendly options, as well as a few classical luxury hotels, can be found in Georgetown.

Equatorial Penang,[46]. 1 Jalan Bukit Jambul, Phone:[phone], Fax:[phone] [47]. Located on the east coast of Penang, convenient to the airport and its industrial area, but less so for the beach-loving tourist.


About malls in http://archive.wn.com/2006/06/23/1400/pe…



About food: you have reached the perl of food!

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Penang offers plenty of good, cheap Malaysian food, but is famed throughout the rest of the country for some specialities. Topping the list are:

Assam Laksa - a far cry from the sweet, coconutty Singaporean version, this noodle soup comes with sour broth flavored with tamarind (assam) with pureed fish, fruits, veggies and a generous helping of chili mixed in. Watch out, the combination is powerful and will have the uninitiated breathing fire!
Penang Char Keow Teow (炒馃条) - a local interpretation of the ubiquitous stir-fried flat rice noodles, tossed with bean sprouts, cockles, and anything else the chef has handy. Eggs are additional and cockles can be opt out if preferred by the customer; request when placing order. Some said the best Char Keow Teow can be found at Lorong Selamat but it cost at least RM5 per plate and that only if you have the patience of a saint to wait for it.
Kaya (a type of jam) - which is a mixture of eggs and cocount milk to be spread over anything you want and according to some the best kaya is at a little coffee shop at the end of Madras Lane.
Coconut tart - If you have eaten egg tart before then instead of the egg put in some coconut and voila! You get coconut tart and definitely the best is at Cintra Lane.
Cendol - a mixture of blended ice with big mushy red beans with gula melaka thrown in. This will satisfy anyone even if it is raining. Cendol can be found anywhere but the best is at Penang Road.
Penang lobak - a mix of deep fried pork, tofu and shrimp rolls, served with dipping sauces.
Penang Sar Hor Fun (炒河粉) - a local dish with koay teow (flat rice cakes) in a delicious broth of beaten eggs and seafood bits. Goes best with prickled green chillies.
As you might expect on an island seafood is abundant. Head for the fishing village of Teluk Bahang in the north, or go to Batu Maung / Teluk Kumbar in the south for fresh fare at local prices.

If you are a durian fan, that's the place to go.

Source(s):

http://www.travelpenang.com/
http://archive.wn.com/2006/06/23/1400/pe…
http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/

http://wikitravel.org/en/Penang#Buy

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Since i love 2 EAT..

Answer 2

Penang is in Malaysia. Check this link for more information:

http://www.penang.ws/

Answer 3

where are from and when are you going there, if you got an e-mail, pass that to me and i will email you all about the place cause i am from malaysia.

Answer 4

The food is the best! Lots of Chinese style but Malay and Indian too. Just wander up and down the streets and you can't go wrong. Too many places to eat. Had the best chicken rice there and fantastic veggie food though I'm not vegetarian. I found the accommodation pretty expensive but it all depends on your budget. Pick up a second hand guide book to give you an idea of where to head then check it out when you arrive. I wouldn't bother booking in advance. Don't share a large dorm. I did and got robbed - passport, travellers cheques etc and had to borrow money to get a police report and the free American Express number would only work from a residential phone. Someone got robbed most nights so I moved out pretty quick. Get the best accommodation you can afford and enjoy all the fantastic food. Great place though, I loved Penang and I'd return in a shot. Loads of rats!!