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5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang [2024]

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Hokkien Mee Spot Penang 

Hokkien Mee Spot Penang 

Penang is known for its delicious food, and Hokkien Mee is one of the most popular dishes. If you’re looking for the best places to eat Hokkien Mee in Penang, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 10 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang.

1. Ah Kooi Hokkien Mee

Ah Kooi Hokkien Mee - 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang
Ah Kooi Hokkien Mee – 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang (Credit: Ah Kooi Hokkien Mee)
Key ServicesHokkien Mee Spot, Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Ah.Kooi.Hokkien.Mee/
AddressJalan Tavoy,GeorgeTown 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-477 3135
Operating hoursWeekdays 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ah Kooi Hokkien Mee restaurant is nestled along Jalan Tavoy. The uncle there serves a hearty bowl of goodness! The rich stock aroma lingers on your taste buds after you’ve finished steaming the prawns. The broth is essential to a great bowl of hokkien mee, and Ah Kooi delivered in style.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Affordable
  • Nostalgic ambiance

Customer’s Review:

We absolutely loved the hokkien mee! The flavors were perfect! Thank you for making such a delicious hokkien me!

Yee Cheah Yeo

2. Ah Koo’s Hokkien Mee

Ah Koo’s Hokkien Mee - 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang
Ah Koo’s Hokkien Mee – 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang (Credit: Ah Koo’s Hokkien Mee)
Key ServicesHokkien Mee Spot, Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/ahkooshokkienmee/
Address126 Jalan Perak 10150 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-474 1893
Operating hoursDaily 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Tuesday Closed

The popularity of Ah Koo’s is unquestionable, as it is well-known among the Penang locals for preparing some of the finest Hokkien Mee. During peak hours, one of the few businesses that just operates in the morning, wait times can be up to 30 minutes or more.

In their classic cafe, tucked away in an alleyway, the hokkien mee soup is one of the thickest, will full-bodied shrimp scents that might be too sweet for some people’s liking, depending on taste. They’re always sold out by 11 a.m., so get there early if you want to try them

Key Differentiators:

  • Authentic Penang Hokkien Mee
  • Unique taste of Hokkien mee
  • Reasonable price

Customer’s Review:

One of the best hokkien prawn mee with rich prawn broth. A little on the sweet side but doesn’t bother us. Will definitely come back for more!

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3. Wu Foo Hokkien Prawn Soup Noodle

Wu Foo Hokkien Prawn Soup Noodle - 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang
Wu Foo Hokkien Prawn Soup Noodle – 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang (Credit: Wu Foo Hokkien Prawn Soup Noodle)
Key ServicesHokkien Mee Spot, Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/WuFooPenang/
Address2 Gat Lebuh Prearave 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-391 6230
Operating hoursMonday to Saturday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Wu Foo Hokkien Prawn Soup Noodle is a hidden gem in Penang. One can already tell how old-school this restaurant is because of the use of charcoal to fire up the broth and cook the noodles. The savory-sweet flavor is concentrated in the broth, with plenty of meats and intestines to add on.

Key Differentiators:

  • Tasting Menus
  • Wide variety of add-ons to choose
  • Great Service 

Customer’s Review:

The best Hokkien mee in Georgetown, really enjoy so much.

Kevin Cheng K S

4. CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee

CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee - 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang
CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee – 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang (Credit: CY Choy Road Hokkien Mee)
Key ServicesHokkien Mee Spot, Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com-Hokkien-Mee-at-C-Y-Choy-Bridge-Street-Prawn-Noodles/
Address533 Lebuh Pantai, Georgetown 10300 Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-566 2217
Operating hoursTuesday to Sunday 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

The old bowl of hokkien mee at CY Choy Road, which is also known as “bridge street hokkien mee,” is well-known by locals. The broth is on the thinner side and less spicy than other places, but it still packs a punch. Not to add that it’s a great comfort food, and the environment is quite clean, making it a wonderful comfort meal on damp days.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great Comfort Food
  • Great Environment 
  • Fresh ingredients

Customer’s Review:

The pork-prawn broth was light yet tasty. Love the add-ons available like pork-ribs, pork meatballs & pig’s intestines. Very fresh prawns used here.

Peter Yeoh

5. Green House Prawn Mee Corner

Green House Prawn Mee Corner - 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang
Green House Prawn Mee Corner – 5 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang (Credit: Green House Prawn Mee Corner)
Key ServicesHokkien Mee Spot, Restaurant
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Green-House-Prawn-Mee-Corner/
Address223, Jalan Burma, 10050, George Town, Penang
Phone+60 16-269 1717
Emailgreenhouseprawnmeecorner@gmail.com

Many people enjoy eating Hokkien mee for breakfast and lunch. Others, on the other hand, may choose it for supper. Those who are always busy with work might desire eating it late at night. Fortunately, Green House Hokkien Mee is one of the stalls that stays open late. The Hokkien mee at this restaurant is different in that you may add on extra toppings.

Key Differentiators:

  • Yummy noodles
  • Hygienic Environment
  • Generous Servings 

Customer’s Review:

Superb prawn noodles. A must-eat! Broth is rich & robust. Heavenly balance of prawn & spices.

Chong Seok Yin

Hokkien Mee Spot Penang 

Penang is known for its delicious food, and Hokkien Mee is one of the most popular dishes. If you’re looking for the best places to eat Hokkien Mee in Penang, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 10 Best Hokkien Mee Spots in Penang.

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