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5 Best Curry Mee in Penang [2024]

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Curry Mee Penang

Best Curry Mee Penang
Best Curry Mee Penang

Penang is a food haven, and when it comes to Malaysian cuisine, there’s no doubt that Curry Mee reigns supreme. This dish is a must-try for all visitors to Penang, and in this article we will recommend the 5 Best Curry Mee in Penang. Whether you’re a fan of spicy food or not, you’re sure to find a Curry Mee dish that will tantalize your taste buds!

1. Restoran Lorong Seratus Tahun

Key ServicesCurry Mee Penang
Websitehttp://lst.com.my/
AddressJalan SS 2/66 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-332 0757
Emailkenny_moey@hotmail.com
Operating HoursAlways open

Moey Saik Kooi, the late father of Restoran Lorong Seratus Tahun, founded Lorong Seratus Tahun (LST) in Penang in 1960. In the beginning, it was only a hawker stand in Penang’s Lorong Seratus Tahun offering Curry Mee. The LST brothers developed the company forty years later to include a food and beverage outlet business model.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Reasonable price
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Go big or go home. I ordered the extra liao with extra of pretty much everything. Most important is the pork blood cubes. This curry mee spot is a must try in Penang.”

Alan Tan

2. Chulia Street Curry Mee  

Key ServicesCurry Mee Penang
Websitehttps://m.facebook.com/Chulia-Street-Curry-Mee-103163739008810/
Address1C, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 17-680 1377
Operating HoursTuesday-Saturday 4:15PM-9:45PM, Sunday-Monday Closed

Wan Tan Mee is what Chulia Street Curry Mee is famous for, but the Curry Mee is also well-liked here. Here, a bowl of curry mee delivers a powerful punch thanks to its flavorful coconut milk broth. In actuality, adding the chilli paste elevates the bowl of noodles from plain to extraordinary.

Key Differentiators:

  • Affordable
  • Excellent service
  • Great food

Customer Testimonial:

“I have not tasted all the curry mee in Penang, but so far this is the best one. IMHO. Thank you for your info. (from the owner). Will visit your Curry mee stall soon.”

Uncle888

3. Tua Pui Curry Mee  

Key ServicesCurry Mee Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Tuai.Pui.Currry.Mee
Address23, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-400 7748
Operating HoursDaily 8:00AM-5:00PM

Previously located along Weld Quay, Tua Pui Curry Mee has since moved to a new location. The thick curry paste in the Curry Mee here goes really well with the yellow noodles. The unique feature of this dish is that you can choose between the dry version and a variety of add-ons, including chicken flesh, squid, fishballs, and more.

Key Differentiators:

  • Local taste
  • Good serving
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Curry mee speciality shop with many add-on to select.”

CW TEO

4. Air Itam Sister Curry Mee  

Key ServicesCurry Mee Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/currymeesister/
Address612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-410 8152
Emailmay2_murky22@hotmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 7:30AM-1:00PM

The unique cuttlefish chilli foundation with its exceptional scent and the curry that is prepared on a charcoal stove are what make Air Itam Sister Curry Mee stand out. This bowl of Curry Mee is made by two living icons, and every component sings out for attention. The younger generation is currently in charge of running the stall.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Cheap eats
  • Friendly staff

Customer Testimonial:

“Very unique curry laksa, the braised cuttle fish is very flavourful, the laksa soup packed a punch! Overall it’s an unforgettable curry noodles dish!”

Adeline Phua

5. Gurney Drive Curry Mee  

Key ServicesCurry Mee Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/currymee.94/
AddressAnjung gurney, 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-858 3213

Gurney Drive Curry Mee is a neighborhood food stand that sells really good curry me for a reasonable price. Their chili paste and soup base are both excellent.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Great food

Customer Testimonial:

“Good service, super worth it for its price, once try will crave for more thus reordered twice.”

Ch’ng Huei Fen

Curry Mee Penang

Curry Mee is a type of noodle dish that can be found all over Penang. The noodles are usually served in a coconut milk based curry broth and come with a variety of toppings, including pork blood cubes, chicken, squid, fishballs, and more. Try one today!

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