A travel writer shares their experience of visiting Penang, Malaysia for a food tour and exploring its rich heritage. The article highlights the delicious food, the UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town, and the multicultural influences in the town.
The island of Penang in the Strait of Malacca in Malaysia is known for its food and heritage. That part of my bucket list has been ticked off, as I finally went to this dreamy place because of a food tour set up by Travel Warehouse Inc. and Air Asia. I had pre-arranged extra baggage allowance with Air Asia and got a 40-kilo, two-baggage allowance. Believe me when I say that you will need this when you see all the food and crafts available in Penang .
We took the first flight at 1:10 a.m. to Kuala Lumpur to connect to Penang and arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town in time for breakfast. UNESCO states that George Town “represents an exceptional example of a multicultural trading town in Southeast Asia, forged from the mercantile and civilization exchanges of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences.”
Wonderfood Museum showcases larger-than-life food replicas, where several Instagram-worthy photos can be had. It also shows various types of food found on this island that is a food lover’s paradise. We stopped by Chew Jetty, where houses on wooden stilts are built around a walkway on the most popular water village in George Town. There are several shops and some places to eat around this small water village.
We had a totally contrasting dinner at Jawi House serving Indian Peranakan cuisine. Jawi House was established by the Karim family of Punjabi-Jawi Peranakan ancestry dating back six generations. Chef Nuril Karim uses local and sustainable produce to create food with balanced flavors.
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