Penang is famous for dishing out some of the delicious Nyonya kuih. Thanks to the culinary knowledge origins from Chinese and traces of influences from Dutch, Portuguese and British, the Nyonya is able to churn out a plethora of mouth-watering Nyonya Kuih (Ng et.al., 2016 Journal of Ethics Food 3:2). There are some places in Penang that offer you great Nyonya kuih and you may follow our guide for it!
Before that, check out the interesting Nyonya illustration by Singapore artist - Lee Xin Li. Now you know how to tell what is a Pulut Tai Tai, Kuih Bengka, Ondeh-Ondeh, Pulut Tekan and many more!
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| Credit to Lee Xin Li |
1. Li Er Nyonya Cafe 莉儿
The small cafe located in the bustling Jalan Burma offers some of the best Nyonya kuih in the town. Check out the mouth-watering Nyonya kuih served at the corner and you will not able to stop your appetite!
Li Er Cafe
349, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
+6017-464 3757
Operation hours: 7 am - 4.30 pm (Closed on Thursday)
Location map here.
Location map here.
2. Kuih Culture
The new shop in Lebuh Kimberly certainly offers Nyonya Kuih fans a new place to visit. There are a variety of Nyonya Kuih being sold here based on a rotational basis. Besides, they also offer full moon, wedding or birthday catering packages.
Kuih Culture
59A, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
+6011-5628 2889
Operation hours: 10 am - 9 pm (Daily)
Location map here
Location map here
Tucked away in a small alley off Lebuh Chulia with austere facade and faded signboard, Moh Teng Pheow is the factory of Nyonya kuih since 1933. Today, the factory cum shop still offers one of the best Nyonya kuih in Penang in the traditional settings!
Moh Teng Pheow
Jalan Masjid off Lebuh Chulia, 10200, George Town, Pulau Pinang
+6012-415 2677
Operation hours: 10.30 am - 5 pm (Closed on Monday)
Location map here.
The #29 stall in Batu Lanchang Market is forever packed with customers to select some of the delicious Nyonya Kuih!
Kheng's Nyonya Kuih
Batu Lanchang Market
+604-6589405
Operatuion hours: 3.30 pm - 5 pm
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