Best Clam in Penang

Teluk Bahang in the northwestern tip of Penang Island, it is a perfect paradise for relaxation. Fishing Village Seafood is right beside the Batu Ferrighi beach, they serve Stir-fried lala's and Bamboo clams. The lala's comes in a slightly thick sauce, with the right amount of tang and sweetness of onions and ginger. The bamboo clams are done the usual way, with ginger and spring onion. The cheese oyster is a must try dish since it only costs as low as RM4 each.

One of the luxuries of residing on the island of Penang is the opportunity to enjoy the fresh and affordable seafood mainly crustaceans, molluscs and fish. Teluk Kumbar is one the most popular spots to enjoy sumptuous seafood dinner. In Good Friend Seafood restaurant, provide a regular plate of steam clams.They are steamed with garlic and sprinkled with lime juice. They are also cooked with fiery chilies (chili padi or bird’s eye chili pepper) and some local spices. They look so appealing especially when the aroma gets into the air. 

Pang Hainan Seafood is a hard place to miss if you're looking for seafood. It operates with a large outdoor and indoor dining experience, providing ample of space to cater for large gatherings. There are Ginger clams and Chinese style clams to choose upon. This could help you choose which kind of taste you prefer the best that suits your taste buds. Fresh catch of the days like fish, king crab and lobster are recommended to order. If you're craving for something unique, you can opt for the cheese lobster. 

The restaurant is located at Teluk Kumbar which use to be at the end of the road in Penang. At the same time, it is blessed with abundance of seafood due to close proximity with the fishing village ensuring the continuous supply of fresh seafood is not disrupted. The clams here are made with Thai style sweet and sour sauce. It is impregnated well within and the garlic slice has further enhanced the dish taste even better. The clams are certainly fresh. You will really enjoy the gravy to the very last drop for sure! 

Equally famous for their Bah Kut Teh, Ocean Green is one of Penang’s most famous and oldest seafood restaurants that is packed with crowd. You will enjoy dining at this restaurant which offers an open view of the beach. The clams here is served in many variations. Many opted for it to be stir fried. The accompanied garlic and chili padi enhanced the flavor of the clams. Subsequent to that, the freshly grilled crab meat topped with cheese,Hainanese spring rolls and deep fried spicy salt and pepper mantis prawns are among their famous must-try dish. 

Alright..alright Ah Chui Seafood may seem like a fairly boring place to dine in, but the display of the kitchen out in the open where you could see the magic happen, with a constant supply of fresh seafood, chefs whacking on the wok and screams of order from one end to another, nothing beats the joy of watching your food cooked, right in front of you. The Sour Lime Lala in the other hand is a very delicious dish that you should try. The clams is served fresh and juicy. The sauce cooked in is a little spicy but it is honestly worth the shiok! 

Located along Gurney Drive, Bali Hai is another huge Chinese-based seafood eatery that boost an impressive dining space, with a transparent glass from the kitchen, allowing customers to enjoy the live cooking experience from the chefs. Plus, you will surely get attracted by the seafood display at one end of the restaurant. This restaurant surely makes the freshest out of their seafood. Kam Heong Clams is a spicy and fragrant dish. Although their prices are hiked up a little, it's good to know that their food quality is still sky high and professionally prepared by the chefs.

Honestly, this restaurant is so popular that it has featured few times before by the media and local food shows. Ong Cheng Huat is famed for its well-acclaimed signature dishes. The clams here are equally one of the signature dishes. Steamed clams are irresistible. The oomph from the sweet broth made of ginger and plenty of rice wine is unbeatable! The robust-flavoured clams are so plump and juicy. Spicy food lovers will be thrilled by the amount of slices green chilli as it gets quite numbering on the clams. 

If you're looking for a restaurant with a stunning view, then 323 Seafood Restaurant might just be the place for you to visit. The Steamed Clams with lots of garlic, ginger and chilli padi is a stunning looking dish just by the look of it. It will certainly tempt your taste buds to try them. The spiciness of the chilli padi will surely compliment the tenderness of the fresh meat. It is diped with the unique chili sauce provided that have a little sweet and sour taste to it.You could also taste the freshness and deliciousness of the clams that is unbeatable.