Best Pai Tee in Penang

Don’t worry, we have scouted the address, it’s actually somewhere to respite from all the hustle and bustle of the urban city. The name primarily comes for its located, where it’s encircled by emerald green mountains, a plethora of plants and a rustic kampung-style house that feeds you with succulent meals. Their Laska Utara tops the charts, followed by their classic fish head curry and the king of fruits – Durian. No visit here is complete without a shot of pai tee, which is served on traditional porcelain. While enamoring Mother Nature, you’ll just keep topping it in your mouth, crispy, packed with flavours and cheap. 

Looking for a full-fledged Nyonya feast? Look no further, along the tranquil Kelawai Road is Perut Rumah, which seems to be an institution of Nyonya cuisine. Stepping into this heritage bungalow is akin to travelling back too olden Peranakan days, with shelves occupied with traditional porcelains and mugs, antique ornaments, Peranakan-style flooring, little plants adoring the walls of the dining space and chalkboards. Pai tee is among the pride of the menu, mixture of yambean, carrots and mushrooms are fried together with slices of pork and shoved into the crispy top hats. It’s then garnished with onions before heading into your mouth. 

This old-school is famous yet also surprising to many. How often do you see a coffee shop serving local delights such as chicken rice, char keoy teow and lobak, also being praised for their homemade durian ice cream? However once you step in, you can never leave without a shot of their appealing dessert. Their pai kee is commendable too, which permits fun interplay of texture at every bite, the tart crackles and shatters, oozing out all carrots, Chinese turnip and a spoonful of chili sauce. 

This old-school factory along the quiet allet of Masjid Negeri Road is a hidden gem that should never be missed. Never let the distinct red backdrop and worn signboard fool you, once your step in, be amazed with widespread choices of cute Nyonya kuihs and delicious dishes.Be it moh pizza, nasi kunyit with chicken curry or vibrant kuihs, you'll be constantly greeted with new bursting flavours. Brimming with sliced jicama, carrots and topped with fresh salad, it can be elegantly eaten in a bite.