Best Yong Tau Fu in Penang

If you’re looking for a peaceful, serene and relaxing place for a weekday getaway, then head over to Paya Terubong. Here, you will stand a chance to try one of the best yong tau fu at the Pantai Timur Cafe. Freshly prepared daily, you will savour the bouncy texture of their fish paste stuffed into succulent vegetables. With a delicious soup boiled with natural ingredients to match, it is more than enough to make you slurp it till the very last drop!

What makes this spot unique is that their hawker stalls are separated into the halal and non-halal sections. You will find a combination of all kinds of local delights; after all, this is what makes us truly Malaysian. Among the myriad of food stalls lies a quiet little stall offering all sorts of yong tau fu, and for those with a penchant for innards such as intestines, you can enjoy  this chewy offal over here. Just pick a bowl and a pair of tongs and grab whatever you want before handing it over to the cook for a blanch in the hot soup.

This place is definitely famous for its Hakka-style yong tau fu freshly dished from the wok. Stuffed with a variety of ground meat and fish paste, Restoran Kampar’s yong tau fu is a place for locals to really enjoy a bowl of mouth-watering yong tau fu. Chewy yet delicate in texture, their yong tau fu is less salty compared to the other stalls in Penang. Definitely a healthier alternative, its soup base is made of traditional “chintan” spices – the perfect concoction for an empty stomach!

While exploring around Georgetown, be sure to head over to this traditional coffee shop for their yong tau fu. An all-time favourite for locals during dinner, regulars simply enjoy the homemade yong tau fu accompanied with spicy chili sauce and a bowl of traditional Chinese dessert to cool off. With the texture of their yong tau fu so delicate and soft, it’s no wonder that even babies enjoy it! 

Offering a wide variety of yong tau fu, this hawker centre is a must-visit for those who prefer to have a decent meal without too much salt. Their yong tau fu are specially made by local vendors and hence, its flavours have been adjusted to suit the taste buds of locals. You may also find a different assortment of yong tau fu which you can’t find anywhere else.