There are different types of curry noodles in Malaysia, and Penang is famous for its white curry noodles. Besides curry noodles, some of the hawkers offer other types of curry noodles that taste good too. There are a few ingredients that go well with curry noodles, such as cockles, pig skins, prawns and tau fu pok. A bowl of tasty curry noodles should have some of those toppings.
As Penang has many high-standard curry noodles, Penangites are very picky about curry noodles. Hence, if you are a curry enthusiast, you should visit Penang for a curry noodles trip. I believe that they would not disappoint you. Instead, you will be always looking forward to visiting Penang.
What makes curry noodles so tasty?
The most important thing in a bowl of curry noodles is its curry broth. Most people would take a sip of the curry soup, before eating any noodles. Hence, in general, the curry noodles that are popular are usually having a unique, flavourful yet delicious broth. For the other additional toppings like prawns and cockles, they would come after the broth.
In addition, the recipes of each curry noodles stall are different. They have different ratios of ingredients to make their best version of curry soup. Thus, this makes them significantly different from each other, in terms of aroma, taste and colour. With this uniqueness, the stalls are able to attract customers with different preferences.
Top 9 Curry Noodles In Penang 2025
1. Hot Bowl
Talking about Penang curry noodles, the most significant curry noodles must be white curry noodles. Hot Bowl is known as one of the best white curry noodles in the town. Here, most customers would pair up the white curry noodles with a plate of steamed chicken and that becomes the “tradition” at Hot Bowl.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Mondays
Address: 58, Jalan Rangoon, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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Website2. Bobo
Aside from coffee, Bobo Kopitiam is also famous for its curry noodles. They will serve you a bowl of curry noodles with white broth. You will have to mix the chilli paste by yourself according to your preference. After that, you will see magic happens where the soup turns into red colour. A bowl of curry noodles and a cup of coffee from Bobo Kopitiam will definitely make your day!
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Saturday to Thursday), closed on Sundays
Address: G-23, Lengkok Nipah 2, Taman Lip Sin, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
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3. Helen @ Muntri Cafe
If you wish to enjoy a bowl of authentic curry noodles in a cosy and air-conditioned space, Muntri Cafe should be your first choice. It can be said that they are serving the best curry noodles among cafes. Some customers even reviewed that their curry noodles are one and only in Penang. Hence, it is a good place for curry noodles in cafe.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 am; 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm daily
Address: 77, Muntri St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang.
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Website4. Lorong Seratus Tahun
From a hawker stall to food and beverage outlet, Lorong Seratus Tahun has been providing good food to Penangites for more than 50 years. They have fulfilled all the criteria as a bowl of classic curry noodles. For those who prefer curry noodles with creamy coconut milk, this is a must-go spot for you.
Operating Hours: 7:30 am – 2:30 pm (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday), closed on Thursdays and Saturdays
Address: 4, Lorong Seratus Tahun, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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Website5. Chulia Street
Among the various street food in Chulia Street, curry noodle is something
Operating Hours: 4:15 pm – 9:45 pm (Wednesday to Saturday), closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays
Address: 1C, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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6. Old Green House
The first thing that people think of Old Green House is their prawn noodles (also known as Hokkien Mee), however, they are also providing nice curry noodles. You can know how tasty it is only by looking at it. There are a rich and creamy curry soup, some prawns, pig blood cakes, pig skins and bean sprouts. All of these go very well with the noodles.
Operating Hours: 3:00 pm – 11:45 pm (Monday to Saturday), closed on Sundays
Address: 223, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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7. Kuantan Road
Kuantan Road Curry Mee is the favourite of Penang’s former Chief Minister, Lim Guan Eng. In addition, they are always featured in local newspapers, tv programmes and websites. With their recipe that has been passed down for two generations, they offer the most authentic curry noodles for Penangites. It becomes the comfort food for many people.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm daily
Address: 192, Jalan Burma, Kampung Syed, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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8. Air Itam Sister
After you have visited Kek Lok Si Temple, you may head to Air Itam Sister Curry Mee to taste their special curry noodles. They are using charcoal stoves to cook the curry noodles and it brings a special aroma to the curry noodles. Besides, they are using cuttlefish as one of the ingredients of chilli base, hence it is flavourful.
Operating Hours: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm (Wednesday to Monday), closed on Tuesdays
Address: 612 T, Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang.
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Website9. Tuai Pui
Tuai Pui offers a wide range of toppings for curry noodles. Other than the usual toppings like tau fu pok, pig blood cake and cockles, you can also ask for chicken gizzards and chicken wings. The various toppings would make the curry noodles more flavourful and thus the soup is thicker as well.
Operating Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Address: 23, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
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