When Anthony Bourdain visited Penang on his show No Reservations Season 8 Episode 8 (originally aired June 4, 2012), he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and dishes showcased on No Reservations Malaysia Penang, all in a convenient list. If you are spending 2 weeks in Malaysia, you might as well not miss these.
DISH – Wantan Mee
WHAT IS IT?
A special Penang version of Chinese Wanton noodles, it’s a great inclusion to a 2 days in Penang itinerary.
WHERE IS IT?
The Jetty Food Court (AKA CF Food Court)
49-F, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 Georgetown
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
NOTES:
Food can be bought in a lot of food stalls within the address stated above. The original location where the show was shot is now closed and has moved one block north.
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DISH – Balitong
WHAT IS IT?
Cooked sea snail with red sauce made of different spices.
WHERE IS IT?
49-F, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 Georgetown
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
DISH – Laksa – Anthony Bourdain Malaysia Penang
WHAT IS IT?
Spicy rice noodle soup made of broth of spices topped with bean sprout, fish cake and shrimp.
WHERE IS IT?
Pasar Air Itam Laksa
1, Jalan Pasar, Pekan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
DISH – Curry on Banana Leaf – Anthony Bourdain Malaysia Penang
WHAT IS IT?
Steamed rice with a variety of curry dishes and side dishes placed on banana leaf.
WHERE IS IT?
Muthu Restaurant Chettinad, AKA “The Mess”, next to Chiat Cheong Sdn. Bhd.
145, Lebuh Acheh, George Town, 10200 George Town
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
DISH – Char Koay Teow
WHAT IS IT?
Stir fried rice cake strips with bean sprout and sauce.
WHERE IS IT?
New Lane Street Foodstalls
Lorong Baru, George Town, 10450 George Town
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
NOTES:
Food is served in a lot of food stalls within the address stated above
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DISH – Fish Head Curry – No Reservations Malaysia Penang
WHAT IS IT?
White snapper fish head simmered in Indian herb and spices.
WHERE IS IT?
Red Garden Food Court
Jalan Penang, Georgetown, 10450 George Town
Penang, Malaysia
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.
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DISH – Nasi Kandar – Anthony Bourdain Malaysia Penang
WHAT IS IT?
Steamed rice topped with a variety of curry.
WHERE IS IT?
Restoran Nasi Kandar Line Clear
Penang Road Beside 161 & 177 Penang Road, George Town, 10000 George Town
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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