Not sure how we landed up here. This was recommended by our driver, and the seafood was indeed fresh and flavours punchy. It was a long drive out from Georgetown though.
Experience a bit of fishing village life and taste seafood straight off the boat for a fraction of Georgetown prices.
A famed fishing village at Southwest of Penang Island (approximately 15 km away from Balik Pulau market), Pulau Betong is home to many fishermen and is known to have some of the best sea produce in Penang. Jia Siang Cafe is one of the more prominent seafood restaurants in the vicinity; having operated for years, it has accumulated an appreciate following. But there is a catch here- you must either reach there early during the day (as soon as it opens) or you will have to buy the fresh sea produce behind the restaurant (for the Chefs to cook). The seafood supplies in the restaurant are rather limited and the demand is usually high, so if you wish to savor some of the best seafood, make your way there as early as possible. Located at the end of the road, Jia Siang Cafe is right next to the river mouth; not air-conditioned, the heat-intolerant might this place a little uncomfortable to dine-in, especially with the sultry hot tropical weather.
Serving with a taste as great as previously, Ah Huat Pek and Ah Bird have moved to the new location which is now at Balik Kampung a few stones throw away. Balik Kampung is now served with good food and exciting activities. Besides the delightful Penang local food, Balik Kampung also provides a range of bicycles for those after a meal and looking for great sunset senary.
However, this round I am trying out other specialties which is the prawn fritters and also the soy sauce braised pork. These are the signature dishes here in Ah Hock Pek Stall as well.
Beside the deep fried hor fun, the char koay teow and the classic hor fun here also very irresistible and placed with char grill flavor. This is the place that you need to visit if you are looking for some unique food and a place that out of town.
Lok Khoon Coffee Shop is one of the great places in Balik Pulau that served many types of great food, from Ah Huat Pek Char Hor Fun to Chai Kuih and Golden Chicken Rice Balls as will as the thick and rich Hor Kar Sai Drink.
Peter Boy Seafood, located in BP Views Kopitiam serving seafood and Asian-style cooking is one of the must-visit places at Balik Pulau for those that looking for delicious, unique, and reasonable dinners. Well known to the locals, this place is crowded with patrons even during weekdays. The dishes that must order here are the Braised Pork Trotter, Lemongrass Steam Fish, Sambal Kang Kong, and also Salted Egg France Bean. This is the place that I would be going back to again for its good food and wallet-friendly price.
Uncle Teh is one of the great and delicious Hokkien Mee Stall located at Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau. This stall has been operated for over 20 years and only operates during weekends. The taste of the Hokkien Mee is very classic and flavourful. This is one of the stalls that a lot of Hokkien Mee patrons would check out.
Uncle Loo's Unforgettable Taste fired CKT and Tai Lok Mee is one of the countryside-style cooking that made this place unique from others. Uncle Loo has been frying Char Koay Teow for 60 years since he was 7 years old. Now he is back in Balik Pulau a small and quiet town to continue his hobby.
One of the places that served unique Pan-Fried Hor Fun, Kafe 5126, Bukit Penara, Balik Pulau. The process of Pan-Fried Hor Fun really takes time and is not easy to prepare. This is something that you need to try if you haven’t.
One of the places that served unique Pan-Fried Hor Fun, Kafe 5126, Bukit Penara, Balik Pulau. The process of Pan-Fried Hor Fun really takes time and is not easy to prepare. This is something that you need to try if you haven't.
Handmade without an artificial bun 'bao' is a rare item in the market, moreover is only selling for RM1 per piece, this is made this stall unique. Ting's Cottage is located at Jalan Baru, Balik Pulau. Here, the owner insists on natural handmade without artificial, and yet the price is so afforda ble with RM1 for each plain bun while RM1.50 for stuffing. However, Ting's Cottage only operates once a week which is Sunday 7 am and the bun is fast selling.
Weird Noodle is known as 'Guai Mee' in Hokkien is the noodle that created by Ah Pi. That is why this noodle is also known as Ah Pi Mee. The reason why this noodle is so weird is that it is mixed and blended with Hokkien Mee, Curry Mee, and Lor Mee soup base so you will be confused if you are having Curry Mee? Hokkien Mee? Or Lor Mee. However, the taste of this creation is surprising getting well and harmony. The taste is so weird that you need to try it out yourself.
Kong Lean is a hidden gem coffee shop that located at Sungai Pinang, Balik Pulau. This decoration of the coffee shop is retro and very nostalgic serving with the duck egg kaya toast that is unique and also the soft-boiled egg that is rare to get around Penang. Besides the toast and soft-boiled egg, the homemade scone with lemon curd and butter is so appetizing and yummy too. Kedai Makana Heng Lee is also the shop a few doors away from Kong Lean Kedai Kopi that sells great Penang Street Food, the Hokkien Mee, Jawa Mee, and Wantan Mee here are recommended and up to standard as well.
Selling something special, the deep fried hor fun is one of the popular dishes around. Beside the deep fried hor fun, the char koay teow and the classic hor fun here also very irrisitable and placed with char grill flavor. This is the place that you need to visit if you are looking for some unique food and a place that out of town.
