A Quick Reference on what not to miss while in Penang - Food of course!

Note: The following recommendations are based on my opinion. Thanks.
Nasi Kandar

• Tajudin Hussain – Queen Street
• Kassim Mustafa – Chulia Street (Speciality Nasi Dalca)
• Kapitan, Campbell Street (Speciality Briyani, Garlic naan & Tandoori)
• Hameediyah at Campbell street
• Hameeda, Macalister Road (Sweet porridge after 4pm)
• Kg Melayu Flats, Block 2A – 6am–11am
• Jelutong Nasi Kandar @ Kedai Kopi Tai Min, near Jelutong Police Station up to 1pm

Banana Leaf

• Anandha Bhawan (2 at Little India and 1 at Tg. Bungah)
• Karaikudi, Komala Vilas, Sushi and many others in Little India
• Paal sangam in Dato' Keramat Road
• Jaya Caterers all over Penang

Mee Goreng & Rebus

• Jln Chan Siew Teong-JlnTg. Bungah Intersection (2pm to 6pm only)
• Dhoby Ghaut near General Hospital
• Stall near Rifle Range flats
• Dawood Restaurant
• Seng Lee Cafe, Bangkok Lane (eat-in only)
• Sultan Mee at New World Foodcourt
• Air Itam Market

Roti Canai

• Anandha Bhavan, Little India
• Restoran Roti Canai Argyll Road
• MGR Roti, Macalister Road (near Jaya Restaurant - only evenings)
• Yasmeen Restaurant Penang Road
• Kayu Restaurant, Sg. Nibong

Paal Appam

• Bayan Baru Sunshine Square - mornings only
• Stall in Swee Kong Coffee Shop, Pulau Tikus
• Stall in Chulia Street (after 8pm)
• Sidelane of Jalan Datuk Keramat

Not to be missed

• Ais Tingkap, Cucur udang at Tamil Street
• Karipap bawang Transfer Road
• Roti Bengali with half-boiled egg at Ismalia Bakery, Transfer Road

• Nyonya kuih at Anson Road market, Batu Lancang market, Rest. Hot Bowl (229, Burmah Road), Inside Komtar
• Cendol at Penang Road
• Durian icecream - Kek Seng (opp Komtar)
• ABC at Swatow Lane 

• Char Kueh Teow – Siam Road. Upper Anson cart after 8pm
• Nasi lemak bungkus at Penang Road, Sri Bahari Rd junction stall - evenings only
• Chee Cheong Fan - Lorong Macalister (behind Hong Kong Bank)

• Ayu Mee Udang, Teluk Kumbar
• Hokkien Mee (Prawn mee) Magazine Road
• Laksa at Air Itam, Farlim, Penang Road

Food Courts

• Swatow Lane New World Park
• Red Garden, Upper Penang Rd - evenings only
• Anson Road - night only
• Cecil Market Food Court 8 am to 5 pm
• Sri Weld Food Court
• Padang Kota Lama