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Nasi Kandar
Steamed rice with assorted curries and side dishes. Choose your protein and watch them ladle aromatic sauce over your rice.
Indian Food in Penang
From aromatic Nasi Kandar to flaky Roti Canai at Mamak stalls - explore Penang's rich Indian culinary heritage.
Indian Cuisine
Heritage on a Plate
Penang's Indian cuisine reflects its multicultural heritage as a historic trading port. Nasi Kandar shops line the streets of George Town, serving aromatic rice with rich curry sauces, while Mamak stalls dish out flaky Roti Canai perfect for breakfast.
The island offers some of Malaysia's most flavorful and affordable Indian dishes, where every bite tells a story of tradition passed down through generations.
80+ Dishes
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15+ Restaurants
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Roti Canai
Flaky flatbread folded and stretched until paper-thin, served with dhal curry for dipping. Perfect breakfast.
Traditional
Appom
Steamed rice flour cake served with coconut chutney and spicy sambar. A traditional South Indian breakfast treat.
Special
Fish Head Curry
Slow-cooked fish head in aromatic curry with vegetables, tamarind, and okra. Rich and tangy flavor profile.
Popular
Murtabak
Stuffed flatbread with spiced minced meat, egg, and onions. Crispy outside, savory and aromatic inside.
Grilled
Tandoori Chicken
Marinated chicken cooked in clay oven with aromatic spices. Smoky char and tender meat, served with mint chutney.
