PENANG, an island full of history, heritage, culture and local delights. Cendol is a sweet dessert with signature droplets of green rice flour, coconut milk, gula melaka on top of shaved ice. It is a must and Penang is famed for its Cendol. This is a list that summarises the Delicious Cendol in Penang that you should get your hands on if you are on a trip downtown!
1. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
Tucked in the heart of Penang Road, floods after floods of people come and go just to give this cendol a try. Teochew Chendul has come a long way with a history of over 80 years and the old pushcart has grown into a franchise with shops all over Malaysia. This original stall is right under a mural and it is a unique experience to savour a cup of cendol in the sun!
Address: Jalan Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: (Mon-Fri) 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat&Sun) 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
2. Penang Road Famous Chendul
Do not be confused! This opposite cendol stall situated in Penang Road may have a similar name as the one above but competition is tight for the two. Nevertheless, locals prefer this stall over the other as apparently it tastes better. Still, a bowl of delicious cendol is still decided based on one’s own preference. Why not give both a try to determine your favourite?
Address: Jalan Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
Operating Hour: (Mon-Fri) 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat&Sun) 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
3. Kulim Best Cendol
As with its name, it is the best cendol amongst the citizens of Kulim. The stall stands right opposite St. Anne’s Cathedral and just like the aforementioned cendol places, this one has its own regular customers too. With extremely fragrant and sweet gula melaka, you can opt for a little less if it is overpowering. Choose to have pulut (glutinous rice) or without pulut in your bowl of cendol as it is a signature add on at Kulim Best Cendol.
Address: Jalan Kulim, Taman Tenang, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. (Closed on Mondays)
4. Cendol Asli Pak Haji
Pak Haji’s stall may not seem as inviting as the others but this is definitely one underrated cendol place! They serve delicious cendol in cups which are an easier way to carry and a delightful surprise to sip the mixture of gula melaka and coconut milk through straws. This stall also has corn in their cendol which gives an extra bite to the dessert!
Address: Kampung Batu Feringgi, Batu Feringghi, 11100, George Town, Penang.
Operating Hour: (Mon-Thurs&Sat) 12-6 p.m. (Fri&Sun) 12-4 p.m.
5. Durian Haven
The King of the fruits is love to many. Durian Haven serves cendol with durian as per its name. It is really a mind-blowing experience to have when cendol is combined with the creamy sweet durian. Not to mention that Durian Haven uses Musang King durians which are one of the most expensive in the market. If you are looking for a unique experience, do check it out!
Address: 16, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hour: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Closed on Wednesdays)
Now, you have the list of the best 5 Delicious Cendol in Penang. So, what no more! Head out now to treat yourself.
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