ONE of the most sought-after foods for the kaki makan in Penang is the “Mee Goreng Mamak”.
Here’s our Top 10 must try Mee Goreng Mamak in Penang:
10. MNR MEE GORENG
Operated by Mohamad Noor Ahmad, 61, the place offers the basic Mee Goreng Mamak to customers who drop by a Chinese coffee shop known as City Rio Restaurant.
Its Mee Goreng Mamak is sold at RM5 without egg and RM6 with egg. Either way, one cannot go wrong. The dish is hot and spicy, and is a pleasant experience for customers.
LOCATION: 64, Bishop St, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pe-nang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens from Mondays to Fridays, from 7am to 3pm.
9. RAHIM MEE GORENG
Before climbing Penang Hill, poeple can enjoy this local dish for just RM3.50 without egg and RM4 with egg.
The shop is easy to find as it is located by the roadside, next to a bus stand. The dish is served hot on a banana leaf to give it that extra “oomph”.
LOCATION: 8, Jalan Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily from 11.30am to 8pm (closed on Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji).
8. MEE JALIL
This outlet sells noodles from a small makeshift stall along the main road. At first glance, the Mee Goreng served here may look plain and dry, but the ingredients set it apart from the rest. It is not too spicy and not too salty. In other words, it is made just right at RM4 per plate.
The difficult part about this gastronomic experience is that the stall’s operating days are pretty unpredictable.
LOCATION: Jalan Kenari, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily, except Fridays, from 2pm to 7pm (closed on any odd day).
7. GHANI MEE GORENG
Medan Selera Padang Brown serves a range of local cuisine for foodies. In between its 20 shops sits this Mee Goreng stall, which has been in business for the past 50 years.
The business is run by Peer Mohamed Mohamed Ghani, 45, who took over from his father. For those who prefer a larger portion, look no further as the cook is generous with his servings at only RM5 a plate.
LOCATION: Medan Selera Padang Brown, Jalan Perak, 10400 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily, except Tuesdays, from 4pm to 10pm.
6. RASHEED MEE GORENG
The aroma wafting from this stall is enough to lure customers. The stall is said to have been operating for more than 30 years and counting, despite the presence of other famous local foodstalls nearby.
The secret of its dish lies in the traditional way it is fried over charcoal fire. The food served is worth the money at RM5 a plate.
LOCATION: 22-30, Lebuhraya Jelutong, Taman Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily from 2.30pm to 7pm (closed on Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji).
5. HUSSAIN MEE GORENG
The outlet’s main customers comprise those coming to the Jelutong market. Its Mee Goreng is sold for RM3.70 without egg and RM4.50 with egg.
The best part is that customers can make a request to suit their taste and the cook will do his best to satisfy them.
LOCATION: Jalan Jelutong, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily from 1.30pm to 8pm
4. JONES ROAD MEE GORENG
For those who prefer spicy Mee Goreng, this is the best of the bunch.
The noodle has a sweet-and- sour flavour. The dish is priced at RM3 without egg and RM3.50 with egg.
LOCATION: Jalan Pasar, 10350 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily, except Tuesdays, from 8am to 4pm
3. EDGECUMBE ROAD MEE GORENG
Despite being located away from the famous Gurney Drive food court, customers still throng this shop to enjoy the “wet-look” Mee Goreng.
The shop’s “Mee Goreng Sotong” is the most sought-after dish, priced between RM4 and RM5 depending on add-ons.
LOCATION: Kompleks Makanan Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily, except Fridays, from 12pm to 5pm
2. MEE GORENG BANGKOK LANE
This is the oldest Mee Goreng stall in the list having been in business even before our country gained independence. It was originally operating by the roadside, but, in the 1980s, it was relocated to a building nearby, providing a comfortable dining experience for customers.
During peak hours, it can be a frustrating half-an-hour wait to be served, but once the plate of noodles arrives, it is worth the wait. The dish is priced between RM4 and RM7 a plate.
LOCATION: 280, Jalan Burma, 10350 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily, except Mondays, from 8am to 6pm
1. HAMEED PATA MEE SOTONG
The Mee Goreng served in this outlet is above the rest.
The reddish noodle with a few pieces of “sotong” is a delight on the taste buds. But be prepared to wait for your turn. It is priced between RM4 and RM6 a serving. This is definitely a mee goreng dish not to be missed.
LOCATION: Esplanade Food Court, Jalan Tun Syed Sheikh Barakhbah, 10200 George Town, Penang
OPERATING DAY/HOURS: Opens daily, except Sundays, from 11.30am to 8pm