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MALAY STREET FOOD IN PENANG - Curry Mee + Laksa in Ayer Itam
Welcome back to another episode of Chopstick Travel with Luke Martin. Today, we take you on a street food tour just outside of Georgetown, Penang to a small village called Air Itam. Situated just into the mountain-side, this little town is famous for delicious STREET FOOD! Among the street food stalls selling all kinds of Malaysian foods and Chinese-influence foods, there are two very famous spots: one selling a traditional curry mee and the other a traditional assam laksa!
We also checked out the beautiful Buddhist temple - Kek Lok Si, while we were there, and took in the beautiful views.
We couldn’t resist the classic Malaysian dessert - cendol, in downtown Penang, before heading to one of our favourite dishes of all time (not just in Malaysia) - bak kut teh. It is a medicinal soup filled with vegetables and tofu and it cooked in an earthenware pot. The best way to end a day of street food eating and exploring!
Want to visit these places yourself? Check the info below!
Curry Mee @ Sister Curry Mee
612 T Jalan Air Itam, Pekan Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang
Open Wed - Mon 7:30am - 1:00pm but hours aren’t always true, the ladies are very old
facebook.com/currymeesister/
Assam Laksa @ Penang Air Itam Laksa
Jalan Pasar, Paya Terubong, Pulau Pinang
Open daily 10:30am - 7:00pm also hours differ, some days he takes a break without notice
facebook.com/penang.air.itam.laksa/
Kek Lok Si Temple
1000-L Tingkat Lembah Ria 1, Air Itam, Pulau Pinang
kekloksitemple.com/
Cendol @ Penang Road Famous Teowchew Chendul
Jalan Penang, Georgetown
Open daily 10:00am - 7:00pm
chendul.my/
Bak Kut Teh @ Khoon Klang Bak Kut Teh
320 Jalan Perak, Jelutong, Georgetown
Open Sat - Thurs 11:00am - 10:30pm
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Air Itam Asam Laksa, Sister's Curry Mee, & Kek Lok Si Temple
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There are a lot of delicious Penang street food dishes to eat when you visit, but perhaps one of the most famous is asam laksa, a speciality found uniquely of this version in Penang. There are many famous places to eat asam laksa on the island, but probably the most famous is Air Itam Asam Laksa, located near Kek Lok Si Temple in the Air Itam (also spelled Ayer Itam) area of the city. Since we were staying in George Town, we decided to make a day trip out of going to Kek Lok Si temple and eating at two different noodle restaurants.
From George Town we headed over to the bus station and caught a bus towards Air Itam. Though we had no idea where we were going, I followed the map and I could see we were going in the right direction the entire time. It took about 30 minutes on the bus until we reached a market area in Air Itam, and that’s where the bus route ended and we got out and were surrounded by the market. The market at Air Itam by the way was pretty good too - there were plenty of snacks and things to eat if you’re hungry.
Our first stop was for Malaysian curry mee - curry noodles - and another Penang street food legendary stall called Sister’s Curry Mee. Operated by two elderly sisters as soon as I found the street food stall, they welcomed us in and invited my wife and I to sit at the lonely table they had set up next to where they were cooking. The stall was truly remarkable, the sister’s were serving the curry and noodles out of big pots sitting over charcoal, slowly bubbling away. It was an amazing site to see. Ying and I each got a bowl and after they finished dishing out their existing orders, they dished our bowls of curry expertly. The curry mee came with a variety of different noodles on the bottom of the bowl, filled with a mixture of curry, some pieces of squid, some sambal chili sauce, and a few ingredients that I have no idea what they were. The curry mee wasn’t too rich, and it had a salty and sweet, with a shrimpy flavor.
Happy full of Sister’s Curry Mee, we walked over to Kek Lok Si, which is one of the biggest Chinese Buddhist temples in Penang and in Southeast Asia. I didn’t know about Kek Lok Si temple very much before visiting, but I figured out there were a number of different parts of the temple, each connected, yet completely different areas. Ying and I first found our way up the hill and headed to see the giant statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. We then walked around for a bit, and then walked down the hill to get to the Kek Lok Si Pagoda. The pagoda is said to be Chinese on the bottom, Thai in the middle, and Burmese on the top. Climbing to the top of the pagoda was the highlight of my visit to Kek Lok Si Temple. After walking around in the Penang heat for a while it was time to eat asam laksa, located near the temple.
We made our way over to Air Itam Asam Laksa, one of the most famous street food spots for laksa in Penang. The street food stall was packed out as it always is, and it was a little confusing to figure out how to order - but eventually I figured it out - we found a table and ordered two bowls of asam (assam) laksa. To make asam laksa at Air Itam Asam Laksa, they added a handful of herbs and vegetables at the bottom of the bowl, then came the thick rice noodles, then the curry, which was fishy with a sweet and sour taste. The final component was some kind of a black sauce, that maybe was dark kecap manis style sauce - it almost tasted like hoisin sauce. The asam laksa at Air Itam Asam Laksa was a little on the sweet side for my preference, but it was still excellent, and I loved all the herbs and vegetables in it. If you go to Kek Lok Si temple when you’re in Penang, you have to try the asam laksa, and maybe the curry mee as well.
Going to Kek Lok Si temple and eating at Sister’s Curry Mee and Air Itam Asam Laksa made a fantastic Penang day trip from George Town.
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Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks on Penang Island, Malaysia. It is located within the Air Itam suburb, 6 km (3.7 mi) west of the centre of George Town.
Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which actually refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak.
Penang Hill covers a number of hills, with the highest point at Western Hill which is 833 m (2,733 ft) above sea level.
The hill stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. It was used as a retreat during the British colonial period, and is now a popular tourist destination in Penang.
The top of the hill is accessible via the Penang Hill Railway from its base station at Hill Railway Station Road.
To date, this funicular railway system is the only one of its kind in Malaysia, transporting over a million visitors to the peak of Penang Hill as of 2014.
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Road going to Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam
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What To Do in Penang | Kek Lok Si Temple - Largest Buddhist Temple
The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia.
It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia, and also an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia.
The main draw in the complex is the striking seven-storey Pagoda of Rama VI (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) with 10,000 alabaster and bronze statues of Buddha, and the 36.57 metres (120.0 ft) tall bronze statue of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
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Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks in Penang, Malaysia. It is located in Air Itam, which is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city centre of George Town. The hill stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area. Penang Hill is also known by the Malay name Bukit Bendera, which refers to Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak.
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Day 3 in Penang Island, Malaysia! First off, we leave Georgetown to visit the Air Itam area for their LEGENDARY Asam Laksa. The flavors here are no joke - be prepared to choke on the mouth-watering fishy spice!
Hokkien Mee around the Air Itam Market was an unexpected but pleasant find, the vendor was extremely friendly and look at those presentation skills! Picture perfect Hokkien Mee that tasted just as great as it looked. A new favorite for sure!
Finally, our final stop in Penang is none other than the famous Gurney Drive - arguably the only place on the whole island that can represent Penang’s entire street food scene. I tried their oyster omelette, Penang Rojak and satay!
Hope you guys enjoy this episode. Next time we head towards the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur so definitely stay tuned!
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Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple located in Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple is one of the most impressive temples I've ever visited. It's large in scale and features wonderful different sections spread out over a large territory. You will also notice many turtles here . : The Kek Lok Si Temple (simplified Chinese: 极乐寺; traditional Chinese: 極樂寺; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ki̍k-lo̍k-sī; Penang Hokkien for Temple of Supreme Bliss or Temple of Sukhavati) is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia[citation needed]. The temple is heavily commercialised with shops at every level and inside the main temple complexes.
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Mahayana Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals blend into a harmonious whole, both in the temple architecture and artwork as well as in the daily activities of worshippers.
Kek Lok Si Temple Buddha adalah salah satu kuil yang paling hebat yang pernah saya lawati. Ia adalah besar dalam skala dan mempunyai bahagian yang berbeza yang indah tersebar di seluruh wilayah yang besar. Anda juga akan dapati banyak penyu di sini. The Kek Lok Si Temple (dipermudahkan Cina: 极乐寺; Cina tradisional: 极乐寺; Peh-OE-ji: KIK-lok-si; Penang Hokkien untuk Kuil Bliss Agung atau Kuil daripada Sukhavati ) adalah sebuah kuil Buddha yang terletak di Air Itam di Pulau Pinang dan merupakan salah satu yang terbaik kuil terkenal di pulau itu. Ia adalah kuil Buddha terbesar di Asia Tenggara [rujukan?]. Kuil ini adalah sangat dikomersilkan dengan kedai-kedai di setiap peringkat dan di dalam kompleks kuil utama.
Mahayana Buddha dan Cina tradisional upacara campuran ke dalam keseluruhan harmoni, kedua-dua dalam seni bina kuil dan seni serta dalam aktiviti-aktiviti harian jemaah.
The construction of the temple began in 1890 and was inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street. With the support of the consular representative of China in Penang, the project received the sanction of the Emperor Guangxu, who bestowed a tablet and gift of 70,000 volumes of the Imperial Edition of the Buddhist Sutras.
The primary benefactor of the Kek Lok Si Temple in 1906 was none other than Kapitan Chung Keng Quee.
In 1930, the seven storey main pagoda of the temple or the Pagoda of 10,000 Buddhas, was completed. This pagoda combines a Chinese octagonal base with a middle tier of Thai design, and a Burmese crown; reflecting the temple's embrace of both Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism.
In 2002, a 30.2m bronze statue of the Kuan Yin was completed and opened to public. It replaced the previous white plaster Kuan Yin statue which was damaged due to a fire a few years earlier. The bronze statue is located on the hillside above the pagoda while the head of the previous statue which survived the fire is preserved and placed on the right hand corner of the new statue.
[edit]A temple in the making
As the fairly recent date mentioned above may suggest, the temple is still growing. Generous donations from the affluent Chinese community allow the construction of additional buildings. From 2005 to 2009 an ornate shelter for the Kuan Yin statue was constructed. 16 carved dragon pillars were built, carrying the top of three concentric octogonals roof. This most recent construction was inaugurated on 6 December 2009.
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