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Night Market Everyday in Penang: A Foodie’s Guide to Pasar Malam
Hop In The Car · 14 Oct 2025
If you’re looking for the best way to experience Penang’s vibrant street food culture, there’s no better place than a night market (pasar malam). Each evening, different parts of the island come alive with bustling stalls serving everything from smoky char koay teow and juicy satay to refreshing sugarcane juice and local snacks.
In Penang, you can find a night market every day of the week! Here’s your ultimate guide to where and when to go:
01. Monday – Macallum Street Night Market
Start your week in the heart of George Town. The Macallum Night Market is packed with local hawker stalls and affordable eats. Expect a mix of traditional Penang dishes and trendy street snacks – perfect for a casual Monday dinner outing.
📍 Location: Lintang Macallum 1, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 George Town, Penang
⏰ Time: 530pm – 1030pm
02. Tuesday – Tanjung Bungah Night Market
On Tuesdays, head to the coast for the Tanjung Bungah Pasar Malam. This night market is loved by both locals and tourists, offering fresh seafood snacks, Penang laksa, and local desserts. After dinner, you can stroll along the beach nearby.
📍 Location: Jalan Sungai Kelian, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang
⏰ Time: 530pm – 10pm
03. Wednesday – Farlim Night Market
Midweek calls for the biggest night market in Penang – the Farlim Night Market. With hundreds of stalls, this pasar malam sells everything from food to clothes, toys, and gadgets. Foodies will love the endless variety of hawker dishes. Come hungry!
📍 Location: 27-75, Medan Angsana, Bandar Baru Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang
⏰ Time: 5pm – 11pm
04. Thursday – Bayan Baru Night Market
If you’re staying near the airport or the southern side of Penang, the Bayan Baru Night Market is a must-visit. Known for its wide selection of Malay and Chinese street food, it’s a popular spot for locals winding down after work.
📍 Location: 24, Lorong Mahsuri 7, Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas,Penang
⏰ Time: 530pm – 10pm
05. Friday – Jelutong Night Market
Kick off your weekend at the Jelutong Night Market, one of the most famous in Penang. With rows of sizzling woks, smoky grills, and colorful desserts, the atmosphere here is unbeatable. Don’t miss the fried oyster omelette (oh chien) and apom balik.
📍 Location: 52, Jalan Van Praagh, Taman Continental, 11600 George Town, Penang
⏰ Time: 5pm – 1030pm
06. Saturday – Sungai Dua Night Market
Saturdays are for students and locals to gather at the Sungai Dua Night Market. Close to Universiti Sains Malaysia, this market is budget-friendly and full of youthful energy. Affordable snacks, bubble tea, and local delights make it a weekend hotspot.
📍 Location: 1, Jalan Sungai Dua, Sungai Dua, 13800 Gelugor, Penang
⏰ Time: 5pm – 10pm
07. Sunday – Paya Terubong Night Market
End your week at the Paya Terubong Night Market, set against the backdrop of Penang’s hills. It’s less touristy and has a neighborhood charm, with plenty of homely dishes, grilled seafood, and sweet treats to try.
📍 Location: 1228l, Jln Paya Terubung, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam, Penang
⏰ Time: 530pm – 1030pm
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