How Hungry Penang Lang Started With Just an Instagram Post
Hello! Thank you for dropping by here. Wondering how Hungry Penang Lang has ever started? When I think back to how Hungry Penang Lang began, it still amazes me that it all started with just one Instagram post. There wasn’t a business plan, no roadmap, and certainly no idea that it would grow into what […]
The Untold Story of Nyonya Kuih: Heritage on a Plate
Nyonya kuih—those jewel-toned, bite-sized delights often wrapped in banana leaves or layered in vibrant colours—are more than just sweet treats. They are edible heritage, carrying the history of the Peranakan (Baba-Nyonya) community, whose culture emerged from the intermarriage of Chinese settlers and local Malays centuries ago. In today’s Penang, Malacca, and Singapore, these kuih are […]
Penang Street Food: 15 Must-Try Classics and Where to Find Them
Introduction: Why Penang is the Street Food Capital If there’s one place in Malaysia where food isn’t just eaten but celebrated, it’s Penang. The island’s streets are alive with sizzling woks, bubbling broths, and stalls that have been passed down through generations. Penang’s food scene is shaped by its diverse communities — Malay, Chinese, Indian, […]