Souvenir is a memento of your visit to a place as most souvenir is a physical representation of the place it originated from. Some people get it for their friends and family, some people get it for themselves. Here, we have shortlisted some local stuff that you must buy for your friends when you travel to Penang!
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a type of tropical fruit commonly planted in Teluk Pahang and Balik Pulau, Penang. Nutmeg is rich in natural antioxidants, improve digestion, relieve throat irritation and reduce flatulence. Nutmeg products such as oils, creams, balms, juices and syrups are on the list of must-buy souvenirs in Penang.
Where to get it:
- Cheong Kim Chuan: 99-B, Lorong Selamat, 10400 George Town, Penang.
- Lim Wah Thai: 3-A, Jalan Gottlieb, 10350 George Town, Penang.
- Tean Ean Local Products (M) Sdn Bhd: 90, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, 10050 George Town, Penang.
- Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory: MK3, 202A, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, Kampung Sg. Pinang, 11000 Balik Pulau, Penang.
Rojak Paste
You can find fresh fruits almost anywhere but some of the best Rojak sauces can only be found in Penang. Rojak is the best defined as fruit salad dish and the word ‘Rojak’ means mixture in the Malay language. The dish is a combination of various fruits such as guava, jicama, pineapples and others. And, the Rojak paste is the main component of the dish.
Where to get it:
- Cheong Kim Chuan: 99-B, Lorong Selamat, 10400 George Town, Penang.
- Lim Wah Thai: 3-A, Jalan Gottlieb, 10350 George Town, Penang.
Crushed Peanut Candy
It is also known as ‘kacang tumbuk’ or ‘kong th’ng’ (in Hokkien). With the scrumptious taste of peanuts and sugar, this crumbly traditional snack is the snack that people will bring to watch Chinese street opera shows. On a side note, eating it with popiah skin wrapped is the perfect match and also the traditional way.
Where to get it:
Ang Seng Heong: 326-U Ground Floor, Jalan Perak, Taman Ara, 11600 George Town, Penang.
Ghee Hiang Sesame Oil
Ghee Hiang Bakery is a 150-year-old brand, which is famously known for their sesame oil among other products. Sesame oil is highly nutritious and assists in quick recovery for confinement mothers. It also has many illness-defending and rejuvenation qualities that enhance a good health. Tourists and even Malaysians are absolutely in love with it.
Where to get it:
Ghee Hiang Bakery: 216, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Penang.
Pickled Fruits
Jeruk Madu Pak Ali (sweet pickled fruits) is best known for its distinct aroma and taste. The company produces various type of pickles such as mango, cherry, garlic, papaya, nutmeg, bamboo sprout and kelubi. The company has 18 outlets throughout the country and is definitely a worth-buying souvenir of Penang for tourists.
Where to get it:
Jeruk Madu Pak Ali: 423 & 425 Jalan Penang, 10000 George Town, Penang / 24, Jalan Pantai Jerjak, Pantai Jerjak, 11700 Gelugor, Penang.
Tau Sar Piah
Tau Sar Piah means mung bean paste biscuit in Hokkien. It is a round-shaped Chinese pastry and is one of Penang’s most famous food souvenirs. Him Heang is an iconic pastry manufacturer in Penang that offers a wide range of local pastries. Over the years, its Tau Sar Piah has been publicly acclaimed by many locals and tourists.
Where to get it:
Him Heang: 162A, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Penang.
Beh Teh Saw
Beh Teh Saw in Hokkien means ‘horse hoof crispy biscuit’. The biscuit is thicker on one end and resembles a ‘horse hoof’. You can get it from Hock Lok Siew Biscuit Trading that produces a variety of products such as Tambun biscuits (think skin with sweet mung bean paste filling), phong pneah (think flacks crust with sticky maltose and sugar filling), mini moon biscuits and many more.
Where to get it:
Hock Lok Siew Biscuit Trading: 120, Lebuh Noordin, 10300 George Town, Penang.
Penang Batik
Batik is an Indonesian technique, a type of textile art that uses wax and dye to produce patterns on a piece of plain cloth. Batik is very popular design for clothes and its is considered as a very unique gift. We recommend going to the Penang Batik Factory at Teluk Bahang where you can have the first insight in the making of Batik and shop for Batik souvenirs.
Where to get it:
Penang Batik Factory: 669, 11050 Tanjung Bungah, Penang.
