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Ah Shan Hokkien Mee @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang – A Hidden Gem in Mainland Penang
Posted on June 7, 2026
Sometimes the most memorable meals come not from flashy restaurants or viral food spots, but from humble neighbourhood eateries that have quietly been doing things right for decades. Ah Shan Hokkien Mee, tucked away in Kampung Permatang Tinggi, Bukit Mertajam, is exactly that kind of place, an unassuming hidden...
Ah Shan Hokkien Mee @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang – A Hidden Gem in Mainland Penang
June 7, 2026
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Sometimes the most memorable meals come not from flashy restaurants or viral food spots, but from humble neighbourhood eateries that ...
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Places to Visit
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Fun Facts
Fun Facts of Penang:
- The name Penang comes from the Malay word Pinang, which means the betel nut tree.
- Penang is known as the “food paradise” of Malaysia as it has a wealth of street food or “hawker food”
- Penang has the highest population density in Malaysia with ethnic Chinese population as majority
Places to Visit
My recommended must go places:
- Penang Butterfly Park, Entopia – A massive glass conservatory with over 15,000 free flying butterflies.
- Fort Cornwallis – The largest fort in the country
- Penang War Museum – Home to Southeast Asia’s largest war museum and a memorial to the many men who suffered and died under occupation.
Must Try Foods!
Top must try foods in Penang:
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Ah Shan Hokkien Mee @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang – A Hidden Gem in Mainland Penang
June 7, 2026
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Ah Shan Hokkien Mee @ Bukit Mertajam, Penang – A Hidden Gem in Mainland Penang
June 7, 2026
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