2026 Guide
Updated October 2026 · 3 spots
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The best Cendol in Penang is Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul (Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town). Also great: Chendol Ali Sungai Bakap and Kulim Best Cendol.
Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, Penang
Order: Chendul with red beans, gula Melaka and fresh coconut milk
The cendol by which all others are judged, slurped standing in the alley off Penang Road since 1936. Fine shaved ice, rich santan and dark gula Melaka in perfect balance. It is now a national chain and even went to Taiwan in 2025, but the original stall is the pilgrimage.
Sungai Bakap, Nibong Tebal, Penang
Order: Cendol with homemade green jelly, santan and red beans (add pulut)
Founded in 1977 and now in its second generation, selling 200-plus bowls a day by the main road in Sungai Bakap. South Seberang Perai's cendol pilgrimage.
Jalan Kulim, Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Order: Sweet, rich cendol
A Bukit Mertajam roadside favourite across from St Anne's, leaning on the sweeter side - ask for less sugar if you like. A cooling stop after a BM food crawl.
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