2026 Guide
Updated October 2026 · 5 spots
⚡ Quick answer
The best Roti Canai in Penang is Roti Canai Transfer Road (Jalan Transfer, George Town). Also great: Roti Canai Gemas Road, Roti Bakar Hutton Lane and Omar & Hameed (Restoran OMH).
Jalan Transfer, George Town, Penang
Order: Roti banjir with mixed beef and chicken curry
The roti canai pilgrimage of Penang: an unsigned roadside stall that has been flipping dough for around half a century. Get it torn up and drowned in curry, with a fried egg, and come early before it sells out.
Jalan Gemas, George Town, Penang
Order: Roti canai with egg, cheese, onion and beef curry
Transfer Road's fiercest rival and arguably Penang's busiest roti spot, run by a family of mamak siblings. Order it with egg, cheese and raw onion and go for the beef curry.
⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.
Jalan Phee Choon, George Town, Penang
Order: Roti canai with dhal and sambal; charcoal roti bakar with half-boiled eggs
A roadside breakfast institution famous for charcoal-toasted bread, but the roti canai is equally loved - crisp, flaky and served with terrific dhal. Expect a crowd from dawn.
Jalan Kampung Gajah, Butterworth, Penang
Order: Roti canai with daging cincang (minced beef curry)
Founded in 1954 by Indian-Muslim brothers and once a haunt of Australian airmen from the Butterworth base, now run by the founders' great-grandchildren. Also known as Kedai Pokok Kurma - the mainland's roti canai legend.
⚠️ Last confirmed before 2025 — check it is open before you go.
Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Penang
Order: Made-to-order roti canai with curry buffet
Over 50 years of slapping roti to order, served piping hot with a buffet of curries and sides. Handy for an airport-adjacent breakfast.
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