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#5 Wantan Mee in Malaysia · 2026

WhatSaeb Boat Noodles

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Berbaloi · Worth the Detour

🐖 Non-halalRM5–RM25

A George Town shop devoted to Thai boat noodles, with a kitchen crew brought in from Thailand to keep the dark, rich broth authentic. Michelin Selected.

Michelin Guide
Michelin Selected (2026, Penang) · Official listing ↗
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What to order
Thai boat noodles with pork
Address
173 Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100 George Town, Penang
Area
Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Penang
Hours
Mon 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm; Wed–Fri 12pm–3pm, 5:30pm–10pm; Sat–Sun 12pm–10pm; closed Tue (check before you go)
Price
RM5–RM25 per person
Halal status
🐖 Non-halal
🧭 Directions

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