2026 Guide · Penang
Updated October 2026 · 3 spots
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Top of the list in Gelugor: Nasi Bukhari Mendi Sajid Khan for Nasi Arab & Mandy, Nasi Arab Syawins Jiddan for Nasi Arab & Mandy and Tong Sui Xiao Po for Tong Sui (Chinese Dessert).
🍖 Nasi Arab & Mandy · Bukit Gambir, Gelugor, Penang
near USMbudget
Order: Lamb mendy, madbi and haneeth
Started out feeding Arab students near USM and now draws all of Penang for its cheap, generous mendy and madbi (stone-grilled meat). Rated 4.4 from about 450 Google reviews.
🍖 Nasi Arab & Mandy · Bukit Gambir, Gelugor, Penang
lunchgenerous portions
Order: Smoky mandi rice with grilled chicken
A Gelugor favourite for big plates of smoky mandi rice and tender chicken. 4.5 stars over 160 reviews.
🍮 Tong Sui (Chinese Dessert) · Sungai Dua, Gelugor, Penang
near USM
Order: Green bean soup, red bean soup, tangyuan made from scratch
A from-scratch dessert house near USM serving classic sweet soups with ginkgo and wolfberries, plus simple noodle meals. Reviews flag small portions, but it fills the mainland-side gap.
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