Char Koay Teow and Cendol- Two Must Have's in Penang

Hey guys and girls!

Last week I was searching for a good place to eat with a friend. He is not from Penang, so he wanted to taste AWESOME Penang food, namely the famous cendol and char koay teow in Joo Hooi Kopitiam (愉园餐室) on lower Penang Road. He had heard a lot about this kopitiam from his friends in KL.

Joo Hooi Kopitiam

This kopitiam has been serving awesome food for around 50 years and is renown for its cendol, char koay teow, ais kacang  and laksa (I'll be covering only my two favourite ones-char koay teow and cendol).

Char koay teow is a fried flat rice noodle dish with belachan, prawns, egg, pork, beansprouts, and soy sauce. The char koay teow in Joo Hooi Kopitiam for me, is one of the best in Penang (a MUST HAVE).

Joo Hooi Kopitiam famous Char Koay Teow

Appearance: 6

Texture: 6

Size: 5

Aroma: 8

Taste: 8

Price: 3

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The cendol is a dessert with green jelly, coconut milk, shaved ice, and brown sugar. It has a creamy taste to it and is a delicacy in Penang. I like the cendol here because it is sweet, has a very exquisite taste and just melts in your mouth.

Famous Penang Road Cendol

Appearance: 7

Texture: 4

Size: 4

Aroma: 3

Taste: 7

Price: 3

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I've come to this shop many times since I was young and I love the taste of the food here!

My friend loved the taste of the char koay teow and cendol and said that his trip to Penang was "complete" hahaha!

If any of you guys are searching for good Penang local food, head on to Joo Hooi Kopitiam, Lower Penang Road. It is famous, so just ask any taxi guy in Penang and he'll send you there! 

Until next time folks, take care!  ;)