Gurney Drive (or locally Persiaran Gurney) is a popular seafront promenade in George Town, Penang. This place is one of the Penang’s most happening areas that is full of dining culture. On this sea-front promenade, there are multitudes of hawker stalls clumped together in a large outdoor opening area, offering tourists to experience the Penang’s culinary culture. Locals and tourists from Kuala Lumpur and Johor or even Singapore come all the way from south of Malaysia just to feast on the cuisine from the legendary hawker stalls of Gurney. These hawker stalls and food courts have become one of the main attractions in Gurney Drive. There are not many choices during the day time if you are looking for food here. Most of the hawker stalls open in the late evening. So, head here for your dinner or supper. This place will be your great dining spot after your day’s activities.
While you are dining at Gurney Drive, dishes that not to be missed out are the most famous Chinese dish called “Char Keow Teow”, Penang Nyonya’s favorite dish “Asam Laksa”, and the Penang’s most legendary dish “Penang Style Hokkien Mee”. Also, you may try out Indian dishes like “ Mee Rebus” and “ Ice Kacang”. All this mentioned dishes are just the tip of the iceberg, you may be surprised if you are here because there are so many dishes that are waiting for you to discover.
Unlike the traditional pubs and bars, the dining culture at night in Gurney Drive is Gurney’s nightlife. Of course, if you prefer conventional night entertainment like a place for a night of cocktails, snacks and live bands, the pubs and bars in the row of hotels that line the stretch along Gurney’s esplanade are all you choice.
Apart from Gurney’s hawker food attraction in Gurney Drive one can visit Botanic Garden and Wat Chaiyamangkalaram Temple. Those who enjoy shopping can go to Penang Island’s most popular shopping malls in Gurney Drive, the Gurney Plaza.
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