Where to go for the best Penang Hokkien Mee?

Based on my own makan experience, here’s a list of some of the more memorable Hokkien Mee in Penang—not in any particular order. I’ll keep adding to it whenever I come across a truly noteworthy one 🍜✨. Note: as I prefer the less sweet version, the list is a bit biased 😬.

Jalan Sungai Kelian, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

Am overly excited that this old time Hokkien mee is back in business 😄. I'm usually not a HKM person as I only like very specific versions. One of my favourites from before is the one at Bangkok Lane. Yes, they're back 🎉 …. Sea More

67A, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Another Michelin gem featured on Mark Wiens’s video 😀. Rich thick prawn and pork broth. Slightly spicy and not sweet. Served piping hot …. Sea More

533, Lebuh Pantai, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang

The over-60-year-old Michelin Bib Gourmand Hokkien mee. This unassuming stall serves only HKM and lor mee (braised sauce noodle) …. Sea More

317, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Very popular Hokkien Mee stall opposite the Pulau Tikus police station that sells out by 9 or 10am so you got to be early to get your fix …. Sea More

250, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Underrated 60 year-old Hokkien mee stall. Despite being the only stall in this unassuming coffee shop that's open early in the morning, it has its own regular customers, mostly elderly locals. I knew it must be good 😄 …. Sea More

247, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang

RM3.90 Hokkien mee. For real, no kidding. The decent portion of Hokkien mee with sufficient ingredients was as good as other places …. Sea More

Latest update (2026-03-30) : Based on Google Review dated 2026-03-29, the price is now RM4.90 - still super cheap.

168, Jln Macalister, SinKim san, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

How about a bowl of Hokkien Mee with a history that dates back to 1968? Walking past Sin Kim San Hawker Center in the morning, it's easy to mistake it for being closed, as most stalls only open at night. But amidst the empty stalls, Ah Soon Kor—the friendly 2nd generation hawker—dishes up piping hot HKM using recipes handed down from his father. …. Sea More