Kapitan Kling Mosque - Penang, Malaysia
This Indian-Muslim mosque built in 1801 sits on Lebuh Pitt near the center of Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Tandoori Chicken and a Thali - Penang, Malaysia
A light Indian lunch of tandoori chicken, naan and a thali platter in Little India in Georgetown - Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Yawning Monkey - Penang, Malaysia
Taken at Penang Hill in Penang, Malaysia. Read more about our visit to Penang, Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Hawker Food Center - Penang, Malaysia
Endless choices of street food on offer at the Gurney Drive Hawker Center in Penang, Malaysia. Read about our visit to Penang. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Ganesh and Flowers - Penang, Malaysia
A Ganesh statue outside of Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan (aka, Penang Hill Hindu Temple). Taken in Penang, Malaysia. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Hindu Temple, Penang Hill - Penang, Malaysia
One of the colorful statues at Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan (aka, Penang Hill Hindu Temple) on the top of Penang Hill in Penang, Malaysia. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Chana Masala - Penang, Malaysia
A quick and delicious snack at the top of Penang Hill. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Mother and Baby Monkey - Penang, Malaysia
South Indian Food, Dosa - Penang, Malaysia
Dosai - a typical southern Indian dish made of a large, flat crispy pancake filled with potato and vegetable masala. Here, the dosa is served on a banana leaf and covered in a vegetable sambar and a cilantro-mint coconut chutney. Delicious. Taken at Restaurant Daun Pisang - Sri Ananda Bahwan - at 55 Penang Street in Georgetown - Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Feeding Turtles at Kek Lok Si Temple - Penang, Malaysia
Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang features a large pool of turtles at its entrance. The water gets drained each evening and locals come to feed the turtles. Feeding turtles, we're told, is supposed to help remove obstacles in your life. Superstition aside, it just happened to be a fun activity. Read more about our visit to Penang, Malaysia.
Monkey Face - Penang, Malaysia
Our favorite Penang Hill activity: monkey watching! Read more about our visit to Penang, Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Penang Streets During Election Season - Malaysia
The streets of Georgetown on the Malaysian island of Penang are covered with election fliers. Read more about our visit to Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si Temple - Penang, Malaysia
The sun begins go down over Kek Lok Si Buddhist Temple in Penang, Malaysia. The temple incorporates Chinese, Thai and Burmese cultural influences and architectural styles. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Turtles at Kek Lok Si Temple - Penang, Malaysia
The water drains every evening in this pool of turtles at Kek Lok Si Temple. Locals come to feed the turtles left over greens and other food for good luck. Taken in Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Malaysian Food, Lor Mee and Dumplings - Penang, Malaysia
A hearty serving of lor mee soup - yellow noodles served in a dark prawn-based soup with some wontons, sliced pork and a dollop of chili sauce thrown on top. Dumplings eaten with sweet, dark prawn paste. A simple dinner for a couple of dollars from a street food stall on Lebuh Chulia in Georgetown, Penang (Malaysia). Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Boat - Penang, Malaysia
Teluk Bahang is in the northwestern corner of Malaysia's Penang Island next to the national park. When we arrived in the late morning, it seemed like everyone was on a siesta already to get away from the strong sun. Very peaceful. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Wat Chaiyamangkalaran, Colorful Statues - Penang, Malaysia
A very colorfully painted Wat Chaiyamangkalaran incorporates Thai, Burmese and Chinese architectural designs. Taken in Penang, Malaysia. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Indian Snacks, Chana Masala and Vada - Penang, Malaysia
Chana masala (chickpeas mixed with onions and spices) and vada (savory doughnuts) at an Indian street food stall in Georgetown, Penang (India). Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Malaysian Food, Penang Curry Mee - Penang, Malaysia
Yellow noodles, vermicelli, and bean sprouts cooked in a light coconut milk-based curry soup and topped with fried tofu and prawns. Eaten at the Gurney Drive Hawker Center in Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Malaysian Food, Squid and Fava Beans - Penang, Malaysia
Tender, fresh squid and fava beans together in a smokey sauce served on a banana leaf - what better dinner can you ask for? Taken in Georgetown - Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Malaysian Food, Dried Squid - Penang, Malaysia
Taken at the Gurney Drive Hawker Center in Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Malaysian Food, Assam Laksa - Penang, Malaysia
Rice noodles, cucumber, onions, cabbage and chillies in a fish broth served with a spoonful of dark prawn paste (hae ko). Eaten at new lane hawker center off of Macalaster Road in in Georgetown - Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Malaysian Food, Char Kway Teow: Fried Flat Noodles - Penang, Malaysia
Fried flat noodles, shrimp, fresh onions, bean sprouts, eggs and chili paste come together for the uber delicious and inexpensive Char Kway Teow. Taken at the Gurney Drive Hawker Center in Penang, Malaysia. Read more about multicultural snacking in Malaysia. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Traditional Chinese Temple - Penang, Malaysia
With a large ethnic Chinese population, Chinese temples like this one make a regular appearance on the streets of Georgetown in Penang, Malaysia. Read about our visit to Penang. © www.uncorneredmarket.com