Is this REALLY Penang? We did NOT expect this in MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 First Impressions of George Town
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- Discover whether Penang lives up to its hype or if it's just a tourist trap! 🤔 Join us as we explore the vibrant streets of George Town, Malaysia! In this video, we share our sincere first impressions, uncovering the city's hidden gems, mouthwatering street food, and cultural landmarks! 🎨🏯
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Penang's Street View
02:27 Chew Jetty
05:36 Little India
10:06 Peranakan Mansion
10:50 Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower & Fort Cornwallis
15:37 Chinatown
16:51 Cecil Street Market
24:54 Muar Chee
25:56 Opinion
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Normally when I go back to Penang, it's mostly mom's cooking. Your videos really made me miss street food pretty much. Enjoy your stay in Penang and stay safe. Oh, since Karolina likes laksa, there are nice ones in Ayer Itam and Balik Pulau.
So nice of you! We’ve been to Balik Palau today and I had my Laksa indeed 🥰 So yummy! [Karolina]
Ahh, my hometown. You're right. I just don't understand why people flock to Georgetown. Terrible traffic DAILY. I avoid Georgetown whenever I can. But then, it's the street food scene at night, amazing food courts, like Red Garden. Kek Lok Si, largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia is worth a look and it's free. But then to get there, another traffic problem. LOL.
We can relate 100%! Could not describe it better! There's so many positive sides of George Town but then all the negatives come and you're just not feeling right in this city 😶 We still have a few days to enjoy here and actually our attitude is changing a bit in the better direction so to say haha, so time will show what feelings will remain with us at the end!
I just came back from Penang and I really like it so much. Hope you enjoy it too😊
We’ve started enjoying it actually way more than on our first day! Might have been just too hot 🥵
@@JayandKarolina yes. I do agree is extremely hot in the afternoon. So I will hide in hotel 🤣 then go out again when it’s not so hot.
peranakan mansion is really interesting and I believe it is definitely worth the price. it showcases one of the most valuable and well-preserved Peranakan heritage in Penang and Malaysia. If u have another chance in Penang remember to visit 😁
i think u are still in penang. so enjoy ur time man
Thanks for sharing!
Well Penang is a very touristy place. 🫣🫣🫣That’s how they maintain it. Lots of the places you will have to pay to go in even for the locals. If I’m not mistaken kek lok si temple there is no entrance fee. Majority places with entrance fees.
Malaysia is not pedestrian friendly unfortunately. That’s what I realised too since I came to Canada. Most of them travel by car or bikes. Due to the heat, very rare people walk in the sun there. It gets very busy during school holidays too. I see most of my friends are in Penang right now, so it could be due to that. But we love Penang sooo much and I hope you guys will love it too. We travel at least 5 times a year to Penang and Langkawi. That’s our relaxing spot. 😍😍😍
Thank you for supporting Bindiya! We appreciate all your comments and DMs 😍 We met many Malaysians on the streets who confirmed your words that Penang is a beloved city where everyone likes to come back for a bit and eat local delicacies!!! George Town itself is charming, but we much prefer the idea of driving around the island and seeing what life is like here! We rented a scooter (as you probably saw behind the scenes on our instagram), so if we manage to post it tonight we will show a different side of Penang island 👀🏝️
Agree Penang is not as easily accessible or convenient as other places, but there is a lot of history and stories. If only the walls could talk you know. Costs a bit but we benefitted from a local tour guide on our last visit. Do NOT miss nasi Kandar, and nonya cuisine(both savory and kuehs). Also char koay teow, Hokkien mee (soup version), and fried chempedak.
We love the sentence: "If only the walls could talk..." - it would show a great history for sure!
Thank you so much for all recommendations! So far we've tried Nasi Kandar, Asam Laksa, Koay Teow Th'ng, Ais Kacang, and of course lots of Nyonya Kuih (our favourite)
Wonderful. Thank you for this lovely video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@JayandKarolina 😀
I feel you - the heat CAN be cruel. The Peranakan mansion is totally worth the money though, it's an unforgettable experience with a lot to discover and learn. I'd do it again if i could.
Definitely the heat on the first day as well as not being hydrated enough caused us some troubles... But now we know that we need to be very careful around mid-day in Malaysia!
It looked amazing from the outside! Now, thanks to you, we are considering whether to go there 👀✨
You should try umbra sour plum drink and nutmeg drink,most popular in penang..
love ur videos .. u really know where to venture
Thanks! We like to explore the popular streets and landmarks but what the hidden gems are always what we are looking for!
It must be delicious and not expensive ❤
The streetfood scene comes alive at night. If you are going to try food of South Indian heritage, there's nasi kandar, of course, but my fave is the sup tulang mamak, a spiced broth made from goat meat. 😊
Thanks for the tips! We’ve already had Nasi Kandar (at Deen’s Maju 🙏) so next time we’ll definitely need to try the Sup Tulang Mamak!
I love this place George Town, it's nice to reminisce while watching your videos😊
Glad you enjoy it! We really liked this city in Malaysia too - felt a bit like Bali 🏝️😍
If you want suburb large non touristy hawker centres, I would recommend Super Tanker food court and Sungai Pinang Food court in Penang 😋
Amazing! Thanks for these recommendations! We'll definitely check them out!
+ Fisherman's Wharf Food Corner Penang ， PISA corner cafe , Northam Beach Cafe
Keep it up bro👍
Thanks ✌️
Georgetown has more of an old colonial port city vibe with a multicultural identity.. it doesn’t really have the island vibe as it is a relatively large island. You will get the island vibe in other places like Perhentian and Langkawi. Another thing, Georgetown is an economic hub, 2nd to KL, thus with so much business happening it will be very busy during weekdays. Its amazing how they can still maintain the old heritage areas.
We completely agree with what you write! It's really amazing how they can continue to maintain old heritage areas while creating new ones popular with young people, e.g. through modern cafes or murals!
Our first impression was not very positive due to the crowds of tourists and the weather, but we already know that we had wrong opinions - the fact that we did not like the city at first glance does not mean that it is not worth visiting! If we succeed, today we will upload a video that shows a different perspective of the island, which was definitely one of the best days we had the opportunity to experience in Malaysia 😍
Bare in mind Georgetown is a Unesco World Heritage site and so its not surprising to find it touristy. Its true, along the streets of old Georgetown, there are not many sidewalks for pedestrains bearing in mind that the city was built in the early 1900s when they have not taken into consideration the safety of pedestrians who walked on the streets of old Georgetown. Penang is a food paradise, so dont leave Penang without trying Nasi Kandar, Assam Laksa, Penang prawn noodles , Char Kueh Teow, curry Mee, Penang famous Cendol etc. A lot of expats and foreigners have made Penang their second home and tourists keep coming back so it cant be wrong. You will fall in love with Penang eventually. Have fun and Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Thank you for all these instructions! I don't know how it happened, but you predicted the future haha - definitely our first impression has changed, because the city of George Town itself carries years of history and we like the new solutions they introduce 🙏
We did not expect such traffic, but now we know that showing your hand helps and you just have to adapt to the road conditions.
In addition, we now know why people come here especially for the food... It's a paradise for everyone! We still have 2 days left, so we have to catch up on some things to try because you can't leave Penang without being stuffed with food 🤪🤪
I love. Malaysia from Bangladesh ❤
To cross the road, raised your right hand and give a big smile to slow down the traffic and cross. You also raise your hand and nod your head with a smile as thank you for cooperating with your request. Do this only in area with heavy traffic of slower vehicles.
Thanks for the tips! It’s been actually working for us too!
When visiting Malaysia, especially the charming villages, you’ll encounter many locals who offer goods at remarkably low prices due to their genuine kindness. While these deals may seem inexpensive, especially considering foreign exchange rates, I encourage you not to take advantage of their generosity. If you can, consider paying a bit more than what they ask; your extra contribution is a small gesture that can make a big difference to the local sellers. Remember, supporting local businesses not only helps sustain their livelihoods but also reciprocates the warm hospitality they offer to all visitors. Let’s show your appreciation and ensure a positive impact during your travels!
Thanks for the advice! Malaysia was the second country where we filmed our vlogs, but then we learned that goodness returns and we have to give more of ourselves, because the kindness of people in Asia is truly amazing! 🙏 And as soon as we paid more, we immediately saw the most sincere smiles from people, which was priceless!!!
Penang really nice..
Bean ice ❤❤❤❤❤also good
Penang rasa very famous ❤❤❤
I like rasa ❤❤❤❤❤❤it’s actually delicious
Can go to taiping very close
I would agree Penang laksa is mildly fishy. You should try Penang Hokkien noodle ( Penang style prawn noodle) , they are not fishy, if you can tolerate Kai see hor fun in Ipoh, I'm sure you will like this. Look for 888 Hokkien Mee.
Other foods to try, I would suggest Pasembur (be mindful to choose no more than 3 item, it's very pricey), Lor bak ( stuffed pork roll), Char Kway teow, white curry noodle, penang's apam balik is very fancy with their ingredients, nasi kandar( indian Muslim rice).
I've told you about the Red Prawn Durian, which is milder in smell, more sweet and custardy. It originated from Penang, hopefully you can find it slightly cheaper there.
Thanks for sharing! We should definitely try it then!
Why so weak , so weak ,why cannot take fishy taste?? 😆😆i think fishball is less fishy than prawn soup , if he cannot take fish ball , dont think he can take hokkien mee (prawn soup noodle) .
@@losamy7404 he had Kai See Hor Fun in Ipoh, the soup base is chicken and prawn shell....Penang Hokkien Mee is pork bone and prawn shell based, the kick of chilli and spice in the Hokkien mask the seafood smell even more 😅
Penang laksa is the fishiest of all laksa in malaysia 😅
@@flyingfox3766 laksa Kedah and laksa perlis are equally fishy too 🤣
From Penang you are not far from Langkawi Island. There is a ferry that goes there as well as a flight that takes only 20 minutes.
You've just guessed our next destination 🤫
@@JayandKarolinaf you are going to langkawi be even more aware of tourist traps. It was infamous a few years ago for siakap (seabass) dish that cost thousands of ringgit😅
The official pavement is the bit under covers at the shops. These are known as shophouses here (shophouses because the business is downstairs and the people lived upstairs). The British also included legislation that required fivefootways (in Malay kaki lima) - the area for pedestrians in front of the shops, traditionally five feet wide. (In areas in the region not administered by the British, the fivefootway might be missing.) The city centre in Georgetown is admittedly a bit chaotic. Try going to the beaches or going to Penang Hill with the funicular railway.
Oh wow! We did not expect that these 5 stop rules were introduced! In fact, it is possible to move on these covered sidewalks, but it is not always possible because they are blocked with cars - probably because people have their businesses, deliveries, or simply houses there.
We drove to the Batu Ferringhi Beach yesterday and it was extremely peaceful and stunning in the afternoon! Definitely can recommend it as a little getaway outside of the city!!!
@@JayandKarolina Yes, it's a shame when the five-foot-ways are blocked. City Hall does not enforce its rules.
When a house build above the sea, you Don't has to pay tax.
You must try nutmeg drinks.
The noodle in asam laksa is set powder (lai fan) make of rice flour . Founded in 1850 in China. (google)
Oh, wow, great to know!
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@@JayandKarolina You can see some shop, the front is narrow but the back is Very long. Just to pay less tax during the British colonel.
The laksa Karolina was eating is uniquely Penang, originated from penang. Karolina knows her food....
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You should try the sea food in Batu kawan
Unfortunately we are not the biggest seafood fans 🥵
Jeya u miss the beach at that fortcornwallis entsrdoor if u walk straight more furtr
We've strolled around the Esplanade Park and the Beach front the other day!
Did you know that one of Crazy Rich Asian film scenes in Penang. Its called The Blue Mansion. There are a lot of foodcourts and cannot go hungry in Penang. 😀
Wow! We didn’t know! Need to watch it though 👀 The food here is just another level!
Ooo left ipoh… without trying the famous salt back chicken? Which you can only find it in ipoh…😮
Anyway happy Penanging….. ✌🏼😄
Next time! We only stayed 2.5 days in Ipoh so it was impossible to eat all the delicacies 🤪 Next time though! We really loved the city!
Self service means u have to collect your own food, they won’t serve it to the table for you. And yes the pandemic has not been kind to some businesses, you might have noticed quite a number of closures in malacca as well.
Thanks for explaing it! Yes… we could have really seen it 😢
Hahaha.. welcome to a tourist trap.. there are many tourist just like Bali and Bangkok.. but you can explore more if you wish.. I prefer the layback life in Balik Pulau..
That's the plan! We'll explore more!
@@JayandKarolina look for nasi kandar, Indian Muslim Restaurant.
Tourism in Penang, Bali and Phuket - three of the biggest resort islands in Asia are designed with the western tourists in mind. Can't blame the locals for capitalising on it as these locations are natural locations that naturally attract westerners. So the street art is part of Penang's effort to be different from other resorts in Asia. However nowadays, Phuket, Bali, Malacca and elsewhere have copied Penang's street art culture.
Yes, you’re totally right! After spending couple of days here we actually realized that everyone can get something for themselves 🙏🏽 We really do enjoy taking a motorbike and going for a ride along the coast to different parts of Penang Island which is beautiful indeed!
Did u go to China House? It's a great cafe to hang out
We actually haven’t gone there 😔
@@JayandKarolina it was maybe 3mins away from the bicycle mural
Try the cakes... And enjoy the architecture
Have you been to Little India in KL aka Brickfields?
Unfortunately we haven’t been yet 😢 On our list for next time though!
Goes to visit the snake temple and the pagoda temple and Penang hill
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That 100plus can cost 99p in chinese supermarket 😢😢 in Birmingham.
It's not that bad, huh?
See food alot
Yes, unfortunately we don’t like seafood that much…
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Haha bru welcome to my place 😅 hope found you around 😂
We met today a couple watching us! If you spot us, please don’t be shy! We really do appreciate seeing our followers in real life!!!
@@JayandKarolina yeah that's my bro
My love town ❤❤❤❤❤penang
What do you like about it the most? Let us know 🥳
@@JayandKarolina it's the people and awesome street food. go where the locals go to...
i feel the problem with penang is it has too much cars and if the weather isn’t that hot it would be a perfect place .
Yes, that’s actually so true!
as an Indonesian, I admit that Malaysia is better than my country, it can be seen from its city planning, cleanliness, tidiness,I hope Indonesia can follow Malaysia's example. allegiance!
Sure, the malays are lovely clean people, chinese are enterprising and the the indians are ardous hardworking people makes a great country!!!
Fish balls make their own
They were not my favourite haha
Im a British Indian with parents born in Africa too.
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Penang is a good town
Use your Hand stop the car
That’s what I’ve literally started doing!
Did you drink 100 Plus for the heat Carolina? 100 Plus is electrolytes. The best thing about Penang is the food. People go there for the food. And you go to the beach while you are in Penang.
I should have drunk it probably 😬 [Karolina] And we’ve just been today to Batu Ferringhi - it was so beautiful and peaceful there 🙏✨
@@JayandKarolina Nice!
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muachi is mochi , it’s just mochi is japanese .
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Yup, only in Malaysia...pay a higher price as a tourist.
If this is applied in the UK, watch for the outcry by the tourists.
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Penang Chinese are very friendly
Yes they are!
Where’s nasi kandar? Too many chinese food guys…
We ate Nasi Kandar on our first day here and it was pretty good but we didn't film as it was a travel day! We will be filming Nasi Kandar very soon :)
Ipoh better every where free entry
For me georgetown is not a pretty city and kind of dirty (it was even worse many years back). Malacca is more nicely developed for tourists in my opinion. But food in penang is the best way better than ipoh, and if you look past the touristy things you will find the authentic stuff. I myself am not a fan of how georgetown has been developed with neverending sea reclamation, including gurney drive which used to be beach side. Also why didnt you walk past fort cornwalis and check out the waterfront/esplanade?
Well said! The food is amazing we need to admit! But what we love the most about Penang is the fact that you can literally take a motorbike and go around the Island visiting some nice spots on the way (oh, with great food obviously 😍)
We needed to pass on it since it was too hot 🥵🥵
You should wear a vest
Why? Haha
Because the weather is very hot in Malaysia
The British created Penang, so maybe not so bad there. Before they arrived it was jungle.
Heh! It's funny you can't stand fish as a British. I mean Fish and Chips is a staple there :)
Well 😂 It is indeed but there's different foods too!
@@JayandKarolina I know, I went to a British boarding school in Penang :)
@@RajeshRavindranathan I wouldn't say fish and chips is even fish at all it's completely battered 😂 That's interesting! What was school like for you?
@@JayandKarolina It was interesting because I just came from India then and didn't know the Malay Language and that was a 1-2 year transition to Malaysian education. Out of the 3: India, British and Malaysian, I probably would rate British as the best just because there was so little studies to do (unlike India..more mugging) and more emphasis on outdoor curriculum and sports. I found the British boarding school to be fantastic. I mean in our Home economics class we learned to cook Shepherds pie and stuff (because my parents were spending fantastic prices for the boarding too)
You should really avoid sticking your chopsticks into your food. People in Asian do not like it. For the Chinese its very rude when someone does that. the Chinese don't like to stick the chopsticks into the food cuz it feels like we praying to the ancestors. like how we put the joss sticks into the holder.
Will try avoiding it next time 🙏
George Town is not set up solely for tourist. People live and work here. The state of Penang is the most densely populated area and the economic powerhouse of the country. You need to look elsewhere if you want peace and cheap ....
Thanks for sharing!
Your girlfriend will eat,right Penang rasa❤❤❤❤
yes penang is overrated 🙂 ...better go to langkawi and stay for a week at pantai chenang, langkawi... more worthy
We somewhat agree! But after spending couple of days more in here we could have properly explored and Penang is not just the George Town - so there's definitely more to it! In today's video you'll be able to see what we love the island for!!! And a small hint: we're going to Langkawi in 2 days indeed 🤭
I saw one comment saying that you were complaining a lot, but as a Malaysian i rather you tell the truth instead of faking your reactions
That’s the approach indeed! We believe it’s always better to say what we really think rather than saying what “should” be said. What I find interesting is that I did not complain that much in my opinion 🤔 We still liked the George Town!
try western food in pakmatwestern restaurant can search google
Is it good? 😬
@@JayandKarolina its good for sure
@@JayandKarolina, yes it very good... nasi lemak only 1 ringgit
Great video Jay but nothing annoys me more than a tourist pointing out an area and saying this area is Touristy !!Its so lame and annoying to hear !
Fair enough!