A food paradise awaits visitors seeking Malaysia’s best eats in Penang. Good, cheap food is on offer throughout, with localized favorites including char kway teow (fried noodle dish) and Penang laksa. Desserts are a specialty in Penang, including a jam favorite called kaya and the infamous durian fruit. Visitors in George Town should try Gurney Drive, the main tourist food district. Other popular cuisines in Penang include Indian, Chinese, and Western foods.