🍜 PENANG'S RICHEST NEIGHBOURHOOD HIDES ITS BEST FOOD?! 🤯 Island Glades Food Crawl
C Kology - I Eat, Move, Repeat
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Island Glades Gelugor: Penang's Hidden Food Haven 🍜
Nestled in the residential heart of Gelugor, Island Glades is one of Penang's more affluent neighbourhoods—tree-lined streets, quiet homes, and a peaceful suburban vibe. But don't let the calm exterior fool you. Beneath the shade of its leafy lanes lies a street food scene that rivals the bustling hubs of George Town .
This unassuming enclave has become a breakfast and lunch mecca for locals in the know. Scattered along Lorong Delima 5 and 6, you'll find a dense cluster of traditional kopitiams where generations of hawkers have perfected their craft . It's the kind of place where aunties and uncles have been serving the same recipes for decades, where queues form before sunrise, and where the best dishes sell out before noon . In Island Glades, the flavours are honest, the portions generous, and the prices still refreshingly reasonable.
Join us as we go on a food crawl through three of the neighbourhood's most beloved coffee shops. We're talking smoky woks, rich broths, and the kind of comforting plates that taste like home.
📍 THE STOPS
1. Bright Impulse Kopitiam (昇阳茶室) – Jawa Mee
A popular spot for breakfast and brunch, Bright Impulse draws crowds for its excellent fried Jawa Mee—a lighter, slightly sweet and spicy version that's not too heavy on the rempah . Don't miss the wok hei-packed char koay teow while you're here either.
📍 Location: 2A, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Penang
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/UXi3vBPD7Ugab...
2. First Genting Cafe (第一雲頂餐廳) – Chee Cheong Fun & Kuantan Road Curry Mee
First Genting is a local legend that relocated from its original Genting Cafe spot, but the quality remains stellar . The Chee Cheong Fun here is a must-try—silky smooth rice rolls drenched in a sweet, savoury sauce and spicy sambal that keeps people coming back for more . Pair it with their rich Kuantan Road-style curry mee for the ultimate breakfast combo.
📍 Location: 3K, Lorong Delima 1, Taman Island Glades, 11600 George Town, Penang
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tGG3EMKjbrdma...
3. Lee Huat Cafe – Nasi Lemak
Lee Huat Cafe is a bustling hawker hub with a dizzying array of Penang classics—curry mee, Hokkien mee, koay chap, and more . But the star of the show here is undoubtedly the Nasi Lemak. Served with fragrant coconut rice, crispy anchovies, sambal, and your choice of protein, it's a dish that has earned a devoted following among locals . Go early—it sells out fast !
📍 Location: 377-B, Jalan Masjid Negeri, Batu Lanchang, 11600 Penang
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ncpPW83vSNUve...
Chapter
0:00 About Island Glades
7:05 First Genting
12:20 Banyan Tide
13:01 Lee Huat
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20 Comments
Talking fried jawa mee, One Corner cafe used to have a jawa mee stall. I love it so much. Unfortunately auntie no longer sell there.
People who do not like pumpkin might change their mind! 🎃
Thank you for sharing not only great food but also when to go (and when to avoid 😂)! The rules of thumb in Penang are:
1) Avoid weekends when possible!
2) Wake up early!
3) Expect long queues!
🍜 PENANG'S RICHEST NEIGHBOURHOOD HIDES ITS BEST FOOD?! 🤯 Island Glades Food Crawl
C Kology - I Eat, Move, Repeat
26,963 views
Island Glades Gelugor: Penang's Hidden Food Haven 🍜
Nestled in the residential heart of Gelugor, Island Glades is one of Penang's more affluent neighbourhoods—tree-lined streets, quiet homes, and a peaceful suburban vibe. But don't let the calm exterior fool you. Beneath the shade of its leafy lanes lies a street food scene that rivals the bustling hubs of George Town .
This unassuming enclave has become a breakfast and lunch mecca for locals in the know. Scattered along Lorong Delima 5 and 6, you'll find a dense cluster of traditional kopitiams where generations of hawkers have perfected their craft . It's the kind of place where aunties and uncles have been serving the same recipes for decades, where queues form before sunrise, and where the best dishes sell out before noon . In Island Glades, the flavours are honest, the portions generous, and the prices still refreshingly reasonable.
Join us as we go on a food crawl through three of the neighbourhood's most beloved coffee shops. We're talking smoky woks, rich broths, and the kind of comforting plates that taste like home.
📍 THE STOPS
1. Bright Impulse Kopitiam (昇阳茶室) – Jawa Mee
A popular spot for breakfast and brunch, Bright Impulse draws crowds for its excellent fried Jawa Mee—a lighter, slightly sweet and spicy version that's not too heavy on the rempah . Don't miss the wok hei-packed char koay teow while you're here either.
📍 Location: 2A, Lorong Delima 6, Taman Island Glades, 11700 Gelugor, Penang
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/UXi3vBPD7Ugab...
2. First Genting Cafe (第一雲頂餐廳) – Chee Cheong Fun & Kuantan Road Curry Mee
First Genting is a local legend that relocated from its original Genting Cafe spot, but the quality remains stellar . The Chee Cheong Fun here is a must-try—silky smooth rice rolls drenched in a sweet, savoury sauce and spicy sambal that keeps people coming back for more . Pair it with their rich Kuantan Road-style curry mee for the ultimate breakfast combo.
📍 Location: 3K, Lorong Delima 1, Taman Island Glades, 11600 George Town, Penang
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/tGG3EMKjbrdma...
3. Lee Huat Cafe – Nasi Lemak
Lee Huat Cafe is a bustling hawker hub with a dizzying array of Penang classics—curry mee, Hokkien mee, koay chap, and more . But the star of the show here is undoubtedly the Nasi Lemak. Served with fragrant coconut rice, crispy anchovies, sambal, and your choice of protein, it's a dish that has earned a devoted following among locals . Go early—it sells out fast !
📍 Location: 377-B, Jalan Masjid Negeri, Batu Lanchang, 11600 Penang
🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ncpPW83vSNUve...
Chapter
0:00 About Island Glades
7:05 First Genting
12:20 Banyan Tide
13:01 Lee Huat
👍 Support My Channel & Grab Some Merch!
If you enjoyed this video and want to see more hidden gems from Thailand and beyond, please give this video a thumbs up, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss an adventure! Your support means the world to me and helps me keep creating these videos for you.
👕 Get Your Banyan Tide Gear!
Looking for the perfect shirt for your next tropical getaway or staycation? Check out my clothing brand, Banyan Tide. We create stylish, lightweight, and comfortable apparel inspired by the laid-back vibes of island life. Perfect for the beach, a night out, or just chilling at home.
Shop Here: https://linktr.ee/banyan_tide
☕️ Buy Me a Coffee
If you'd like to support the channel directly, you can buy me a coffee! Your contributions help me fuel my adventures and bring you more great content.
Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ckology
🤿 Follow Me on My Adventures!
Come say hi and see what I'm up to between videos!
Website: https://theckology.com/
Instagram: Instagram: c_kology9
Facebook: Facebook: ckteh299
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