Kimberley Street, Penang: What to Eat First
Most pasar malam in Malaysia run on a fixed day — once a week, sometimes twice. Kimberley Street in George Town is the exception: it runs every single night, 5 PM to 11 PM, which is part of why it’s become one of Penang’s most-visited food destinations rather than just a neighbourhood market.
The basics
- Where: Jalan Sungai Ujong, George Town — right in the heart of Penang’s UNESCO-listed old town
- When: Every day, 5 to 11 PM
- Rating: 4.0★ from 3,098 Google reviews
Because it runs nightly instead of on one specific day, Kimberley Street works differently from most of the markets we cover — there’s no “don’t miss it, it’s only today” urgency. That makes it a much easier stop to plan around if you’re visiting Penang for a short trip and can’t line your dates up with a specific pasar malam’s one weekly night.
Why it’s specifically a street food market
Unlike a general pasar malam that mixes food stalls with clothes, toys and household goods, Kimberley Street’s reputation is built almost entirely around food. It sits inside George Town’s old town grid, surrounded by the coffee shops and shophouses the area is known for, which is part of why it draws a steady mix of locals grabbing dinner and visitors working through a Penang food list.
Getting there
George Town’s old town is walkable, and Kimberley Street is easy to find on foot from most central accommodation. Get directions → if you’re coming from further out.
Planning a Penang food night
Since it runs every night, Kimberley Street pairs well with whatever else is on your Penang itinerary — you’re not locked into one specific evening. If you want to see what else is running around the island on your exact dates, our Penang state page breaks down every market we’ve confirmed, city by city.