Little India - Penang
Little India - Penang
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,471 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Vibrant part of the town that is well worth a visit. Lots of places to eat and shop. Some of the shops require you to take shoes off before entry. There are some jewellery shops which sell bangles at amazing prices. Be careful some of the streets have no pavements and there is a lot of traffic
Written 29 February 2024
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Игорь
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia30,337 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
One of the most attractive and vibrant areas of Georgetown. According to statistics, there are not many Indians in Penang, about 10 percent, but they have a significant influence on the overall impression of the island and its culture. A fairly clean area with many restaurants and authentic shops. Good Indian food, loud Indian music, some of Penang's best restaurants, buzzing motorcycles, some of Penang's best bars and age-old traditions. Around the main city attractions. Penang's famous nightclubs are nearby. Tourists need to take an evening stroll here. Even if you don't have much time.
Written 6 March 2024
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,826 contributions
Aug 2020
We entered along Queen Street and stopped by the temple first. Really good to see and a bustling area. There are some really lovely food stalls, especially the samosa stand, half way along the street.
Written 15 August 2020
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The Netherlands420,583 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
It was actually quite fascinating to take a stroll around here it and to be transported to a sort of Bollywood film backdrop!.
Written 28 November 2019
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AGI
Penang Island, Malaysia170 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Only indians shopping or product lover what you can get there and what for is that. I'm always going to there with my Customers to little india in Penang, there really happy there with getting their need with cheap price and quality products.
No China product there. So all TripAdvisor followers better go there and give your reviews by your experience. I was read so many fake news here ....
No China product there. So all TripAdvisor followers better go there and give your reviews by your experience. I was read so many fake news here ....
Written 10 August 2019
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ShireenHSL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia69 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
My husband and I got ourselves a set of Punjabi suit here at reasonable price. Alteration service is provided. This is also a good place to find matching accessories or sandals for the saree or punjabi suit which you have bought. We saw the shop owners and hawker stall workers who kept the streets clean by washing the streets.
Written 15 July 2014
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Mark D
Penang Island, Malaysia1,240 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Little India is a compact area, in Central Penang, which highlights one of its essential characteristics-- the long standing Indian Heritage! It is 100% "Indian" with the "Bollywood Music" blaring from shoppes selling music and "stuff". There are many great food stalls making wonderful Indian appetisers and main dishes (both Halal and vegetarian). There are also wonderful restaurants specialising in "their version" of India's Regional cuisines (my favourites--- especially when its hot and humid during the day). There also many shoppes selling "vegetables, spices, and groceries" which are frequented mainly by locals (including the Malays, "expats" and Indians). Its very well worth a "memorable visit"-- during the day or evening.
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Written 1 October 2018
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Marcella
Louisville, Kentucky, United States64 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Little India was a brief walk from our hotel in George Town, so we figured we'd check it out and grab dinner there. There are many food stands and restaurants selling very cheap, authentic Indian food. We tried quite a few things and the chicken briyani was probably our favorite. We enjoyed exploring so much that we came back the following evening. Definitely an awesome part of town for some affordable, great food and shopping around.
Written 7 July 2014
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Celia C
Auckland, New Zealand90 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
We actually ventured here to early in the day for true atmosphere but it was apparent what a bustling place it could be. Hot, humid weather means you have to be determined to enjoy this place to get the best out of your trip. Set in the older part of town there are many interesting places to see, temples, mosques old houses etc. we walked for miles it seemed but really it is quite compact. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 2 July 2014
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Kanan A
Australia8,678 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
If you have been to India and loved it, you will love it here. It’s like being in the heart of India minus the bad smells, minus the beggars, minus the dirt and the dust, minus the mangy flee-ridden half starved dogs, minus the searing heat (sometimes), and unfortunately minus the street cows.
If you have never been to India and have the opportunity to visit this section of Georgetown, don’t miss it, it is divine. You will find Hindu temples, flower stalls, Indian budjans blaring over loud speakers in the streets, and stores selling all manner of products from the mother country; incense, wigs, saris, jewellery, milk sweets, idols of the Hindu Gods etc.
I have been to visit little India several times, but my preference is in the evening, when it is cooler (please see my photos). A good vegetarian meal can be had for a few ringgits at Woodlands restaurant in Lebuh Penang (see my review), or for meat meal go over the road to Sri Ananda Bhawan (see my review). It’s a bit more expensive because it’s meat, but prices here are still very reasonable. Also over the road you will find Mr Sweets, where you can sample the many varieties of traditional Indian sweets and deserts.
Little India is probably the cheapest place in Penang to buy gold jewellery, currently discounted because of the low spot price. It sells by weight, and at this time the going rate is RM141 per gram. The gold sold here is bright yellow in colour, and is generally 24 carat.
If you have never been to India and have the opportunity to visit this section of Georgetown, don’t miss it, it is divine. You will find Hindu temples, flower stalls, Indian budjans blaring over loud speakers in the streets, and stores selling all manner of products from the mother country; incense, wigs, saris, jewellery, milk sweets, idols of the Hindu Gods etc.
I have been to visit little India several times, but my preference is in the evening, when it is cooler (please see my photos). A good vegetarian meal can be had for a few ringgits at Woodlands restaurant in Lebuh Penang (see my review), or for meat meal go over the road to Sri Ananda Bhawan (see my review). It’s a bit more expensive because it’s meat, but prices here are still very reasonable. Also over the road you will find Mr Sweets, where you can sample the many varieties of traditional Indian sweets and deserts.
Little India is probably the cheapest place in Penang to buy gold jewellery, currently discounted because of the low spot price. It sells by weight, and at this time the going rate is RM141 per gram. The gold sold here is bright yellow in colour, and is generally 24 carat.
Written 18 October 2013
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