Chulia Street
Chulia Street
4
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience Chulia Street and nearby attractions
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
1,319 within 3 miles
Attractions
189 within 6 miles
See what travelers are saying
- AngusPhuaMaldives182 contributionsGood FoodAffordable and tasty food at Chulia Street. It was very crowded and cars still use the road even as people were eating along the streets. Not the most hygienic of places, but you get to try authentic local food. We tried the wanton mee, char koay teow and oyster omelette. The wanton mee at the entrance of the street certainly did not disappoint. Spent only RM31 there and had a really good meal for two. However, there was a lot of touting and the vendors were telling everyone that they have to order a drink or they are not allowed to sit at the tables. Not sure if that is true - but generally, anyone is allowed to sit anywhere they want even though they may not order from the stall right in front of them.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 3, 2023
- 🌈🌈❤️happyopenmindedtraveler❤️🌈🌈The Netherlands421,064 contributions🌺🌺🌺i ❤ George Town🌺🌺🌺Every time that i came to Penang, i headed for the Chulia Street area almost right away. There is so much local food here and the food here is so diverse as well. For those who like to have a beer etc there are a couple of bars and cafes in this area as well. I am sure that almost traveler to Penang had visited this area. Nice👍👍👍Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten December 12, 2023
- LeonhknyHong Kong, China22,537 contributionsGeorge Town's main thoroughfareA stroll along Lebuh Chulia offers the real, first-hand experience of Penang. George Town's busiest street is full of temples, historic buildings and popular eateries. The rows of old, sometimes rundown shophouses form the essential Penang landscape.Visited January 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 19, 2024
- KerryR290Indented Head, Australia343 contributionsPlenty to see and do, allow 3 days in this areaChulia St itself has high traffic volume so if you are picking a hotel right on Chulia st make sure the windows are double glazedif the traffic doesn’t keep you awake the doof doof at the bars will. The area is great for eating out, all varieties, all price brackets from st food to casual bars to fine dining. Visiting the old mansions is a must. Allow 3 daysVisited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 29, 2024
- Nicky SBrisbane, Australia39 contributionsThe best hawker food spot!The best hawker food spot! So much to choose from. Grab a drink and a table and the stalls will bring your food when it's ready, then pop out and choose some more. A great spectacle too watching the vendors cookingVisited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 13, 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.0
516 reviews
Excellent
172
Very good
239
Average
91
Poor
8
Terrible
6
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Paul and Karen B
Kuwait City, Kuwait183 contributions
Jan 2020
Chulia Street by day is nothing special, but at night it comes alive, combining old Penang and wonderful street food stalls with a bustling hip and trendy feel. Food is cheap and made there and then. Seating is on plastic stools and tables on the road!
No doubt it is for the tourists, but it this street gives you a great insight into what Georgetown is all about, and is very close to Love Lane which is worth a walk down too (more modern bars and restaurants, the odd shop etc).
No doubt it is for the tourists, but it this street gives you a great insight into what Georgetown is all about, and is very close to Love Lane which is worth a walk down too (more modern bars and restaurants, the odd shop etc).
Written January 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
January Tan
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia32 contributions
Mar 2019
connected with the famous Love Lane. Along Chulia Street there are full of local food stalls: Wantan Mee, Hokkien Mee, Char Koey Teow, Lok Lok, Apom, Yong Tao Fu, Nasi Lemak, coconut milkshake, and Manchester United Burger Stall. It is happening during the weekend as there are a lot of foreign tourists hanging around having beer along the love lane. You w can feel yourself like a tourist while walking on chulia street
Written February 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CK Low
Singapore, Singapore113 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Went to visit Chulia Street in the evening to try out the local street food and was pleasantly surprised to see that the entire street is filled with hipster cafes & bistros as well!
We focused on the street food and were lucky to get in before the peak dinner crowd due to the limited seating capacity for the street food corner. We tried several of the local street food favourites and I really like 2 of the dishes; namely the lor bak and the sambal la la. These 2 dishes were bursting with flavours!
As for the other dishes, so were quite nice, others not so much.
Overall, quite enjoy the street food dining experience. Worth a try for tourists seeking local experiences.
We focused on the street food and were lucky to get in before the peak dinner crowd due to the limited seating capacity for the street food corner. We tried several of the local street food favourites and I really like 2 of the dishes; namely the lor bak and the sambal la la. These 2 dishes were bursting with flavours!
As for the other dishes, so were quite nice, others not so much.
Overall, quite enjoy the street food dining experience. Worth a try for tourists seeking local experiences.
Written January 28, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
HungryForMoreMum
Melbourne, Australia196 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
I really wanted to love this place but we didn’t. Every time we walked there - day or night - we saw rats sometimes alive sometimes dead. While I get there are rats in all big cities seeing them in the daytime was a surprise. We stated wearing heavier shoes to walk through as I didn’t want one to run over our feet. I don’t know if it was coincidence or not but we didn’t see any rats elsewhere in Georgetown .
Written January 25, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ng Kherh Xing@SEU338E
113 contributions
Nov 2019
The street has various Penang local food like char kuey teow, tong shui, satay and so on. The price is a bit high because it is also considered as a tourist spot. But the food is very localize and typical Penang style. The place is worth to be visited and try to taste the food.
Written June 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
JellyB
Singapore, Singapore897 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Chulia Street or Lebuh Chulia is one of those places that will need multiple visits. The street changes character from day to night. Streets that branch off Chulia are so interesting too like Love Lane and Carnavon etc.
We like the street food, the ambience. Things have changed much since covid. Still a beautiful place to explore.
We like the street food, the ambience. Things have changed much since covid. Still a beautiful place to explore.
Written June 9, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KerryR290
Indented Head, Australia343 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Chulia St itself has high traffic volume so if you are picking a hotel right on Chulia st make sure the windows are double glazedif the traffic doesn’t keep you awake the doof doof at the bars will.
The area is great for eating out, all varieties, all price brackets from st food to casual bars to fine dining.
Visiting the old mansions is a must.
Allow 3 days
The area is great for eating out, all varieties, all price brackets from st food to casual bars to fine dining.
Visiting the old mansions is a must.
Allow 3 days
Written April 29, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China22,537 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
A stroll along Lebuh Chulia offers the real, first-hand experience of Penang. George Town's busiest street is full of temples, historic buildings and popular eateries. The rows of old, sometimes rundown shophouses form the essential Penang landscape.
Written January 19, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nix B
Bangkok, Thailand5,046 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
It’s the famous street food of Pinyang, where the search comes first. It’s actually like a small street and at night there are carts standing on both sides of the street, while in the middle of the street cars can still run. We choose to sit at any table. Sometimes people from different stores offer menus to us, and they order to pay for the con, when a lot of people might have a table with others.
Automatically translated
Written September 4, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nicky S
Brisbane, Australia39 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The best hawker food spot! So much to choose from. Grab a drink and a table and the stalls will bring your food when it's ready, then pop out and choose some more. A great spectacle too watching the vendors cooking
Written September 13, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-2 of 2
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing