Penang As A Food Paradise May Need To Stretch Its Offering From Street Food to Fine Dining

By Lee Chong Chee

October 2024 FEATURE
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BACK IN 2017, this tiny island we call home was featured in an article titled “George Town, Penang: Asia’s Greatest Street Food City?”[1] on CNN Travel. In that article, Penang-born Malaysian chef and restaurateur Norman Musa said, “I agree 101% that Penang is the food capital of Malaysia.” Ah, but that’s something no true blue Penang lang would not agree to.If you fancied having a Western-style meal in the late 90s, the go-to would be restaurants housed within the premises...

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Lee Chong Chee

LEE CHONG CHEE, better known as CC Lee, co-owner of JUJU Restaurant Lounge, elevates Penang’s local seafood through omakase. With a sharp palate for food and wine, CC is unapologetically passionate about delivering dining experiences that speak to the heart.

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