Penang Cendol
Talk about cendol, it is the most popular cold dessert in Penang. Although
the chendol has extended its reach throughout Penang and Klang Valley, the
original cendol stall at Lebuh Keng Kwee is still the most bustling spot. Even
during weekdays, throngs of curious tourists can be seen crowding around the
stall.
For those unfamiliar with local delicacies, this cold dessert is made from
shaved ice mixed with coconut milk, gula melaka (palm sugar), red beans, and
most importantly jelly noodles. The jelly noodles are made from rice flour and
colored with pandan leaf extract. Some stalls may include more ingredients such
as grass jelly or glutinous rice.
The jelly noodles are firm and springy. They are usually not chewed but
swallowed in whole. The red beans are starchy and slightly soft, and is able to
contribute some sweetness in its own right. The chendo is a refreshing dessert
especially after a hot day in Penang. However, its high sugar content does not
make it an effective thirst-quencher.
Some of famous cendol stalls in Penang
1. Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul (Business hours: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
daily)
2. Penang Road Famous Chendol (Business hours: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm daily)
3. Cendol @ Lorong Macalister (Business hours: 11:30 am to 4:30 pm daily except
Sundays)
4. Cendol @ Lebuhraya Jelutong Hawker Centre (Business hours: 12:30 pm to
midnight daily, closed Tuesdays every fortnight)
5. Cendol @ Kafe Fountain (Lebuh Carnarvon) (Business hours: 11:30 am to 12:30
am daily except Tuesdays)
6. Cendol Pulut @ Jalan Chowrasta (Business hours: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm daily)
7. Cendol Pulut @ Jalan Ismail Nagore (Business hours: 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm daily
except Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)
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