Announced as Asia’s Next Great Foodie City, according to Conde Nast Traveler in 2018 and listed as one of the World’s Top 30 Best Cities for Street Food by Mirror Online, it’s no wonder why the Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) is happening again this year.
This year, get ready to enjoy Penang’s best culinary offerings once more as the Penang International Food Festival — the state’s largest food festival returns from August 20 to 28 2022!
The Penang International Food Festival, which will take place in various locations on the island and the mainland, honours our hawker heroes and F&B celebrities with its major weekend activities including the Street Food Festival and Taste of Penang!
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In order to satisfy everyone’s tastes, the festival is also bringing back a number of mini festivals such as Picnic @ Roof Garden, where you can beat the Monday blues while indulging in delicious food on top of SPICE Rooftop Garden.
Love the food from food trucks? The Gertak Sanggul Food Truck Rally gives foodies the chance to eat at a variety of restaurants while admiring the breathtaking scenery of the Straits of Malacca.
The Mini Curry Festival at KOMTAR Walk, where several curry-based foods await to liven up your week, will satisfy those seeking delicious spicy curries.
Seeking something to quench your thirst? Penang International Food Festival is collaborating with Hin Bus Depot to bring visitors Thirsty Thursday, where there will be a wide variety of drinks to wash down delicious bites!
As the weekend approaches, chow down to your heart’s content at Dataran Pemuda Merdeka’s RM2 Mini Food Festival, where food will be offered in tiny portions for RM2. Look no further than Santai Morning if you’re seeking for a wonderful location to eat in the midst of nature.
Penang International Food Festival collaborated with Tropical Spice Garden so visitors could enjoy fantastic views of the jungle and the sea along with mouthwatering food!
Additionally, you can take cooking workshops that concentrate on regional and fusion cuisine to refresh or perfect your culinary skills. Each participant can look forward to receiving practical instruction and watching a cooking demonstration.
Not only does PIFF celebrate and share the diversity of Penang’s international delicacies and local food, but PIFF also brings the island and mainland to life with its raucous ethnic sounds, Instagram-worthy diorama, and breathtaking firework displays.
Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) is organised by TLM Event, endorsed by the Penang State Government and is fully supported by Penang Global Tourism (PGT).
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