Indian$george-townDaily 00:00-24:00, open 24 hoursUntil Open 24 hours
Restoran Kapitan runs its tandoors around the clock at the Chulia Street corner, the reliable late-night claypot briyani stop of backpacker Penang.
Try: Claypot briyani, tandoori chicken
Tip: After midnight the claypot briyani still comes fresh; pair it with almond milk, the house nightcap of choice.
Hokkien$jelutongMon-Wed, Fri-Sun 17:00-24:00; closed ThuUntil 24:00, closed ThursdaysCash only
888 Hokkien Mee keeps its prawn broth going until midnight on Lebuh Presgrave, the Penang supper bowl at the end of a night on Beach Street.
Try: Hokkien mee prawn noodle soup
Tip: The last hour still gets the full topping list; ask for extra pork lard crisps to finish the broth properly.
Street food$george-townMon-Tue, Thu-Sun 17:00-23:00; closed WedUntil 23:00, closed WednesdaysCash only
Super Star Koay Teow Soup works Kimberley Street's night shift until 23:00, the Bib Gourmand cart lighting Penang's classic supper lane since 1960.
Try: Koay teow soup with braised chicken feet
Tip: Kimberley Street is at its best after 21:00; do this bowl, then browse the neighbouring dessert and duck stalls.
Street food$gurney-driveDaily 18:00-24:00Until 24:00 nightlyCash only
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre serves the seafront until midnight, the covered night court where Penang visitors end their evening with rojak and ais kacang.
Try: Rojak, fried oysters, laksa
Tip: The last clean sweep of tables happens around 23:00; order dessert before then and eat it with the sea breeze.