Food in Bukit Mertajam: What to Eat, Places to Visit & Things to Do

Looking for unique food and exploring off‑the‑beaten‑path places has become our favorite way to spend our time. Bukit Mertajam, just under an hour from Penang Island, is full of hidden gems, from delicious local dishes to scenic hiking trails, cultural landmarks, and vibrant night markets. On this 3‑day trip, we explored the town’s best food and sights, uncovering everything from Michelin Bib Gourmand eats to peaceful viewpoints. Here’s a list of the places we visited and the food we tried, in ascending order from the first day to the last: 00:00 Intro 00:29 1. Sentosa Corner Coffee Shop – 📍 1, Jalan Sentosa, Taman Sentosa, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, +60 16-412 8776 02:41 2. Rojak Orang Hitam Puteh – 📍 Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, +60 12-411 7060 03:50 3. Bukit Berapit & Wat Pra Kai Chai – 📍 9FFG+CQ, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang 05:36 4. Ming Qin Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow – 📍 29, Jalan Betek, Sungai Rambai, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. +60 16-664 8092, BM Duck Egg Char Koay Teow – 📍 Jalan Pasar Taxi Stand area, 9C2R+JM Bukit Mertajam, Penang 08:31 5. Coffee & Food Lau Yu (老友饮食中心) – 📍 1388-1389, Jln Padang Lallang, Taman Mutiara, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, +60 12-573 5035 08:13 6. Cherok Tok Kun / Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest – 📍 Jalan Kolam, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, 9F5V+56 Bukit Mertajam, Penang 11:10 7. BM Cup Rice Restaurant (大山脚盖饭) – 📍 26, Jalan Asas Murni 1, Kawasan Perniagaan Asas Murni, 14100 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, +60 17-470 4188 12.48 8. Haji Muhamad Mee Kuah Ketam Tokun – 📍 Taman Sentosa, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, +60 11-6144 5452, 9F3F+4J Bukit Mertajam, Penang 14:48 9. Pek Kong Cheng / Tua Pek Kong Temple (大山脚伯公埕) – 📍 Jalan Pasar, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, 9F76+M7 Bukit Mertajam, Penang 16:32 10. Bukit Mertajam Art Walk & Tofu Lane (豆腐巷) – 📍 Behind Tua Pek Kong Temple, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia 17:13 11. Minor Basilica of St. Anne – 📍 Jln Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, 9F3G+2W Bukit Mertajam, Penang 18:00 12. Friday Night Market (大山脚星期五夜市) – 📍 Lebuhraya Muhibbah, Taman Jernih, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 8FRH+RV Bukit Mertajam, Penang 19:32 13. Mengkuang Dam – 📍P129, Kampung Mengkuang, 12300 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 20:08 14. BM Yam Rice Kopotiam – 📍 7, Jalan Murthy, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang 20:40 15. BM Cathay Pancake (Apam Balik) – 📍 Jalan Aston, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, 9F67+XG Bukit Mertajam, Penang 📖 Please read my full story about Bukit Mertajam on my travel blog for detailed experiences, tips, and photos! https://travelwithlens.com/food-in-bu... #BukitMertajam #MalaysianFood #hiddengemskorea ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The soundtracks in this video have the following Artlist license: License Owner - KWAN KA PANG License Number - 540246 Le Marigold - Vishraam Simon Wester - Within Our Midst Annie Zhou - Spring Sprouts