Penang is no doubt one of South-East Asia’s centre for wondrous delicacies. This year, the island will see the inauguration of The Penang International Food Festival 2017, a 16-day event from 15 – 30 April that celebrates the humble authenticity of world-famous food. Food in Penang has long been extolled by many who have visited, including world-renowned chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain and pastry chef Anna Olsen. From smoky Char Koay Teow to ice-cold Cendol, spicy and tangy Laksa to crispy Roti Canai, they all have a special spot in the hearts of those who have visited Penang.

The festival will highlight its motto – “Savour the Past”, “Enjoy the Present” and “Relish the Future” – through various events at different parts of George Town including Street Food Festival (SFF) at Lebuh Pantai that brings the best in Penang’s hawker fare, taking you back in time. Taste of Penang (TOP) celebrates Penang food of today presenting the most local gastronomic experience any tourist can see, and lastly, one of the more experiential part of the festival will see Fringe Food Festival (FFF) explores the cutting edge of food where chefs, baristas and mixologists collaborate, exchange ideas and innovate food of the future.

作为东南亚奇妙美食中心之一，槟城从来当仁不让。随着2017年的“槟城国际美食节”启动，自4月15日至30日，长达16天的美食狂欢会，欢庆世界著名美食品尝盛典。槟城的美食长久以来有口皆碑，其中包括国际知名的厨师和电视名人 Anthony Bourdain 和著名糕点师 Anna Olsen 也对于槟城食物赞誉有加。从热气腾腾的炒粿条到沁凉人心的煎蕊，辛辣强烈的拉沙到脆香非凡的印度煎饼，分别都是槟城旅客难以割舍的心头爱。

盛会将突出其主旨：“典藏过去”，“享受现在”和“品味未来”，并通过乔治市不同区域的各种活动：土库街（Lebuh Pantai）的“街头美食节”（SFF）呈现最经典的槟城小吃，带你回到过去。“槟城的味道”（TOP）展示槟城现在最道地的美食与餐饮体验，如旅客所见所闻。最后一项是超越未来的“非主流美食节”（FFF），探索时代前沿的食品，各家厨师，咖啡师与调酒师合作交流，以创新思维打造未来的美食。

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