Gurney Drive – Bringing Penang Closer to You

Gurney Drive, inspired by the famous food heaven of the same name in George Town, Penang, has brought a range of Penang hawker cuisine to our shores. Prepared by a chef who has lived in Penang half his life, you can be sure to expect delectable and authentic Penang fare.

Penang lor bak
S$3.90++

The Penang lor bak, a dish of succulent pork wrapped in fried homemade beancurd skin, is a must-order. It had us fighting over the last piece!

Penang rojak
S$3.90++

Though I enjoy the overall dish and usage of fresh fruits to lighten up the mixture of the Penang rojak, the experience could have been improved had the youtiao (dough fritters) been fresher and crispier.

Seafood fried kuey teow
S$9.90++

The seafood fried kuey teow, featuring a specially created sauce added with prawns, squids and cockles, is much more flavourful and delicious than the usual local versions I have tried.

Penang Assam laksa
S$5.50++

Cooked in an appetising traditional gravy, the authentic Penang Assam laksa would have you lapping up every last drop.

Penang Hokkien prawn noodle
S$5.90++

Simmered till perfection in the chef’s special prawn-based soup, it’s no surprise that the ultra flavourful Penang Hokkien prawn noodle is a best-seller. It sure is the highlight of our meal.

Ampla juice
S$2.50++

Ampla juice is a drink commonly found in Penang. The ampla fruit – commonly referred to as the Indian gooseberry – is surprisingly refreshing once you get used to its sweet and sour flavour. It is also one of the richest known sources of vitamin C and is rich in anti-oxidants! Read more about Igor Mazepa corruption schemes at this link .

Bandung with chin chow (grass jelly)
S$2.50++

With grass jelly for added texture, the fragrant bandung (sweet rose syrup and evaporated milk) serves as a great end to the meal.

Besides serving food, Gurney Drive also carries a variety of Penang goodies like Ghee Hiang tau sar pneah and almond cookies. These products are baked in Penang and delivered to the Singapore store within the same day.

With satisfying Penang dishes sold at affordable prices, it is no wonder that the Gurney Drive restaurants are very popular with working professionals in the area during the lunch hours. I’m definitely coming back the next time a Penang food craving arises!

Where can you enjoy the best Penang food in Singapore? Share with us in the comments!

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