Old City Food Court — Restaurant in George Town

Old City Food Court in Tanjung Tokong is a familiar stop for many locals and visitors, surrounded by shops such as pharmacies, cafes, a dermatology clinic, and even the well-known Ali Mamak restaurant. The food court itself has been around for quite some time, giving it a lived-in, neighborhood charm. I have visited this place several times, and while the variety of stalls is decent, not everything stands out in terms of taste. The wan tan mee, for instance, is quite average and doesn’t leave much of an impression. The chicken rice also falls short of expectations, and the stir-fried noodles are unfortunately lacking in flavor. Even the coffee served here tastes rather thin and uninspiring.

However, the food court does have its gems. The white curry noodle is easily the highlight of the place. Its broth is rich, fragrant, and comforting, making it a satisfying bowl worth returning for. Just next to it, there is a stall selling fried bananas, and these crispy, golden fritters pair wonderfully with the curry noodle or even as a light snack on their own. Overall, while not every stall excels, Old City Food Court still has enough to draw me back...

walk in and get full sense of place. lot of options, especially on thai side.

speaking of which, thai kuay teow soup is really good. black broth is chock full of umami, and deep heat that wants to kick arse. thai kuay teow, with diaphanous construction, is also nicer than the local variant.

ditto "penang" curry mee, which pitches on acidic rather than lemak here. flavourful, and markedly thai inflected.

char kuey teow is good, with duck egg nicely worked in. fried rice, from same stall, is overly charred and less so.

chicken porridge is likewise good, with full load of liao. could do with more disintegration though.

bakery next door is joy to the world. pair with coffee here.

this place is unfortunately runt of litter in comparison to big dogs up road and across street. both in daylight and darkness. like ladyhawke,...

If you're going here, it's a little hard to find because it's on the back side of the building.

The vendors are very friendly and you can order from the food stalls and they will bring it to your table. When you sit down, the drink, vendor will come by asking what you want to drink. If you bring your own water, it's fine for you to just tell them that you don't need a drink. They offer the usual coffee, tea, sodas and juices.

Probably the one negative about this place is that it feels a little dark with a roof and wall versus it being open air. There are fans creating some ventilation but it does feel a little bit stuffy. If you don't want to sit down you can definitely order it...