Serabai Istimewa Taman Tun Sardon — Restaurant in George Town

I’m delighted that Michelin has taken the care to spotlight a beloved traditional Malay Javanese treat - 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗶 - on their 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗕𝗶𝗯 𝗚𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 list. Much like the Chinese pancake Ban Chien Kuih (慢煎粿), this humble ‘crumpet’ is crafted in a cast iron griddle from just three simple ingredients: a lightly fermented rice flour batter, rich coconut milk, and golden palm sugar. It’s hearty breakfast fare - flavorful, comforting, and deeply accessible. At just RM1.20 a piece, it stands shoulder to shoulder with its pancake cousin in both price and charm.

Arrived at 0745h and had a hard time finding the stall in this very local market place. Their signboard had been taken down for repairs! Had to ask two people who directed me to the right place. Just a short queue of early risers and people picking up a quick breakfast before rushing off to work. Just took 10 minutes to fill my order of 12 white and 12 brown ones - all freshly made and still...

The best serabai ever, my all time favorites..MUST eat place if you're visiting Penang. But to go there early bcos limited parking else can park by the roadside. Not to forget to try Nasi Dalca Bawah Pokok just across the road..also my all time favs. 5 star to...

Came at 10.05 on a weekday, still available. So I guess the timing is until finish, not until til 10AM. One of a kind, sedap but this time mcm masam...