๐Ÿ’ฐ Cheap Vegan Food in Penang (2026)

18 restaurants 2 fully vegan 16 vegetarian

Eating vegan in Penang, Malaysia doesn't have to be expensive. These budget-friendly spots serve delicious plant-based food at wallet-friendly prices โ€” from street food stalls to casual counter-service gems.

Last updated: May 2026

#1

Ah Hoe Vegetarian Hawker

VegetarianHawker$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ5/5
๐Ÿ“ New Lane Hawker Centre, 10400 George Town

Legendary hawker stall serving Penang's best vegetarian lok bak, curry mee, and fried oyster omelette substitute.

#2

Lucky Vegetarian

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 66 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Popular vegetarian restaurant known for vegetarian laksa and curry mee.

#3

Sri Ananda Bahwan

VegetarianIndian Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 55-57 Lebuh Penang, 10200 George Town

Popular 24-hour Indian vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian classics including dosai and thali.

#4

Vegetarian Food Station

VegetarianHawker$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 43 Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100 George Town

No-frills vegetarian hawker stall famous for vegetarian wan tan mee and curry noodles.

#5

Zen Vegetarian Food Court

VegetarianHawker$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 1000-L, Jalan Balik Pulau, 11500 Air Itam

Buddhist-run vegetarian food court near Kek Lok Si Temple with multiple stalls and mountain views.

#6

Gopala Vegetarian Restaurant

VegetarianIndian Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 10 Lebuh Pasar, 10200 George Town

ISKCON-run vegetarian restaurant serving delicious North Indian thalis and prasadam.

#7

Gurney Drive Vegan Corner

VeganHawker$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town

Waterfront vegan food kiosk on famous Gurney Drive hawker strip with char kway teow and rojak.

#8

Podi & Poriyal

VegetarianIndian Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 44 Lebuh Queen, 10200 George Town

Authentic Tamil vegetarian restaurant serving traditional South Indian dishes and filter coffee.

#9

Saraswathi Bhavan

VegetarianIndian Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 65 Lebuh Penang, 10200 George Town

Classic Indian vegetarian restaurant serving authentic banana leaf meals and masala dosai.

#10

Vegetarian Auntie Restaurant

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ4/5
๐Ÿ“ 33 Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100 George Town

No-frills vegetarian restaurant famous for vegetarian char kway teow and local Penang favorites.

#11

Lotus Vegetarian

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 24 Lorong Burmah, 10250 George Town

Buddhist vegetarian restaurant near Dhammikarama Temple serving simple, wholesome meals.

#12

Simple Life Vegetarian

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 88 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Back-to-basics vegetarian restaurant focusing on whole foods and traditional cooking.

#13

Simple Vegetarian

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 77 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Straightforward vegetarian eatery offering tasty and affordable Chinese vegetarian meals.

#14

Vegan Express

VeganAsian Fusion$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 1st Avenue Mall, Jalan Mahsuri, 11900 Bayan Lepas

Quick-service vegan counter in food court offering rice bowls and noodles.

#15

Vegetarian Corner

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 99 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Local favorite vegetarian spot known for economic rice with many curry options.

#16

Vegetarian Delight

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 88 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Simple vegetarian eatery offering affordable rice and noodle dishes with fresh vegetables.

#17

Vegetarian Star

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ 111 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Long-standing vegetarian restaurant known for economic rice and variety of daily dishes.

#18

Veggie Stop

VegetarianChinese Vegetarian$
๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฟ3/5
๐Ÿ“ Komtar, Jalan Ria, 10400 George Town

Convenient vegetarian takeaway counter with pre-packed meals for busy professionals.

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Cheap Vegan Food in Penang?

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