If you happen to be in Penang, one dish you absolutely need to savour is curry mee. Superior to the instant-noodle version now ubiquitous in supermarkets – and often referred to as curry laksa in other parts of the country – this is the real deal.
Most of the good curry mee stalls in Penang operate in the mornings and afternoons, but if you’re hankering for a hot bowl of fragrant spicy broth and noodles in the evenings, head to Mount Erskine in Tanjung Tokong.