The Esplanade

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The Esplanade

At the Esplanade in Georgetown, many food stalls right next to the sea are open until well after midnight – they offer fresh seafood and cold drinks as well as great Malay halal dishes such as Nasi Goreng and Satay.

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addressJalan Padang Kota Lama, George Town, Penang

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