Wonderfood Museum offers an exciting opportunity to admire and take photographs of enormous, lifelike replicas representing Malaysia’s national passion: food, in all its delightful variations.
Giant-sized dishes with fun food-themed props for taking selfies.If you’ve ever spotted those incredibly realistic plastic food models that adorn Japanese restaurants, you’ll know what to expect here; however, these replicas primarily feature Malaysian cuisine and they are impressively large.
Indian delicacies including fish curry, tosai, nasi biryani, chutneys, and sweets.The museum celebrates Malaysia’s vibrant culinary culture, reflecting the country’s rich diversity. The replicas are crafted beautifully, and if you enter feeling indifferent about food, you’ll certainly leave with an appetite.
Malay dishes like pulut kuning, chicken rendang, ketupat nasi impit, and traditional kuih-muih.The exhibits include themes centered around Malaysia’s street food culture, featuring maps and recommendations on where to find local favorites in Penang, such as nasi kandar, banana leaf rice, char kway teow, wan tan mee, and many more. This information alone makes the museum a worthwhile visit for international tourists.
Nasi Kandar. It’s making me hungry, too bad it’s not real!
Charming models illustrate how Malaysians enjoy various foods throughout the day.
Naturally, durians, the king of fruits, are prominently featured.
Food as art. This display looks chaotic until viewed from a strategic angle.
The museum also serves an educational purpose, showcasing the history of Malaysian food, heritage dishes, and rare delicacies such as glutinous rice cooked in pitcher plants, which is an Orang Asli specialty.
A dynamic display of Malaysia’s talented cooks in action.
Chinese delights featuring steamed pomfret, dim sum, stir-fried prawns with broccoli, and moon cakes.Review Verdict
The museum exceeded my expectations. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. It’s definitely a must-visit attraction in George Town.
2024 Opening Hours & Admission Fees
Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Ticket Prices
- Adult: RM 30 for non-Malaysians and RM 20 for MyKad holders.
- Child/Senior: RM 20 for non-Malaysians and RM 12 for MyKad holders.
- Student: RM 20 without MyKad; RM 12 with MyKad.
Children are classified as those aged 3-12.
How To Reach Wonderfood Museum
Wonderfood Museum is located at 49 Beach Street.Find the exact location on this map:
GPS: 5.416407, 100.341142
Address: 49, Lebuh Pantai, 10200 Georgetown, Penang
For more details, you can visit their Facebook page.
Tel: +604 251 9095
Nearby Attractions
Check out my Penang Heritage Trail for a comprehensive list of attractions worth visiting in historic George Town.
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