Kimberley Street

Lebuh Kimberley

Kimberley Street is a street in George Town. It runs from Penang Road to Carnarvon Street, through the heart of the traditional Chinatown area of the city.

Kimberley Street was named after John Wodehouse, the Earl of Kimberley, who was the British colonial secretary in the 1870s. The road was created in the late 19th century and was populated by Teochews from Swatow, who made bihun (rice noodles) and mee suah (vermicelli), drying them in the open. The Chinatown ambience of Kimberley Street is still there, and at night, Kimberley Street is a popular destination for street food.

Getting there

Take the Free Rapid Penang Shuttle Bus to Bus Stop No. 8 (Lebuh Campbell) and walk a short distance along Penang Road to Kimberley Street.

Street Food to be found at Kimberley Street

Almond Cream

Char Koay Teow

Economy Bihun

Koay Chiap

Click for list of Streets of George Town

In Other Words ...

Hokkien: Teochew Kay (Teochew Street), Swa Thau Kay (Swatow Street), Mee Suah Kay (Vermicelli Street)

Kimberley Street Location Map

Photos of Kimberley Street

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