Butterworth, George Town
Facts and practical information
Butterworth is the largest urban town in the city of Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia. It lies about 3 km east of George Town, the capital city of Penang, across the Penang Strait. As of 2021, Butterworth has a total population of 107,591 residents. ()
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Bus
- Calculate routePenang Sentral Intercity Bus Platform 19 min walk
- Calculate routePenang Sentral Stage Bus Platform 20 min walk
- Calculate routeButterworth 19 min walk
Best Ways to Experience the City
Food & drink
CuisineA guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.
Nasi lemak
Nasi lemak is a Malay cuisine dish consisting of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It is commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish; it is also...
Dish
Ayam goreng
Ayam goreng is an Indonesian and Malaysian dish consisting of chicken deep fried in oil. Ayam goreng literally means "fried chicken" in Malay and also in many Indonesian regional languages.
Indonesian dish
Nasi kandar
Nasi kandar is a popular northern Malaysian dish, which originates from Penang. It was popularized by Tamil Muslim traders from India. It is a meal of steamed rice which can be plain or...
Dish
Curry
Curry is a variety of dishes originating in the Indian subcontinent that use a complex combination of spices or herbs, usually including ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and fresh...
Roti canai
Roti canai, or roti chenai, also known as roti cane and roti prata, is an Indian-influenced flatbread dish found in several countries in Southeast Asia, including Brunei, Indonesia...
Flatbread
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Butterworth?
How to get to Butterworth by public transport?
Bus
- Penang Sentral Intercity Bus Platform (19 min walk)
- Penang Sentral Stage Bus Platform (20 min walk)
Train
- Butterworth (19 min walk)
Pulau Pinang