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Astaka Bukit Bendera

A modern multi-storey hawker centre located at the top of Penang Hill. The hawkers sell some decent local cuisine that you typically see around Penang, with a slight inflation on the price.

Address: Penang Hill Complex, Jl Stesen Bukit Bendera
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–6 pm
Tue 9 am–6 pm
Wed 9 am–6 pm
Thu 9 am–6 pm
Fri 9 am–6 pm
Sat 9 am–6 pm
Sun 9 am–6 pm

Mon	9 am–6 pm
Tue	9 am–6 pm
Wed	9 am–6 pm
Thu	9 am–6 pm
Fri	9 am–6 pm
Sat	9 am–6 pm
Sun	9 am–6 pm

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