Air Itam Market Duck Rice

You are most likely familiar with roasted duck rice. This is NOT roasted duck. This is braised duck. If you are imagining crispy skin, oily juicy meat, then you are in the wrong place. Eating braised duck is a whole different taste experience and unless you have eaten braised duck before, you will need to reset your taste and flavour expectation. You can order only duck or add on pork, egg and pig intestine to increase your dining experience. In my case I only chose the duck and egg as it was my first time and I wanted to taste their signature dish. I was partially disappointed with the cool rice. But I must say that the meat is unique. It's tender but doesn't have the juicy oily taste that you associate with roasted duck. However, it's chewy, soft and has the unmistakable soy and herb / spice used to braise it. When eaten with the fried garlic and cilantro, drizzled sambal, I think it's a delicious flavour combination that will surprise you. I may be wrong but some reviewers are disappointed because they are comparing it with roasted duck. Braised meat flavour is a whole different ballgame. I suggest you try and not be discouraged by some of the reviews. As for the dining environment, well, it's coffee shop and hawker stalls so I think you know what kind of environment you will be eating at. Haha.

After wandering around Kek Lok Si Temple and the nearby pagoda, we treated ourselves to the famous Air Itam Duck Rice - and it did not disappoint! 😋 Featured in the Michelin Guide, this humble street-side spot is known for its tender braised duck, flavorful soy-based gravy, and perfectly paired rice. I’m so glad we made the stop - it's the kind of comforting local dish that hits the spot after a long day of exploring. A true Penang gem! 🌟🇲🇾

Been famous for it's duck rice, which it's duck meat is cooked well and render, just a little salty. Doesn't like the arrogant attitude of the 2nd generation owner which reluctantly answered all my questions asked. The surroundings would also need some cleanup and better hygiene for dining as Michelin Gourmet Bib winner.

The duck rice location inside the market. The duck rice is very good, the duck meat is soft.

One of the best braised duck meat 🍖 in town. It's located opposite the air itam market. You won't be able to miss it as this food market is at the junction of the road. Long queue (depends on what time), the service is quite fast. You just have to say how many people are eating... which dish you would like. It's RM11 per person for the duck meat with rice. I added the preserved vegetables (mui Choi): RM5. Really worth trying..

Nice duck in savory sauce, chopped with all the bones removed, served on rice with soy-sauce egg and garlic crunchies. Pork, Cilantro optional. $8myr.

Simple hawker selling duck rice. Everything is straightforward, the price stated clearly and the service was all fast. Environment was not very comfortable to eat, but overall it was a decent experience. Might go again for take aways. Btw, price as per Apr 2023 has now increased to RM7.50 per plate. We got a platter for 2 person and added eggs, total about RM24.

Food is just meh. Lol guy would just penalize you for queuing up the wrong area. No sign whatsoever. Ordered 3 plates but served 1 (lucky me!) Not worth the trip. No air con. Recomend - none.