Ais kacang also known as ABC (acronym for air batu campur meaning “mixed ice”), is a Malaysian dessert which is common among the locals. Traditionally, an ice shaving machine is used to churn out the shaved ice used in the dessert, originally hand cranked but now more often motorised.
This dessert is considered one of Malaysia’s most unique food and even featured in National Geographic’s Eight Ice Cream Styles From Around The World.
Ais kacang was originally made of only shaved ice and red beans though the number and diversity of ingredients has since expanded creatively. Today, ais kacang generally comes in bright colours and with various fruit cocktails and dressings. Check out some of the good ones in Penang.
Swatow Lane Ice Kacang
102-E-1, New World Park,
Jalan Burma, 10050
George Town, Penang.
Kek Seng Coffee Shop 格成
382 & 384, Jalan Penang,
10000 George Town, Penang.
Jalil Special Ice Kacang
Esplanade Park
1, Lebuh Light,
10200 George Town, Penang.
Medan Selera Taman Free School
75, Jalan Trengganu,
Taman Free School, 10460
George Town, Penang.
Presgrave Street Hawker Stalls
67D, Lebuh Presgrave,
10300 George Town, Penang.
Tony Ais Kacang Cendol
Batu Lanchang Food Court
25, Lintang Batu Lancang,
11600 Jelutong, Penang.
