Penang Zhu Char: Masak, Makan & Kapsiao

Missing the taste of home? Craving the Penang dishes you grew up with?

Come join us for Penang Zhu Char—a cooking and bonding evening where we'll recreate the familiar flavours of Penang right here in Melbourne. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just here for the food, everyone is welcome to roll up their sleeves, cook together, eat together, and most importantly, kapsiao together.

Away from home doesn't have to mean feeling alone. Spend an evening meeting fellow Penangites and Malaysians, sharing stories, making new friends, and creating memories that make Melbourne feel a little more like home.

Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026

Time: 3:15 PM – 7:30 PM

Venue: CERES Community Kitchen, Brunswick East (lower level of CERES Merri Cafe) 

Address: CERES Community Environment Park, Roberts Street & Stewart Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057

Chung Ling Alumni Melbourne warmly invites all young adults aged below 30 to join us for an evening filled with good food, great conversations, and even better company.

Register your spot now before it fills up—spaces are limited.

Come for the Penang food, stay for the friendships. 

Non-members: $35

Members: $30

Students: $15

Call 0431230927 if you need help finding the location.