Indian vegetarian is the easy mode: Woodlands on Penang Road, Annalakshmi charity veg, banana leaf shops with veg thali. Chinese hawker is hard — oyster sauce, shrimp paste, lard in woks even on "veg" noodles. Ask "纯素" or "no egg no meat no seafood" and accept limited options. Lily Penang and Lazy Cats Cafe on Armenian St cater vegan Western brunch. Nyonya food rarely vegan-friendly. Stay near Little India for density. Malay mamak has roti canai + dhal safe; confirm ghee. Dedicated vegan night market pop-ups exist — check George Town events page for your dates.
Gurney Plaza has a vegan bowl place — boring but safe when hawkers frustrate you.
Woodlands vegetarian on Penang Rd — South Indian veg buffet, no guesswork.