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Baskin-Robbins

★ 4

Three scoops here can easily hit RM20 before your flight

This Baskin-Robbins sits airside in T1 at Penang International Airport, a recognizable stop if you want ice cream instead of another generic sandwich. The shop runs typical airport hours, roughly 08:00 until late evening when the last departures clear, so you can usually get a cone before an early AirAsia hop or a late Malaysia Airlines flight.

As usual for Baskin-Robbins, you get around 20–25 rotating flavors in the freezer case, with classics like Pralines ‘n Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip almost always present. A single scoop runs near RM8–10, with double and triple scoops stepping up from there, and you can upgrade to a waffle cone for a couple of extra ringgit. Shakes and sundaes cost more, often in the RM15–20 range once you add toppings.

The rating hovers around 4 stars, mainly on the strength of consistent flavor and quick service rather than anything unique to this branch. Portions match standard Baskin-Robbins sizing, so even a single scoop is enough if you’re heading into a short domestic leg to Kuala Lumpur or Langkawi and don’t want to overdo it. Staff usually handle orders in under 5 minutes, even when two or three families line up at once.

Menu boards clearly list prices in RM, and you can pay with card or cash, which helps if you are burning through leftover ringgit before flying out. There are a few shared seats nearby, but many people just grab a cup or cone and walk back toward their gate in T1. If you are sensitive to dairy before flying, stick to a small scoop or one of the fruitier, sorbet-style options.

Tip: check the monthly flavor promo on the board; it often knocks RM1–2 off a scoop and is the best value play here.

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