George Town
This simple cafe draws the crowds with its excellent Hainanese chicken-rice, so you may have to wait for a table.
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George Town
Hidden behind a curtain of greenery in a weathered period building is Awesome Canteen, with an all-paleo menu (no processed food and grains) that's an…
George Town
Dishes such as beef pot pie and prawn-crusted sea bass are on the main menu, but the best reason for heading to this beautifully restored 200-year-old…
George Town
It doesn't get more elegant than a candlelit table at the main restaurant of the E&O Hotel, whether you come for dinner or their excellent afternoon tea …
George Town
There's a menu at this waterfront seafood smorgasbord, but talk to your server about what's fresh. The dining hall is invariably packed – if it's too busy…
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George Town
What started as a Chinese egg-tart business run from a trishaw in the 1970s has blossomed into a mini-empire of pastry shops around George Town. You can…
George Town
Traditional local dishes such as laksa and nasi goreng (fried rice) with chicken satay are made with high-quality ingredients and served in generous…
George Town
Although in a rather charmless setting in a mall, the food here is good, and ranges from several kerabu (salads) to staples such as inche kabin (deep…
George Town
The name here is Chinese for 'roots', a contrast with the sleek, modern dining room and likewise cuisine at this new restaurant. Sit at the counter for…
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Run by friendly folk, this pleasantly decorated cafe serves a very tasty range of local dishes including a delicious laksa, Hakka rice and noodles and…
George Town
All visitors to Fort Cornwallis can claim RM10 off the bill at this stylish but somewhat forlorn restaurant within the complex. There's some tempting…
George Town
Don't be put off by the fact that this restaurant is part of a gambling club. Many locals swear by the quality of their Chinese cuisine, and we can attest…
George Town
A massive, always-packed seafood joint with big round tables inside and a few thatched huts outside, across from the waterfront promenade. The restaurant…
George Town
A pocket-sized breakfast spot that draws a largely local following, despite being close to the backpacker strip. There’s a classic-rock soundtrack and a…
George Town
Fresh fish from Japan is flown in twice a week, and you can watch it get carved to perfection from the sushi counter. There's a large selection of sake,…
George Town
This open-air shack has lost the shade of the tree it was originally named after, but it remains a place where locals go for cheap and tasty seafood. Pick…
George Town
Japanese people living in or visiting Penang head straight here for the well-prepared sushi and other authentic dishes. Sake bottles line the walls, and…
George Town
Items such as currywurst and bratwurst may carry a German accent, but fondue and rösti (Swiss-style potato pancakes) solidify Edelweiss' Swissness. The…
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Eat any time of the day or night, with dishes ranging from murtabak (roti prata filled with pieces of mutton, chicken or vegetables) to dosa (savoury…
George Town
Though more like a bar than a restaurant, Kashmir can be relied on for delicious tandoori. Attentive service, an assertive Indian soundtrack (with live…
George Town
Hong Kee Bamboo Noodle is known for its high-quality wan thun mee (noodle soup with dumplings), and at this shop you can see the noodles being handmade…
George Town
Tired of rice? Weary of noodles? Head here for freshly baked, additive-free bread, alongside tasty breakfasts, cinnamon rolls and lunchtime meals such as…
George Town
The emphasis here is on rice, with biryani served with prawns, chicken, lamb or beef, and four different types of rice to choose from – including 'lemuni…
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This multilevel food-and-beverage centre atop Penang Hill serves all the local favourites, including nasi goreng ayam (fried chicken rice) and char kway…
George Town
Come to this restaurant during lunchtime (11am to 4pm) for tasty, great value, South Indian–style banana-leaf set meals, and at other times for South and…
George Town
Expect traditional Italian dishes, tasty pizzas and superb desserts at this well-respected restaurant, which has an intimate home on the edge of Little…
George Town
At this modern-feeling cafeteria serving Asian-style meat-free dishes, expect set meals, an emphasis on noodle dishes, fresh juices and herbal teas.
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This buzzy hawker centre has the usual selection of Chinese noodle dishes, Indian breads and meat curries, and Malaysian seafood dishes.
George Town
Fresh salads, juices, healthy rice and noodle dishes are all served at this appealing veggie cafe.
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Buy fish and other seafood at the nearby market stalls in Pulau Betong village and bring them to this simple shack of a cafe to be cooked as you like, for…
George Town
Lovers of cheesecake and other sweet treats rejoice. There are scores of flavours of the dessert available, including locally inspired creations such as…
George Town
The impressive buffet spreads at the top of the KOMTAR tower complement the panoramic city views. On weekends a 'sunrise' breakfast (RM48) is offered from…
George Town
Come with a large appetite if you fancy tackling these whopping bowls of ramen noodles, which come doused in a variety of soups and sauces. The mammoth…
George Town
There's a wide range of tasty steamed and fried small Chinese dishes served under this black-painted open shed with sea views across the busy road.
