George Town
Ask locals where their favourite hawker stalls are and most will pick this night-time street extravaganza. It's a great spot for ikan bakar (grilled…
Must-see restaurants in George Town
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George Town
You can't really say you've been out in George Town until you've stepped inside China House. This block-wide amalgamation of shophouses is packed with hip…
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George Town
Penang's most famous hawker complex sits just past the Gurney Plaza mall, cooled by breezes wafting in off the sea. It buzzes with stalls serving Muslim…
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George Town
This small lane off Jln Burma is crammed every morning with locals filling up for the day on char koay teow (fried noodles with seafood), nasi lemak …
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George Town
This unpretentious roast pork and chicken rice specialist sits just yards from the greatest concentration of travellers in George Town, yet is somehow…
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George Town
The excellent seafood and unique location of this basic hawker centre – seemingly hidden in a Chinese temple complex looking out over the North Channel –…
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George Town
There's a reason this place is always packed: it's one of the tastiest, most consistent Chinese restaurants in town (and in a place like George Town, that…
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George Town
Serve-yourself, buffet-style restaurants generally opt for quantity over quality, but the Padang-style Indonesian curries, stir-fries, soups, salads and…
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George Town
Hameediyah dates back to 1907 and is supposedly the oldest place serving nasi kandar (curries served over rice) in Penang, though the current restaurant…
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George Town
Outside Kafe Heng Huat you'll find Soon Chuan Choo who, in her trademark red chef's hat, has been turning out some of Penang's best char kway teow (rice…
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George Town
Chefs Hong and Yen have charmed Penangites at two previous venues, with their quirky style and delicious Italian food and desserts. Jaloux is their latest…
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George Town
A famous vendor of Hokkien mee (mixed noodles in a rich, prawn- and pork-based broth) draws most folks to this open-air hawker convocation, but there's…
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George Town
Step into this classic-feeling cafe for excellent nasi kandar (Muslim-influenced curries served over rice). You can't go wrong with the tomato rice,…
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George Town
The must-eats at this old-school restaurant-style hawker joint include legendary lor bak (deep-fried meat rolls dipped in sauce), rice porridges and an…
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George Town
This delectable bakery at China House serves an eye-popping range of sweet, indulgent, three-inch thick cakes.
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George Town
This busy and buzzy Indian nasi kandar (rice and curry) restaurant whips up penny-priced masala dosas (rice-and-lentil crêpe stuffed with spiced potatoes)…
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George Town
Tho Yuen is packed with newspaper-reading old timers and chattering locals all morning long. It's best to arrive early for the widest choice of breakfast…
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George Town
This is your chance to sample Peranakan-influenced cuisine in a setting that the Baba-Nonya elite of yesteryear would have approved of. The stately dining…
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George Town
On the surface, this is very much your typical shop serving nasi kandar (rice with South Asian Muslim–influenced curries). We don't particularly recommend…
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George Town
A conveniently located restaurant-style food court, close to the Chowrasta Bazaar, good for char kway teow (flat rice noodles, cockles and eggs fried in…
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George Town
For our money, the best tandoori chicken in town – full-flavoured, with strong ginger and garlic tones and plenty of chilli heat – is served at this busy…
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George Town
The flagship dining venue at China House, elegant BTB offers up a short, upscale menu of self-proclaimed 'Western with spice' dishes, including a good…
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George Town
In a city with such amazing local food it feels wrong to recommend a Mexican restaurant, but the folks at Holy Guacamole are doing an admirable job…
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George Town
Crowd-pleasing dishes such as stir-fried noodles, ginger stewed duck and sweet-and-sour pork are very competently done here, but it's primarily the…
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George Town
Follow the crowds to this lively night market, which fills the street from Gat Lebuh Macallum to Gat Lebuh Cecil. There's the usual selection of bargain…
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George Town
Service is friendly at this cheap, cheerful South Indian restaurant, and the lunchtime banana-leaf thalis (set meals) are a bargain. Many locals come when…
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George Town
One side of this seaside food centre is called 'Islam' and serves halal Malay food, and the other is called 'Cina' and serves Chinese and Malay…
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George Town
One of central George Town's best old-school markets, Cecil Street has a delicious selection of hawker food and a couple of stalls selling nonya kueh …
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George Town
Come here for tasty banana-leaf meals (the daily set lunch for RM8 is one of George Town’s greatest food bargains), as well as the thickest mango lassi in…
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George Town
A homey, old-school dining room serving likewise Peranakan dishes. If you're intimidated by the menu, opt for the daily set lunch, which is posted out…
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George Town
Some claim the burgers at this casual spot are the best in town. With a short drinks list and a fun, eclectic vibe, Junk also serves as a bar.
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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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Ming Xiang Tai Pastry Delights
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…
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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…
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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…
