Restaurants & Bars
in Penang

Penang is consistently named Asia's top street-food destination — char kway teow, asam laksa, nasi kandar and cendol, from hawker centres to modern Nyonya tasting menus in George Town's heritage mansions.

Street FoodAsia's top street-food destination
Hawker CentresGurney Drive, New Lane, Macalister Road
Nyonya HeritageTasting menus in Straits mansions
Heritage DiningThe 1885 Eastern & Oriental
Batu FerringhiBeachfront resort dining strip
Food TrailsGuided hawker eats with our guides

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Modern Nyonya tasting menu

Kebaya at Seven Terraces

Inside a restored 1920s Straits Eclectic mansion. The Nyonya tasting is the menu to order. Smart attire.

George Town
Char kway teow

Lorong Selamat char kway teow stall

The recognised reference plate of Penang's signature dish. Open lunch and early evening; queue grows fast.

George Town
Mixed Penang hawker

Gurney Drive Hawker Promenade

The famous seafront hawker promenade — the conventional first stop for Penang street food and group dine-arounds.

Gurney Drive
Colonial fine dining

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Fine dining at the 1885 Sarkies-brothers heritage hotel on the George Town waterfront — the sister property to Singapore's Raffles.

George Town waterfront

Culinary Experiences

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Cooking Classes

Learn local recipes from expert chefs

Food Tours

Guided tours to Penang's best eats and hidden gems

Wine & Dine

Curated pairing dinners and sommelier experiences

Private Dining

Exclusive dining for special celebrations & events

Insider Tips

The queue at Lorong Selamat grows fast — go at opening for lunch or early evening

Smart attire for the Nyonya tasting at Kebaya

Gurney Drive is the conventional first stop; for guided eats we route to New Lane and Macalister Road

Hawker buyouts and group dine-arounds can be arranged end to end

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