Penang, Malaysia Food Guide: 10 Chinese food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Penang Island

July 21, 2020 Jana Sager

Discover Restaurants offering the best Chinese food in Penang Island, Penang, Malaysia. Penang Island, the most populous island city in Malaysia, is situated in the State of Penang. With a population of 738,500, it also forms Malaysia's second largest city by population, while Greater Penang, with 2.5 million inhabitants, is the nation's second most populous metropolis. Its capital, George Town, has also been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.
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10. Nyonya Su Pei Private Dining

2 Lebuhraya Bodhi, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia Chinese, Asian, Contemporary, Fusion, Malaysian Dinner Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Digital Payments, Free Wifi [email protected] +60 16-410 6116 http://www.facebook.com/nyonyasupei
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5 based on 49 reviews

Nyonya Su Pei Private Dining

The tastes and aromas of a heritage recipe can satisfy the appetite, comfort the heart and awaken memories, especially if they remind you of your mother's or grandmother's cooking. With their aprons on and their tales ready, our team of passionate Baba an

Reviewed By tmsalvador_agu

This is the 2nd time that I have dined at Nyonya Su Pei Private Dining. For me, a Penang visit is not complete without having a visit here. From 2 years ago, the place is still the same, homey and very pleasant. I admire Baba Jerry for the passion he has for the Peranakan heritage dishes and his desire for it be known to all his diners. At the same time, I salute him for the dream to pass down this heritage to the next generation, a generation heavily exposed to fastfood dining. I wish him the best on this aspect.I salute this husband and wife team who have the same degree of passion to what they do. It shows in their dishes that all of are made with love. As each dish is served, I am truly in awe to learn how they are made. Baba Jerry is very much eager to share what comprises the dish and how they are cooked. Oh... if only all the ingredients can be purchased in the Philippines. For this visit, I came with my friends, husband and youngest daughter. Baba Jerry was kind enough to caution if the dish is spicy so my daughter be fairly warned. She was able to taste most of the dishes and liked very much the 5-spice roast chicken (which Baba Jerry described as special dish that requires 2 days to make!), we truly feel very special.I hope to be back again next year and try their new offering. I will always be excited for the meals they will prepare and eagerly listen to how they are made.Again, thanks to your hospitality and making us feel at home. You are not only our host but you have become our friend and family in Penang.

9. Golden River

Road Opposite Golden Sands Hotel Jalan Sungai Emas, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100 Malaysia Seafood, Asian, Malaysian, Chinese Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Serves Alcohol +60 12-442 8880
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4 based on 196 reviews

Golden River

Reviewed By ko883

The Chinese cooking is blended with local style and is unique in Malaysia. Localised casual Chinese food. The service is fast. The food such as the sambal chicken, steam fish and fried Kai lan are good. The price is reasonable for Batu Ferringhi area. Many westerners also patronise this restaurant which is housed in simple tin roof with open concept.

8. Ferringhi Garden Restaurant

34 A, B & C, Jalan Batu, Penang Island 11100 Malaysia Chinese, Asian, Central European, Armenian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Jazz Bar [email protected] 604-88 111 93 http://www.ferringhigarden.com.my
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4 based on 1953 reviews

Ferringhi Garden Restaurant

Reviewed By sallyapatterson

This is the most beautiful restaurant its like sitting in a garden with plants and water features, as expected its a more of dining destination with an excellent drink and wine selection. The menu has steaks fish, poultry vegetarian and also some local classics. Food we ordered was fantastic especially the satay, all smokey from the bbq, lovely staff cant wait to go back before we go home

7. Yeap Noodles

No. 227 Chulia Street 10200 Georgetown, Penang Island Malaysia Chinese, Asian, Malaysian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Table Service +60 16-478 5453 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yeap-Noodles/148302501870288
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4 based on 304 reviews

Yeap Noodles

Reviewed By d-eilatan

We ate here multiples times during our stay in Penang. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner which we found convenient compared to other places with limited opening hours. The food was tasty and the service was quick. Cannot fault the food for the price paid. Staff were friendly, they gave us a tourist map.Would recommend to anyone looking for authentic food without risking it at a street vendor.

6. Long Beach

Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100 Malaysia Chinese, Indian, Fast Food, Asian, Thai, Malaysian Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol +60 16-422 2113 http://www.worldisround.com/articles/346390/index.html
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4 based on 2768 reviews

Long Beach

Long Beach is a collection of street stalls surrounding the sitting area. It is located outside and offers many cuisines including Malaysian. In the area there are not so many restaurants offering Malay food so I thought it appropiate to add this 'restaur

Reviewed By 570414586

The night market in Batu Ferringhi is a nice place to have dinner. Just pick a table and order at one or more of the food stands. Just remember your tabel number and they bring it when ready. Pay at delivery. Great variation of Asian food

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5. Boatman Restaurant

No. 46, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island Malaysia Malaysian, Chinese, Asian Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Reservations
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4 based on 284 reviews

Boatman Restaurant

Reviewed By dumpling_18

We regularly holiday in Batu Ferringhi and always dine at the Boatman Restaurant.The restaurant is set off the main road and is easily missed. Walk along the concrete driveway to a no-frills dining room where delicious and authentic nyonya and Chinese food is served.We cannot go past their Curry Kapitan Chicken and Beef Rendang. Also the fried Ma-Mee noodles are delicious. If you like tofu their Japanese braised tofu is really good. Everything is yummy.Servings are on the smallish side, so order extra.The staff are friendly and efficient and helpful, and it their toilets are super clean; probably the cleanest in Penang.Enjoy

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4. Kimpo Famous Roasted

No. 20 Leith Street, George Town, Penang Island 10000 Malaysia Chinese, Asian, Malaysian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Live Music http://www.redgarden-food.com
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4 based on 222 reviews

Kimpo Famous Roasted

Reviewed By 687andyl

The crispy duck is one of the best I've had, and the pork wasn't far behind! The crispy pork dumplings are also definitely worth a try! All cooked by an extremely friendly man who is always smiling and talking to his customers. A must visit!

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3. Kebaya

2-16 Lorong Stewart, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia Chinese, Asian, Malaysian, Fusion Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +60 4-264 2333 http://kebaya.com.my/
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4 based on 1450 reviews

Kebaya

Kebaya is the diningroom of the Seven Terraces and is open to hotel guests and the public.Open daily, 7pm till 10pm.Christopher Ong has worked with the hotel’s chefs to create a menu of classic Indo and Straits Chinese Nyonya dishes. They have refined the

Reviewed By katherinewG5809WU

Kebaya is the fine dining restaurant at the Seven Terraces boutique hotel (which is fabulous). The dinner is four courses with a choice from about 8 dishes for each course at about $45AUD. The service was wonderful, June our waitress gave us a tour afterwards and we were so impressed we had to go back and spend a night there! Thanks June! The food was lovely and the laid-back ambience of the restored old shophouse terrace made for a very relaxed evening.Thank you for dining at Kebaya. We are delighted you had a lovely dinner with us and you enjoyed the tour of the hotel so much that you had to stay the night. We greatly appreciate your feedback and we hope you will be back soon to enjoy the comforts of Seven Terraces.

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2. Andrew's Kampung

Eden Parade 2nd Floor, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100 Malaysia Chinese, Asian, Malaysian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +60 12-408 4091
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4 based on 1259 reviews

Andrew's Kampung

Andrew's Kampung close on every Tuesday. Many thanks.

Reviewed By AJ H

What a great place! Excellent food and great staff. Andrew made us feel so welcome.I have a gluten intolerance and he went out his way to accommodate this recommending dishes and making slight changes to other menu items.Great value and well worth a visit or two!

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1. Cheang Kee

433 Chulia Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia Chinese, Seafood, Asian, Soups, Malaysian Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Takeout, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +60 17-411 5177 https://cheang-kee-restaurant.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
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5 based on 177 reviews

Cheang Kee

cheang kee is a restaurant selling authentic penang local food and barbecue food. It has a very nice and cozy ambient, it is definitely a good place to have lunch and dinner with friends and family, and it is also a nice place to chill out with friends.

Reviewed By winedude8888

Amazing service food and atmosphere but you must like hot pot as basically that’s what it is. But broth is amazing and ingredients the same. Staff are so helpful and kind.

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