Fifth Avenue Hotel

Restaurants nearby

• Communal Table by GēnBib This casual, relaxing place sports an open kitchen, a long counter table and floor-to-ceiling windows. At dinner, it serves a small à la carte menu of modern dishes made with local ingredients, melding Peranakan and Malaysian cuisines. The signature aged duck breast in a steamed bun appeals to the palate with its crispy skin and a secret sauce. Homemade gelato sees some interesting local twists, with flavours like nutmeg harumanis; and hor ka sai.165m
• Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ngBib For 40+ years, they have been making their kway teow soup the same way – with duck, pork and fish cake. The broth bursts with umami, the duck is silky, and fried garlic and shallot bits add aroma. Expect to queue at peak hours.282m
• Bridge Street Prawn NoodleBib Come here for the famous prawn mee: choose between yellow and rice noodles, then pick the soup – the spicy prawn broth is loaded with deep flavours. Finally, consider ordering add-ons such as braised pork spareribs or fish balls.546m
• Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery★ Michelin Memorabilia in show windows and a 60s soundtrack exude the charm of a bygone era. Chef Gaik Lean has been guarding her secret recipes for decades and she makes no compromises in terms of food quality. Many items are made from scratch, including her heavenly pie tee and gulai tumis that uses over eight ingredients in the curry paste, such as fresh saffron. Also try nasi ulam, an old-time recipe.1.7km
• TharaBib With over 15 years of culinary experience under his belt, the Thai chef excels in authentic cooking from his home country, with the freshest seafood being his strong suit. In the lofty room decorated in soothing shades of green, try his array of tom yum soup variations with different seafood. The miang kam is a must – fresh betel leaves and sweet miang kam sauce make it a great appetiser. Friendly prices and generous portions are also reasons to visit.636m
• SifuBib The kitchen is helmed by a lady in her 70s, who has been cooking for decades. The menu boasts some 40 à la carte items, covering the greatest hits of traditional Peranakan cuisine. One of the culinary highlights is bouncy asam prawn drizzled in a dark brown sauce loaded with tamarind sweet and sour notes. Mang kuang char, or sautéed shredded yam bean with dried squid and mushrooms, is sweet in taste and crisp in texture.703m
• Penang Road Famous LaksaBib This famous laksa shop serves lai fun noodles in a sardine broth with exceptional depth and flavours alongside an array of condiments. For those with bigger appetites, order char koay teow with duck egg to go with the laksa.780m
• Sister Yao’s Char Koay KakBib Three sisters inherited their father's life's work, which he began in 1963, selling char koay kak, a snack from their ancestral home of Teochew. The rice cakes are fried with nice wok hei, the right amount of soya sauce, bean sprouts, egg and spiciness; with optional hot sauce.806m
• Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey TeowBib This stall has been around for almost 40 years. Kuey Teow is made to order, topped with shrimps, blood clams, pork sausage and bean sprouts, boasting lovely wok hei. For added punch, opt for duck egg and extra chilli sauce.821m
• Super Star Koay Teow Soup (78 Lebuh Kimberley)Bib This popular food cart dates back to 1960 and is now run by the third-generation owner. Koay teow soup with chicken, pork, fish balls and pork liver is the must-try. The chicken feet braised in spiced soy marinade are simply divine.821m

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.

Attractions nearby

• Kapitan Keling Mosque Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia1.2km
• Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang Hindu temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia1.3km
• Lebuh Aceh Mosque mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia906m
• Penang Islamic Museum museum in Penang, Malaysia973m
• Khoo Kongsi Chinese clan temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia981m
• Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang museum in Penang985m
• City Stadium stadium in George Town, Penang, Malaysia1.7km
• Fort Cornwallis bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia2.0km

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