PENANG

Sree Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple, Butterworth

Worship1.7 km

Hindu temple in Bagan Luar, Penang, Malaysia

Kapitan Keling Mosque

Worship4.9 km

Mosque in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Fort Cornwallis

Historic4.2 km

bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Penang

Worship4.8 km

Hindu temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

St. George's Church

Worship4.7 km

church in Penang, Malaysia

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Museum4.5 km

historic house museum in Penang, Malaysia

Church of the Assumption

Worship4.8 km

church in Penang, Malaysia

Kong Hock Keong Temple

Worship4.7 km

Taoist temple in George Town, Malaysia

Cenotaph, Penang

Monument4.4 km

war memorial in Penang, Malaysia

Khoo Kongsi

Worship5.0 km

Chinese clan temple in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple

Worship3.5 km

Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia

Batik Painting Museum Penang

Museum4.9 km

museum in Northeast, Penang, Malaysia

Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

Restaurant★ Michelin$$4.3 km

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.

🕐 Tu-Su 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30; Mo off

Bee See Heong

Restaurant$1.9 km

Since 1966, this simple shop has been welcoming hungry guests who fancy home-style Malaysian food. Every dish is made à la minute and you can hear the wok sizzling after you place your order. Specialties include prawn curry – nice and thick, it has a good kick that goes well with the prawns. The fried threadfin with a sweet black sauce is not to be missed! The crispy fish fillet in sticky caramel soy sauce stands out, too. Arrive early to beat the crowd.

🕐 11:30-14:30,18:00-20:30 "Check Facebook"

Ghee Lian

RestaurantBib Gourmand$4.5 km

They serve three noodle dishes: the signature green tom yum, noodle soup and fried noodles. The fresh green tom yum hits the right balance of sour and spicy. The fried fish topping has a crispy outer layer and a succulent centre; the large prawns have a moreish umami flavour.

Rasa Rasa

RestaurantBib Gourmand$4.6 km

Potted plants are set nicely against a background of exposed brick walls and industrial accents here. On top of the short à la carte menu, the Nyonya combo set built around pandan nasi lemak with your choice of toppings is especially popular. The rice is plated on a banana leaf and topped with mildly hot homemade sambal. Another speciality is Siam bihun – turmeric rice vermicelli with shredded omelette and sauces. Round out the meal with tub tim krob.

🕐 Th-Tu 09:00-15:30

My Own Café

RestaurantBib Gourmand$5.0 km

This charming family-run shop serves Penang asam laksa, Nyonya laksa and fried spring rolls. The light and refreshing red soup of the signature asam laksa strikes the right balance of sour and spicy and is nicely topped off with mint and pineapple. The spring rolls, stuffed with vegetable filling, taste equally good.

🕐 Th-Tu 10:00-16:00

Kota Dine & Coffee (Fort Cornwallis)

Restaurant$$4.1 km

It feels relaxing to sit in the glass-clad room drenched in natural light and furnished in faux-industrial style. In terms of food, they serve a neo-Nyonya menu with a strong East-meets-West concept. On top of Peranakan classics like otak-otak, Western influences are manifested in more adventurous creations such as laksa capellini. Even the desserts take a surprise twist, as in teh-ramisu that uses tea instead of coffee.

🕐 We-Mo 11:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00; Tu off

Gēn

Restaurant$$$4.3 km

Gēn is Chinese for root. The owner-chef revisits his culinary roots and childhood memories with nostalgic flavours and a tasting menu driven by local seasonal produce, especially fish, whose courses never fail to surprise. The plating is particularly pleasing, and sometimes playful, such as the silky chicken soup in a glass bottle. The wine list boasts over 30 organic and biodynamic tipples that complement the food perfectly.

🕐 We-Su 12:00-22:00; Mo, Tu off

Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

Restaurant$4.3 km

This halal stall only sells nasi lemak: the national dish of coconut milk rice wrapped in banana leaf, topped with sambal and one of the six toppings. Try anchovies with a hard-boiled egg. And go easy on the fiery sambal.

🕐 Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su off