The Top 3 Places to Eat Near Backdoor Bodega

Updated July 14, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. gēn

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    Gēn 根 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  2. Rank 2. Restaurant au Jardin

    Malaysian French

    Hidden inside a former bus depot, this intimate fine-dining room seats just 18 people amid a courtyard draped in greenery, which feels like a fever dream after the corrugated-metal exterior. The chef blends Malaysian ingredients with French technique across monthly tasting menus that follow the seasons, and it's landed on Asia's 50 Best list. Dress up, arrive early for a cocktail upstairs, and try not to look too smug about having a reservation.

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    125, Jalan Timah, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  3. Rank 3. Firewood

    Fire is the whole point at this intimate grill restaurant in the heart of George Town, and they mean it in the best possible way. The kitchen uses charcoal and flame with real discipline, working dry-aged Australian and Japanese beef alongside local produce in a way that feels rooted in Penang without being precious about it. The crowd is dressed up just enough, the room glows warmly, and the whole thing lands on the World's Best Steak Restaurants list.

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    15, Jln Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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