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The Best Places in Central George Town

Updated October 20, 2026
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  1. Rank 1. Restaurant au Jardin

    Malaysian French

    A fine-dining room hiding inside a former bus depot, where corrugated metal gives way to a plant-filled atrium and white tablecloths for eighteen. The chef blends Malaysian ingredients with French technique across monthly tasting menus that follow the seasons pretty religiously. George Town is famous for cheap, brilliant street food, so naturally someone built the opposite: a spot on Asia's 50 Best list where the bread course alone inspires debate.

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    125, Jalan Timah, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  2. Rank 2. Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

    Malaysian

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    1 Lebuh Bishop, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  3. Rank 3. Gēn

    Chinese

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    Gēn 根 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Closed now, opens 6 PM

    Wednesday 6 PM–11 PM

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  4. Rank 4. Firewood

    Malaysian

    Charcoal grills sit at the heart of the room, their glow doing double duty as heat source and décor. This fire-led grill restaurant in a George Town shophouse works dry-aged Australian and Japanese beef over live flame, with a menu that moves between land and sea through a distinctly Malaysian lens. The space is calm and material-forward, the service composed without being stiff. It holds a spot 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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    Closed now, opens noon

    Wednesday Noon–2:30 PM, 5:30 PM–10 PM

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  5. Rank 5. Ah Boy Koay Teow Th'ng

    Malaysian

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    1 Lebuh Clarke, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  6. Rank 5. Bee Hwa Cafe

    Malaysian

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    10 Lebuh Dickens, George Town, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  7. Rank 5. Bibik's Kitchen

    Malaysian

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    73 Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  8. Rank 5. Bridge Street Prawn Noodle

    Malaysian Noodle Shop

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    533 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  9. Rank 5. Communal Table by Gēn

    Peranakan Malaysian

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    68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Closed today, opens Thu 5 PM

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  10. Rank 5. Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee (223 Jalan Burma)

    Minnan Noodle Shop

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    223 Jalan Burma, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  11. Rank 5. Hot Bowl White Curry Mee

    Malaysian Noodle Shop

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    58C Jalan Rangoon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10400, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  12. Rank 5. Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine

    Peranakan Malaysian

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    100-104 Jalan Kedah, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  13. Rank 5. Laksalicious

    Malaysian

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    117-117A Jalan Hutton, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  14. Rank 5. Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay

    Nyonya Bakery

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    Jalan Masjid, off Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  15. Rank 5. My Own Café

    Penang Malaysian

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    2 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  16. Rank 5. Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow

    Noodle Shop

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    Joo Hooi Cafe, 475 Jalan Penang, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10000, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  17. Rank 5. Penang Road Famous Laksa

    Malaysian Noodle Shop

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    5 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  18. Rank 5. Rasa Rasa

    Malaysian

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    59 Gat Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  19. Rank 5. Sardaarji

    North Indian

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    6 Lebuh China, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  20. Rank 5. Siam Road Char Koay Teow

    Malaysian

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    82 Jalan Siam, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10400, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  21. Rank 5. Sifu

    Malaysian

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    154 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  22. Rank 5. Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak

    Teochew

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    96 Lorong Macalister, George Town, Pulau Pinang 11400, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  23. Rank 5. Super Star Koay Teow Soup (78 Lebuh Kimberley)

    Noodle Shop

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    78 Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  24. Rank 5. Teksen

    Cantonese

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    18 & 20 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  25. Rank 5. Thara

    Thai

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    5 Lorong Prangin, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  26. Rank 26. 888 Hokkien Mee

    Minnan Noodle Shop

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    67-A Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  27. Rank 26. Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

    Malaysian

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    Sri Weld Food Court, 19 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  28. Rank 26. Bao Teck Tea House

    Cantonese

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    25 Lebuh Melayu, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  29. Rank 26. Bite N Eat Dindigul Biriyani

    Indian

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    43 Lebuh Penang, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  30. Rank 26. Ceki

    Peranakan Malaysian

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    11-A Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  31. Rank 26. Christoph's

    Austrian

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    55, Lorong Stewart, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Closed now, opens 6 PM

    Wednesday 6 PM–10 PM

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  32. Rank 26. Curios-City

    Malaysian

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    164A-B Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  33. Rank 26. Du-An (Lebuh Pantai)

    Malaysian

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    251 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  34. Rank 26. Fook Cheow Cafe

    Noodle Shop

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    122I Jalan Hutton, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  35. Rank 26. Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice

    Hainanese

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    338A-338B Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  36. Rank 26. Jaloux

    Italian

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    24 Lebuh King, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  37. Rank 26. Jawi House

    Malaysian

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    85 Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Closed now, opens 11 AM

    Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM

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  38. Rank 26. Kebaya Dining Room

    Malaysian

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    14A Lorong Stewart, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Closed now, opens 6 PM

    Wednesday 6 PM–10:30 PM

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  39. Rank 26. Kota Dine & Coffee (Fort Cornwallis)

    Peranakan Malaysian

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    Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  40. Rank 26. Lucky Hole

    Barbecue

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    23N Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  41. Rank 26. Mémoire

    Modern Pan-Asian

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    316 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Closed now, opens noon

    Wednesday Noon–2:30 PM, 6 PM–10 PM

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  42. Rank 26. Penang Famous Samosa

    Indian

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    45 Lebuh Queen, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  43. Rank 26. Peninsula House

    Contemporary Australian

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    Level 1, India House, 25B Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  44. Rank 26. Pitt Street Koay Teow Soup

    Malaysian Noodle Shop

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    183 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  45. Rank 26. Richard Rivalee

    Peranakan Malaysian

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    62 & 64 Lorong Macalister, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10400, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  46. Rank 26. Sambal

    Contemporary Chinese

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    300 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  47. Rank 26. Sood by Chef Ton

    Thai

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    33 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  48. Rank 26. Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle

    Cantonese

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    37 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  49. Rank 26. WhatSaeb Boat Noodles

    Thai Noodle Shop

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    173 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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