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The 56 Best Restaurants in Penang

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The best restaurants in Penang, according to the experts: Michelin Guide, The 50, and World's 101 Best have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Restaurant au Jardin comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Pulau Pinang.

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Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery and Gēn hold the next two places. Michelin Guide shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with The 50 next.

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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. Awesome Char Koay Teow

    Taiwanese

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    New KK99 Cafe, 99 Jalan Lembah Permai, Tanjung Bungah, George Town, Pulau Pinang 11200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  7. 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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  8. Rank 5. Bibik's Kitchen

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    73 Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  9. Rank 5. BM Cathay Pancake

    Malaysian

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    next to the entrance of Cathay Food Court, Jalan Aston, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang 14000, Malaysia · Bukit Mertajam
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  10. Rank 5. BM Yam Rice

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    7 Jalan Murthy, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang 14000, Malaysia · Bukit Mertajam
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  11. Rank 5. Communal Table by Gēn

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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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  12. Rank 5. Ghee Lian

    Thai

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    Lot No. 39, MBPP Kompleks Makanan Medan Renong Padang Kota Lama, 4 Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakhbah, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  13. Rank 5. Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine

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

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    117-117A Jalan Hutton, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  15. Rank 5. Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng

    Malaysian

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    Pasar Lebuh Cecil, 24 Lebuh Cecil, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  16. Rank 5. My Own Café

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    2 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  17. Rank 5. Neighbourwood

    Contemporary European

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    3427 Jalan Kulim, Taman Bukit Mas, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang 14000, Malaysia · Bukit Mertajam
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  18. Rank 5. Rasa Rasa

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    59 Gat Lebuh Chulia, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  19. Rank 5. Ravi's Famous Apom Manis

    Malaysian

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    319 Jalan Burma, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10350, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  20. Rank 5. Sardaarji

    North Indian

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    6 Lebuh China, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  21. 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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  22. Rank 5. Sifu

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    154 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  23. 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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  24. Rank 5. Taman Bukit Curry Mee

    Malaysian

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    Jalan Bukit Kecil, Taman Bukit, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai, Pulau Pinang 14000, Malaysia · Bukit Mertajam
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  25. Rank 5. Teksen

    Cantonese

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

    Thai

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    5 Lorong Prangin, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  27. Rank 5. Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa

    Malaysian

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    1 Jalan Gottlieb, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10350, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  28. Rank 5. Winn's Cafe

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    38 Jalan Cantonment, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10350, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  29. Rank 29. Air Itam Duck Rice

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    Air Itam Wet Market, Jalan Pasar, George Town, Pulau Pinang 11500, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  30. Rank 29. Air Itam Sister Curry Mee

    Penang-style Malaysian

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    612 T, Jalan Air Itam Pekan Ayer Itam, George Town, Pulau Pinang 11500, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  31. Rank 29. 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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  32. Rank 29. Bao Teck Tea House

    Cantonese

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    25 Lebuh Melayu, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  33. Rank 29. 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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  34. Rank 29. Blanc

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    Macalister Mansion, 228 Jalan Macalister, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10400, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  35. Rank 29. Ceki

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    11-A Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10050, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  36. Rank 29. 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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  37. Rank 29. Curios-City

    Malaysian

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    164A-B Lebuh Victoria, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  38. Rank 29. Du-An (Lebuh Pantai)

    Malaysian

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    251 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  39. Rank 29. Fatty Loh Chicken Rice

    Hainanese

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    21 Jalan Fettes, Tanjung Bungah, George Town, Pulau Pinang 11200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  40. Rank 29. 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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  41. Rank 29. Il Bacaro

    Italian

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    Campbell House, 106 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Wednesday Noon–11 PM

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  42. Rank 29. Jaloux

    Italian

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    24 Lebuh King, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  43. Rank 29. Jawi House

    Malaysian

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    85 Lebuh Armenian, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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    Open now, until 9:30 PM

    Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM

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  44. Rank 29. Jit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice

    Cantonese

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    Address
    246 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10450, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  45. Rank 29. Kebaya Dining Room

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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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  46. Rank 29. Kota Dine & Coffee (Fort Cornwallis)

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    Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  47. Rank 29. La Vie

    The awards

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    Le Dream Boutique Hotel, 139 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10100, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  48. Rank 29. Mémoire

    Modern Pan-Asian

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    Address
    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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  49. Rank 29. Nyonya Willow

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    72-1-3 Arena Curve, Jalan Mahsuri, Bandar Sunway Tunas, Bayan Lepas, George Town, Pulau Pinang 11900, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  50. Rank 29. Penang Famous Samosa

    Indian

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    45 Lebuh Queen, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  51. Rank 29. Peninsula House

    Contemporary Australian

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    Address
    Level 1, India House, 25B Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  52. Rank 29. Richard Rivalee

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    Address
    62 & 64 Lorong Macalister, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10400, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  53. Rank 29. Sambal

    Contemporary Chinese

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    Address
    300 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  54. Rank 29. Sood by Chef Ton

    Thai

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    Address
    33 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10200, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  55. Rank 29. The Pinn

    Malaysian

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    58 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, Pulau Pinang 10300, Malaysia · Pulau Pinang
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  56. Rank 29. 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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