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Asia Malaysia Penang Dining The Esplanade

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The Esplanade

The guide was updated: 2024-05-29

At the Esplanade in Georgetown, many food stalls right next to the sea are open until well after midnight – they offer fresh seafood and cold drinks as well as great Malay halal dishes such as Nasi Goreng and Satay.

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Address: Jalan Padang Kota Lama, George Town, Penang

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Café Jen

Café Jen

This restaurant at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La sets up its own signature by serving a blend of authentic local flavours and international influences. The multicultural heritage combined with a modern fusion kitchen rewards guests with a gourmet experience within a quite elegant surrounding that still is soothing and relaxing as well.

Marco Polo

Marco Polo

Marco Polo at the Bayview Beach Resort Penang is a high-quality restaurant that serves both European fare like steak, grills, pasta and pizza, and traditional Chinese dishes. Enjoy the elegant surroundings and a sophisticated atmosphere.

The Esplanade

The Esplanade

At the Esplanade in Georgetown, many food stalls right next to the sea are open until well after midnight – they offer fresh seafood and cold drinks as well as great Malay halal dishes such as Nasi Goreng and Satay.

Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive

At Gurney Drive in Georgetown, the food stalls are open all day and until midnight, serving Malay, Indian, and Chinese dishes: while rice and noodles are basic, burgers and different drinks are served here as well.

Ferringhi Walk

Ferringhi Walk

Ferringhi Walk, the scene of Batu Ferringhi's nightly bazaar, is lined with hawker stalls selling Malay, Tamil, Northern Indian, and Chinese meals and snacks, perfect for travellers on a budget.

Via Pre

Via Pre

Via Pre, an Italian restaurant, is located in an old warehouse right opposite to the ferries and, thus, somehow hard to find. While serving pizza and pasta dishes as well mouth-watering desserts like tiramisu, the interior is cosy and relaxing, providing a wonderful ambiance and a great stay.

Sri Ananda Bahwan

Sri Ananda Bahwan

If you are into great Indian food, head over to the vibrant restaurant Sri Ananda Bahwan in Georgetown, as here, you can enjoy tasteful food for a reasonable price. This restaurant has a few shops across Penang, and the menu offers a wide variety of Indian food, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Blanc

Blanc

At this restaurant inside the historic Hotel Macalister Mansion, you can enjoy a dining experience that is out of the ordinary. The high class restaurant offers modern French cuisine with an Asian touch in a luxurious setting and, thus, serves quality food such as smoked and confit duck breast with duck jus, spring vegetable and Parisian mash; or why not have Pan seared miso cod with braised shimeji. Bon appétit!

No Eyed Deer

No Eyed Deer

This popular family restaurant provides a great variety of food since 2000, and it is famous for its signature dish Laotian Laksa (rice noodle in a spicy and piquant soup with meat or seafood). However, the staff also serves other mouth-watering dishes such as tender ribeye steaks, fresh fish and chicken parmigiana.

Kebaya Dining Room

Kebaya Dining Room

Kebaya at Hotel Seven Terraces is an Asian Fusion restaurant with an impeccable servicea, and a refined and elegant, yet simple atmosphere. The chefs are using French cooking techniques and innovative produce to create new twists on the menu, and the quality food is well presented with lots of amazing flavours.

Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen

Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen

If you prefer vegetarian food, head over to Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen, where you'll find an array of vegetarian dishes at good prices, ranging from Nyonya (Peranakan Chinese) to Asian Fusion and Western cuisine. Most of the ingredients are organically grown and brought in fresh from farms in the Cameron Highlands.

Gustoso By The Beach

Gustoso By The Beach

At this beachfront restaurant at Parkroyal Penang Resort, you can enjoy authentic delights from Asia as well as Italian menu items. With over 40 different dishes, it caters to almost every taste.

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