Slightly off the beaten track- Di Vietz Vietnamese Pho is a fairly new Vietnamese restaurant at Butterworth, near to Jalan Chain Ferry. But the restaurant captures the true flavors of Vietnamese cuisine and probably one of the best in the neighborhood. It's hard to miss the restaurant... thanks to its gigantic, flashy yellow signage. The restaurant occupies 2 shop lots (next to each other) and occupies a huge, comfortable air-conditioned space for diners. The menu is Vietnamese-focused, offering plenty of notable Vietnamese dishes like different types of noodles (including Hue-style noodles ..read more

Hai Bee Restaurant 海味饭店 at Pekaka has been around for quite a few years, the restaurant has garnered an appreciate following since its opening in 2019. The menu is simple but offering a lot of classic, homecooked-styled dishes at reasonable prices. What differentiates Hai Bee from its competitors- this restaurant is equipped with air-conditioning, offering a more comfortable dining experience. The place is often full on weekend evenings- a popular option for family dinner. Nothing fancy but a solid, no-frills Chinese stir-fry menu.  Braised Seafood served in Claypot (Rm 46/ small) De ..read more

Amongst the new spate of tenants at Sunway Carnival Mall Penang, the newly opened Bokki Bar at Lower Ground Floor brings the tantalizing flavors of traditional Korean street market to your dining table. Offering an all-you-can-eat buffet brimming with beloved Korean street food, this new spot is the perfect place for food enthusiasts- expect to find Korean Fried Chicken, Bulgogi, Tteokbokki, Jap Chae, Ramyeon on offer. The restaurant is manned by Korean so the quality is monitored and validated. It is notable that Bokki Bar is a Muslim-friendly restaurant. Buffet Price List: - [Weekday] Adult ..read more

A Kopitiam-concept restaurant with some Nyonya elements, Auntie May Nyonya Kopitiam is one of the latest additions to Elit Avenue at Bayan Lepas. The tagline for Auntie May is "When Modernism Meets Nyonya Food", that being said... don't expect to find authentic, classic Nyonya food here but dishes with Nyonya elements or Nyonya dishes with a modern twist. The menu is quite "Nyonya-focused", you can find many familiar Nyonya-dishes here like Curry Kapitan, Ayam Ponteh, Assam Fish etc... they serve them in a Rice set with side dishes and rice. There are other options like Nasi Lemak and some Noo ..read more

A place for a quick fix over Chu Char, Kim Koe Restaurant 金口煮炒 at Farlim is a popular neighborhood Chu Char spot known for its inexpensive homecooked-style dishes. The place is partially air-conditioned, with simple setup like any other Chu Char places. But it does not have a printed menu- relying on the server to communicate and place orders. The server would advise on the freshest produce available and recommend dishes according to the number of diners. Be prepared for long waiting time though, the place is also infamous for its service- it takes a while for them to serve the dishes. Do not ..read more

A staple food in South Korea- Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Roll) is convenient, inexpensive and most importantly, ubiquitous; not that it is rare in Penang as most Korean restaurants would offer this on the menu but not many restaurants churn out delicious Gimbap. Gimbap Brothers, one of the latest additions to Island 88 is one of the places where you can find freshly rolled and delicious Gimbap with different varieties. While they offer many Gimbap options, the restaurant also dishes out many popular Korean dishes like Toppokki, Korean Fish Cakes, Fried Chicken and noodles. As far as authentic ..read more

Found right next to the bustling Burmah Road, Middle House is a charming restaurant run by a lovely couple, offers a taste of a home with its hearty and soul-warming home-cooked Western dishes. Step in the place and you will instantly feel the homey-welcoming vibe, with a mix of both Western and local elements/ knick-knacks. The menu offers an array of home-cooked Western-European delights- Soups, Salads, Mains (including their signature Pork Chop), Pasta as well as their best-selling dessert... Rum and Kahlua-infused Tiramisu. Not a place with fancy setup or eye-catchy decor but more for soli ..read more

Embark on a culinary journey to Poland at G Hotel Penang's special buffet- Spirit of Poland Buffet Dinner (in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic Poland in Kuala Lumpur), happening this month from 17th of May to 19th of May (only 3 days from Friday to Sunday). With an array of authentic Polish delights, this culinary experience is a delightful exploration of Eastern Europe cuisine. Helmed by guest Chefs- Chef Mariusz Olechno and Chef Marcin Budynek, guests can look forward to the traditional Polish favorites (such as Beef Tartare with Egg Yolk Emulsion, Roast Salmon with Asparagus V ..read more

Far from sad mock meats and unnecessary carbs, Ruo Tea 若水植物茶間 at Pulau Tikus is a meatless restaurant that churns out wholesome plant-based dishes with amazing flavors. Found in one of the houses along Persiaran Midlands, Ruo Tea has no fancy signage or exterior. But the interior decor exudes a calm, meditative vibe; the restaurant is covered in wood shades with a corner dedicated for Chinese calligraphy. Seats are limited in the restaurant and may be less accommodating for larger groups, reservations are highly recommended. The restaurant churns out a Chinese menu, with a Taiwanese-twist ..read more

Previously occupying a small space at Transfer Road, Bijou Coffee has since relocated to Nagore Road and named the new place- Moku By Bijou Coffee... offering more food variety and a bigger space for diners. The place offers a Japanese-influenced menu now, with items like Onigiri, Ochazuke, Donburi and Japanese-style Salad. It has a standard cafe setting, air-conditioned and definitely cozier than before. The price range can be quite wide for the food with Ochazuke ranges from Rm18 to Rm40. Salmon and Ikura Ochazuke (Rm 33) Kani Mentaiko Onigiri (Rm 15) Yuzu Potato Salad (Rm 13) We ..read more