Penang Restaurants & Eateries That Were Included In The Michelin Guide

Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s dining establishments make their debut in the MICHELIN Guide with 97 listings, covering over 20 cuisine types, along with three restaurants receiving the MICHELIN Special Awards: Service Award, Sommelier Award and Young Chef Award.

In Penang, there are a total of 19 establishments that made it into the list that includes the Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand. Check out the full list below.

Restaurants Awarded One MICHELIN Star

Au Jardin is recognised for their monthly-changing menu showcasing sophisticated European fare with subtle local twists. Every item served has been well thought out, from homemade sourdough with tomato butter to the palate cleanser that surprises in a pleasant way.

125, Jalan Timah, 10150 George Town, Penang.

Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery obtains one MICHELIN Star for its Peranakan cuisine crafted from secret recipes using quality produce. Many items here are made from scratch, including the heavenly pie tee and gulai tumis that uses over eight ingredients in the curry paste.

1, Lebuh Bishop, 10200 George Town, Penang.

17 Bib Gourmand Establishments

Bridge Street Prawn Noodle is a family run business that started in the 60’s, and has become a favourite spot for locals to enjoy hearty Hokkien prawn mee. The spicy prawn broth, loaded with exceptional flavours, is now prepared by the third generation.

533 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Penang.

Communal Table by Gēn presents modern dishes that melds Peranakan and Malaysian flavours made with local ingredients. Aged duck breast in a steamed bun, the signature here, is appraised with crispy skin and a tangy sauce.

68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300 Penang.

Duck Blood Curry Mee’s discreet location in a Malaysian-style café hasn’t stopped customers from visiting. Their mee in a savoury-sweet white curry base made with coconut milk is phenomenal. It is best enjoyed with roasted pork and their homemade chilli sauce.

223B Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 Penang.

Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for more than three decades of loyal fandom. The Hokkien prawn mee and lor mee here attracts a crowd thanks to the deep umami in their soups.

223 Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050 Penang.

Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine is a simple Peranakan restaurant serving set menus of great value. The restaurant is famous for its Kapitan chicken curry that exhibits balanced taste and tender flesh and Joo Hoo Char (stir-fried mixed veggies in chili paste) that packs serious heat.

58 Jalan Chow Thye, George Town, 10050 Penang.

Ming Qing Charcoal Duck Egg Char Koay Teow celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022. Regulars queue up here before it opens for the koay teow that is stir fried with duck egg over charcoal fire. The noodles demonstrate exceptional wok hei and is best enjoyed with an extra over-easy egg.

29 Jalan Betik, off Jalan Sungai Rambai, Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Penang.

Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay founded in 1933, is no stranger to locals for its authentic kuih. In 2016, the family’s second generation opened this spot with al fresco seating behind the factory. Kuih Lapis, Kuih Talam, Ang Ku Kueh and Nyonya Chang are on offer – all freshly handmade.

Jalan Masjid, Off Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10200 Penang.

Neighbourwood serves European dishes with Asian influences and chargrilled choices. The menu changes regularly but the three dishes meant for sharing always stay: Half roast chicken, Berkshire pork loin and Fish en papillote.

3427 Jalan Kulim, Taman Bukit Mas, Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Penang.

Penang Road Famous Laksa earned its fame with the sardine broth that exudes exceptional depth and flavours. The char koay teow with duck egg is unmissable too.

5 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100 Penang.

Rasa Rasa’s Nyonya combo sets guarantee for a fulfilling dining experience. The pandan nasi lemak is plated nicely on banana leaf served with a choice of toppings and homemade sambal.

59 Gat Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10300 Penang.

Sardaarji presents Northern Indian dishes at its store in Little India. Must try dishes are: Amritsari made with red snapper, black lentil soup, and gulab jamun just to name a few. Live performances of Indian instruments add to the experience.

6 Lebuh China, George Town, 10200, Penang.

Taman Bukit Curry Mee gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for its curry mee. For more than 40 years, this stall has prided itself for the curry mee soup that is made from coconut milk and spicy curry paste. Gourmets can never get enough of their half-cooked cockles loaded with briny sweet taste and juice.

Jalan Bukit Kecil, Taman Bukit, Bukit Mertajam, 14000 Penang.

Teksen is a no-frills joint that has won the hearts of many with its traditional Cantonese fare and fusion creations with a local twist. A long queue at peak hours wait to sample the deep-fried homemade tofu, as well as dishes seasoned with assam tumis or sambal.

18 & 20 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 Penang.

Thara is helmed by a native Thai kitchen team, and the food here is authentic and prepared with the freshest ingredients. The tom yum seafood soup and appetiser Miang Kam are especially good.

5 Lorong Prangin, George Town, 10300, Penang.

Theeni Pandarams offers generous portions with their biryani on banana leaf that gives good flavour and texture. Fish dishes served in claypot is not to be missed, with choices including stingray, shark and king mackerel.

82A Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 Penang.

Tho Yuen gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for its Cantonese cuisine. Standing firm for eight decades, this teahouse still makes their dim sum the traditional way – every morning at 3:30am. Apart from dim sum, fried noodles, bee hoon and fish balls are also good to try.

92 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 Penang.

Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa’s secret family recipe of over 50 years is passed down to the third-generation owner. The famous laksa soup strikes a fine balance between sweetness, sourness and spiciness.

1 Jalan Gottlieb, George Town, 10350 Penang.