Hello, Penang! Got a quiet week ahead? Not anymore! There are a few better places to be when the sun is shining in Penang. Here, we’ve rounded up our pick of the hottest new restaurant openings and you might end up begging for a night off by Sunday. Get a load of these secret gigs that you really don’t want to miss as here’s your social lifesaver for the next few days- the Top 5 New Things to Try in Penang this week.
5 New Things Every Penangite Should Try This Week
1. London Duck 倫敦烤鴨
Have you heard? The culinary world is over the moon about Chinese food. But it’s not capital-C Chinese that is capturing interest, but regional cooking. And among that, Cantonese food can’t be beaten. Indeed, Canton Cuisine restaurants have sprung up over Penang recently.
And we hereby introduce one of the newest establishment you shouldn’t miss- London Duck set in Gurney Penang is the new haven to enjoy the most authentic and over the top delicious Canton cuisine and Roast Duck! Craving for Cantonese Dishes at the moment? Visit them now!
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Address: 170-03-86, Plaza Gurney, Persiaran Gurney, Penang, Malaysia
Operating Hours: 10am-10pm daily
*Pork-free*
2. HK Boy Cart Noodle 香港仔车仔面
The founder of HK Boy Cart Noodle who is a Hongkonger has been painstakingly crafting his business for more than a decade before he decided to set foot in Malaysia a few years back then.
And now, they are bringing authentic flavours from Hong Kong to Penang! Making it’s no longer necessary for you to travel all the way to Hong Kong in order to have a taste of authentic Hong Kong Milk Tea, Chee Cheong Fun, Egg Waffles, Cart Noodles and other Hong Kong snacks!
Address: 73-1-1 Ideal@The One, Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas
Operating Hours: 11.30am-3.30pm; 5.30pm-10.00pm daily
*Not Pork-Free*
3. CornerKeng 角头间
We’ve told you that Chinese Restaurants are mushrooming at nook and corner of Penang. Tucked in a corner of Precinct 10, this namesake restaurant is surely one of the newest and hottest spots for you to chill with your friends while immersing in a good sip.
Choice vibrant colours and chilly ambience aside, it makes for a good option when you’re in a big group. There are a couple of cocktail choices and loads of different food options plus, importantly, a lot of space to spread out in. Think about it, the place itself is even instaworthy.
Address: 10-B-02, Precinct 10, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang
Operating Hours:
Lunch11.00am-2.30pm ; Dinner 5.30pm- 9.30pm; Bar & Snacks 11.00am- 1.00am daily
*Not Pork-free & Alcohol-Free*
4. BIG Chef Western Cuisine
Enough of new Chinese Restaurants. It’s time for western cuisine! The all-new BIG Chef Western Cuisine serves great western food with a twist, and most importantly, their meals are unbelievably affordable! Salted Egg Spaghetti, Cheesy Chicken, Homemade Chicken Burger, Chicken Francaise and Cheesy Chicken Stick…
These signatures are only priced at below RM13! The best part? You get to enjoy 15% off all meals (except set lunches) from today until the 23rd of October 2018! No worries as their set lunches are charged at RM10.90 only where you can even enjoy it with a free drink!
Address: 7076 Jalan Kampong Gajah Butterworth, 12200 Penang.
Operating Hours: 11.00am-10.00pm (Monday-Thursday); 8.00am-10.00pm (Friday- Saturday)
*Pork-free*
5. Sushi Edo
Behind the humble façade lies a sushi bar with an extensive menu, straight up service and a stellar reputation, making it a new destination joint for all Japanese cuisine lovers. Fresh and premium cooking ingredients all sourced from reputable suppliers is what making Sushi Edo on the list of the best Sushi joints in Penang.
Its cosy interior is completed with a conveyer belt that snakes its way around the restaurant carrying more than 100 various sushis for you to conquer. Pricey? Heck no. In fact, not at all. All sushi are priced at only RM1.70 or RM2.70. Hella worth it.
Address: 1-1-33A Elit Avenue, Jalan Mayang Pasir 3, Bayan Baru, 11950 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 11.30am-9.30pm, closed on Tuesdays
*Pork-free*
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