Top 15 Restaurants For Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner In Penang (2025 Edition)

Everyone is busy getting ready for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations to welcome the Year of the Snake! From spring cleaning to preparing CNY treats, there’s just so much to get done in so little time. Well, we’re here to make things easier for all our fellow Foodies! Here’s our list of highly-rated Chinese restaurants in Penang that’s best for your upcoming CNY reunion dinner~

15 BEST Chinese Restaurants In Penang For Your CNY Reunion Dinner

1. Maple Palace Restaurant

If you’re looking for exquisite Chinese food in Penang, then you’re sure to come across Maple Palace that has been well-established since 2009! Penangites know about all the hype for this restaurant, which is popular for its magnificent selection of finely crafted dishes. Located in the lavish mansion of Maple Gold Club House, the restaurant has an exquisite Chinese-style interior while showcasing elaborate Cantonese cuisine. This makes Maple Palace one of the best Chinese restaurants to have your CNY reunion dinner with loved ones!

Address: 47, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, Pulau Pinang.

Operating Hour: 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 10pm (Closed on Mon dinner)

Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Starview Restaurant

Another familiar name for Chinese food in Penang is none other than the well-established Starview Restaurant alongside Dato Keramat Road! Known as a venue for weddings and gatherings, you’ll be impressed by its grand interior with its coffered ceilings and suspending glass chandelier. Moreover, their menu boasts an array of specialities, including their Roasted ‘Peking’ Duck, Grouper Fish Steamboat and Seafood Curry~

Find out more about their CNY menu packages here!

Address: 341, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operating hours: 11.30pm – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram

3. CRC Restaurant

Next, CRC Restaurant is the crown jewel of the Chinese Recreational Club in Penang that has a long-standing establishment. This place serves an array of delicious Chinese food and is one of the prime venues for family gatherings in Penang over the years. They provide a homely yet lavish setting for their patrons, featuring an ample bright dining room with cream-coloured tabletops and hanging chandeliers! Now for the food, their regulars always come back for crispy Suckling Pig and Curry Prawns~

Address: No. 3, Jalan Padang Victoria, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operating hours:  12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook

4. Wu Jia Chinese Restaurant

Located on the 2nd floor of the Lip Sin Building lies a Chinese food gem, with its wide array of exquisite Chinese fare. Wu Jia is a family-oriented restaurant that serves quality Chinese dishes, for example, Grilled Iberico Ribs, Nyonya Fish and Curry Prawns with Bun! This restaurant is not only spacious, but they also offer a few private function rooms, making it a great place for your Chinese New Year reunion dinner~

You can also check out their CNY course menu here!

Address: Bangunan Lip Sin 2, Lebuh Pekaka 1, Taman Pekaka, 11700 Gelugor, Penang

Operating Hour: Opens Daily 11.45am – 3pm; 5.45pm – 10pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook |  Instagram

5. Tian Tian Yu Seafood Restaurant

 

One of the most-common Chinese proverb during CNY is “Tian Tian You Yu”, which depicts days of overflowing prosperity throughout the year. So, having your Chinese New Year reunion dinner at Tian Tian Yu might add a bit of extra ONG for everyone! Located in a beautiful antique building around town, they serve a wide array of Chinese delicacies including exquisite dishes with large prawns or abalones. Additionally, this restaurant has a large compound, making it easier for patrons to find a parking space~

Address:

Georgetown branch: 34, Logan Road, 10400 Georgetown, Penang (12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 9.30pm | Closed on Sunday night)

Butterworth branch: 7117, Lorong Ceri 7, Taman Aman Jaya, 12300 Butterworth, Penang (Opens Daily 8am – 2.30pm; 6pm – 9.30pm)

Bukit Mertajam branch: 46A Tingkat 1, Taman Jaya, Jalan Kulim, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang (Opens Daily 8am – 2pm, 6pm – 9.30pm)

Link(s): Facebook (Georgetown) | Facebook (Butterworth) | Facebook (Bukit Mertajam)

6. Ocean Green Restaurant

If you and your family would love to have your Chinese New Year reunion dinner by the sea, then you definitely need to check out Ocean Green Restaurant nestled behind Despark College Penang! Operating for over 40 years and counting, this Chinese seafood restaurant has been frequented by regulars who appreciate their fresh and flavoursome Chinese-styled dishes. A few of their specialities are crispy Spring Chicken, Lobster Combo Plate and Birthday Noodles served with thick flavoursome broth~

Address: Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operating Hour: 12pm – 3pm; 5.30pm – 10pm (Closed on Tue)

Link(s): Facebook

7. Elite House

 

Step into a room of grandeur and galore for a classy dining experience at this restaurant near Karpal Singh! Upon arriving, you’ll be in awe of its charming Chinese traditional-style entrance, adorned with detailed carvings and jade-themed embellishment. They specialise in making flavourful Chinese culinary offerings with signatures being pan fried prawn shrimp with mix fruits and Thai dressing, Grouper fish with ginger and spring onion~

You can find their Chinese New Year menu package here and 1-day-only CNY reunion dinner package here!

Address: 8, Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong 2, Fortune Park, 11600 George Town, Penang

Operating Hour: 11.30am – 2.30pm ; 5.30pm – 10.30pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook

8. Foong Wei Heong Restaurant

This local classic is a favourite spot for a hearty Chinese-style meal in Penang, and it’s no secret that the place is always packed with returning patrons! The cozy environment makes it perfect for homey celebrations, including CNY celebrations and reunion dinner. The signature here is none other than their Peking Duck served with thin wraps, vegetable and special sauce, yummm! Also, another one of their most popular dishes are Oyster Noodles cooked in a flavourful broth with juicy oysters~

Address: 23 & 25, Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operating Hour: 11.45am – 2.15pm; 5.45pm – 9:30pm (Closed on Mon)

Link(s): Facebook

9. FuHouse Restaurant

  

Located at Bukit Mertajam, FuHouse Restaurant is always a popular spot for returning patrons to enjoy delicious Chinese cuisines! In fact, this place is so popular that sometimes they would announce on social media that they were already full and could not accept any more customers. To celebrate the upcoming CNY festive, they have released some special CNY delicacies including Shark Fin’s soup, braised abalone, fresh shrimps and more!

Address: 41, Lorong Setia Sentral 1, Pusat Perniagaan Setia Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang

Operating hour: 11:30 am – 3pm, 6pm – 10 pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook

10. Xi Palace

Formerly known as Kim Hee, this restaurant has been a go-to Chinese spot for many locals around the Bukit Mertajam area! Their spacious and sophisticated dining space pairs well with their delicious Chinese dishes. With their years of experience in serving quality food for patrons, you’ll be well assured of your upcoming reunion dinner! Check out their CNY menu packages here~

Address: 22-30, Lorong Seri Alma, Pusat Perniagaan Alma, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Operating hours: 8am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook

11. PG Premium Chinese Muslim Cuisine Restaurant

For those who are hosting for a table of multiracial guests, PG Premium Chinese Muslim Cuisine Restaurant is Halal-certified, so you can bet that all their food there is Muslim-friendly, and… 100% delicious! It has an upscale and modern interior that is contemporary yet cozy enough to fit large crowds. There is also an elegant private room that could cozily fit up to 30 pax, equipped with top-notch PA and karaoke system! Some of their signatures are Halal Deep Fried Hor Fun with Grouper, Nyonya Steamed Fish and more~

Address: 24A, Lebuh Leith, 10200 George Town, Penang

Operating hours: 12pm – 11pm (Daily)

Link(s): Website | Facebook

12. Wu时 Five Ten Chinese Cuisine

  

Wu时 Five Ten Chinese Cuisine serves some pretty exquisite modern Chinese dishes that best suits those who’d like to try something more upscale this CNY! This place focuses on reimagine Chinese flavours for the modern palette while offering a selection of premium dishes cooked using high-quality ingredients. Moreover, their CNY set menus are also more flexible with selections of 2 pax, 4-6 pax and 10 pax available!

Take a look at their CNY menu here~

Address: No 10-B-03 & 10-B-04 Jalan Precinct, 10, Jln Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang

Operating hour: 11:45 am–3.00 pm, 5:45–10.00 pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram

13. SeaQueen Restaurant

We had a restaurant where you could dine by the sea, so how about another one that lets you dine by the marina? Located at Straits Quay, SeaQueen boasts an array of seafood dishes cooked in an authentic style. Best of all, you get to enjoy the amazing view overlooking the marina while indulging in delicious Chinese dishes during your CNY reunion dinner! Some of their signatures are Steamed Tiger Astroy with Wolfberry & Wild Fungus and Steamed BBQ Cured Meat Rice. Book your CNY banquet now and you’ll even stand a chance to win a deluxe yacht cruise package!

Address: G3 & 3A, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Operating Hours: 7.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm (Daily)

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram

14. Fei Fei Crab

It’s no secret that Straits Quay has plenty of nice Chinese restaurants featuring great ambience by the marina, including this place we’re introducing next – Fei Fei Crab! Just as their name suggests, this place is where you can go to enjoy some deliciously-made crabs for the special Chinese New Year celebration. You can even choose your crab sizes from L, XL, XXL to XXXL too! Plus, you’ll even receive RM100 worth of cash vouchers that you can use for your next meal here~

Address: 3E-G-3C, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang

Operating Hours: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10pm (Mon – Fri), 11.30am – 10pm (Sat & Sun)

Link(s): Facebook | Instagram

15. Half Acre Restaurant

For those who’d like to try something different for your Chinese New Year reunion dinner, then this is the place you should bring your family to. Half Acre Restaurant used to be located at Balik Pulau and is popular for their signature Taiwanese Urn-roasted Chicken! The restaurant is also decorated with the theme of China ancient dynasties, featuring village-house doors, bright lanterns and Chinese calligraphy wallpapers that matches the whole CNY vibe!

Address: 3E-G-3Ground floor, Straits Quay, Jalan Seri Tg Pinang, Seri Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Operating hours: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm (Daily)

Link(s): Website | Facebook | Instagram

Enjoy Your CNY Reunion Dinner At These Family-friendly Chinese Restaurants in Penang!

We hope this list helps make things easier for you when it comes to making decisions for your upcoming CNY reunion dinner! Don’t forget to bring along some CNY treats and Tian Tian mandarin oranges to treat your family and friends during the celebrations too~ Wishing everyone Gong Xi Fa Cai, “Sss Sss” Shun Li!

Also Read: Tian Tian Unveils Premium Red Beauty Mandarin Oranges For A Snake-tastic Chinese New Year

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