Top 5 New Things to Try in Penang This Week (December Guide)

What should I eat for Lunch? Restaurant obsessives want to know what’s new, what’s hot, which favourite chef just launched their follow-up effort. Read the title and you know it all. In this article, we’re gonna feature a list of the new things you have to try in Penang this week to keep your entire week fueled up. So here, Penang Foodie presents the best new- and newish- restaurant openings across the city,

Weekly Food Guide: Top 5 New Things to Try in Penang This Week

1. Quickie by ChinChin

Chains are underrated. Ordering your favourite Pret sandwich and having it taste exactly the same, every time, is a weirdly beautiful thing. The brainchild of the well-known ChinChin Gastropub, Quickie by ChinChin has finally opened at the basement of Gurney Plaza mall. Serving modern small plates to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you’re after a bowl of truffle fries, a lunchtime sandwich or some teatime desserts, this chain delivers the goods.

2. Rabbit’s Tale

If you really want to fall down the rabbit hole, then hop aboard this all-new Alice In Wonderland themed bar in Penang! This new and swanky nightclub made Pengkalan Weld their home. It might seem like the place is just another deep Valley dive bar, but stepping inside is like, well, going through the looking glass. From the black-and-white checkered flooring to the grinning Cheshire Cat mural, the Rabbit Hole is almost entirely Alice in Wonderland-themed.

Address: No. 4, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 Georgetown, Penang.
Operating Hours: 10.00pm till late daily

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3. Smojo Fried Chicken

Penang’s love affair with fried chicken has certainly flourished over the years. And thanks to the American style fried chicken served here, this aptly named eatery surely lives up to its name. Their chickens are top notch, totally authentic. It’s is so addictive that you would polish off half of the portion in no time. We definitely don’t fancy the almost-guaranteed super long queue at this stall. But trust me, all is worth the wait.

Address: No 29C-01-12 Maritime Piazza, 11600 George Town, Malaysia
Operating Hours: 11.00am-12.00am daily

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4. Raku Ichi Sushi

We’re not sure if noodle soup actually has any healing properties but it sure feels like it if you get a good one. At Raku Ichi Sushi, they serve really good ramen which is what we call the real comfort food. Each bowl is ingredient packed and ingredient-focused. Their pork broth is a luxuriously creamy affair, wrapped around meat slow cooked to a gloriously buttery endpoint.

Address: Ground floor, 124，Jalan Raja Uda, Pusat Perniagaan, Kampung Baharu, 12300 Butterworth, Pulau Pinang
Operating Hours: 12.00pm- 3.00pm; 6.00pm- 10.30pm, closed on Monday

5. Vegan Life Restaurant

Transitioning to an all-vegan diet can be a bit challenging. But on the flipside, this is a great opportunity to discover new haunts and try new dishes. And with more and more people going vegan every year, Penang is keeping up with the demand, with restaurants offering more vegan options on the menu, and here’s a new one on the list. Vegan Life manages to feel super-comfortable and its backpacking veggie-based menu is a good fit for the surroundings. Genuine, unpretentiously eco, easily affordable and totally vegan.

Address: 26-01, Lebuh Sg Pinang 5, Karpal Singh Drive, Georgetown, 11920 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Operating Hours: 11.00am -10.00pm, closed on Monday (Except 1st & 15th Lunar Month)

List: 5 New Things To Try This Week

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