Malaysia

Restaurants in George Town

63 restaurants in George Town recognised by Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Restaurant Blanc

    2 guides · 228, Jalan Macalister, George Town

    Restaurant Blanc on Jalan Macalister brings Asian-French cuisine to George Town, Penang, with a wine programme honoured by Wine Spectator.

  2. 888 Hokkien Mee

    1 guide · 67-A Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Discover 888 Hokkien Mee in George Town, a Michelin-recognized stall serving Penang’s iconic noodle dish with rich, smoky wok hei.

  3. Ah Boy Koay Teow Th'ng

    1 guide · 1 Lebuh Clarke, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    A humble bowl of koay teow th'ng earns Michelin recognition at this George Town street stall.

  4. Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang

    1 guide · Sri Weld Food Court, 19 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    A beloved nasi lemak stall in George Town, served on banana leaves with sambal that draws crowds daily. Michelin Recommended 2026.

  5. Au Jardin

    1 guide · The Warehouse@Hin Bus Depot, 125 Jalan Timah, George Town, 10150, Malaysia

    At Au Jardin in George Town, French culinary artistry meets Malaysia's local bounty in a restored warehouse setting.

  6. Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

    1 guide · 1 Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    A family-run Peranakan kitchen in George Town, earning a Michelin star for its vivid, home-style Nyonya cooking.

  7. Bali Hai Seafood Market

    1 guide · 90 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, 10250, Malaysia

    A lively seafood market in George Town, recognised by Michelin for its fresh catch and no-frills dining. Simple, honest seafood at its best.

  8. Bao Teck Tea House

    1 guide · 25 Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Discover Bao Teck Tea House in George Town, serving traditional dim sum in a welcoming setting, recognized by the Michelin guide.

  9. Bee Hwa Cafe

    1 guide · 10 Lebuh Dickens, George Town, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    A modest Malaysian cafe in George Town, Penang, recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its good quality, good value cooking.

  10. Bibik's Kitchen

    1 guide · 73 Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    Discover Bibik's Kitchen in George Town, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant serving authentic Peranakan cuisine with good value.

  11. Bite N Eat Dindigul Biriyani

    1 guide · 43 Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Dindigul-style biriyani in Penang, recognized by Michelin. A no-fuss spot serving aromatic, spiced rice and tender meat.

  12. Blacklinen

    1 guide · Level 9, The Millen, 55 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    On the 9th floor of The Millen Hotel, Blacklinen brings flame-kissed precision to George Town. Chef Benny Yeoh leads a refined BBQ experience that earned a Michelin nod.

  13. Bridge Street Prawn Noodle

    1 guide · 533 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    A humble George Town stall earning its Michelin Bib Gourmand with a single, masterful bowl of prawn noodle soup.

  14. Ceki

    1 guide · 11-A Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    Ceki brings Peranakan cuisine to George Town, Malaysia, with a Michelin Recommended nod for 2026. Discover the flavors of this heritage.

  15. Christoph's

    1 guide · 55, Lorong Stewart, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Christoph's brings modern Austrian cuisine and South German dishes to George Town, Penang. A Michelin Recommended restaurant with a warm, welcoming living room atmosphere.

  16. Communal Table by Gēn

    1 guide · 68 Lebuh Presgrave, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    At Communal Table by Gēn in George Town, 24 seats circle an open kitchen where seasonal Malaysian produce meets technique-driven, shared plates. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026.

  17. Curios-City

    1 guide · 164A-B Lebuh Victoria, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Discover Curios-City, a Michelin Recommended restaurant in George Town, Penang, offering a refined dining experience with air-conditioned comfort.

  18. Du-An (Lebuh Pantai)

    1 guide · 251 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Du-An on Lebuh Pantai earned a Michelin Recommended award in 2026, serving Malaysian cuisine in George Town's heritage district.

  19. Duck Blood Curry Mee

    1 guide · 223B Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    A George Town street food stall with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, serving bold curry mee with duck blood. Air-conditioned comfort for a local classic.

  20. Firewood

    1 guide · 15 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Firewood in George Town, Penang, is a Michelin Selected restaurant specializing in open-flame BBQ steak, celebrating Malaysian culture through fire, flavor, and warm hospitality.

  21. Five Foot Road

    1 guide · MGM Grand G Building

    Executive Sous Chef Yang Dengquan guides a disciplined kitchen that sources regional ingredients to recreate 1940s Chengdu banquet traditions.

  22. Fook Cheow Cafe

    1 guide · 122I Jalan Hutton, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    A classic George Town kopitiam earning Michelin recognition for its timeless Malaysian coffee shop fare and local charm.

  23. Gēn

    1 guide · Unit 6, 8 Gat Lebuh Gereja, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    In George Town, Gēn translates Malaysia’s diverse heritage into refined, seasonal tasting menus. Michelin Recommended for its deeply local, modern approach.

  24. Ghee Lian

    1 guide · Lot No. 39, MBPP Kompleks Makanan Medan Renong Padang Kota Lama, 4 Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakhbah, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    A Bib Gourmand stall at Medan Renong food court in George Town, serving traditional Penang fare with heritage spanning over 170 years.

  25. Goh Thew Chik Hainan Chicken Rice

    1 guide · 338A-338B Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Michelin Recommended Hainan chicken rice on Lebuh Chulia in George Town. A Penang street food classic, simply done.

  26. Green House Prawn Mee & Loh Mee (223 Jalan Burma)

    1 guide · 223 Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    A bustling Penang prawn mee stall with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, serving rich, spicy broth and customizable bowls in George Town.

  27. Hot Bowl White Curry Mee

    1 guide · 58C Jalan Rangoon, George Town, 10400, Malaysia

    A George Town noodle spot recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking. Known for its namesake white curry mee.

  28. Il Bacaro

    1 guide · Campbell House, 106 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Il Bacaro brings Venetian cicchetti and homemade pasta to George Town. A Michelin-Recommended Italian oasis in Penang.

  29. Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine

    1 guide · 100-104 Jalan Kedah, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    Discover Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine, a Bib Gourmand restaurant in George Town serving authentic Peranakan fare with air conditioning and parking.

  30. Jaloux

    1 guide · 24 Lebuh King, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Discover Jaloux, an Italian restaurant in George Town, Malaysia, recognized by Michelin. A refined space for modern Italian cuisine on Lebuh King.

  31. Jawi House

    1 guide · 85 Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Jawi House serves Jawi Peranakan heritage cuisine in George Town, Penang. A Michelin Recommended restaurant by the Karim family, blending Malay, Arab, and Indian flavours.

  32. Jit Seng Hong Kong Roasted Duck Rice

    1 guide · 246 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10450, Malaysia

    Michelin Recommended street food stall in George Town, Malaysia, known for its Hong Kong-style roasted duck rice.

  33. Kebaya Dining Room

    1 guide · 14A Lorang Stewart, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    At Kebaya Dining Room, chefs Zac and Kent reinterpret classic Peranakan dishes with French techniques and Nyonya family secrets, earning a Michelin Recommended award.

  34. Kota Dine & Coffee (Fort Cornwallis)

    1 guide · Fort Cornwallis, Jalan Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    At Fort Cornwallis in George Town, Kota Dine & Coffee serves contemporary Malaysian heritage cuisine with a Michelin Selected nod.

  35. Laksalicious

    1 guide · 117-117A Jalan Hutton, George Town, 10050, Malaysia

    Laksalicious in George Town offers good quality, good value Malaysian cooking, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand award.

  36. La Vie

    1 guide · Le Dream Boutique Hotel, 139 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    La Vie in George Town offers European contemporary cuisine with Michelin Recommended 2026. Located at Le Dream Boutique Hotel.

  37. Lucky Hole

    1 guide · 23N Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Lucky Hole in George Town serves honest, feel-good food that’s fun and easy-going. Michelin Recommended for 2026.

  38. Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th'ng

    1 guide · Pasar Lebuh Cecil, 24 Lebuh Cecil, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    A George Town market stall earning Michelin recognition for its focused bowl of duck meat koay teow th'ng – simple, precise, and deeply satisfying.

  39. Mémoire

    1 guide · 316 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Chef Chong Chian Fung’s Mémoire blends heritage flavors with modern gastronomy in an intimate 12-seat counter. Michelin Recommended 2026 in Penang.

  40. Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay

    1 guide · Jalan Masjid, off Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    A Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for this George Town shop serving traditional Nyonya kuih and small eats on Jalan Masjid.

  41. My Own Café

    1 guide · 2 Lebuh Cannon, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    A simple café on Lebuh Cannon serving good value, quality street food in the heart of Penang’s heritage zone.

  42. Penang Famous Samosa

    1 guide · 45 Lebuh Queen, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    A humble street stall in George Town serving crispy, golden samosas that earned a Michelin recommendation. Simple, authentic, and unforgettable.

  43. Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow

    1 guide · Joo Hooi Cafe, 475 Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000, Malaysia

    A legendary street food stall in George Town, Penang, serving wok-fried char kuey teow with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.

  44. Penang Road Famous Laksa

    1 guide · 5 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    A legendary bowl of asam laksa from a street-side stall in George Town, Penang, recognized by Michelin for its bold, tangy broth.

  45. Peninsula House

    1 guide · Level 1, India House, 25B Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Peninsula House brings Australian contemporary cuisine to George Town, with a vertical farm, heritage setting, and a Michelin Recommended nod.

  46. Pitt Street Koay Teow Soup

    1 guide · 183 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Michelin Recommended koay teow soup stall in George Town. A simple, deeply satisfying bowl of rice noodle soup from a beloved street food spot.

  47. Rasa Rasa

    1 guide · 59 Gat Lebuh Chulia, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Rasa Rasa in George Town serves authentic Peranakan fare, recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value cooking.

  48. Ravi's Famous Apom Manis

    1 guide · 319 Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350, Malaysia

    A George Town street-food legend, Ravi's Famous Apom Manis serves crispy, paper-thin Sri Lankan-style appam with a Michelin Bib Gourmand nod.

  49. Richard Rivalee

    1 guide · 62 & 64 Lorong Macalister, George Town, 10400, Malaysia

    Richard Rivalee in George Town, Malaysia, offers Peranakan cuisine with air-conditioned comfort, recognized by Michelin for its quality.

  50. Sambal

    1 guide · 300 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Discover Sambal, a Michelin-recognized restaurant in George Town, Penang, offering refined Asian contemporary cuisine with air-conditioned comfort.

  51. Sardaarji

    1 guide · 6 Lebuh China, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Sardaarji in George Town earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its Indian cuisine, served in a historic shophouse setting on Lebuh China.

  52. Siam Road Char Koay Teow

    1 guide · 82 Jalan Siam, George Town, 10400, Malaysia

    Experience the Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded Siam Road Char Koay Teow in George Town, Malaysia – a street food icon recognized for good quality, good value cooking.

  53. Sifu

    1 guide · 154 Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Sifu serves authentic Peranakan cuisine in George Town, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its quality and value.

  54. Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak

    1 guide · 96 Lorong Macalister, George Town, 11400, Malaysia

    A George Town street food legend, Sister Yao’s Char Koay Kak earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its expertly fried carrot cake. Simple, bold, unforgettable.

  55. Sood by Chef Ton

    1 guide · 33 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200, Malaysia

    Chef Ton’s Michelin-recognised Sood brings playful modern Thai cuisine to George Town, where bold flavours meet vibrant elegance.

  56. Super Star Koay Teow Soup (78 Lebuh Kimberley)

    1 guide · 78 Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Michelin Bib Gourmand stall serving comforting koay teow soup on Lebuh Kimberley in George Town. A street food classic.

  57. Teksen

    1 guide · 18 & 20 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Teksen in George Town, Penang, offers Bib Gourmand-recognised Cantonese cuisine. A family-run favourite for authentic, good-value cooking.

  58. Thara

    1 guide · 5 Lorong Prangin, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Thara in George Town earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its good quality, good value Thai cooking. A straightforward, welcoming restaurant.

  59. The Pinn

    1 guide · 58 Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300, Malaysia

    Discover The Pinn in George Town, a Michelin-recommended spot for authentic Nyonya small eats and air-conditioned comfort.

  60. Tok Tok Mee Bamboo Noodle

    1 guide · 37 Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    On Lebuh Campbell in George Town, Tok Tok Mee serves handmade bamboo noodles with a Michelin Recommended nod. A Penang street food staple.

  61. Wan Dao Tou Assam Laksa

    1 guide · 1 Jalan Gottlieb, George Town, 10350, Malaysia

    A George Town stall serving bold, tangy Assam laksa, recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value cooking.

  62. WhatSaeb Boat Noodles

    1 guide · 173 Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100, Malaysia

    Experience Michelin-recommended boat noodles in George Town. WhatSaeb serves authentic Thai flavours in a cool, air-conditioned setting.

  63. Winn's Cafe

    1 guide · 38 Jalan Cantonment, George Town, 10350, Malaysia

    Winn's Cafe in George Town, Malaysia, earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its quality Peranakan cooking. A welcoming spot with air conditioning.