Cover Dishes at Shokudō Niban (Photo: Instagram / @shokudonibanpg)
Dishes at Shokudō Niban (Photo: Instagram / @shokudonibanpg)
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The chef shares his favourite spots in Penang for Nyonya cuisine, char kuey teow, and more
A trip to Penang always involves an abundance of good eats, from cendol and Nyonya fare to some of Malaysia’s most esteemed fine dining spots. And who better to recommend spots to eat than Johnson Wong, the mind between Gen 根, Communal Table, and Wine Not?
Wong gives us the lowdown when it comes to his favourite haunts in George Town, from the best places for street food like nasi lemak and char kuey teow to where to go for a mid-day drink. Read on to discover some of Penang’s hidden gems.
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Ceki Nyonya Restaurant
“My personal favourite place when it comes to Nyonya food is Ceki, especially for its fish dishes, which I really like.”
Ceki Nyonya Restaurant
Address: 11-A, Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, 10050 George Town. +6011-1051 7976
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Shokudō Niban
“Shokudō Niban is just next door to where we are, and it is the best place to chill in the afternoon for a mid-day drink. Plus, it is one of the only places you can find fresh Kirin in the middle of the day!”
Shokudō Niban
Address: 125, Jalan Timah, 10150 George Town. +6017 812 1526
No. 5 Char Koay Teow
“When it comes to char kuey teow, my go-to is No.5 Char Koay Teow, which is along Macalister Road.”
No. 5 Char Koay Teow
94, Jalan Macalister, Sunshine City, 10450 George Town. +6018 948 5680
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Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
“My favourite nasi lemak in penang has to be Ali Nasi Lemak, which can be found in Sri Weld Food Court.”
Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang
Address: Beach St, Georgetown, 10300 George Town. +6016 407 0717
Backdoor Bodega and Good Friends Club
“I love the neighbourhood area around Communal Table and its surrounding bars. Whenever we have visitors from abroad, I always bring them to Backdoor Bodega and Good Friends Club, before coming back to Wine Not, our new wine bar situated above Communal Table, to end the night with a bottle of wine or two.”
Backdoor Bodega
Address: 37, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town. Instagram / @backdoorbodega
Good Friends Club
Address: 39, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town. +6010 568 0527
Wine Not
Address: 68b, Lebuh Presgrave, 10300 George Town. +6012 600 3323
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
