
Restaurants
Gēn 根



Gen 根’s take on showcasing Malaysian food makes for a memorable dining experience utilising regional ingredients found across Malaysia.
Creative, imaginative dishes such as the grilled mantis prawn with buah kulim sauce and the retired dairy cow coated with buah keluak highlight the best of Malaysian produce through skillful techniques and meticulous cooking. Paired with impeccable service, the restaurant pushes the envelope for Penang’s fine dining scene, allowing guests to rediscover Malaysian Chinese flavours like never before.
Must Try
- Mantis Prawn
- Retired Dairy Cow
- Strawberry
Awards
2026
Tatler Best 20
2025
Tatler Best 100 Restaurants Asia-Pacific
2025
Tatler Best 20
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