Penang Casual Dining Restaurants

Penang, known as the food paradise of Malaysia, is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene. While the island offers a plethora of dining options, it’s the casual dining restaurants that truly capture the essence of Penang’s gastronomic delights. These casual dining establishments showcase the diverse flavors and cultural influences that make Penang’s cuisine so irresistible. Here, we present a handpicked selection of the best casual dining restaurants in Penang.

Chinese Restaurants in Penang

Chinese Recreation Club (CRC)
Daily Fish (Tian Tian Yu)
Jade Palace
Maple Palace
Ocean Green
Shelaiton (Prai, Butterworth)
Starview
Tek Sen
Wu Jia (Taman Pekaka)
Wu时 (Precinct 10)

French Restaurants in Penang

Choux Choux by Two Frenchies
La Vie Restaurant (Michelin Guide)
Two Frenchies Cafe Bistro

Fusion Restaurants in Penang

Curios-city (Michelin Guide)
Mood. (New 2024) | Menu 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Villains at Andaman E&O

Japanese Restaurants in Penang

Dozo
Edo Ichi
Hachiban Izakaya
Haku Extraordinary Japanese Cuisine (New 2023)
Kampachi
Miraku

Italian Restaurants in Penang

Bottega Penang
Gustoso by the beach (Parkroyal Hotel)
Il Bacaro at Campbell House (Michelin Guide)
Jaloux
Nero Nero Penang
Rossi at Hotel Penaga

Korean Restaurants in Penang

Cho Dong Jib (Gurney Paragon)
Daorae Korean BBQ
Hanjan Eatery Soju Bar (Closed)
Jinju Korean Dining and Bar (New 2023)
Kogi Korean BBQ Egate

Mexican/Spanish Restaurants in Penang

Holy Guacamole Love Lane
Holy Guacamole Central Gurney (New 2023)
La Chica (New 2023)
Un Poco Loco

Other European Restaurants in Penang

Nyonya/Peranakan Restaurants in Penang

Hainantown at Yeng Keng Hotel
Kebaya Dining Room (Michelin Guide)
Kota Dine & Coffee (Michelin Guide)
Nyonya Breeze
Nyonya Willow
Richard Rivalee

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