Best Places for Wagyu Beef Steak in Penang
Wagyu beef is a highly coveted meat because of its incredibly tender and soft buttery flavor. The richness in flavor is due to its intense, fat marbling in the meat. A good quality, high grade piece of Wagyu will simply melt in your mouth like butter. Of course, the higher the grade and marbling, the higher the price you will need to pay at restaurants serving it. Ever since I tasted Wagyu beef, I was immediately an avid fan and often on the lookout for the best restaurants in Penang that are able to cook and serve this highly prized meat.
Of course, the Wagyu dining experience is never complete without wine pairing. You want to select a good bottle of wine which will not overpower the gentle palate of the Wagyu beef. A Pinot Noir or Bordeaux should bring out the very best and complement not dominate the flavors.
Here is my list of the best places for wagyu beef steak in Penang based on my own opinion. In no way am I affiliate to any of the entities mentioned.
La Vie Penang
La Vie Penang is a treasure find nestled within the old Georgetown streets of the Unesco Heritage site in Penang. Its dimly-lit and rustic furnishing provides for a romantic and cozy atmosphere. You will feel right at home as enter a relaxed, casual and welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant. La Vie serves M6/M7 wagyu beef steak cooked to perfection, tagliata-style. Their other signature is the thick and succulent wagyu beef cheek which looks irresistible and tastes divine.
Their menu varies according to the season so check first to avoid disappointment. La Vie has an extensive wine list which features New and Old World wines. Ask for recommendations if you are not sure.
La Vie Penang
Address: 139, Jalan Pintal Tali, Penang, Malaysia 10100
Tel: 012-402 1342
Web: www.facebook.com/LaViePenang/
ChinChin Gastropub
Tuesdays are happy days for steak lovers as it is the official Steak Night at ChinChin Gastropub. Every Tuesday, they offer three different steaks. Firstly, the Black Angus Sirloin, which is a delicious, flavorful portion cut from the beef. Their bold flavor is sure to satisfy the taste buds of any steak lover! Next up, the Kagoshima, with its tenderness and full-bodied flavour, together with well balanced fat marbling throughout their muscle fibres, it is sure to be one of the most craved steaks of all time. Last but not least, the Australian Wagyu Marble Score 8 that produces a clean but very rich flavor, offering the kind of luxurious beef experience Wagyu lovers are looking for. Head over the ChinChin Gastropub for an unforgettable Wagyu beef experience.
ChinChin Gastropub
Address: 25-G Lintang Burma, Pulau Tikus, Georgetown
Tel: +601127430417
Web: www.chinchinpg.com
Ferringhi Grill (Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort)
Every Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30pm to 10:30pm are reserved for fans of Roast Wagyu Prime Rib at Ferringhi Grill Rasa Sayang Penang. You will be in for a treat, enjoying juicy, tender prime rib with all the trimmings. The King’s cut goes for RM322nett while the Queen’s cut costs RM258nett. While there are no standardized names for the various portion sizes of prime rib, a bone-in chop is often referred to as the King cut, while a boneless version is called the Queen cut, and thin slices are known as English cut. With its romantic atmosphere, it is the perfect place to bring your other beef-loving half to taste one of the juiciest slab you can find in Penang.
Ferringhi Grill at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Penang
Address: Batu Feringgi Beach, Penang 11100 Malaysia
Phone: (60 4) 888 8888
Web: www.shangri-la.com/penang/rasasayangresort
Le Venue Penang
Le Venue is a French cum Mediterranean Progressive Cuisine, French Pastry focused restaurant concept under one roof. This boutique restaurant headed by Chef Petr Fehér is the latest to enter the fine dining scene in Penang. Chef Petr Fehér is no stranger to Penangites, dubbed the Mat Salleh, he boasts an impressive international portfolio of brands including Four Seasons and Eastern & Oriental Penang for the past 20 years under his belt. Located at Lebuh Tye Sin in the heart of Georgetown, Le Venue serves only the finest and freshest quality of meat and seafood. Australian Wagyu marble score AA9, wagyu beef cheeks and A5 Japanese wagyu striploin are amongst its seasonal offer.
Le Venue Penang
Address: 80, Lebuh Tye SinGeorge Town, Malaysia
Tel: 012-400 2072
Web: www.facebook.com/pg/levenuepg
