First-timer's guide to George Town

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First-timer's guide to George Town

Food scene (inexhaustible)

I've way too many recommendations for food in Penang - but I recommend a mix of hawker to fine dining as the choices in Penang are now myriad. Please see updated recommendations on https://www.facebook.com/TheShophouseinGT
Typical Nasi Kandar (Indian muslim curry rice) of Penang. An old favourite.
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Restoran Nasi Kandar Line Clear
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Typical Nasi Kandar (Indian muslim curry rice) of Penang. An old favourite.
Iconic place to try out hainanese toast with kaya (egg jam) and coffee. Also my immediate neighbour, and you'll smell the aroma of baking bread in the afternoon.
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Toh Soon Cafe
Lebuh Campbell
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Iconic place to try out hainanese toast with kaya (egg jam) and coffee. Also my immediate neighbour, and you'll smell the aroma of baking bread in the afternoon.
Westernised Asian and fusion fare
Muntri Mews
77 Lebuh Muntri
Westernised Asian and fusion fare

View + Food

It's all about food and ambience - sometimes one might be better than the other
Babylon Bistro
The grande old dame of Penang - the oldest hotel and established by the Sarkies brothers from Armenia who went on to found the Raffles Hotel in Singapore
E&O Hotel
10 Lebuh Farquhar
The grande old dame of Penang - the oldest hotel and established by the Sarkies brothers from Armenia who went on to found the Raffles Hotel in Singapore
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Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant and Rooftop Bar
25-A Lebuh Farquhar
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Your visit to George Town won't be complete without a visit to...

The best live music scene in town. The longest cake table. The best drinks. The most iconic experience for everyone from young to old!
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China House
153 Beach St
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The best live music scene in town. The longest cake table. The best drinks. The most iconic experience for everyone from young to old!
For the art and Weekend market. Super great vibes at the weekend market! indie, grungy, inspirational.
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Hin Bus Depot
31A Jalan Gurdwara
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For the art and Weekend market. Super great vibes at the weekend market! indie, grungy, inspirational.