Casual Dining Places in Penang, Malaysia
The best spots for nice meals to enjoy with your loved ones!
Craving for some unique and inexpensive food for your next meal? Look no further because here are some of the best places in Penang that would bring you around the world without having the need to travel!
You may also consider other food options where I wrote about the Nice and Cheap Meals under RM15 in Penang, Malaysia and Top 3 Places to Hangout With Your Friends in Penang, Malaysia.
Quick Overview
- Bei Tou Squid Snack 北投魷魚 — Minced Pork Rice and Guo Tie (Chinese Pan Fried Dumplings) and Deep Fried Marinated Pork
- 哈吡 Habee’s Kitchen — Milk based Noodle Soup with Fried Fish Fillet
- Eastern Wishes Nanyang and Thai Cuisine — Mantis Prawn with Salted Egg and Green Curry
Time to Dig in!
Bei Tou Squid Snack 北投魷魚
Socials
What’s Yums
Minced Pork Rice, Guo Tie (Chinese Pan Fried Dumplings) and Deep Fried Marinated Pork
Address
29–1–29, The Golden Triangle, Jln Paya Terubung, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Opening Hours
11.30AM — 2.30PM, 5.30PM — 9.30PM (Everyday)
My Thoughts
This place hands down has the best Taiwanese food in Penang. I usually come here after my trip from the airport because it’s nearby. It’s the closest taste you can get of Taiwan without travelling there!
I love their minced pork rice and also their guo tie. The minced pork rice is hearty and super cheap at only RM4 which can be a bit small but you can get the set meal which will have an additional vegetable dish and meat ball soup which is about RM10 in total!
Other than that, their guo tie is has just the right amount of crunch at the bottom side of the dumpling and loads of flavor packed inside. You may also try their deep fried marinated pork which is equally amazing too!
哈吡 Habee’s Kitchen
Socials
What’s Yums
Milk based Noodle Soup with Fried Fish Fillet
Address
Nagore Square, 15, Jalan Bawasah, Georgetown, 10050 George Town, Penang.
Opening Hours
10.30AM — 3PM, 5.15PM — 8.30PM (Wed to Mon) *Closed on Tues*
My Thoughts
I was introduced to this place from a friend and let me tell you they have the best milk base noodles with fried fish fillet. The famous fried fish fillet is fragrant and crispy while the broth is milky.
If you feel like having anything sour and spicy, you could also try their Tomyam Noodle Soup which is also great. The clean and quiet environment is also a plus point.
Eastern Wishes Nanyang and Thai Cuisine
Socials
What’s Yums
Mantis Prawn with Salted Egg and Green Curry
Address
No. 1–1–49, I-avenue, Jalan Tun Dr Awang, Kampung Seberang Paya, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang.
Opening Hours
11AM — 2.30PM, 5.30PM — 9.30PM (Tues to Sun) *Closed on Mon*
My Thoughts
If you have Asian parents, they would definitely love this place! This Thai and Chinese fusion restaurant serves amazing food where you can get the best of both worlds.
I would recommend to try their mantis prawn with salted egg and also their green curry which are their signature dishes. You may also try their other dishes as most of them are really good in general.
Remember to go early before the peak hours (around 7PM) as it can get quite busy to avoid waiting long for a table!
Let me know what you think below in the comments if you enjoyed eating at the above places or if you know any other nice and cheap places anywhere else! 🥣
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