Best Eats in Buffer Zone of George Town
The Best Eats in Buffer Zone of George Town, an area that stretches beyond the city core, offering a vibrant spread of local flavours, hidden eateries, and nostalgic neighbourhood favourites. From century-old coffee shops to modern interpretations of Penang street food, the best eats in George Town’s buffer zone showcase the everyday heartbeat of the island’s culinary scene. Whether you’re chasing wok hei-rich char koay teow, chicken rice, or kuih straight from the steamer, this area has plenty to savour just steps beyond the tourist trail.
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Saigon House Cuisine Rice Ball
Vietnamese
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater KC Yan had a first time experience with the glutinous rice ball at Saigon House Cuisine
Kirishima Japanese Restaurant Dinner
Japanese, Pork-Free
- RM100 - RM200 per pax
Chiefeater KC Yan dined out at Kirishima Japanese Restaurant, which he rates as one of the best Japanese restaurants in George Town
Peppersalt Restaurant is Good
Western, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Russ King Karl says the western food served at Peppersalt Restaurant is good
Yi Bin the Mansion of Tea Art Serves Food
Chinese, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater William Tan did not realize that Yi Bin the Mansion of Tea Art served good food alongside the chinese tea options
Kedai Kopi International Hotel Nasi Padang
Nasi Padang, Street Food, Pork-Free
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William WL Loo says the Nasi Padang Minang at Kedai Kopi International Hotel is so good he will come back again soon
Four Hands Har Gao
Dim Sum, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater VK and Jen had a delightful dim sum finale at Four Hands especially the har gao before they left Penang
The Founders Hutton Bagel
Bagel, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater VK and Jen had a bagel break at The Founders Hutton because they claim to have the best bagels in town
Page II by A Sip Gnocchi
Pasta, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater VK had a casual candlelit gnocchi and chicken chop dinner at Page II by A Sip in George Town
Fook Cheow Cafe Koay Teow Th’ng
Koay Teow Th'ng, Street Food, Non-Halal
- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Tai Kwee Fatt had a late breakfast at Fook Cheow Cafe where he found the Koay Teow Th'ng to be quite good
Khoon Pastry House Chicken Chop
Chicken Chop, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater David Quah recommends the Hainanese Chicken Chop and Shepherd's pie at Khoon Pastry House which is over 60 years old
Fujian Cuisine Family Banquet Dinner
Hokkien, Non-Halal
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee visited yet another place on Jalan Sri Bahari, Fujian Cuisine Family Banquet, for a lovely dinner
Robert’s Chicken Chop Dinner
Chicken Chop, Pork-Free
- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had a western dinner at Robert's Chicken Chop located on Jalan Hutton in George Town's buffer zone
