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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Lighthouse Cafe Sar Hor Fun
Cantonese Fried
Chiefeater William WL Loo had sar hor fun at The Lighthouse Cafe, where the outdoor seating was warm but the meal was satisfying More...
Shun De Ren Jia Restaurant Roast Goose
Roast Goose
Shun De Ren Jia Restaurant's wood-fired roast goose impressed with its succulent meat and beautifully roasted skin More...
Khim Kuih Kopitiam Hutton Lane serves traditional Penang snacks including fried cai tao kuih and fried cempedak More...
Sip Spot Coffee ambience is a quiet chill that was the reset Chiefeater VK needed before the rest of the week More...
Teow Chew Chai Kuih is Recommended
Teochew, Chai Kueh, Street Food
Chiefeater William Tan is happy to discover Teow Chew Chai Kuih at Dickens Street which originally hailed from Jawi More...
250C Boulangerie Baked Goods
Breads
Chiefeater William Tan recommends the baked goods sold at 250C Boulangerie More...
Saigon House Cuisine Rice Ball
Vietnamese
Chiefeater KC Yan had a first time experience with the glutinous rice ball at Saigon House Cuisine More...
Kirishima Japanese Restaurant Dinner
Japanese, Pork-Free
Chiefeater KC Yan dined out at Kirishima Japanese Restaurant, which he rates as one of the best Japanese restaurants in George Town More...
Peppersalt Restaurant is Good
Western, Pork-Free
Chiefeater Russ King Karl says the western food served at Peppersalt Restaurant is good More...
Yi Bin the Mansion of Tea Art Serves Food
Chinese, Non-Halal
Chiefeater William Tan did not realize that Yi Bin the Mansion of Tea Art served good food alongside the chinese tea options More...
Kedai Kopi International Hotel Nasi Padang
Nasi Padang, Street Food, Pork-Free
Chiefeater William WL Loo says the Nasi Padang Minang at Kedai Kopi International Hotel is so good he will come back again soon More...
Four Hands Har Gao
Dim Sum, Non-Halal
Chiefeater VK and Jen had a delightful dim sum finale at Four Hands especially the har gao before they left Penang More...
