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
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...
The Founders Hutton Bagel
Bagel, Pork-Free
Chiefeater VK and Jen had a bagel break at The Founders Hutton because they claim to have the best bagels in town More...
Page II by A Sip Gnocchi
Pasta, Non-Halal
Chiefeater VK had a casual candlelit gnocchi and chicken chop dinner at Page II by A Sip in George Town More...
Fook Cheow Cafe Koay Teow Th’ng
Koay Teow Th'ng, Street Food, Non-Halal
Chiefeater Tai Kwee Fatt had a late breakfast at Fook Cheow Cafe where he found the Koay Teow Th'ng to be quite good More...
Khoon Pastry House Chicken Chop
Chicken Chop, Pork-Free
Chiefeater David Quah recommends the Hainanese Chicken Chop and Shepherd's pie at Khoon Pastry House which is over 60 years old More...
Fujian Cuisine Family Banquet Dinner
Hokkien, Non-Halal
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee visited yet another place on Jalan Sri Bahari, Fujian Cuisine Family Banquet, for a lovely dinner More...
Robert’s Chicken Chop Dinner
Chicken Chop, Pork-Free
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had a western dinner at Robert's Chicken Chop located on Jalan Hutton in George Town's buffer zone More...
