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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Kheng Pin Cafe Lor Bak
Street Food
Breakfast at Kheng Pin Cafe Penang was alright overall, but the standout was the lor bak platter, especially the fried tofu More...
Moo Point Steaks Wagyu
Steak
Moo Point Steaks Penang served an excellent rump cap and beautifully marbled Wagyu sirloin in an intimate Hutton Lane setting More...
Common Social served an excellent chewy Neapolitan-style Margherita and appetising bacon aglio olio. By 7pm, every table was occupied More...
Saigon House Cuisine Pho
Vietnamese, Pho
Saigon House Cuisine Penang served a very good beef pho with rich savoury broth, tender flavourful beef and silky-smooth noodles More...
Chiefeater VK enjoyed the white coffee at Kedai Kopi Tok Tok, then discovered its connection with Goh Swee Kee Teochew Restaurant opposite More...
Moonshine Cakes Tiramisu
Cakes
Chiefeater VK stopped by Moonshine Cakes & Coffee in George Town for its Classic Tiramisu, finding it a fitting sweet finale before leaving Penang More...
Chiefeater VK found The Thai Matcha Jasmine Coconut Fizzy to be the highlight of lunch, pairing refreshing tropical flavours More...
Eng Chai Tong Argyll Looks Gorgeous
Desserts
Chiefeater VK discovered that Eng Chai Tong Argyll pairs traditional Chinese herbal desserts with a beautifully designed café More...
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...
