Best Eats in Historic Georgetown
Welcome to a culinary journey through the UNESCO World Heritage core and buffer zone of George Town, Penang—a place where history, culture, and gastronomy converge. The list of Best Eats in Historic Georgetown. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, this vibrant district encapsulates centuries of multicultural heritage, reflected in its architecture, lifestyle, and, most importantly, its food. The UNESCO core zone is bounded by streets such as Beach Street, Chulia Street, and Armenian Street, while the buffer zone stretches further out to include places like Prangin Road and Jalan Transfer.
This historic enclave boasts a dynamic mix of influences, from the flavours of Chinese and Indian immigrants to the Malay and Peranakan communities that have called George Town home for generations. Within its narrow streets and colourful shophouses, you’ll find iconic dishes like Penang laksa, nasi kandar, and char kway teow being served in heritage buildings and timeless hawker stalls. Every meal here is steeped in history, with recipes passed down through generations and eateries that have stood the test of time. Whether you’re seeking a steaming bowl of Hokkien mee, a plate of crispy roti canai, or traditional Nyonya kuih, this list will guide you through the best eats in George Town’s UNESCO core and buffer zone. These are not just meals; they are experiences that pay homage to Penang’s legacy as a melting pot of cultures.
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Saigon House Cuisine Rice Ball
Vietnamese
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater KC Yan had a first time experience with the glutinous rice ball at Saigon House Cuisine
The Alley Penang Coffee
Coffee
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater VK spotted The Alley Penang after lunch and decided to go in to give their flat white a try and received a complimentary bloom tea as well
Firewood Penang Hanwoo Steak
Steak
$$$$- Above RM200 per pax
Chiefeater VK had a Michelin recognition at Firewood Penang and an unforgettable flame-grilled Hanwoo steak experience
Eng Aun Coffee Shop Prawn Mee
Prawn Mee, Street Food
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee finds the Penang Hokkien Mee (prawn mee) at Eng Aun Coffee Shop is super delicious and affordable
Kirishima Japanese Restaurant Dinner
Japanese, Pork-Free
$$$$- RM100 - RM200 per pax
Chiefeater KC Yan dined out at Kirishima Japanese Restaurant, which he rates as one of the best Japanese restaurants in George Town
The Caffeine Cartel Lunch
Thai, Pork-Free
$$$$- RM100 - RM200 per pax
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh made a visit to The Caffeine Cartel which was awarded the Thai Select certification for amazing Thai food
Hock Poh Lye Cafe Mee Goreng
Mee Goreng, Street Food
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Hedges Liang had planned to have something else when he noticed there was a mee goreng stall at Hock Poh Lye Cafe
Peppersalt Restaurant is Good
Western, Pork-Free
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Russ King Karl says the western food served at Peppersalt Restaurant is good
113 Duck Meat Koey Teow Theng Kway Chap
Kway Chap, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Russ King Karl visited 113 Duck Meat Koey Teow Theng not just for their KTT but also their delicious Kway Chap
Sisters Wantan Mee is Good
Wantan Mee, Street Food, Non-Halal
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater William Tan shares one of his favourite WTM in George Town which is the 3 Sisters Wantan Mee at Sin Guat Keong Coffee Shop
Dinner at Master Jack Pot
Chinese, Non-Halal
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had a rather delicious looking Chinese cuisine dinner at Master Jack Pot on Lebuh Campbell
Yi Bin the Mansion of Tea Art Serves Food
Chinese, Non-Halal
$$$$- 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












