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 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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Thai Dinner at BELK Cuisine
Thai
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Hedges Liang made a stop for dinner at BELK Cuisine • The Verdant House because the traffic was too heavy
Dinner at Qixi7 Georgetown
Chinese
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had several dishes at Qixi7 Georgetown
Dinner at Kaka Ramen Club
Ramen
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had ramen dinner at Kaka Ramen Club on Lebuh Pantai
Ah Fat Hokkien Prawn Noodles Spicy and Nice
Prawn Mee, Street Food
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee Iikes how spicy the Prawn Mee at Ah Fat Hokkien Prawn Noodles is and the soup is delicious too
Dinner at L Kitchen
Tai Chow
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee says that whenever she's lazy to cook, L Kitchen is her go to place for have a meal
Lunch at Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang
Malaysian
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Peter Yeoh found the Nyonya Laksa and Mee Rebus at Kafe Dapor Rumah Penang to be quite noteworthy
Kwason Boulangerie Pastries
Pastries
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Russ King Karl was back at Kwason Boulangerie on Beach Street and he finds the pastries to be still good
Emily’s Steakhouse Penang Steak
Western, Steak
$$$$- RM100 - RM200 per pax
Chiefeater Kelvin Loovi tried out a T-bone steak at Emily's Steakhouse Penang for the first time
Hanji Fried Noodles Hailam Mee
Hailam Mee, Street Food
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee enjoyed the Hailam Mee or Hainanese noodles she ordered for lunch at Hanji Fried Noodles
L Kitchen Dinner
Chinese
$$$$- RM50 - RM100 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee and her family had a sumptuous dinner at L Kitchen on Lebuh Campbell
Eng Aun Coffee Shop Pork Knuckle Noodles
Pork Knuckle Noodles, Street Food
$$$$- Under RM20 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee had the pork noodles with yee mee together with some other dishes at Eng Aun Coffee Shop
Teow Kee Beef Noodle Kongsi Dinner
Beef Noodles
$$$$- RM20 - RM50 per pax
Chiefeater Jaimy Yee enjoyed some Taiwanese style beef noodles with generous toppings at Teow Kee Beef Noodle Kongsi












