Sri_Malaya Heritage Restaurant

Located right in the heart of Georgetown, Rope Walk was once a place where all the ropes for the mooring ships in the 19th century were produced. Modernization has swept through the times, and things have changed drastically but the row of pre-World War II heritage buildings still stand proud. One of them has been converted into a rustic restaurant by the name of Sri Malaya Heritage Restaurant. This new restaurant is near to the entrance from Chulia Street.

Sri Malaya, with an attractive yellow facade has an inviting warm ambience dining lounge. All the tables are made of teak wood which is rarely found nowadays. They combined the tables with different retro chairs and the old style lamps of the 60s and 70s, added a nostalgic charm to this restaurant.

Address:
Sri Malaya Heritage Restaurant
No. 1 Rope Walk
10100 George Town
Pulau Pinang
Tel : 04 2613763
Business Hour : 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 11pm
Closed on Tuesday

Hainanese Delights

If you’re after the sort of good food from yesteryear, when, with just a stroke or two of their razor-sharp cleavers it seemed like, Hainanese chefs used to knock up any kind of cuisine, be it western – Chicken Chop and Macaroni Pie spring to mind – or nyonya, then head for this place, located on the ground floor of the 1926 Heritage Hotel with its distinctive yellow façade, on Burmah Road.

It’s not a smart, upmarket eatery, but that’s beside the point, because this is where Penangites go with just one aim in mind: to eat the sort of good Hainanese food which has become associated in people’s minds with the colonial days, when a stop at a hilltop rest house would bring not just fresh cool weather but also delicious offerings.

There are creamy thermidors, in this case with using the much more luscious and tasty tiger prawn, salads and pies; Hainanese-style soups, roasts and stews – lamb features significantly here (try their famous Braised Lamb with Lady’s Fingers) – amongst many others. Talk about a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Address
Hainanese Delights
1926 Hotel
227 Jalan Burma
10050 Penang
Tel: 604 226 1926
Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 11.30am – 3pm, 6-10pm

Tree Monkey

If you’re looking for somewhere special to go, then head for Tree Monkey, one of Penang’s latest wining and dining outlets. This unique “back to nature” restaurant set in the green, tree-filled Tropical Spice Gardens in Teluk Bahang looks like it’s going to become a must-visit place for both locals and visitors alike.

The alfresco outlet is set on a wooden platform, where you can sit at one of the imported hard-wood tables and chairs, and gaze upon a gorgeous view of the Andaman Sea.

The waves crashing on the beach opposite seem just a few feet away. According to the proprietors, the place was constructed using as natural and traditional methods and materials as possible; no trees were cut down, and there are very few nails or wires visible.

It’s all very rustic, and comes complete with a bamboo and thatched roof over the gazebo bar which is made with alang alang grass imported from Bali.

Address
Tree Monkey
Tropical Spice Garden
Teluk Bahang
Tel: 04 881 3494

Uncle Zack By-The Beach at Parkroyal

Things are getting interesting with the great discovery of Uncle Zack By-The-Beach, a gorgeous dining place where you can enjoy meals and drinks whilst admiring the panoramic view of the sea. This newly done up place, with a mixed clientele of tourist and locals alike, is PARKROYAL Penang’s Cool Bananas’ newest extension.

The sunset is spectacular; the continuous changing pastels of colors of the skyline on the horizon are just simply breathtaking.

As the sky darkens, old fashioned electric lamps and small oil lamps light up the dining area and the pathways. The rustic look of the oil lamps charm up the place and create a warm and lovely ambience.

There are several shareable plates that can be chosed from the varied menu. Starting of the meal was the Tapas Platter which was presented in tapas style plates. There was so much to sample in the Tapas Platter as it comes with nine great varieties, with seafood, meat and vegetable.

Address
Uncle Zack By-The-Beach
Parkroyal Penang
Batu Ferringhi Beach
11100 Penang
Malaysia
Tel : 04 8862288 ext: 8207

Ecco Cafe – Italian cuisine

Head over to Ecco Cafe, if you are looking for freshly baked pizza and tasty pasta.

Echo Cafe located in Chulia Street and many tourists patronizing this cafe most of the time.

It has a very simple and basic furnishing. This cafe offers relatively a huge range of selection from pasta, baked sandwiches, pizza, salad, snacks and brunch set meals.

Address
Ecco Cafe
402 Chulia Street,
George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-2623178

Toh Soon Cafe – Roti Bakar & Kopi O

Toh Soon is a small side street cafe situated in the folds of Campbell street. This cafe which is run by Mr and Mrs Ooi has always been a hit with the locals all this while, especially their varieties served for breakfast and tea time.

This cafe utilizes charcoal in their daily operations. It is now rare to find the water boiler running on charcoal. Furthermore, the bread is toasted using the same charcoal at the lowest compartment!

Among the choice of bread spread sold here at Toh Soon are the creamy and pungent kaya, butter and peanut butter. There is also the steam bread with a spread of just butter and sugar. All the assorted bread is made at their bakery.

At Toh Soon the menu include the half boiled eggs, steam bread, packets of nasi lemak and their old fashioned charcoal burned roti bakar with a good cup of Kopi-O. The black coffee or Kopi-O here is exceptionally good in term of aroma and taste. Its flavor is totally different compare to other coffee shops. Its gives a buttery flavor with a bitter fragrance yet rich and thick satisfying taste.

Located within the narrow lane between Campbell Street and Jalan Kampung Malabar, this cafe has been operating for almost 50 years. Make a visit to this cafe for a light and simple breakfast. Parking spaces are available on both of these streets.

Address
Toh Soon Cafe
Campbell Street
10100 Penang
Tel : 04-2613754