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2201 S Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
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#823 of 4,514 restaurants in Chicago
3.5 of 5 stars 17 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Asian, Chinese, Malaysian
  • Neighborhood: Chinatown
  • 2201 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
  • (312) 326-6888
  • Price range: €1-21 ($1-$30)

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“Went there a couple of times during students days..the food was not bad!”
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3 of 5 stars
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Apr 25, 2008

Went there a couple of times during students days..the food was not bad! more

“Mixed review... good food if you get the right dish. Loved the chili tofu but hated the pad thai.”
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2 of 5 stars
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Mar 24, 2008

Mixed review... good food if you get the right dish. Loved the chili tofu but hated the pad thai. more

“I used to go to this restaurant in 2003/2004. Back then it was the only decent place to get Malaysian food like char...”
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3 of 5 stars
awinarto   40 contributions
Jan 10, 2008

I used to go to this restaurant in 2003/2004. Back then it was the only decent place to get Malaysian food like char kway teow. Customer service ok, interior design is ok too. more

“Homey interior design. Food used to be good (Penang-Chicago), but not so much anymore. I prefer PENANG branch in...”
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2 of 5 stars
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Dec 16, 2007

Homey interior design. Food used to be good, but not so much anymore. I prefer PENANG branch in Philadelphia, more varieties and taste better! more

“Fun little chineese-malay place”
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4 of 5 stars
eschuber   143 contributions
eschuber
Oct 18, 2007

Some original dishes, served with flair, but the best part is all the asians you're dining with. Welcome to the future young man. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Chicago, Illinois
Jan 15, 2005
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I have been there twice & the food is amazing.Some of things you need to try are: Chicken Satay with peanut sauce, Nasi lamak, Lamb rendang, nasi goreng & soyabean milk......love the place & will be back again! more

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Penang Address

2201 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Tel: (312) 326-6888 Fax: +1 312 326 6822
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