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Penang Malaysian Cuisine


3.5 of 5 stars 114 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Asian, Malaysian, Seafood
  • Neighborhood: Chinatown
  • Price range: €1-14 ($1-$20)

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4 of 5 stars
CaptainCoffey   58 contributions
Kingston, TN
Jun 2, 2009

Ate as a group of 4 on Saturday May 21st 2009. We were quickly seated, and took at least 10 minutes to go through the HUGE menu. Everything we got was tasty, and tasted like it was very fresh, probably from local, vendors from nearby Chinatown markets. I had the Penang Pad Thai and it was as good as the... more

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4 of 5 stars
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May 7, 2009

The food was amazing! more

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3 of 5 stars
Outlier2006   81 contributions
Mar 31, 2009

always good...no matter where more

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5 of 5 stars
cubanito1   80 contributions
Portsmouth, Virginia
Jan 23, 2009

Went there tonight for a dinner and it was great. I had the Beef Chow Fung which was delicious. They also recommended #1 on the menu. Not sure the name but my friend ate it and loved it. Its very reasonable too. Inexpensive. I went on a Friday night about 9pm, and the place was very crowded. Be patient until... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 15, 2008

Best kept secret in Philly! Get the Indian pancakes! Doooooo it! more

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4 of 5 stars
csnyder68   9 contributions
Nov 11, 2008

Huge menu. Very different and fun! more

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3 of 5 stars
OliverinDC   39 contributions
Sep 8, 2008

Food is generally good and affordable - I love their mango chicken and the roti. more

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5 of 5 stars
explorergirl83   1 contribution
Glassboro, NJ
Aug 4, 2008

The atmosphere was great, the sevice was great but most importantly the food was excellent. There was this thing called an indian pancake that was great. I had a noodle dish called Mesium(probably not the correct spelling) that was amazinng. I cant wait to go back more

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5 of 5 stars
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May 19, 2008

The best "Penang" restaurant branch (Philadelphia). Chicago Penang is disappointing. more

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May 9, 2008
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Right in the heart of Chinatown, Penang was recently renovated but still offers amazing Malaysain food that keeps you coming back for more. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing food, & easy on the wallet. more

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Penang Malaysian Cuisine Address

117 North 10th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: (215) 413-2531 Fax: (215) 413-2510
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.