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Penang Michelin Guide 2025: Must-Try Eateries on Your Next Trip

Planning a food adventure to Penang in 2025? The latest MICHELIN Guide Malaysia 2025 has just dropped, and Penang continues to shine as one of Malaysia’s top food destinations. This year, two new restaurants in Penang have earned their first MICHELIN Star, while several local favourites made it into the prestigious Bib Gourmand list — a recognition for great food at great value.

Here’s a guide to the newest MICHELIN-recognised eateries you shouldn’t miss on your next Penang trip.

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🌟 One MICHELIN Star Restaurants in Penang (2025)

Here’s a list of some must-try Michelin-recognised spots in Penang this year:

1. Au Jardin (Michelin Star)

au jardin restaurant photo
Au Jardin Menu - Figs and free range Duck Breast

Images sourced from Restaurant Au Jardin

Located in the historical Hin Bus Depot, Au Jardin continues to impress with its modern European tasting menu using local Malaysian ingredients. Chef Su Kim Hock’s attention to detail has earned Au Jardin a well-deserved Michelin star again in 2025.

  • Address: 125, Jalan Timah, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 012-428 9594
  • Opening Hours:
    Thu–Sun: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, 5:15 pm – 10:00 pm
    (Closed on Mon–Wed)
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2. Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery

Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery Menu
Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery - One Michelin Star Restaurant

Images sourced from Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery

Auntie Gaik Lean serves authentic Nyonya cuisine in a warm, nos‑frills setting. Dishes are prepared using heritage recipes passed down over generations, making it a true taste of Penang culture.

  • Address: 1, Bishop St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
  • Phone: 017-434 4398
  • Opening Hours:
    Tue–Sun: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    (Closed on Mondays)

New Bib Gourmand Eateries in Penang (2025)

These spots are celebrated for delivering outstanding local flavour without the Michelin-star price tag.

BM Yam Rice

BM Yam Rice
BM Yam Rice - mix pork soup, toufu

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A local favourite in Bukit Mertajam since 2006, this humble eatery is known for its flavourful yam rice and pork soup with optional offal. The broth is savoury with a tangy kick from pickled mustard greens.

  • Address: 7, Jalan Murthy, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 012-564 6104
  • Opening Hours:
    Tue–Sat: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Sun: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    (Closed on Wednesdays)

Laksalicious

Laksalicious, George Town, Pulau Pinang
Laksalicious Menu

Images sourced from Laksalicious

A must-visit for laksa lovers, offering both assam and curry versions, packed with quality fish and prawns.

  • Address: 117A, Jalan Hutton, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 04-229 9178
  • Opening Hours:
    Tue–Sun: 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
    (Closed on Mondays)

Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng (南來鴨肉粿條湯)

Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng located in Cecil Street Food Court
Lum Lai Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng

Images sourced from 南來鴨肉粿條湯 LUM LAI Duck Meat Koay Teow Th’ng

Serving comfort in a bowl for over 40 years, this humble stall is known for its clear and flavourful broth made with duck, pork, and fish cake. The tender duck, fragrant fried garlic and shallots, and silky noodles keep locals coming back. Be prepared for a wait during busy hours!

  • Address: Lebuh Cecil, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 012-433 6680
  • Opening Hours:
    Mon–Sun: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ravi’s Famous Apom Manis

ravi apom manis
claypot-cooked apom manis

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Serving Penangites since the 1920s, this humble stall is known for its claypot-cooked apom manis. Each one is thin and crisp at the edges, with a fluffy, coconut-scented centre — all made over a charcoal fire for that extra aroma. They usually sell out by 9:30 am, so go early!

  • Address: 317, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 012-470 7019
  • Opening Hours:
    Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
    (Closed on Thursdays)

Serabai Istimewa Taman Tun Sardon

Serabai Istimewa Penang
serabai – coconut milk rice pancake with palm sugar syrup dip

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A local favourite since 1978, this roadside stall serves fluffy serabai – coconut rice pancakes best dipped in thick palm sugar syrup. Choose from plain, palm sugar-infused, or egg-topped versions. Limited portions daily, so come before 10 am!

  • Address: Pintasan Pemancar 5, Taman Tun Sardon, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 013-809 0084
  • Opening Hours:
    Wed–Sun: 6:30 am – 10:00 am
    (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)

Super Star Koay Teow Soup (槟城天皇鸡脚粿條汤)

Super Star Koay Teow Soup
koay teow soup loaded with chicken, pork, fish balls by super star, penang

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Operating since 1960, this third-generation stall is a favourite for its clear and comforting koay teow soup loaded with chicken, pork, fish balls, and tender pork liver. Don’t miss the braised chicken feet – soft, flavourful, and melt-in-your-mouth good.

  • Address: 78, Lebuh Kimberley, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang
  • Phone: 016-455 5165
  • Opening Hours:
    Tues & Thurs–Mon: 10:30 am – 11:00 pm
    (Closed on Wednesdays)

Winn’s Cafe

Newly added long-lost Nyonya flavour, Winn's cafe
The Michelin Guide - Winn's cafe

Images sourced from Winn’s Cafe

A charming home-turned-eatery run by a husband-and-wife duo, Winn’s serves refined Peranakan dishes with heart. Try the silky house-made otak-otak and the aromatic asam tumis stingray made with nine herbs. Bonus: upstairs doubles as a mini art gallery.

  • Address: 38, Jalan Cantonment, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Penang
  • Phone: 019-451 1631
  • Opening Hours:
    Mon & Tues–Sat: 11 am–3 pm, 6–10 pm
    (Closed on Sundays)
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Bottom Line

Penang’s food heritage is richly deserved — from Michelin-starred fine dining to heavenly street snacks. The 2025 MICHELIN Guide makes it even easier to highlight where to eat, and traveling in comfort adds to the experience.

Indulge your taste buds, explore local favourites, and relax knowing your journey is taken care of.

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