10 Best Indian Restaurants In George Town, Malaysia

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Shamika
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As the capital of the Malaysian island of Penang, George Town boasts a nearly unlimited list of experiences one can have. Whether you are looking for amazing shopping avenues, wish to quench the inner foodie in you, or explore the nightlife this city has to offer, this place will surely not disappoint. One of the best things life has to offer is good food, and this destination truly delivers on this aspect. So if you are a foodie looking for interesting cuisines to dive into, there are few better types of food to try here than Indian. With a lot of resident Indians living and working here, you are sure to find authentic and traditional Indian food. So read on as we explore the best Indian restaurants in George Town, Malaysia!

1. Sri Ananda Bahwan Restaurant

Posted by Sri Ananda Bahwan on Wednesday, 26 July 2017

This unique Indian restaurant is known as a “banana-lead restaurant” as it serves food on banana leaves. The leaves are disposed of after you are finished with the meal, and it is a fun experience, especially for little kids. This place serves authentic South Indian and North Indian food, and you can try the biryani, chicken tikka masala with garlic naan, and the dosas. Finish your meal with a piping hot cup of traditional Indian filter coffee or masala chai (spiced tea). The ambience here is quite humble because of the extremely affordable pricing, and the service is very highly rated.

Sri Ananda Bahwan Restaurant

Address: 225, Jalan Macalister, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Website: Sri Ananda Bahwan Restaurant

Opening hours: 8am - 11:30pm (daily)

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2. Gem Restaurant

Posted by Gem Restaurant Penang on Sunday, 18 August 2019

This upscale restaurant is a wonderful place to check out if you wish to try out a unique cuisine. With elegant interiors and classy decor, along with warm lighting, this place makes for a very cosy and wonderful ambience that you will keep coming back to. The food is absolutely fabulous and the service is excellent, making this a highly-rated restaurant. Treat yourself to a good meal with some delicious paneer butter masala with naan that is made in a tandoor (traditional Indian oven), biryani, and finally, some malai kulfi (traditional ice-cream prepared from whole milk cream). We are sure that you will be left licking your fingers!

Gem Restaurant

Address: 66, Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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3. Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant

Posted by Cheong Ming Yee on Friday, 13 December 2019

With cosy, warm vibes and a casual setting perfect for a family outing or a casual date, Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant is perfect if you are a vegetarian or vegan, or just want to take a break from eating meat. This place serves authentic South Indian food such as dosas (rice crepes) with chutney and sambhar (lentil curry), vadas (fried balls), idlis and more. They also serve some North Indian fares, so you can try the salted lassi (traditional Punjabi buttermilk) here. Finish your meal with a lovely cup of spiced tea or Madras coffee.

Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: 60, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening hours: 8:30am - 10pm (daily)

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4. Bite N Eat Dindigul Biryani

Posted by Bite N Eat Dindigul Biriyani on Wednesday, 8 May 2019

Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in Indo-Mughlai cuisine. Although it was brought into India by the Mughals from the Middle East, it has been wholeheartedly adopted by Indians. You can find variants of biryani all over India today, and this restaurant aims to recreate that universal love for this dish. In addition to trying out the chicken, lamb or vegetable biryani, you can also try other Indian delicacies such as rava dosa, seafood dishes, and chicken appetisers. The ambience is welcoming, with great decor and a simple yet homey aesthetic. Guests highly compliment the service here, as the waitstaff is very friendly and warm.

Bite N Eat Dindigul Biryani

Address: 43, Penang St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Website: Bite N Eat Dindigul Biryani

Opening hours: 11am - 10:30pm (daily)

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Ang Chin Boon

Ang Chin Boon

Hello...I am ANG. Licenced Tourist Guide by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia. I was born and raised in George Town, Penang. I just love Guiding !I have been actively doing guiding all these years. Drive my guests to interesting places in Penang Island, Sharing my knowledges & experiences of George Town. I wish their trip becomes story worth sharing.Will you be one of my esteemed guests ?

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Reka Luxshmi

Reka Luxshmi

Hello! I'm Reka. I love travelling and eating local food. I am a HR professional with a master's qualification in Business administration. My passion for travelling has led me to pursue my licence in tour guiding in Malaysia. Malaysia is a beautiful country with colourful & warm people and lots of local cuisines. While I still am attached to the corporate world, tour guiding usually takes the stress away. I will be happy to share some of our culture and food with you. I am available for KL city tours, food tours, day trip to Melaka and also not forgetting tours in the Pearl of the Orient, Penang.

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5. Karaikudi Restaurant

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account

Posted by Karaikudi Restaurant on Thursday, February 4, 2021

Karaikudi Restaurant is another great place where you can find some delicious Indian food from all over the peninsula, from the rich, spicy gravies of North India to the light and healthy South Indian dosas. You will find delicious seafood prepared as per the coastal cultures, as well as some traditional desserts like gulab jamun or malai kulfi. There are set vegetarian meals available here as well, where they will serve a plate full of delicacies for a set price.

Karaikudi Restaurant

Address: No. 20, Lebuh Pasar, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Website: Karaikudi Restaurant

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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6. Restaurant Veloo Villas

Posted by Veloo Villas on Monday, 12 January 2015

If you are looking for great South Indian restaurants in George Town, this is another great and affordable option to enjoy a casual meal in. Veloo Villas serves authentic South Indian food, and their sambars and chutneys are very popular. The food here is served on a banana leaf in the traditional South Indian way. Try the sambar with rice, along with a side of fish or lamb to complement the flavours well.

Restaurant Veloo Villas

Address: No.22, Penang St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Website: Restaurant Veloo Villas

Opening hours: 7am - 10pm (daily)

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7. Thali-NR Sweets Cafe

COMING SOON!! Punjabi Thali.. a wholesome experience of tasting North Indian dishes in a single meal; as paneer dish,...

Posted by THALI vegetarian cafe on Thursday, 25 April 2019

This lovely and charming restaurant is a great place to check out if you enjoy a warm and homey ambience along with great food. Thali literally translates to “plate”, and here you can go for a set meal called a thali, where you will be served a variety of different dishes in a steel plate for a set price. It is a very unique Indian experience that you must try out. The price is a bit on the higher side, but it is completely worth it for the great quality and taste this restaurant guarantees.

Thali-NR Sweets Cafe

Address: 75, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Website: Thali-NR Sweets Cafe

Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)

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8. Passions of Kerala Restaurant


Passions of Kerala is another awesome South Indian restaurant where you can savour the most popular delicacies local to the southern state of Kerala such as dosas, idlis, vadas, samosas and rice dishes. All of these fares are prepared with a wonderful combination of spices such as pepper, cloves, ginger, and curry leaves to create a flavourful plate of goodness.

Passions of Kerala Restaurant

Address: New World Park, 40, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening hours: 12pm - 3:30pm, 6:30pm - 10:30pm (daily)

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9. Kashmir Restaurant

Posted by Jamie Ong on Monday, 30 December 2019

With fascinating and beautiful decor and wonderful ambience, Kashmir Restaurant promises a great time from the moment you step in. It specialises in North Indian food, from the yummy tikka masalas of Punjab to rogan josh from Kashmir. You can start your meal with a delicious serving of mango lassi (sweetened buttermilk) and chicken tandoori, then try the dal makhani and paneer tikka masala paired with buttery naan.

Kashmir Restaurant

Address: Oriental Hotel Penang, 105, Jalan Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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10. Sri Subham Restaurant


Last but not least on our list is Sri Subham Restaurant, which is located in Heritage City in George Town. Each dish you get here is specially prepared after it is ordered to make sure you get only the freshest meals. They serve traditional North Indian cuisine that is absolutely delicious, and guests especially love the great service here. This is a more classy and upscale restaurant, and the ambience is perfect for a casual date or family outing.

Sri Subham Restaurant

Address: 47, Lebuh Penang, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Malaysia

Website: Sri Subham Restaurant

Opening hours: 7am - 10:30pm (daily)

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The city of George Town is a unique and colourful mosaic where traditional cultures from around the world intermingle with skyscrapers and breathtaking architecture. There are so many different activities to do and things to experience that any length of vacation won’t cover a fraction of what the city has to offer. So if you find yourself in George Town, make sure you check out the incredible food here with our awesome list!

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