Welcome to Georgetown, Penang, where culinary excellence meets cultural richness. This city is a food lover's paradise to discover culinary treasure. Penang itself is renowned for Peranakan cuisine or Nyonya cuisine but we can also find delicious dishes from all over the world here such as Mexican, Italian, Middle Eastern, French and Northern India. So from day and night we could find multicultural cuisines and authentic dishes.

As the sun dips below the horizon, the cityscape transforms into a tapestry twinkling light. It’s time to look for culinary delight that can save you from hunger late at night. So, whether you are a local seeking a familiar haunt or a traveler eager to dive into the night culinary scene, here is the list for best night restaurant in Georgetown, Penang!

Address: 163, Lebuh Pantai, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 10 AM - 12 AM

Price Range: RM9 - 45

Craving for cakes late at night? Worry not, Reggae Cafe Penang is a paradise for the souls who crave for savory and sweet dishes at the same time. They offer more than 80 cakes and it's all made in- house by their own production. You can also try their pizza as the main course for sharing. This reggae themed cafe definitely is the perfect place for hanging out with your partner, family and friends.

Address: 142, Jalan Burma, 10400 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: open 24 hours

Price Range: RM2 - 30

NS Nasi Kandar is a 24 hour restaurant that serves Indian cuisine and must be on your list of must-try nasi Kandar in Penang. Fried chicken and curries are their specialty. Also if you just want snacking at night try their roti canai or dal.

Don’t forget to order murtabak to accompany you staying up late.

Address: 36, Lebuh Bishop, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 11.30 PM - 10.30 PM

Price Range: RM7.50 - 680

If you want to take a break from having too much local food, this is the best option for you to try an authentic French bistro. Their signature for the main course is Confit de Canard, it’s a french dish made with whole duck. Another recommendation is French onion soup which comes with bread and you can dip it into the soup. You can explore more menus for dessert such as Tarte aux Pommes or classic french apple tart to complement your dinner.

Address: 1, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

OPerational Hours: 4 PM - 2 AM (Close every Monday)

Price Range: RM6 - 480

Want to spend the night eating and chilling? Junk cafe is the answer. They offer various burgers, coffee and cocktails. They serve juicy and meaty burgers with fries. It’s a non halal menu. Other than good food, this place is also recommended because of the music playlist in the background. This is a go-to restaurant in George Town with tasty food, great music and vibes.

Address: 14A, Stewart Ln, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 6 PM - 10.30 PM

Price Range: RM128 - 158

Kebaya Dining Room offers classic Indo and Straits Chinese Nyonya dishes with fine dining experience. They have beautiful interior designs which are eye pleasing to see. The live piano adds the atmosphere so you can relax and enjoy while dining. The restaurant serves a big portion so you can share your dinner. They have plenty of Thai and Vietnamese dishes on the menu. Besides, Otak-otak is recommended when you visit this restaurant.

Address: 591, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, 11100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 1 PM - 11 PM

Price Range: RM8 -78

The next place for dinner in George Town is Rubin Mardini Cafe and Restaurant. They are a Turkish restaurant known for serving Middle East and Yemeni dishes. Lamb mandi is perfect for dinner, also you can order falafel to add veggie on your table. The building is small but you can taste remarkable middle east delicacies in George Town

Address: 65, Love Ln, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 12 PM - 12 AM

Price Range: RM3 - 1200

Churros and Tacos for late night snacking? Why not! Both are best served while enjoying a live performance or chit-chat with friends. So here it is, you can enjoy it all by visiting Holy Guacamole in George Town. Their specialty of Mexican food varies from Nachos, Burritos and Corn Chips. The vibrant and wonderful atmosphere makes you want to visit again.

Address: 20E, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 11.30 AM - 10.30 PM

Price Range: RM0.8 - 2680

Via Pre is a famous authentic Italian restaurant in Penang. Pizza and platter menus are the main dishes here and they serve non-halal food. The environment is nice and cozy so you can bring along children because it is kids-friendly. It is the perfect spot for foodies who want to experience dinner with Italian cuisine

Address: 67, Lorong Love, George Town, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 8 AM - 12 AM

Price Range: RM9 - 788

Wheelers is a restaurant that offers Pizza, Burger, Steak and Pasta as their main dishes.

Their Truffle Spaghetti Carbonara is the primadona from the menu and has become everyone’s favorite. Tiramisu is a popular dessert here. They also serve alcohol at the bar. Dinner in Wheeler’s will become an enjoyable experience with the best treat.

Address: 3J, Jln Penang, George Town, 10000 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 11 AM - 11.30 PM

Price Range: RM8 - 92

Olive Kitchen + Bar serves Western and Northern Indian Food. Located not far from the beach, this restaurant could be an option to relieve your hunger after playing at the beach. You can enjoy Biryani with chicken or prawn.but if you don’t want to have a heavy meal they also have Pizza. For vegetarians, don’t worry, they have a vegan menu so everybody can enjoy the Indian delicacies.

Address: 2, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 12 PM - 11 PM

Price Range: RM6 - 35

Lagenda House & Cafe is an excellent choice for those who want to taste Malay-Indonesian food. They serve Chicken Satay, Gado-Gado, Asian Prawn Aglio and Squid Lemak Pineapple as one of their best seller menus. This restaurant is the best place for you to celebrate a dinner party or birthday dinner with family. You can also feel nostalgic by the classic ambience and traditional decorations.

Address: 28, 30, Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 3 PM - 11 PM (Closed on Tuesday)

Price Range: RM6 - 16

Aroma Eatery serves Malays and Western Cuisine in George Town. The Curry Mee is everyone's recommendation to eat here. The location is a bit hidden but totally worth it once you enter the restaurant with great ambience. Their portions are quite big, so you are going to have a full dinner here!

Address: 381, Chulia St, George Town, 10200 George Town Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 10 AM - 3 AM

Price Range: RM5 - 160

Halab penang is a middle eastern restaurant located in the center of the town. One of its signature dishes is Chicken Maqlooba. It consists of seasoned rice, baked vegetables, potatoes, eggplant and a piece of chicken. Their dishes vary from savory to sweet, don’t forget to try the Adani tea to complete your experience in Halab Penang!

Address: 363, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 12 PM - 2 AM

Price Range: RM5 - 12

Vegan Falafel Penang serves middle eastern cuisine and all the food is 100% vegan. Their signature dish is vegan falafel, Arabic falafel plate, falafel wrap and other types of falafel. The building is very small for dine-in but you can sit outside the building and see people busy passing by the road.

Address: 3, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Operational Hours: 5 PM - 12 AM (Closed on Monday & Wednesday)

Price Range: RM8 - 30

Last on the list is Rastuff, it’s a halal restaurant serving western food. They had a unique interior with reggae stuff garnished all over the place. You can enjoy the night by trying their burgers or pasta and accompanied by their great music playlist. They also had various instruments that you can play so your experience at night in Georgetown would be memorable.

That’s all on the list of the best night restaurants in Georgetown, Penang. Sounds tempting to taste them all? Don’t waste your time and we recommend you to plan your trip to Penang with Traveloka immediately. Enjoy your culinary exploration in Georgetown, Penang!

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