Penang
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Restaurant
Why we point you here
Chinese cooking charted by La Liste in George Town, worth the detour for serious regional flavors.
La Liste charted this George Town spot at 89.5 points for Chinese cooking that draws serious attention. If you're ready to roam beyond the usual suspects, it's worth building a night around—proof that Malaysia's culinary landscape runs deeper than you might expect.
Accolades
2026La Liste89.5/100
2025Best Chef Awards1-Knife
2026Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (51–100)No. 89
2026Asia's 50 Best RestaurantsNo. 89
On the map
Other charted spots in Penang
Worth the detour.
Charted by Best Chef Awards · Asia's 50 Best Restaurants (51–100) · La Liste · Asia's 50 Best Restaurants· Last verified 2026-08-06