3 editor picks across Malaysia.
3 asian fusion restaurants worth the trip across Malaysia, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Malaysia.
Gēn is chef Johnson Wong's Michelin-listed tasting room in Penang, building menus from Malaysian produce and local fish down to their bones.
TipThe name means root, and the menu reads like a Penang market list; take the wine or juice pairing built to match.
Mémoire stages chef Chong Chian Fung's molecular tasting menus on Beach Street, Penang childhood nostalgia rebuilt with smoke, dry ice and sparklers.
TipChoose the longer tasting; the interactive courses, including a paint-your-own flatbread, only appear on the full menu.
Sambal reworks Malaysian favourites with European technique at 300 Beach Street, a halal-friendly modern dining room in Penang's banking quarter.
OrderLap mei fun, Sambal fried rice
TipThe lap mei fun twist is the signature; come at lunch when the set menus make the kitchen's fusion ideas cheapest.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Discover the favorite local brunch foods on a guided tour of the George Town district.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Take a deep dive into Penang's rich food culture and history. Meet the people behind the food, salivate over 15+ tastings, and discover what makes up this island's vib...
4 hours
Explore a tropical spice garden and learn to cook South East Asian dishes in a fully hands-on cooking class. Enjoy a personalized experience with individual stations a...
