CuisineSteak and seafood
Price$$$
Neighborhoodgeorge-town
HoursTue-Sun 12:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00; closed Mon
Book aheadA few days
Last verified

Tip: Ask for counter seats facing the grill; the smoke, sizzle and plating are half of what you are paying for.

Location

Address: 15 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town, Penang

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