Best of George Town
The best new restaurants in George Town
Start with Umi-Ya Sushi, Burger & Lobster – Penang and Common Social. Here are all 10, with why each one is worth it.
- Umi-Ya Sushi
New Japanese addition reviewed October 2026. Batu Kawan on mainland Penang; regional outing outside George Town.
- Common Social
Newer Italian restaurant on Sri Bahari Road, reviewed in October 2026.
- Jin Hai Dim Sum
Provisional: reviewed October 2026; physical opening date unverified. Queens Waterfront 2, Bayan Lepas, outside central George Town.
- ROKKA Robatayaki by Little June Sushi
Newer Japanese restaurant in Jelutong reviewed September 2026. Review was mixed on value.
- Sek Kai Hainan Chicken Rice
Provisional: reviewed September 2026; physical opening date unverified. Batu Kawan on mainland Penang; regional outing.
- Yakiniku Sudaku
Provisional: reviewed September 2026; physical opening date unverified. Central at Gurney.
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Where is the best new restaurants in George Town?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Umi-Ya Sushi, Burger & Lobster – Penang and Common Social. All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for George Town: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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