New and hot in George Town

Just opened, or worth the line right now.

10 places in George Town · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

1. 1

   Palm House

   New restaurant at Capri by Fraser, 2026

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2. 2

   Umi-Ya Sushi

   New Japanese addition reviewed October 2026. Batu Kawan on mainland Penang; regional outing outside George Town.

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3. 3

   Common Social

   Newer Italian restaurant on Sri Bahari Road, reviewed in October 2026.

   79, Jalan Sri Bahari, 10050, Georgetown, Penang · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Jin Hai Dim Sum

   Dim sum

   Provisional: reviewed October 2026; physical opening date unverified. Queens Waterfront 2, Bayan Lepas, outside central George Town.

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5. 5

   Yakiniku Sudaku

   Yakiniku

   Provisional: reviewed September 2026; physical opening date unverified. Central at Gurney.

   168A, First Floor, Central@Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Root House by gēn

   Modern vegetarian

   Opened 2026; 1926 Heritage Hotel

   Ground Floor, 1926 Heritage Hotel, 227 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Penang · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Burger & Lobster – Penang

   Burgers and lobster

   New branch: George Town, 2026

   No. 59, Lebuh Kimberly, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Déjeuner Bistro by Lumiere

   New French bistro reviewed in April 2026.

   136, Lebuh Victoria, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   Sek Kai Hainan Chicken Rice

   Hainanese chicken rice

   Provisional: reviewed September 2026; physical opening date unverified. Batu Kawan on mainland Penang; regional outing.

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10. 10

    ROKKA Robatayaki by Little June Sushi

    Robatayaki, sushi

    Newer Japanese restaurant in Jelutong reviewed September 2026. Review was mixed on value.

    57, Jalan Hamilton, Taman Desa Green, 11600 Jelutong, Penang · Map · Add to Chef Amazing