Penang Restaurant in Philadelphia

The food was excellent. The service was not so much. The staff seemed to realize eventually that they screwed up and tried to make it up, and the food and prices were good enough that I'll give it another go at some point, but not sure it's the first place is recommend.

This review is solely to mention that they've doubled the prices because of covid-19. Understanding that we are all going through a rough time, but doubling the price for an item seems a little much. And this is for a pick up order. No third party involved. Not coming back.

A fav place for malaysian food. Stopped in on a Tuesday. Service is consistently good. The place has an awesome feel to it.

I was in a hurry. Just ordered some quick food to go and they were very friendly and accomidating. BTW the food was phenominal.

Good food. Very busy and the staff wasn't very polite. Plus there was too much water in their bathroom soap.

I'm kinda torn here only because I'm a light weight when it comes to spices and everything I wanted on the menu was marked spicy. The nasi lemak was different from anything I've ever eaten. The anchovy side dish was very interesting. Like most reviewers said the roti canai is a must. If I could have just had a bowl of the dipping sauce I would have been satisfied. I'd go back but would definitely benefit by going with someone who is familiar with the cuisine. Table service is sporadic. Don't be surprised if you have multiple servers throughout your visit. Ours left for the night without a mention that she was leaving. I waved goodbye and smiled as she buttoned up her coat. Be patient and kind because it's a different vibe but worth the experience.

We had this restaurant recommended by a local. It was very good. Good service and great tasting food. There were large queues when we left so judging by its popularity this is a top spot!

Years ago enjoyed. This time absolutely terrible. Shrimp not edible. All other dishes tasted exactly the same. Would come only for the pancake.

Love the dishes that they warn you not to order. Dive in and be rewarded with really interesting food!

Good service, good food, fair pricing.

An absolute personal favorite of mine! I really have no idea where to start but if you get the Rotie appetizer with the chicken curry gravy and the flaky pancakes to dip in the sauce, it will blow your mind! I love it and I get it every single time. The flavors of Malaysian food give you a touch of India a touch of Thailand a touch of Vietnam and who knows where else. Just about everything I taste there is a flavor party in my mouth and every time I introduce someone new to Penang they have nothing but Raves. I love the ambiance the lights are dimmed perfectly enough to create the scene but not too dark as to where I can't see what's on my plate clearly. I'm a fan of the Buddhist vegetable dish. There's a whole bunch of flavor on that plate. Definitely one of my favorite go-to spots when I hit Philly Chinatown.

My wife and I lived in Kuala Lumpur for a while and the satay was exactly like the street vendors in Ampang. The Roti Canai was also a trip back to Malaysia. We're loved the nostalgia this restaurant inspired birthed in us and will make this a regular in our rotation.

A Philly Chinatown superstar, it can get pretty packed during peak hours, but you can always find a seat other times. Everything on the extensive menu is DELICIOUS and the waitstaff are very knowledgeable. Among my top 3 restaurants when I travel to Chinatown with out-of-town guests.

Best fried noodles. Roti Telur is a must try.

Great food selection. Also, they have freshly squeezed juices! The food was not super fresh, but it tastes great. Service is 4/5

5 star and affordable. Curry chicken, green nasi lemak are my favorites. Some thing are served room temperature, just know what you are ordering and you'll be good.

One of my top locations for malaysian food. I love this place. The service was very sociable and kind. It has a cool atmosphere. Menu is similar to a restaurant in El Paso I loved.

watched the cook register girl accidentally cough on my food, looked, then proceeded to bring it out. #Covid-19 hotspot beware

Delicious food! The roti and sauce was amazing and could easily be shared. The curry mee with young tau foo was spicy and creamy.

Our family love, love, love Penang. So many delicious dishes and always fast and friendly staff. Can't wait for them to open again, we miss the full menu dearly!!! Make sure to call ahead for pickup, cuz it takes about an hour to prepare. But so worth the wait🤤 one of our favorite restaurants in Philly. The only thing lately curry sauce that comes with a pancake became a little more spicy and not as thick as before. Maybe due to it sitting for a while before we ate it after pickup, still delicious though. Again... can't wait for it to reopen😭

The food is ok but the service is horrible. They always rush you to order and watch you like a hawk the whole time your in the restaurant.what really turns me off about this restaurant is that they ask you if your gonna tip I think that is so unprofessional.

Wish we had this chain up in Canada. Delicious freshly prepared Malaysian cuisine to die for. Ownership changed hands but the quality is still there. Busy spot! Been going for a decade.

Amazing food. Would definitely recommend

The food is superb. And the wine was amazing.

I have been a customer since they opened. Have taken business clients, my family and my staff to Penang over the years. During visit in October we had terrible customer service! I thought it was a bad night. Returned again with friends and worse customer service this time. Embarrassed. Food was good and flavorable, but, hostesses was rude for no reason, lukewarm tea, rushed service which made no sense since only 5 tables occupied, dirty silverware and no water refill during a spicy meal. No one ever checked on our table to ask if we needed anything. Sorry to say we will not return. Have to find more good Malaysian options .

Food is good, portion sizes are big, and prices are affordable. Gets very busy on the weekends but once you're seated you get your food quick. Service can be a little iffy at times but overall a great place to eat.

Excellent food. Reasonable prices. Parking can be tough, but worth it.

Great Malaysian place in Chinatown, easily one of the must visits in Philly. Food is authentic and delicious, and the space is cozy. The service is also very good. I personally love the squid with Chinese watercress, but most of the other items I’ve ordered are really tasty too.

Delicious food. EXTREMELY busy and crowded on the Friday night I ate there with a friend. I am under the impression that is normal. About a 15 to 20 minute wait for a table, and we had to stand in the narrow vestibule with several other people while waiting. Will go again because the food was good and that is clearly the reason it's so popular!

It was awesome. First time there and really enjoyed it.

One of the best restaurants in Chinatown. I've been a frequent visitor for over 10 years now. If you haven't been, I highly recommend the Roti Canai, Chicken Satay and Pad Thai. My three favorite dishes that I can eat over and over again. Made fresh when ordered and made just right. The aroma and flavors of the food are overwhelming (but in a great way)!

Good choice of authentic Malaysian dishes and drinks. Reasonable pricing as well. What this place lacks is service. Waiters dont clear the tables, greet or generally be attentive towards guests.

Food was amazing. Hostess and servers are very nice and great service.

Great food and service! Everything we had was wonderful but the thai basil noodles were my favorite. We were greeted by the owner, listened to her recommendations and were not disappointed. I will be back!

Good food, fast service at first but then couldn’t get out waitress’s attention for 20 mins to get our check. Also, the shrimp wasn’t cleaned so that was off putting. Overall, not bad.

When he was my boyfriend on our first date food was good regular Chinese food but their chicken and beef kabobs are delicious

The vegetable pot curry and chicken skewers were good. I prefer banana leaf more which is right across the street from Penang. Penang food is good but their portion sizes are small and the wait is forever. On the other hand, banana leaf serves excellent and their portion sizes are great. Overall, a pleasant visit to Penang.

Great food, the waiters some are nice and others treat you like you need to hurry up. Too crowded. Nevertheless delicious! Worth any inconveniences.

It has more wait time. But the quality of food has changed a quite from past year. May be we went during peak hours and due to a lot of crowd it was not that tasty the way they usually do.

Very good spot to eat at for cheap, authentic, and delicious Malaysian food. Usually some places will give you a glass of water but here they serve you complimentary tea which helps with digesting the food and really makes you feel at home while you eat. It's also open later than most other restaurants in the area so great spot for late night eating to sober up or before your night starts.

Great Pad Thai. My friends and I were also served at a breakneck speed that makes Wawa look like there's no bird in the logo.

This is my favorite restaurant in Philly hands down! I’ve been to many high end restaurants in the city and they just can’t compare to the food here. The Indian pancake is to die for and the tofu curry in rice is so amazing!!!! I come here at least once a month because I crave it literally everyday .

I had the fried dumpling and beef chow fun. Delicious! Everything was cooked to perfection! Lunch was very busy so it took a while for our food to come out but it was worth the wait. If you're going around lunch, plan for the wait times and you'll be golden!

malaysian food and the scene at this spot is very good. Dropped in on Mon I think. Kinda of like a restaurant in Los Angeles I loved to visit.

Visited on NYE 2020. I realize it's busy that night, but service was really., really bad. Ordered an appetizer, steamed chicken dumplings.. Waited 25 minutes after ordering, b4 telling the staff to cancel. The wait staff would do nothing but refer me to the manager. The manager said it was to late to cancel the appetizer. The app arrived 5 minutes letter. Not even warm. the food was not worth the wait.

I went here on a Tuesday! Serious was far. I got sat quickly. My first time sitting next to the kitchen was wonderful. On one hand the view of watching those cooks in the kitchen made me stay off my phone and left conscious of the fact I was eating alone. I already knew from the appetizer section that I wanted the Indian Pancake (Roti and potato dipping sauce) because it is to DIE for! I ordered 3 in one sitting but out of the 3 , I got 2 packed up to go! They were $3.95 on the menu but when you go online to the menu.. It's $2.95🤔.Either way this place left a mark on my heart... I will forever be a patron🎀💓💓💓🎀

Good Malaysian restaurant with the usual affair of flair and flavor. They have some interesting plates that may fancy your palette in many ways. As always, start with the fresh baked bread/pancake with any order!

New owner, and almost all the servers are new, but they kept the same menu (the guys in the kitchen all look familiar since the staff change). All the menu items seem to be the same recipes, and still have you wanting more!!! I have been going to this place for over 20 years and it's still my favorite in Chinatown!

Found this place after visiting the African American museum and it was great. We weren't too sure if we should try it or not but we're happy that we did. We went on a Thursday afternoon and the place was fairly empty. The server was an older lady and she was so sweet and accommodating. I had the curry chicken and was spicy but not too spicy. The menu had a great selection of items to choose from.

Food was good, but service was very very slow. We had to wait for 5 min before we were seated. None of them paid any attention to us when we were standing. Beside that, restroom has no toilet paper. The handle of the paper towel was broken. The hand dryer was broken... 2 stars for the food only.