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14/11/2025

Penang is advancing its efforts to preserve historical heritage sites and traditional villages by nominating Kampung Melayu Lama Air Itam for heritage status under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645).

Penang is advancing its efforts to preserve historical heritage sites and traditional villages by nominating Kampung Melayu Lama Air Itam for heritage status

14/11/2025

Looking for the best Indian dinner spot in Penang? The Kaapi & Daun House at 23 King Street, Georgetown serves authentic South Indian cuisine worth the visit.

Start with Fried Ladies Fingers, golden Fried Fish, or Spicy Prawns that arrive with heat and flavour.

The star? Bengal Bread served five ways. Choose your gravy: Chicken, Fish, Lamb, Mushroom, or Vegetarian. Tear it, dip it, savour it.

Dinner brings Appam varieties, Set Briyani, Fried Rice, Mee, and Maggi.

Lunch elevates everything. The Thali Set delivers a complete meal. Go ala carte for Chicken Sambar, Chicken Varuval, or Lamb Peratal that falls apart perfectly.

Weekend special: Curry Fish Head drops Saturday and Sunday only. Arrives before noon, gone by afternoon.

The insider secret? Seven house-made pickles. The Mango Pickle transforms every dish. Spoon it over curries. Pair it with Bengal Bread. The acidity cuts through richness. The heat complements perfectly.
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📌 23 King Street, Georgetown, Penang
⏰ 11am - 10pm
📞 018-909 8881
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🕐 Lunch: Thali Set and ala carte menu
🕐 Dinner: Bengal Bread, Appam, Set Briyani
🕐 Weekend: Curry Fish Head (Saturday and Sunday, arrive early)

Tag your dining crew for your next meal here.

14/11/2025

Hard Rock Hotel Penang brings festive cheer this December with dining experiences and celebrations to close out 2025 in style.

Christmas Eve - 24 December 2025

🎄 Sleigh The Buffet at Starz Diner (6.30pm - 10.30pm)
Early Bird (book by 15 Dec): RM220 adult | RM120 child/senior
Standard: RM250 adult | RM115 child/senior
Add sparkling wine (RM380) or free-flow drinks (RM80)

🎄 A Night Before Christmas at LEÑA at Pizzeria (6.30pm - 10.30pm)
Four-course poolside dining with festive menu.
Early Bird (book by 15 Dec): RM200 adult/senior | RM80 child | RM168 vegetarian
Standard: RM220 adult/senior | RM100 child | RM178 vegetarian
Wine pairing available (RM120)

🎄 Celebrate Together at Hard Rock Cafe Penang (6pm - 10pm)
Four-course set dinner with live music performances.
Standard: RM258 adult (with aperitif) | RM75 child (with milkshake/juice)
10% off for early bookings by 15 December

🎄 Jingle Bell Party at Hard Rock Cafe Penang (10pm - 2am)
Live band and DJ with complimentary drink and party pack.
In-house guests/diners: RM60 | Walk-ins: RM75

New Year's Eve - 31 December 2025

🎆 The Grand Feast at Starz Diner (6.30pm - 10.30pm)
International buffet with premium seafood and roasts.
Early Bird (book by 15 Dec): RM220 adult | RM130 child/senior
Standard: RM250 adult | RM158 child/senior
Add sparkling wine (RM380) or free-flow drinks (RM80)

🎆 VIP Backstage Lounge at LEÑA at Pizzeria (9.30pm - 1am)
Free-flow drinks, canapés and 10% off bottle service.
Early Bird (book by 15 Dec): RM220
Standard: RM250

🎆 A Night to Celebrate Together at Hard Rock Cafe Penang (6pm - 10pm)
Five-course menu with live band performances.
Standard: RM288 adult (with aperitif) | RM88 child (with milkshake/juice)
10% off for early bookings before 15 December

🎆 New Year's Eve Party at Hard Rock Cafe Penang (10pm - 2am)
Live band and DJ with complimentary drink and party pack.
In-house guests/diners: RM60 | Walk-ins: RM75

Reservations for Starz Diner, Pizzeria, LEÑA at Pizzeria:
📞 +60 12 420 3076 | +60 4 886 8057
📧 [email protected]

Reservations for Hard Rock Cafe Penang:
📞 +60 4 886 8050
📧 [email protected]

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

13/11/2025

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang has introduced a weekend seafood buffet at Spice Market Café, running every Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 10PM.

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang has introduced a weekend seafood buffet at Spice Market Café, running every Friday and Saturday from 6PM to 10PM. The dining

13/11/2025

Grilled menu is now sizzling at Halzan 🍽️✨

Orange Miso Cod 🐟
Australian Angus Ribeye 🥩
Spatchcock Chicken 🍗
Smoked Beef Tartare 🔪

Classic Dirty Latte ☕
Avocado Orange 🥑
Berry Universe 🍹

From culinary craft to beverage artistry. Walk next door to Cabarna for live bands and evening breeze 🎶🌙

This is Penang's dining scene leveling up.

Halzan Penang
📍 Central@Gurney, Gurney Drive
⏰ Open daily 10am - 12am
📞 019-7988388
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12/11/2025

Gurney Paragon Mall welcomes the festive season with "Christmas Reimagined", a celebration that brings back the warmth and magic of the holidays. The campaign launched on 11 November 2025 with a spectacular 35-foot Christmas tree lighting at the Atrium.

The mall transforms into a whimsical fairytale scene with soft pink, gold and champagne tones, complemented by twinkling fairy lights. A child's slide takes centre stage, reminding visitors that Christmas is about simple, joyful moments.

The launch saw special guests including En Abdul Hadi Che Man (Director of Tourism Malaysia Northern Region), Ms Khor Tze Ming (Hunza Group Executive Director), and Ms Koay Bee Fong (Chief Operation Officer of Gurney Paragon Mall). Twelve children from Ruyi Children's Home joined the celebration, enjoying a festive dinner and gift-giving session at Ban Bu Dian.

Penang Modern Dance Ensemble (Euphoria) performed "Tidings of Joy, A Dance of the Christmas Spirit" to mark the occasion.

🎁 Jingle Drop! Win A Merry Surprise
Runs from 21 November onwards. Spend RM300 (maximum 2 receipts) to earn a token and play Plinko for festive gifts including Christmas towels and shopping vouchers from Ban Bu Dian, Dr. Hauschka and Rituals. Gurney Paragon Loyalty Members qualify with RM200 spent. Available while stocks last.

🥚 Egg-stravagant Stamp Rally (Partnership with QL Eggs)
Runs from 17 November onwards. Spend RM30 in a single same-day receipt to collect a Stamp Rally card at Concierge, Level 1. Complete 6 stamps to redeem a QL Eggs 6-piece pack. Valid on weekdays only, excluding Public Holidays. One redemption per shopper per day. Available while stocks last.

📍 Location: Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Drive, Penang

Throughout the festive season, visitors can enjoy live music, family activities, talent showcases and a pet & wellness event.

Gurney Paragon Mall

11/11/2025

Congratulations to .pg on their opening at level 23

Head over for good music, great cocktails and awesome views 🎑

11/11/2025

Amari SPICE Penang celebrates Thailand's Festival of Lights with an exclusive Loy Krathong ceremony and nine-day culinary journey, bringing authentic Thai regional flavours to Penang's dining scene through a collaboration with Bangkok's celebrated Khaosan Tapas Bar.

The celebration begins with a traditional Loy Krathong ceremony featuring remarks from Janet Lam, Director of Marketing Communications at Amari SPICE Penang, and Psusist Wongsurawat, Royal Thai Consul-General of Penang. Guests will witness the Nora Dance Troupe's performance, a southern Thai art form characterised by ornate costumes and rhythmic storytelling. The evening includes a live cooking demonstration by Suratchaya Palawongse, Deputy Consul-General of the Royal Thai Consulate–Penang, and the symbolic floating of krathongs to honour the Goddess of Water.

For the third consecutive year, Amari SPICE Penang presents Amazing Thai Cuisine, now elevated through its first culinary crossover with Khaosan Tapas Bar. Chef Sahadol Tantrapim, known as Chef Pond, leads this gastronomic experience. A MasterChef Thailand Season 3 top contender and MasterChef All Stars 2019 finalist, Chef Pond earned his reputation as the "Pressure Test King" and founded Penang's first modern Thai street food and cocktail bar in 2024.

Chef Pond's curated menu showcases Thailand's regional diversity. Larb Kua presents Isaan-style salad with fragrant herbs and roasted rice powder. Khao Soi offers Northern Thai curry noodle soup enriched with coconut milk and aromatic spices, topped with crispy noodles. Pla Rad Prik features deep-fried grouper glazed with sweet and spicy chilli sauce. Ma Muang rounds off the experience with coconut panna cotta, mango, and crispy mung beans. The Khaosan Tiki cocktail blends rum, Cointreau, pineapple, and passionfruit for a refreshing complement.

📅 7 to 15 November 2025
🕕 6.30 PM to 10.30 PM
📍 Amaya Food Gallery, Level 4, Amari SPICE Penang
💰 RM158 nett per adult
💰 RM118 nett per senior citizen (60 years and above)
💰 RM98 nett per child (6 to 12 years old)

Reservations: https://bit.ly/3SH2BQD
WhatsApp: +6012 956 1030
Email: [email protected]

Amari SPICE Penang

10/11/2025

Spice Market Café at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang revives its celebrated P60 International Fare Buffet after guests repeatedly requested its return. The promotion offer dinners to pay only 60% on standard buffet rates, transforming Wednesday evenings into an accessible culinary journey.

The spread spans five culinary traditions: Chinese, Indian, Western, Japanese, and Malaysian regional specialties. Fresh seafood rests on ice alongside roast duck, while the signature salmon fish head curry anchors the menu. A live noodles counter prepares dishes to order, complemented by carvery stations and desserts. Chefs perform at live cooking stations, adding theatre to the dining experience.

Derek Kwan, Director of Food & Beverage, notes the P60 buffet's enduring appeal stems from its combination of variety and value. This iteration expands the seafood selection and reinforces crowd favourites like the roast duck and salmon fish head curry.

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 6 pm to 10 pm
📍 Spice Market Café, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
💰 Adult: RM113.40 nett (regular RM189 nett)
💰 Child: RM56.70 nett (regular RM95 nett)
💰 Children under 6 dine free (maximum two per family with paying adults)
📞 Reservations: 019-409 0460 (call or WhatsApp)
🌐 https://www.shangri-la.com/penang/rasasayangresort/dining/restaurants/spice-market-cafe/

Exclusions apply on public holiday eves and public holidays. The promotion cannot combine with other offers, credit card discounts, or Shangri-La Circle redemptions. Prices include 10% service charge and 6% government tax.

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

09/11/2025

Master Vinegar Maker Ian Henderson brought twenty years of craft expertise to Penang, showcasing why this humble ingredient deserves attention in fine dining.

The Queensland craftsman led an exclusive session at Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, sharing fermentation techniques learned from European artisans. His state-of-the-art facility produces award-winning vinegars recognised for purity and balance.

"Vinegar is a chef's quiet super-power — elevating balance, brightness and depth," said Ian Henderson, Master Vinegar Maker, The Australian Vinegar Co. "Penang's food culture is rich and expressive, and I'm excited to explore how thoughtful acidity can enhance its most beloved dishes."

The evening dinner at Feringgi Grill featured Jade Tiger Abalone, Southern Rock Lobster, Spencer Gulf Garfish, Scallops, and Premium Australian Wagyu, paired with Henderson's gold medal-winning Grand Reserve vinegars from the 2023 Sydney Royal Fine Food Awards.

Vivien O.P. Lee, Executive Director of The Model Cook, organised the showcase alongside Dr. Kate Makin from the Australian High Commission, Jegan Selvarajan, General Manager of Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, and Dato' Suleiman Tunku Abdul Rahman.

"Our vision is to show how provenance, technique, and authenticity come together on the plate," said Ms. Vivien Lee, Co-founder & Chairperson, The Model Cook Group of Companies.

📅 Now until 11 November 2025
📍 Feringgi Grill, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang

For reservations and pricing, contact Feringgi Grill +604-8888888

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

07/11/2025

The Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery will unveil its doors on Saturday, 15th November 2025, with a ceremony to be officiated by Penang's Governor.

Located at 9, Persiaran Pantai Sinaran, Gelugor, the soft opening will welcome the Chief Minister & the Governor.

This is a private event.

Dress code: Long-sleeved suit without tie

07/11/2025

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