2026 Guide ยท Penang
Updated October 2026 ยท 4 spots
โก Quick answer
The best Japanese & Omakase in George Town is Komorebi Dining (Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town). Also great: Koshien Yakitori Japanese Bar & Restaurant, Restoran Sushi Kappo Miyasaka and Kirishima Japanese Restaurant.
Jalan Pintal Tali, George Town, Penang
kappo counterseasonal menureservation recommended
Order: Kappo omakase; miso wagyu steak
A minimalist kappo room in George Town that cooks with the seasons and slips in Western touches like uni pasta. Named by both Tatler and Zafigo among Penang's best.
Lebuh Noordin, George Town, Penang
yakitorisakecounter
Order: Yakitori over imported binchotan
About 20 skewers grilled over Japanese charcoal in a lively bar room. 4.7 stars on 1,100-plus reviews.
Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang
chef-runreservations advised
Order: Chef's sushi and kappo sets
A veteran Japanese chef's small restaurant in Pulau Tikus, loved for precise sushi, bento and donburi lunch sets. Book ahead.
Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang
hotellong-running
Order: Okinawan pork knuckle; grilled skewers
One of Penang's longest-running Japanese restaurants, inside Cititel, known for seafood starters and Okinawan braised pork.
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