2026 Guide · Penang
Updated October 2026 · 6 spots
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Top of the list in Tanjung Tokong: Haku for Japanese & Omakase, Sea Pearl Lagoon Cafe for Seafood Restaurant and Kazumasa Japanese Restaurant for Japanese & Omakase.
🍣 Japanese & Omakase · Seri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
omakasesake pairingtuna cutting events
Order: Bluefin tuna cutting events; omakase with sake pairing
Penang's modern Japanese standard-bearer, known for whole bluefin and buri cutting nights and a solid sake list. On Tatler's 2025 best omakase line-up.
🦀 Seafood Restaurant · Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
seasidecharcoal grilltemple-side
Order: Charcoal-grilled crab and prawns; oyster omelette
The 'temple seafood' spot by the old Tua Pek Kong temple, grilling crab and prawns over charcoal by the water. Old-school Penang and well worth finding.
🍣 Japanese & Omakase · Jalan Fettes, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
omakaseset lunchà la carte
Order: Otoro, chutoro and uni omakase
Often credited as the island's first proper omakase, with a veteran chef and fish imported from Japan. Cosy, with à la carte and set lunches if you don't want the full course.
🍣 Japanese & Omakase · Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
yakinikutabletop grill
Order: Wagyu short rib yakiniku
Japanese-style grill-your-own with standout wagyu short ribs. 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews.
🍳 Brunch Café · Lembah Permai, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
american breakfast
Order: Southern biscuits, eggs Benedict and omelettes
American-style breakfasts done properly: biscuits, Benedicts and build-your-own burgers. 4.5 stars over 800 reviews.
🥩 Korean BBQ · Straits Quay, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
marina viewoutdoor seating
Order: Marinated BBQ meats; kimchi jjigae
Korean BBQ with outdoor tables overlooking the Straits Quay marina, praised for its marinades and banchan. 4.7 stars.
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