Looking for something beyond Penang’s usual char koay teow and nasi kandar circuit? Halab Penang brings a serious Middle Eastern feast to Chulia Street, with shawarma, hummus, lamb mandi, grilled meats, mezze and plenty of reasons to ignore your diet for an evening.
The trick is not to order one dish and leave. Bring friends, fill the table, tear up some bread, share the dips, attack the grilled meats and let the meal take its time. In the sweaty, noisy heart of George Town, Halab offers a delicious change of culinary scenery — and sometimes that is exactly what you need.
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