Andrew’s Kampung is the sort of Batu Ferringhi restaurant that reminds you why Penang food doesn’t need fancy interiors or a beachfront postcode to be memorable. Tucked upstairs in the Sungai Emas area, this unpretentious family-run spot brings together Chinese, Malaysian and Nonya flavours, with duck, Kapitan curry, sizzling dishes and fried rice leading the charge.
Come hungry, order for the table and don’t be afraid of the menu’s chilli warnings. The restaurant isn’t perfect — the setting is basic and service can slow when the kitchen gets busy — but when the food is firing, Andrew’s Kampung delivers exactly what a good Penang restaurant should: big flavours, plenty of choice and a reason to come back tomorrow.
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