Emily’s Steakhouse Penang

Looking for a proper steak night in the heart of George Town? Emily’s Steakhouse Penang brings together firewood-grilled steaks, generous sharing cuts, homemade onion rings, black pepper sauce and classic British-inspired dishes in a cosy Muntri Street setting. The star attraction is the beef — from ribeye and T-bone to the decidedly extravagant tomahawk — with enough sides and seafood to turn dinner into a full-blown feast.

It isn’t a minimalist steakhouse, and that’s precisely the charm. Emily’s is generous, hearty and designed for people who want their dinner to feel like an occasion without disappearing into fine-dining territory. Come hungry, be specific about your steak’s doneness, and save room for dessert.

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Ferringhi Garden Restaurant

If you’ve spent your Penang trip huddled over plastic tables and dodging motorbikes (the true way to eat here, let’s be honest), you eventually hit a wall. You want a night where the only thing steaming is your steak, not your forehead. Enter Ferringhi Garden Restaurant.

It’s the kind of place that feels like a secret discovered in the middle of a jungle, lit by the flicker of oil lamps and the sound of koi splashing in stone ponds. But is it just a pretty face? I sat down among the ferns to see if the charcoal-grilled Australian Beef and that famous Passion Fruit Red Snapper could actually live up to the most beautiful dining room on the island. Spoiler: Your camera will love it, but your appetite might just love it more.

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