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BaBa Phang

92% Sifumeter
5 critics · 9 social
4.4 Google Stars 817 reviews
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6, Jln Perak, George Town, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
$$ per person
+60 14-741 9839

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    Penangtime penangtime.com · 27 Aug 2025

    Baba Phang Penang has become a byword for honest Peranakan cooking in George Town. It’s the sort of place locals recommend when friends ask for “authentic Nyonya” — a warm, family-orientated kitchen that honours recipes passed down through…

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    Hungryonion hungryonion.org · 24 Sep 2021

    Baba Phang is one of a trio of rival Nyonya restaurants along Sri Bahari Road (besides Ceki and Bibik's Kitchen). It's been pretty resilient

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    Kenhuntfood kenhuntfood.com · 04 Apr 2019

    Few doors away from Ceki , Baba Phang 峇峇之家 is equally popular and the crowd can be seen in the evenings. It is however, relatively quieter during the day time.

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    Chiefeater chiefeater.com

    Lunch at Baba Phang. Pie Tee Asam Tumis Ikan Pari

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    Crispoflife crispoflife.com

    However, BaBa Phang , a Nyonya restaurant in Jalan Sri Bahari did leave a great impression for me on the authenticity, quality and deliciousness of the dishes here.

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    Kenneth Wong · Apr 2026

    Dining at Baba Phang Restaurant is more than just enjoying Nyonya cuisine; it's like participating in a reimagined "family memory." The space speaks for itself—wooden walls and understated crystal chandeliers create a balanced blend of…

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    Pritchett Junior · Apr 2026

    we came to Penang with the explicit aim of eating only Penang Nyonya food. This was the first outlet on our list as they were open on Monday. We were 5 hungry persons for dinner.

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    Weiwei Xu · Mar 2026

    First Nyonya experience — truly unique and delicious. We were introduced to this restaurant by a local, and by the time we arrived around 6:30pm, it was already packed.

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    Yuhua Ning · Apr 2026

    This popular local Peranakan restaurant features dishes and cooking methods that differ significantly from Chinese cuisine. However, the use of rich spices and fresh ingredients makes it quite impressive overall.

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    andrew koay · May 2026

    Great place for nyonya dishes.

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