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Restoran Kapitan

84% Sifumeter
5 critics · 7 social
3.9 Google Stars 6k reviews
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93 Chulia Street, George Town
$$ per person
+60 4-264 1191

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    Migrationology migrationology.com

    One of the many legendary restaurants in Penang is Restoran Kapitan. While they serve a full menu of curries, nasi kandar, things grilled and roasted, and all sorts of other Indian dishes, they are mainly famous for their claypot biryani,…

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    Kitepunye kitepunye.com

    Ok, Inilah Restoran Kapitan yang bakal kami nikmati makan tengahari. Katanya di sini menu yang menarik ialah Kari Kepala Ikan namun bila sampai tak terorder menu yang satu itu.

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    Myguidepenang myguidepenang.com

    Just like most Mamak (indian Muslim) shops, Restaurant Kapitan is open 24 hours. Located at 93, Chulia Street, the restaurant is a block away from the famed Bomba beef koay teow stall.

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    Penang-traveltips penang-traveltips.com

    Restoran Kapitan (GPS: 5.41624, 100.33859) is an Indian Muslim restaurant on Chulia Street in the Little India of George Town, Penang . It is at the junction of Chulia Street with Pitt Lane.

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    Johorkaki johorkaki.blogspot.com

    Restoran Kapitan in George Town is one of the most famous eateries in the UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for it's diverse delicious food. Restoran Kapitan is located along busy Lebuh Chulia near Penang's Little India.

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    Mohamed Zubir · May 2026

    Nasi Kandar Kapitan. The squid is soft.

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