Kopitiam Song River

Kopitiam Song River

70%

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3 critics 5 social

3.9

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340 reviews

65, Gurney Drive, 10250 George Town, Penang

$$ per person

Critics reviews

Kyspeaks kyspeaks.com 20 Jul 2014

One of my favorite “kopitiam” ikan panggang (more appropriate since it’s not strictly grilled) stalls is the one at Song River, Gurney Drive. The fish is covered in a special sauce that has a strong presence of fermented beans, belacan,…
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Penanghokkien penanghokkien.com 03 Nov 2010

Song River Kopitiam On Gurney Drive. The kopitiam is on a corner shop lot. Food Recommendation: Ikan Bakar/ Oh Chian/ BBQ chicken wing/ Roti Bakar
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Pureglutton pureglutton.com

I know some people scoff at Song River Cafe being a good place to eat in Penang, maintaining that it’s only meant for tourists and that most self-respecting Penangites would not patronize that place.
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3.9 · 340 on Google

Alvin Yap · May 2026

this place is poorly air conditioned, very smelly smokes all around the place, bad hygiene and food was mid. The grilled chicken was okay but the fish meh is very 腥味 (tastes uncooked)
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Szeee · Apr 2026

Grill fish is so nice and delicious. Might need to wait slightly longer.
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