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Nyonya Lah by Javu

91% Sifumeter
3 critics · 4 social
4.5 Google Stars 296 reviews
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49, Love Ln, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
$$ per person
+60 12-528 8419

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Critics reviews

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    Smartdory smartdory.com · 01 Jan 2024

    Nyonya Lah by Javu on Love Lane in Penang is led by a 27-year-old chef who skillfully prepares dishes based on his grandmother’s cherished recipes.

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    Chiefeater chiefeater.com

    Tryout new Nyonya restaurant in town. Nyonya Lah by Javu. When you see ………. By Javu it’s mean guarantee good food.(品质保证)The only question is whether suit your taste bud.

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    Penangtime penangtime.com

    Nyonya Lah by Javu is a Nyonya restaurant located on the famous Love Lane. It offers authentic Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine in a charming heritage setting, providing a comfortable and air-conditioned space to enjoy these traditional flavors.

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Google reviews

4.5 · 296 on Google

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    Karine Chang · Apr 2026

    Dont let the cincai sign board and name fool you. Nyonya-Lah restaurant will blow you away with their strong taste, quality and food portion. I ordered the Tiffin set for one and add on sambal petai and I walked away absolutely blown away…

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    Kazuyuki Inoguchi · Mar 2026

    It's easy to come alone! They have single-person sets, but I ordered clams steamed with garlic and soy sauce, and white fish steamed in a banana leaf and seasoned with coconut milk and aromatic vegetables.

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    Jay F · Feb 2026

    Great food and service. One great place to try authentic Nyonya food. Despite them having some menu options unavailable, we still enjoyed the pork and chicken curry dishes.

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    Hui Jing Tan · Nov 2025

    A lovely shop that definitely worth trying! Offering delicious authentic Nyonya cuisine and the environment enhanced the overeall dining experience. Visited three times and the food never disappointed. Will definitely be back again soon!!

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    CK Wong · May 2026

    Great place, spacious, and comfortable. Food portion is generous and an affordable price. Love the classic nyonya dishes, however still prefer my grandma's 😛 But it's hard to get a parking

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    Maruchan · Jan 2026

    You can enjoy Nyonya cuisine at a reasonable price. The staff were friendly and the interior was stylish and relaxing. The Nyonya dish I ordered, like an omelette, had a gentle flavor and was delicious.

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    Sabah Kendo · Dec 2025

    One of best Nyonya Cuisine in town. All the dishes we ordered very delicious. Price is very reasonable, service is friendly and fast. Definitely will become my usual place when visit Penang.

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    Angelina Laing · Jan 2026

    A cozy place with super fast service and flavourful nyonya cuisine! Glad to have dined at Nonya Lah!

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