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Sawara Original Steamboat

91% Sifumeter
4 critics · 6 social
4.4 Google Stars 978 reviews
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393, Jalan Burma, Pulau Tikus, 10350 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
$$ per person
+60 4-226 0516

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Critics reviews

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    Penang Foodie penangfoodie.com · 24 Nov 2017

    This restaurant serves you the best steamboat menu so that there is no reason for steamboat lovers to look any further. There are a variety of dishes that you can look out for and the service is truly exceptional.

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    Kenhuntfood kenhuntfood.com · 21 Mar 2014

    Having a heart-warming steamboat dinner during a rainy season is a wonderful life moment and Sawara Steamboat is one of the undisputed places in town to enjoy a decent Fish Steamboat with your loved ones.

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    Bangsarbabe bangsarbabe.com · 18 Mar 2014

    When we were in Penang recently, rif and I tried Sawara Restaurant in Jalan Burma, said to be famous for its fish based steamboat broth and special yong tau fu made from mackerel fish. The restaurant gets crowded by 7.

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    What2seeonline what2seeonline.com

    Sawara Restaurant is located in a corner shop house along busy Burma Road in Pulau Tikus area. Its main focus is on…

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Google reviews

4.4 · 978 on Google

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    anjoe wi · Aug 2025

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tried their signature grouper steamboat and I can see why it’s a favorite among locals. The ingredients were fresh — especially the fish slices and handmade fish balls — and everything was served neatly and quickly.

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    Alex · Jun 2025

    Sawara Restaurant presents itself as a Chinese steamboat restaurant, as introduced by the attentive waiter during our visit. The concept is fairly straightforward — classic hotpot offerings with a selection of sides and cooked dishes.

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    Erwan Yuris · Jun 2025

    The steamboat is delicious, with a fish-based broth and a variety of tempting dishes. Just a suggestion: order a steamboat portion for two, which can feed four people. The portions are quite large.

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    AY Sek · Dec 2025

    Affordable steamboat, fresh ingredients, pork slice no smell. Great find in Penang 👍

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    Ruth Geiser · May 2025

    Very nice Steamboat. The Fish was fresh and vegetables clean. The Homemade Tea was very refreshing. Staff is Friendly.

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