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Gen Penang is a restaurant in Penang, Malaysia.
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Gen Penang is a restaurant in Penang, Malaysia.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended
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Gen Penang
The wine
- Extensive wine list
- Sommelier-led
- Zero-proof drinks
Details
- Modern
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Zero Proof
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Tasting Menu
- A La Carte
- Set Menu
- Wine
- Vegetarian Friendly
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 6–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 6–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 6–11 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Modern fine-dining atmosphere with a refined, carefully presented experience and an emphasis on contemporary Malaysian identity.
Around Gen Penang
Gen Penang is at Gēn 根 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
- Gēn, under 0.1 miles
- Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery, 0.2 miles
- Sardaarji, 0.2 miles
- Rasa Rasa, 0.2 miles
- 88 Armenian, 0.4 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 9 restaurants, 5 hotels and 1 bar in Penang.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact Gen Penang through its website and by phone at +60 12-511 3323.
Questions about Gen Penang
- Where is Gen Penang?
- Gen Penang is at Gēn 根 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
- What kind of food does Gen Penang serve?
- Gen Penang serves Modern Malaysian cuisine.
- What recognition has Gen Penang received?
- Gen Penang is recognised by Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended (2026).
- How do I book Gen Penang?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact Gen Penang through its website and by phone at +60 12-511 3323.
- What else is near Gen Penang?
- Nearby in Penang: Gēn (under 0.1 miles), Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery (0.2 miles) and Sardaarji (0.2 miles).