Place Profile

Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

1, Bishop St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

A Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant with an amazing owner story. Serves Pie Tee (crispy tart with vegetables and chicken, sweet and sour sauce), Nasi Ulam (herbal rice salad with coconut, herbs, onions, carrots, sambal), Sambal Petai (stink beans with chili, spices, shrimp, creamy, spicy, crispy), and a legendary Stingray Curry (with torch ginger, tamarind, okra, mint, lemongrass, shrimp paste, described as a healing broth). Asam Prawn is thick, sweet, sticky, and features a sweet and sour tamarind sauce.

Tips & Info

Pie Tee should be eaten quickly to maintain crispiness. Nasi Ulam is refreshing and flavorful. Sambal Petai is described as 'pure happiness'. The stingray melts in your mouth. Every dish has a completely different flavor profile. | Dishes to try: Pie Tee, Nasi Ulam, Sambal Petai, Stingray Curry, Asam Prawn

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