Best Fish and Chips in Penang

Undeniably, this picturesque restaurant overlooking the calm ocean is among the top-notch spots in Penang to quell your palate when it’s begging for traditional fish and chips. With six different choices of fresh fish coated with either beer batter or bread crumbs, it’s a hearty portion paired with salad, thick-cut fries, tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. This certainly has all boxes ticked for a memorable meal. 

Located at the summit of Penang Hill, this colonial British-styled restaurant is a feast for gastronomic gurus as well as photography enthusiasts, and is named after a renowned pre-war businessman. The fish and chips are exceptional - fillet of fresh sea bass crumbed and deep-fried till crunchy, yet maintaining the tenderness of the fillet inside. Paired with shoestring fries, blanched greens, tartar sauce and a wedge of lemon.

The best thing about being in the culinary capital of Malaysia is you don’t need to trail down famous restaurants to obtain mouthwatering meals; little stalls bring out the finest flavours too. Well-known among locals for its array of choices and wallet-friendly bills, Mount Erskine Hainan Western dishes out fresh fillets either crumbed and deep-fried or grilled, accompanied with a fluffy bun, crinkle-cut fries and an oniony tartar sauce. Fancy something unusual? Try drenching the fish with sauces from black pepper to spicy Thai sauce.

Numerous restaurants linger in our mind for its pleasing ambience and palatable meals, yet only a few make us feel at home. Located along the bustling Batu Ferringhi road, Helena's Cafe has been fascinating locals and foreigners with a plethora of local delights, tantalising tandoori, spicy curries and Western foods in a laid-back environment. Be it grilled or deep-fried, the fillets are lean, crispy and served with a generous portion of fries – just like from mum’s kitchen!

Tucked in the tourist-trodden area, Living Room Cafe is renowned for harmonising Western and Asian delights in a soothing environment. Among the favourites are their fish and chips - battered fish fillet matched with fries and a dollop of rich mayonnaise. While listening to classic rock and roll music, unwind yourself with new friends; and If you’re a guitarist, the stage is yours!

Sandwiched between heritage shop houses, Gala House has been a hipsters hunting spot over the years. With several signature dishes to choose from, Uncle Toni’s Fish and Chips is among the patrons’ favourite pick. Fish coated in a light beer batter and deep-fried till golden brown, perched atop a bed of addictive fries, mayonnaise and wasabi tartar sauce; giving your taste buds an instant tang.