Best Organic Restaurants in Penang

How about spaghetti drenched in rich pumpkin sauce? Or Nasi Ulam mixed with heaps of herbs and paired with lotus root soup and fresh salad? Breathing new life into healthy food with subtle twists, this homey restaurant has been stocking up great reputations among locals and tourists. From appetizers to desserts, every item on the menu is worth devouring yet their spaghettis tops the orders, with quirky combinations of flavours that work wonders on your palate without any addition of seasonings. With a simplistically serene ambiance, fill your tummy with nutritious delights before strolling around Little India. 

IE Organic has successfully risen to fame, thanks to their daily changing set lunches that are reasonable and packed with health benefits. The ground floor is an organic store and the dining area is on the first floor. The cafe adopts slow cooking and low fire methods to ensure the nutrients in the food are not destroyed which also preserves the genuine texture and taste of the greens. The set comes with a mound of 8-multigrain rice, soup and drink. Moreover, their nasi lemak, fried ramen, sandwiches and desserts are worth-mentioning. The garden-like backdrop with chic lightings, faux greens and charming ornaments exudes a laid-back ambiance to linger around. 

Aforementioned above, organic food is real food, which is the name of this charming restaurant at Straits Quay. Holding onto eating healthy philosophy; the team pushes the envelope till out of Penang, seeking finest and freshest ingredients. Dishing up a mix of Asian and Western fare, all types of taste buds are guaranteed to be satisfied, from burgers, pizzas, spaghettis, dumplings and fresh juices. The Lentil Croquette Burger’s patty is a mixture of potatoes, lentils, quinoa, sides of crunchy greens and sealed with crispy crumbs, whereas the pizzas are made with elusive ingredients such as Japanese cucumbers, basil pesto, oyster mushrooms and basil leaves. Wrap it all up with a sweet note – their signature Banana Pancake.

Never let the unassuming façade fool you, there’s a whole new world once you step inside. Laid-back ambiance and pleasant hospitality are among the reasons why it’s a must-go yet the main draw is their sushi, which completely erases all previous notions you had on this Japanese sensation. There are plenty of choices but never miss their “Golden Age” – mango sushi, rolled with pearl rice, carrots, cucumbers, G-ken floss (fried mushroom floss) and topped with a slice of sweet mango. Not adventurous enough? Try their durian sushi! Besides sushi, regulars sing praises for their miso soup, rice dishes, inari, porridge and other gluten-free delights. A sushi experience like never before, way tastier without any artificial, MSGs and seasonings! 

With three outlets in Penang, Idealite sets the bar high for vegetarian food made with optimal freshness and creativity. This cozy restaurant predominantly serves varieties of organic vegetarian food without MSG, preservatives, canned food and vegetarian gluten meat. No visit here is complete without gobbling down their Organic Ramen, where you can dunk them in Green Curry, Red Curry, Spinach or the Original Dry version. They never skimp on the ingredients, the texture of the ramen is silky smooth and the gravy is packed with flavours. Their vegetarian steamboat is highly rated too. 

Looking to seclude from the hustle and bustle of city-life with soul warming meal and ambiance? Look no further; make your way to Edgecumbe Retreat, a restaurant-cum-spa at Pulau Tikus. Once you step in, you’ll be soaked in an oasis of calm and elegance with classy lights, cushion seats and a little garden. The menu is a mélange of Asian and fusion flavours, which are eye-openers for those who state organic food are dull.  Their rojak is exceptional, juicy fruits ladled with organic rojak paste made from three types of seaweed, organic groundnuts and cayenne pepper. Soy curry mee, pan-fried noodles, laksa, popiah, buns, berries yogurt sorbets are highly boasted by the regulars too. After satisfying your tummy, you can beautify yourself at the first-floor spa. 

An organic restaurant-cum-store, this restaurant is habitually filled with patrons during lunch and dinner hours. Sides of the walls are filled with shelves accommodating all sorts of organic products. All ingredients are organic, inspired by local produce and the cooking methods preserve the nutrients and raw flavours within. There are plenty of mouth-watering sides to go along your rice, suiting all types of palates, whereas their Ala-carte menu is widely Chinese-style dishes which that comes in hearty portions.