gēn 根
About
On Penang, gēn 根 is a restaurant at 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja in the heart of George Town's heritage quarter, where the island's food culture runs deepest.
Word travels about the kitchen here, and 230 diners have left a 4.6/5 rating that reflects how consistently it delivers. First-time visitors should know the doors open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 22:00, while Monday and Tuesday remain closed, so a little planning pays off. The website at http://www.genpenang.com/ covers the essentials before you set out.
Being tucked into George Town means the restaurant sits close to the heritage streets that draw most travellers, and Batu Ferringhi, Gurney Drive and Penang Hill are all within reach for a day out. Malaysian islands stay humid and wet all year, so an umbrella earns its place in any bag.
Getting around Penang usually means a motorbike, a taxi or a rental car, which makes reaching the address from the resort strips straightforward. With 230 reviews and a 4.6/5 rating behind it, the kitchen has built a steady following among visitors and locals alike. Whether you are staying near Gurney Drive or further along the coast, the drive into George Town is short.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gēn 根 known for?
gēn 根 maintains its own site at http://www.genpenang.com/. The restaurant serves diners on Penang, an island in Malaysia with an equatorial climate of high humidity and rain throughout the year.
What kind of business is gēn 根?
gēn 根 is a restaurant on Penang in Malaysia. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00, and is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Where is gēn 根 located on Penang?
gēn 根 is at 8, Gat Lebuh Gereja, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia. That address places it within George Town on Penang, an island in Malaysia.
How do visitors rate gēn 根?
gēn 根 holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 230 reviews. That score reflects how diners regard this restaurant on Penang.
Is gēn 根 easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Penang?
gēn 根 sits in George Town, one of the nearby places on Penang, and motorbikes, taxis and rental cars are the usual ways to get around Malaysian islands. From George Town, other points on the island such as Batu Ferringhi, Gurney Drive, Penang Hill, Balik Pulau, Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang and Georgetown Heritage lie within reach by those means.
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