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New Lane San Cafe

2.3(89 reviews)

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Set on Penang, New Lane San Cafe is a coffee shop or café.

35, Lorong Baru, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia is where the café trades, putting it in the heart of George Town. The venue is a restaurant, serving coffee and café food rather than a full dining menu. Eighty-nine reviews have produced a 2.3 out of 5 average, a score that reflects mixed responses from the group who have posted. That total places the café in the moderately reviewed range, so the rating rests on a broad base.

The café sits on Lorong Baru, a street in George Town. George Town is among the nearby places that give the wider area its shape, alongside Batu Ferringhi and Gurney Drive. Diners can pair a coffee with Malaysian cooking, which combines Malay, Chinese and Indian influences, and dishes such as nasi lemak, laksa and roti canai are widely eaten across the island.

Malaysian food combines Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking, with dishes such as nasi lemak, laksa and roti canai. Visitors heading to George Town can treat the café as a pause between errands in the city. Penang sits among the Malaysian islands that lie in the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea, and the northeast monsoon brings heavy rain to Malaysia's east coast and Borneo between November and February, so travellers planning a trip may wish to time a visit around that wetter window.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does New Lane San Cafe serve — coffee, pastries, gelato or meals?

New Lane San Cafe operates as a restaurant on Penang, so its kitchen turns out full meals rather than only coffee or sweet snacks. Malaysian cooking blends Malay, Chinese and Indian traditions, which shapes what a restaurant on the island can put on the table.

What kind of business is New Lane San Cafe?

New Lane San Cafe is a restaurant on Penang, one of the islands of Malaysia. It trades under that name at its George Town address, and the food it serves draws on the Malay, Chinese and Indian cooking traditions found across the country.

Where is New Lane San Cafe located on Penang?

New Lane San Cafe sits at 35, Lorong Baru, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. That address places it in George Town, the heritage core of Penang, an island in Malaysia.

How do visitors rate New Lane San Cafe?

New Lane San Cafe holds a rating of 2.3 out of 5 from 89 reviews, a mixed reception for a restaurant in George Town. The island sits within Malaysia, where the northeast monsoon brings heavy rain to the east coast and Borneo between November and February.

How many reviews does New Lane San Cafe have?

Across 89 reviews, New Lane San Cafe has earned a visitor rating of 2.3 out of 5. It is a restaurant at 35, Lorong Baru, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, on the island of Penang.

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