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10 Best BBQ in Penang [2024]

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BBQ Penang

Best BBQ Penang
Best BBQ Penang

Penang is known for a lot of things – its delicious food, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches. But one of the best-kept secrets about this amazing Malaysian state is its barbeque scene. Whether you’re looking for a casual night out with friends or a romantic date spot, the 10 Best BBQ in Penang will leave you satisfied!

1. SmokePapa BBQ

SmokePapa BBQ - BBQ Penang
SmokePapa BBQ – BBQ Penang (Credit: SmokePapa BBQ’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://m.facebook.com/smokepapabbq/
Address49F, Pengkalan Weld, 10300 Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, 10300, Georgetown, Penang
Phone016-417 7803
Emailsmokepapabbq@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00AM-8:00PM

Texan-style barbecue restaurant SmokePapa BBQ is helmed by two talented chefs who honed their craft under Wolfgang Puck, one of the most renowned and Michelin-starred chefs in the world.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Creative cuisine
  • Large portions

Customer Testimonial:

“Bought for takeaway. They have the best beef brisket that I’ve ever had. Super juicy and tender. This was a weekend special. So, call ahead to order! We were lucky and got the last portion. The pulled pork is also delicious, juicy and not dry like orders that I’ve tried. Definitely a place to come back to.”

Danny Chew

2. Kaozy

Kaozy - BBQ Penang
Kaozy – BBQ Penang (Credit: Kaozy’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://m.facebook.com/kaozypenang/
Address206, Jalan Dr Lim Chwee Leong, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-597 6668
Emailkaozy.pg@gmail.com
Operating HoursFriday-Sunday 5:00PM—11:00PM, Monday-Thursday 6:00PM—10:00PM

Kaozy offers four different flavors of fresh seafood, including oysters and scallops. They do offer crayfish, salmon, pari, tilapia, and tiger prawn. The choices for skewers/satay include pig, lamb, and chicken. The Lazi Ji they are selling is savory, thus it’s best to order sliced lamb and pork as well. The best combination is to dunk the fried chicken drumsticks in three different sauces.

Key Differentiators:

  • Signature dish
  • Great food
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Nice renovation and creative name of the shop attracted my attention. Give it a try, food is nice. Buffet style, great time hangout with friend.”

Song Hooimin

3. East Coast BBQ

East Coast BBQ - BBQ Penang
East Coast BBQ – BBQ Penang (Credit: East Coast BBQ’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/EastCoastSeafood1994/
AddressSungai Pinang Food Court, Jalan Sungei Pinang, , 11500, George Town, Penang
Phone042810943
Emaileastcoastseafood1994@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 5:00PM-1:00AM

East Coast BBQ offers fresh seafood, particularly scallops, mussels, squid, and prawns, is a favorite among the residents. You might start to doubt your initial assessment once it has been cooked to exquisite perfection.

Key Differentiators:

  • Outdoor dining
  • Best brunch
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Nice chicken wing. Food court has many stalls. The charkueyteow is below average, so please avoid. Fried oyster is good.”

KK Chen

4. Dekin Charcoal BBQ & Steamboat

Dekin Charcoal BBQ & Steamboat - BBQ Penang
Dekin Charcoal BBQ & Steamboat – BBQ Penang (Credit: Dekin Charcoal BBQ & Steamboat’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://m.facebook.com/Dekinsteamboat.Eliteheights/
Address1-1-28, Elit Avenue, 3, Jalan Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru, 11950 Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-293 7727
Emaildekinsteamboat123@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 12:00PM—10:00PM, Sunday Closed

Dekin Charcoal BBQ & Steamboat offers BBQ and steamboat. Ordering is made simpler because fresh ingredients are delivered to your table via conveyor belts. The variety of sauces they offer, which go extremely well with everything else they have to offer, is another item that must be tried.

Key Differentiators:

  • Indoor Dining
  • Comforting food
  • Tasting menus

Customer Testimonial:

“Good place for buffet hotpot and charcoal grill. Food was tasty and worth the price. Can try their tomato soup which is kinda unique. The lady boss and waiters are friendly and provide good service too. Overall recommended”

YZ Teoh

5. Tankoya Yakiniku Japanese BBQ Penang

Tankoya Yakiniku Japanese BBQ Penang - BBQ Penang
Tankoya Yakiniku Japanese BBQ Penang – BBQ Penang (Credit: Tankoya Yakiniku Japanese BBQ Penang’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://m.facebook.com/tankoyayakiniku/
Address50E-1, Jalan Fettes Fettes 10, Tanjung Tokong, 11200, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-899 6363
Operating HoursDaily 6:00AM—10:00PM

A Japanese BBQ and Shabu-shabu restaurant is called Tankoya Yakiniku. Our beef is brought straight from abroad. This Tanjung Tokong restaurant features a charcoal grill and combines Japanese and Korean cuisine. A5 Japanese Wagyu, premium short ribs, and Spanish Ibérico Pork are examples of high-quality meat. Seaweed salad with a delicious sauce, tasty garlic fried rice, and a variety of pickles. a comfortable atmosphere with tatami in a private section or regular chairs up front. There are many options, notably for soju and sake. pleasant, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Given the high quality of the meats, it is worth the price.

Key Differentiators:

  • High quality products
  • Reasonable price
  • Great food

Customer Testimonial:

“High quality Japanese food at cheap prices! Portions are big and generous. Tastes are amazing! Kimchi and sauces are all homemade with authentic ingredients and are full of flavour. It was a wonderful experience! Can’t wait to come back here!”

Claudia Angelique

6. Texas BBQ The Jetty Food Court Penang

Texas BBQ The Jetty Food Court Penang - BBQ Penang
Texas BBQ The Jetty Food Court Penang – BBQ Penang (Credit: Texas BBQ The Jetty Food Court Penang’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/haitian.seafood.stall/
Address156, Lebuh Victoria, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-435 5741
Operating HoursDaily 11:00AM-11:00PM

Texas BBQ is available at The Jetty Food Court in Penang. 2-3 persons can easily share the combos. Although the ribs and pulled pork are truly excellent, the corn bread and mashed potatoes could be the crowd favorite. Don’t forget the sides in addition to the meat.

Key Differentiators:

  • Creative cuisine
  • Great food
  • Cheap eats

Customer Testimonial:

“Great tasting BBQ Pork ribs.”

Bob Tan

7. OPPA Korean BBQ Penang

OPPA Korean BBQ Penang - BBQ Penang
OPPA Korean BBQ Penang – BBQ Penang (Credit: OPPA Korean BBQ Penang’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/oppakoreanbbqarmenian/
Address139, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-429 0747
Operating HoursDaily 11:30AM—10PM Tuesday Closed

Great food is available at OPPA Korean BBQ Penang at an excellent price. For RM 39 per person at the buffet, you can have complimentary kimchi, kimchi soup, side dishes with kimchi, tomatoed with egg, potato, and salad. Additionally, you can get three other kinds of pork ala carte, and you’ll undoubtedly enjoy their soy sauce pork shoulder.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Various choices
  • Great food

Customer Testimonial:

“The price is reasonable and the food are fresh! Especially the lettuce, super duper fresh and green. Only pay RM39 (for dinner after 4pm) per person and you can enjoy eat-all-you-can~ The service is good as well”

Wendy Saw

8. Lok Lok Steamboat & BBQ

Lok Lok Steamboat & BBQ - - BBQ Penang
Lok Lok Steamboat & BBQ – – BBQ Penang (Credit: Lok Lok Steamboat & BBQ’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Lok-Lok-Steamboat-BBQ-389230081125658/
Address1651 Jalan Kulim 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-481 6938
Operating HoursDaily 6:00 PM – 12:15 AM, Wednesday Closed

The meal at Lok Lok Steamboat & BBQ is excellent and reasonably priced. You can choose from delectable tomyam soup, satay chicken, Korean chicken, and BBQ sauce.

Key Differentiators:

  • Large portions
  • Cheap eats
  • Great food

Customer Testimonial:

“Friendly boss and also reasonable price. If u guys have budget but wanted to eat BBQ and also steamboat it will be a really good place . The price of food is below RM5 for each item.”

Calven Tan

9. Beyond Hotpot Penang  

Beyond Hotpot Penang - BBQ Penang
Beyond Hotpot Penang – BBQ Penang (Credit: Beyond Hotpot Penang’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/BeyondHotpotPenang
Address27 Jalan Sri Bahari, George Town, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-403 7802
Emailbeyondhotpot@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM, Tuesday Closed

Beyond Hotpot Penang offers a wide range of culinary selections and will even cook the skewer for you. Because they offered to add soup for you, the service was superb.

Key Differentiators:

  • Various choices
  • Cheap eats
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Multiple choices of free drink/sticker BBQ yummy recommendation!”

Kaiyi Cheng

10. Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang 

Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang - BBQ Penang
Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang – BBQ Penang (Credit: Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBBQ Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoran%20Ikan%20Bakar%20Din,%20Kepala%20Batas,%20Penang/160588863991709/
Address6735, Jalan Butterworth, Kampung Permatang Manggis, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
Phone+60 4-575 8602
Operating Hours11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on Thursday & Friday)

The Ikan Bakar Din restaurant in Kepala Batas, Penang, serves ikan bakar. There is also a selection of grilled seafood meals, including shrimp, salmon, squid, and others. They only ever sell the freshest fish, which is then generously seasoned before being roasted over charcoal.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Good service
  • Satisfying food

Customer Testimonial:

“Variety & reasonable price. Recommended.”

Abid Zain

BBQ Penang

All of the BBQ places in Penang listed above offer great food that is worth your time. Whether you are looking for ribs, pork, or beef, there is something for everyone at one of these ten restaurants. Be sure to try out a few different places and find your favorite spot for some delicious barbecued cuisine!

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