Vegan
Chinese
Malaysian
Est. 2016 serving local food that's vegetarian and vegan, with dishes like asam laksa, hokkien mee, jawa mee, loh mee, among others Uses natural ingredients. Previously at 32 Jalan Moulmein Pulau Tikus and called Pin Xin Vegan Delight. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm. Last orders 8:15pm.
174 Reviews
First Review by Yi-VonneHooi
AnFa
Points +493
Delicious! - Edit
Perfect to try some local dishes in a vegan and super tasty version 🥰
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JeromeJCastonguay
Points +30
Totally vegan - Edit
Vegan Bliss in Malaysia, the food is flavourful, spicy with good portions
Read moreit's clean and attractive in a good area that’s safe
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champoun
Points +1947
One of the best vegan Malaysian food in Penang - Edit
Probably the only vegan restaurant in Penang.
Read moreLots of vegan options and everything is explained well.
The mini pot dishes are delicious.
Staff is friendly and service is fast. Lots of tables inside to sit at.
Prices are reasonable considering the generous portions you get.
Definitely give this place a go if you’re ever in Penang.
Pros: All vegan food, Not expensive , Friendly and fast service
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ImmiPaterson
Points +775
Top quality Malaysian food - Edit
We've been in Malaysia about 10 days so far, and the food at Pinxin is some of the best we've tasted.
Read moreThe dishes have full and interesting flavour combinations. Everything seems to be cooked to perfection. Yum yum yum!
The kuang chiang (side dish) - taro and peanuts wrapped in tofu skin and fried - is to die for.
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vegankuntz
Points +1840
Pinxin Vegan, Georgetown - Edit
Lots to like. Enjoyable food. Reasonable pricing. The girl serving I thought was a very nice blend of keen, attentive, polite and respectful.
Read morePros: Seems all vegan, Enjoyable food, Good service
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CathyRitchie
Points +233
Disappointing - Edit
I really can’t understand all the rave reviews. Based on the three dishes we had, the adventurous flavour combinations did not work well together. The menu only names the dishes without describing what is in them or how they are served, and even though we asked for help from the staff, we were just as confused by the explanations.
Read moreIf you are gluten free, I really wouldn’t recommend going there as only 3 or 4 dishes are marked gluten free. I don’t know if this means they add gluten products to nearly all their dishes, or whether they don’t understand the concept.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-07
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Menu doesn’t explain the food
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VeganDance
Points +56
Higest quality delicious vegan Malaysian food - Edit
We've been traveling Malaysia for several days, tasting delicious vegan dishes at restaurants from KL to Malacca to Penang. This has been my overall favorite. You can't go wrong with the satay, the vegan kaya, the coconut cake, or just about anything on the menu. They focus on high-quality, delicious foods that are thoughtfully prepared, with health & taste being equal priorities. You cannot go wrong with this place. I can't comment on the pricing because it was part of my tour package. But I would splurge for a meal here without hesitation.
Read morePros: Extremely delicious + nutritious., Vegan take on traditional Malaysian dishes, Chef owner very friendly and caring.
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HayleyJayne
Points +496
Tasty food - Edit
Tasty food, great to try local cuisine vegan!! Recommend!
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catandcupcake
Points +7568
Great - Edit
Had to try a laksa before I left Malaysia. Pinxin has great a/c, WiFi and accepts card. Deal price when you get main plus a drink. I had the Asam laksa that they are know for, it was delicious, sour and only a little spicy. Really big portion that took a while to finish. Added on an iced lemon tea.
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DDschaf
Points +95
Friendly ladies - Edit
Very tasty local food served in a clean, air-conditioned restaurant. Preparation was fast and (as almost always) too much for me. Had the rest for lunch. We had Laksa and Prosperous Hokkien Noodle.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-08
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VaMa9296
Points +243
Bestes Essen bisher! - Edit
Wow, hab schon länger nicht mehr sooo gut gegessen. Sie haben eine große Auswahl. Auch malaysische Gerichte gibt es vegan. Ich komme auf jeden Fall wieder😉
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emma_salmon
Points +203
Fully vegan eatery - Edit
Loved the freedom of being able to choose anything from the menu. Had the mixed vegetables with sambal and rice. It was spicy but delicious!
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CharlesSutandio
Points +293
Tasty Organic Vegetarian - Edit
Very tasty foods, place was nice and have friendly staffs
Read morePros: Satay stick, Vegetan Bak Kut Teh
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coldbuckwheatnoodles
Points +10093
great but bit pricier - Edit
the food is amazing and its an all vegan spot which is great. they offer a wide range of malay dishes veganised which is amazing. it is a bit pricier than other places which comes with the territory i guess...
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-08
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Bonsimoo
Points +128
Best service in Penang! 🌱 - Edit
This is the only eatery I’ve dined in twice on this trip, and that’s because of the excellent food quality and the helpful staff!! I asked for a spicier sauce for the satay and they happily gave me some. Perfect place for someone who wants both authenticity AND wonderfully rich tastes. Maybe I’ll order a third time 🐷
Read morePros: Mala Satay skewers were sexy, Chill atmosphere , Great staff!!
Cons: Brownie out of stock 😭
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DilparinderSingh
Points +19
A must try place for all visiting or living in Penang - Edit
Found this place on HappyCow app. If you’re a vegetarian visiting or living in Penang, this is a must try place. The food is top notch, prices very reasonable and service/staff is really pleasant and nice as well
Read morePros: Food quality, Portion, Service
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barefootrich
Points +125
Great noodles! - Edit
The laksa and the noodles were delicious but due to intermittent power cuts we couldn’t have the satays which was disappointing!
Read morePros: Great noodles., Nice dining area! , Good service!
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Florian2410
Points +96
Lots of Asian classics - Edit
Liked their menu. Rare to see local food served as vegan.
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severine1
Points +13
Très pimenté - Edit
Très compliqué de se faire comprendre… j’ai demandé un plat non pimenté, la serveuse me dit Ok, j’ai l’impression qu’on s’est comprises…. Et je me retrouve avec un plat que je ne peux manger tellement il est pimenté…. Je fais la remarque en disant que je ne peux pas manger le plat alors que j’ai demandé non pimenté et que la serveuse avait l’air d’avoir compris, et quand je fais la remarque elle me dit que ce n’est pas pimenté….
Read morePar ailleurs un autre plat commandé ne ressemble pas du tout à la photo disponible sur leur site (la serveuse nous a conseillé d’aller regarder leur site pour voir les photos des plats). Sur la carte il n’y a pas le détail des ingrédients, donc très difficile de commander….
À déconseiller donc.
Cons: Communication difficile, Très pimenté , Pas de liste d’ingrédients
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Harpy23
Points +2044
Delicious nasi lemak - Edit
We visited here twice and got some variation of nasi lemak both times. The first time we both got rendang nasi lemak. The rendang was delicious, it had a good strong flavour and there was lots of tempeh, lion's mane mushrooms and (I think) some tofu. The accompaniments on the plate were good additions, with some good textures coming from the cashews and pickles, and some good flavour from the sambal. The rice was well cooked and more meals should be served with poppadoms.
Read moreOn our next visit I got the kurma curry nasi lemak. The curry sauce was tasty with a bit of chilli kick but nothing too spicy. There was plenty of tempeh and bits of mushrooms in the sauce. My partner got the satay nasi lemak. The satay skewer was made from lion's mane mushrooms so had a great texture. It was good and nutty but didn't pack the same exciting flavours as the rendang.
We both had ice milk teas and enjoyed them, they were quite sweet and exactly what we were looking for. On the second visit I got a chocolate, banana and peanut shake and all of those flavours were very obviously there making for a delicious drink.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-18
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MLittl11
Points +676
Fantastic traditional taste of Malaysia - Edit
Wow, the food, setting, staff and decor were all a delight. I really enjoyed the classic nasi lemak and we also had the chee cheong fun and satay whilst my wife had the oriental pearl bowl.
Read moreWe loved the place and it may well be the first place we re-visit on our current trip which we try to avoid!
Pros: Setting, Staff, Food
Cons: Lack of soft drinks
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FedenRoorda
Points +5561
Amazing!✨ - Edit
Wauw, this place is such a gem! I highly recommend eating here.😊
Read moreThe staff is super friendly and helpfull, the restaurant is cute and comfy and the food is amazing. Super tasteful and fresh. Love this place. Would have loved to eat here more often!
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JackLight
Points +1542
So tasty, the Nasi Lemak is great - Edit
Had high hopes for this place and they delivered. Amazing vegan restaurant with a wide range with different variations of each dish
Read morePros: Vegan place, Nasi Lemak is great, Nice interiors
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Gemkvegan
Points +2077
Tasty food, nice interior - Edit
Really enjoyed our food. Ordered the Nasi Lemak curry version which was incredibly tasty. Hokkien noodles were nice but not stand out. Staff friendly. Maybe slightly pricier than other places in town.
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2421
Great vegan food! - Edit
Very good, local cuisine that is all 100% vegan. The staff were lovely and were very helpful at recommending dishes. We had two variations of Nasi Lemak which was really flavourful.
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JuliaSantos7
Points +1511
Local dishes - Edit
The soup dishes were especially nice. They offer Local dishes and the quality and taste is great. We enjoyed everything.
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Veganweg
Points +366
Increíble - Edit
El local es muy cómodo. La deco con mensajes sobre veganismo es genial. La carta es variada. Ojo con el picante.
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