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Indian
Vegetarian restaurant serving both North Indian and South Indian food. Has outside counter with Indian sweets. Open Mon-Sun 8:30am-10:00pm.
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60 Penanag St (at corner of Lebuh China), Penang, Malaysia, 10200
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Last update on 01 May 2024 by walter007
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76 Reviews
First Review by lthemanz
Miette
Points +157
Delicious - Edit
I love this place. Service is slow and it's always busy but the food is super yummy.
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Brennesseltee
Points +68
Kann man weiterempfehlen - Edit
Das Essen war sehr günstig, lecker und scharf.
Read moreDie Art der Bedienung hat mir nicht besonders zugesagt, wirken sehr ablehnend und ohne Freude. Das Essen war dennoch sehr gut und das normale Set ist riesig. Ich konnte es nicht komplett aufessen.
Pros: Günstig , Schnell, Schmeckt
Cons: Bedienung
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vinks
Points +470
Good Indian, not spectacular - Edit
Food is not too expensive and tastes good. There is a sweet counter at the front so you can buy individual Indian sweets and savouries too.
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ah_bee
Points +547
Great - Edit
Enjoyed one of the lunch thali sets here. Lots of food and very cheap. Food was generally very tasty but a couple of the dishes were a bit bland.
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Albat
Points +66
Very disappointed, can't recommend - Edit
Came there with low expectations, but were still disappointed. Maybe because we were clearly foreign, but service was not good. The waiter didn't seem to understand us, and was neither willing to try. Brought wrong food. Everything we got was too spicy and lacked in everything else except greasiness. Got water, but it tasted heavily chlorinated. Will not come again.
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DeniseEsined
Points +90
Gooood - Edit
I can’t move. I’ve overeaten. Damn that was good
Read morePros: Spicy, All veggie , Big portions
Cons: They put fishcracker on the food, Atmosphere
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VeggieJane
Points +63
Yummy Indian food - Edit
Been here two times so far! Great range of Indian food, everything I’ve tried has been delicious and it’s very reasonably priced. Try the Bendi Fry!
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Djmarsh89
Points +238
Love it! - Edit
Best Indian I had since travelling in India! Super cheap, tasty and simple canteen place with great south and North Indian. Try the dosa, always a fav! Thali sets and lunch and the chains batura are all great. Visited several times. Would recommend if you like authentic Indian!
Read morePros: All veggie a lot of vegan dishes (ask staff), Tasty, Cheap
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Zeynep7
Points +72
Best and cheapest Indian in little India - Edit
What a great find! I had the thali set for lunch there. The food was freshly cooked and tasty with crispy papadums. The side dishes served with rice are very generous, not oily or overcooked. Then I had masala dosa and idly for breakfast, which was also very tasty and fresh with great chutneys and sambar. The restaurant itself is air con and very clean. The owners and servers aren't the friendliest bunch, but this can easily be overlooked for the sake of great food and prices. Definitely will go back while I am in Georgetown.
Read morePros: Central location, Clean and fresh food, Very cheap
Cons: Not very friendly
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lauramary11
Points +414
Delicious, authentic and cheap!! - Edit
2 samosas, a masala dosa and a Chana bhatura with giant puri bread plus Diet Coke and lemon juice all came to 22RM. Bargain.
Read moreFood was very authentic Indian and tasted great. Staff were helpful and when we asked to use oil not ghee they understood and confirmed ‘no butter’.
Pros: So tasty! , Cheap!
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Hilmoon
Points +1101
Good food, bad service. - Edit
Big menu, decent food. Bad service & cash only.
Read morePros: Lots of veg & vegan options, Inexpensive
Cons: The male servers were patriarchal , Cash only (not labeled anywhere), Management seems like jerks
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DZet
Points +976
Decent - Edit
Had the big thali, and it was nice. It included some decent dishes, and the portion size was also adequate.
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AbbeyMaryJean
Points +71
Very tasty dinner - Edit
Came for dinner and was not disappointed. The place was packed all evening with people queueing for tables (Locals, Indians and foreigners alike!) I did have to ask which dishes were vegan (menu doesn't say) but the chef came to talk to me and knew exactly what I wanted and pointed out various things I could have, and ruled out a few others. I had the Masala Gobi (spicy cauliflower in a very tasty gravy) with onion bhajis (I double checked the dips were dairy free and he said they're made with coconut milk, not cows milk) and a plain roti, so no butter on it! I really enjoyed my meal and it was only $4!
Read morePros: Staff helping to point out vegan options , Popular place, Unique flavours in the curry
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AnnaPatrusheva
Points +15
Disappointment - Edit
It was absolutely not delicious or tasty, very simple food, they give us the same three souses at all dishes. They don’t have Carry, they don’t have rice (just cold and I don’t know then it was cooked). We really wish to go there two days, and this restaurant was disappointment.
Read morePros: Many different dishes
Cons: Too simple dishes, not tasty, Naan is not good, Souses are really sad
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ramizz
Points +17
Great - Edit
Amazing cheap Indian food.
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moxievee
Points +42
Delicious Delight - Edit
Really affordable great food. Food was amazing and fed four of us for under 70 MYR. Biggest dosas I've ever seen!
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DaisyScholte
Points +657
dosa like we had in India - Edit
When you first walk in you will notice the restaurant is filled with Indians. Which is a good sign! The dosa was just like we had in Indian. So good! The Chana masala curry was a bit too greasy for me, but the naan made it all up for me. We requested vegan and it was no problem. They won't use ghee, unless you pick it from the menu.
Read morePros: cheap and good Indian food
Cons: bit too greasy to my taste
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PíaGarcés
Points +19
tasty and cheap - Edit
I've been here for 5 times. Very good Indian food, big meals. You should like spicy food.
Read morePros: Lots of options
Cons: No wifi
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rtiago
Points +560
tasty Indian food - Edit
Good Indian restaurant. Everything had too many onions. Apart from that good value and tasty food.
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ClaudiaMarie
Points +106
Best Indian Food! - Edit
I came here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner, and can honestly say it’s the best Indian food I’ve ever eaten (I have not been to India). Be warned that food may be spicy for some.
Read moreBoth times, I made it clear to the waiter that I do not eat butter, ghee, or milk. For dinner, he pointed out multiple curries and breads without butter or ghee. I got the chenna masala and the onion dosa, coming out to a total of 10 R. The dosa was a huge portion with dipping sauce and the curry was incredibly flavorful.
The next day for lunch, my only option was the lunch chapati set, for 8 R. It was also incredibly filling, flavorful, and delicious.
And, both times they set down the food, they were happy to confirm with me that there was no ghee or milk.
Flavor packed and delicious food with a great price. With more time in George Town, I would come again and again!!
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Summer_Tan
Points +1736
Flavourful affordable Indian food - Edit
Last Visit on 06 August 2017:
Read moreFlavourful Vegetarian North & South Indian food that packs a punch, good array of meals and snacks at reasonable and affordable prices. Popular among the locals. Could be a bit oily now and then, but still good. Service is ok, could be more attentive. Being in the vicinity of the touristy heritage area, finding car parks is quite a struggle, but is not impossible, just might be a bit far away.
Pros: Flavourful, Good Portions, Affordable & Reasonable
Cons: Service could be better, Difficult Parking
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CassandraRosa
Points +46
super cheap - Edit
Super cheap and delicious! The restaurant was also open to sharing what ingredients they use to make things which was helpful. I didn't use the word vegan but I did ask if they used butter in the naan, for example, which they understood just fine. This place is very popular with the locals which is always a good sign.
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HungryEaters
Points +145
bad service - Edit
when we asked the owner if they have something vegan he didn't understand and ran away (didn't come back) when we asked a waiter he showed us only one meal.. taste is not bad but we don't recommend to someone..
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LilacHippy
Points +12292
Reasonable - Edit
We enjoyed the dishes here although I didn't really find them to be anything much better than any of the other Indian places around - there are so many.
Read moreI was impressed that they understand vegan clearly. My dish came with a yogurt dressing but they asked me what I wanted instead since I'm vegan. They also knew about which of the sweets did not contain milk or dairy.
If you're looking for an OK Indian meal in Little India then it would do.
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Tofulicious
Points +1159
Good Food, Chilly Atmosphere - Edit
Despite the delicious utthapam, sambhar and chutney, the service - which is a little on the bitchy side - compelled us to seek alternate dining options. Friendly service tends to make up for average fare, whereas great food can never make up for unpleasant service. Such a shame, when Woodlands clearly offers the more superior cuisine of the veg Indian eateries in Penang.
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Pros: Great South Indian fare, Very reasonable prices, Air conditioned
Cons: Not the most pleasant staff, Sterile atmosphere
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Divyach
Points +17
Average - Edit
The food is average. The problem I faced is the waiter doesn't understand English. I tried their masala tosai. It was good. The bru coffee was nice as well. However their Paani puri isn't good. I was disappointed.
Read morePros: A variety of food, Strategic location
Cons: Parking issues, Staff can't speak proper English
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tantantan
Points +1092
Nice atmosphere - Edit
Cosy Indian place. Service was friendly and cooperative to find vegan options. Food was good, a little too much onions for my liking, but will try them again. They have a huge menu and offer breakfast too.
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