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For four star Asian, try Penang in the Greater Boston area. Here's a place to get good food. This restaurant is situated in the Chinatown neighborhood. This restaurant features catering and valet parking. This restaurant is open late and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food good.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I do. But they only had TsingTao beer the last time i went and I was about to rip the head off a chicken. I was pissed, and contemplated buying a beer at some other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Roti Canai....yummmm..beef randang..I think that's how you spell it..watercress with their special sauce (my fav), chicken flavored rice,and the lobster stir fried in their spicy sauce is awesome..oh...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for catching some lunch downtown while working. Happy staff that stays attentive and will help you figure out what you are looking for or will happily provide a recommendation. The food was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is alright.The space is big and the set up is pretty sweet with the bamboo and all. Service was decent. They come around every now and then to ask how things are and overall, nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will preface this review by saying, I don't really know what malaysian food is and to me, it tastes like a fusion of thai and chinese food. With that being said, I don't know what the "proper"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite centrally located in relation to public transport, Penang is a nice, safe option in Boston's Chinatown. Overall, the food was amazing, but the service (both quality and frequency) were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I are both Penangites. Whenever we come across restaurants that dare to use the name of our island, we have high expectations as to its authenticity and taste.Well, we yelped for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a friend and we had the roti appetizer. It was pretty good. I also had the beef chow fun as a main course, it was awesome and the beef was cooked just right. My friend and I shared...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked Penang though I'm not exactly certain why it's a Malaysian restaurant. The food choices seemed quite Pan-Asian and we made the most of it. Based on some of the Yelp reviews I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars (will return but not exactly a "fan" yet)Came here for the first time after going to school across the street for 2 years. I always glance across the street when eating at Pho Pasteur or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I got there to meet some people on a weekday afternoon for lunch. They didn't appear. The waitress took 10 minutes just to offer tea; and it was not crowded. The other waitstaff just hung around...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing curry and roti.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty delicious food, good flavors, spicy!, cute ambiance. Would definitely come back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work just around the corner from Penang and this is a spot I frequent for take-out. I usually order Penang Pad Thai without squid, which is delicious, could be a little more moist or the House...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty decent. I cannot deny that. Their Roti appetizer is probably my favorite, and their Hainanese Chicken Rice dish is incomparable. Very few places even do that dish (or maybe I'm just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Chinatown dream come true ! After a day of walking around the city we wondered through Chinatown to find this gem ! The restaurant manager was our waiter - he was warm, welcoming and patient. He...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't even think about ordering food from here if you're doing take-out. On a gross, rainy day, we decided to head here for some laksa soup and noodles. You'd think it takes about 10, 15 minutes for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place, its like a fusion of Chinese/Malaysian/Thai cusine. For starters, I recommend the ROTI TELUR ( a traditional Indian pancake, filled with egg, onion. Served with curry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good if you can't swing the $5k for ticket to Malaysia. It's definitely more Chinese-influenced Malay cuisine, but the roti canai (doughy bread with a side of chicken curry for dipping) is on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Malaysian restaurant i ever crashed into (well the only one). Ive been here since i was a baby and the food is delicious. The ambience is nice and gives you the Southeast Asian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's like my momma always said, "You can't get by on looks alone." Although the truth of this statement could be refuted, it seems that Penang has indeed survived solely on its decor.With walls,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good asian food and a decent price. I have high standards for asian food, so trust me on this!!!Definitely great for bigger groups, but it's still appropriate for a cute little date (I would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, this is probably one of the best Asian restaurants I have been to in my short time here in this world and I have been to many. My girlfriend introduced me to this place and I had eaten here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Penang has improved over the last few years, especially in service. I remember when I came here a few years ago, the waitress was rude. So because of that experience, I hadn't been back for a while....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot for groups and for couples on their first date. I really enjoyed their noodle dishes. I have tried the fried taro basket with a chicken & sauce piled inside. The quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it here and have never been disappointed in any of my several visits. My favorite dish is the Singapore rice noodles, then the mago dishes and finally the drinks are great too.Service is above...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my cousin. I had the Indian mee goreng and it was perrrfect. And I like the Vietnamese sauce they gave us on the side when my cousin asked for the dish to be extraaa spicy! Service...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very nicely decorated and good ambiance in the restaurant. However, you're obviously paying for it in the food prices, which are a few dollars higher here than your typical chinatown restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The short:Nice ambiance, clean, quick service. Good for a casual or slightly more than casual date, good for lunch. I'd eat here again if I'm in the area.The long:Came here with a friend during her...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No long boring story......just go and get the pancakes there. JUST DO IT.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, so good. Mango Chicken = Delish! Also had the Hainan Chicken and the Rotti Chenai as an appetizer. Usually crowded but food comes out in an expeditious manner. Definately worth a try.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am new in town and all excited to check out this Penang for some authentic Asian cuisine. I had previously been to NJ Penang restaurant and had excellent experience. The service is bad. The waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My coworkers and I came here for dinner to eat a smorgasbord of food, but in all honesty I don't remember anything but the lobster. Oh, the noodles weren't good, but the Hainan chicken rice was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Was very sad to see Aneka Rasa go, as I had a great time there always and was closer to where I lived. However, Penang, as I later found out, is owned by the same person -- Jimmy! He's the man, always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Penang is one of my fav spots in Chinatown. We went there by suggestion of a friend. Have been a fan of Penang for a handful of years. For those who have never had Malaysian food it's a great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Mafan! (mandarin word meaning TROUBLESOME) Move over Zagat and all those GREAT reviews you got.. let me spill the truth.That WORD landed this restaurant a star instead of a possible 4. My fam (just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, we went in there because I wanted to try some thing new and not Chinese. We were surprised when we saw the menu, as many things looked and felt like Indian dishes. So we ordered seafood fried...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i still love this place even though waiters are not that friendly even though i always leave a good tips.....i can't get enough of their Roti Canai & tom yum soup......believe it or not the only...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend, Cody, and I stumbled upon this place, when we were turned away from Pho Pasteur, which was closed.Panang was OPEN - and it was past eleven at night! Being girls from the Southcoast area,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food is delicious and the service is quick. The calamari is the BEST in Boston. It is really crispy with a light dough, not thick like many places. The chilled bell peppers and little drops of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love this place. I used to go to the original Penang in Queens, NY with the fam all the time. I would've given it 5 stars if I wasn't born in Malaysia and had the real thing. The Roti, hokkien mee,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to get something to eat. The food is very quick to come out, and the appetizer was excellent. One recommendation from me is the Indian bread as appetizer (a crepe type of bread...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually get take-out from Penang but during the last month, I ate in twice and had no problems with the service. It does get crowded during dinner time but isn't that a good sign? These are the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
penang, malaysia is second home to me, and one of the greatest pleasure of living there was the AMAZING malay, indian, thai, and nyonya food. that being said, this restaurant's malaysian food is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking by this restaurant and didn't realize that it's the same Penang as the giant chain I've been to in Philadelphia and DC. It doesn't help that the vast majority of Malaysian restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place. Regardless of when you go in on any given night, it seems to be packed (though you never wait long for a table). The service is super speedy, but I never feel rushed.Definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's not a bad choice if you want to have something besides Chinese or Vietnamese food. It's good and quick food, but sometimes the service is a little too quick. You can get great service because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be one of my most favorite eateries in Boston's Chinatown.Myself and my husband stopped by last night after a movie, and I ordered what's got to be my all time favorite dish at this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: GOLDENCRISPYFRIEDSQUIDMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!! It's worth the four stars for that. Plus they have other yummy dishes like the Roti Canai. AND if you order pineapple fried rice, it comes IN A...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ericalynn G. and Tara C. decided it was time for a girls lunch, and what a better place to go then Chinatown... obviously! Ericalynn is a huge fan of Penang, and Tara nor I had ever been, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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The service is fast without feeling rushed, the tea is nice, and the mango chicken is amazing. They have things you'd expect in any Asian restaurant but keep in mind that this is Chinatown so chicken fingers...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm Malaysian-Singaporean, a deathly combination, if I do say so myself. We are known to be the biggest foodies in the world... so Penang didn't really live up to my standards. I mean, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for dinner the other night and was seated quickly (it was a Sunday night, so not that busy)...the service was really fast, almost too fast boarding on pesty, but i guess if you are in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been to this location in years, but I've always been a fan.Recommend:- Roti Canai (an obvious choice)- Taro/veggie dish. I don't remember the name, but it's a deep fried taro in the shape of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple comments first 'cause I like to run my mouth off. (1) Now why would a reviewer say that Penang is "not really Malaysian" when she's never had Malaysian before? and (2) don't order pad thai,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My Asian friend took me to this Malaysian restaurant and I think that they are good. I had a special dish called penang Pad Thai. It's quite different with the regular pad thai I used to eat at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The roti canai is fantastic and amazing drunk food when I'm wandering home from a show. Other dishes are good but not as memorable. Speedy takeout to top off a boozy night.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Penang is consistently good. I've been to the one in NY and its almost the same here in Boston. The Roti canai was really delicious! I had the Nasi Lemak and that was really yummy-- the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is soo soo soo yummy!whenever i come here , i want to try something new, something adventurous, something where you have to ask the server for advice (haha)this time around, this is what bf...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Penang has great ambiance and decor. The prices are reasonable and the service was average. We ordered the Mango chicken (YUM!!!!!!!!!) and the fried Malaysian noodles (Its like the thai dish "pat see...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! However, not EVERYTHING about it is great.First off, the food is excellent. I would say it is very authentic in terms of food quality, flavors, textures, all work great together....
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I was young, I would love the Fish head/tofu vermicelli noodle soup for this place. I come to expect to eat it but the waiter tells me that there is no shipment of fishhead until 2-3 days b/c of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There aren't many Asian places in Boston that really make me want to go out of the way, but this is definitely a favorite. Nice atmosphere and decent enough service. The sizzling Penang beef dish...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've always enjoyed the food here. roti cani is a must for appetizer...i really just came to write a review to let everyone that know that about 3 years ago, i ordered the ABC shaved ice for dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, everyone -- this is the REAL thing! It is the REAL Malaysian food - take it from a REAL Malaysian....it is not a blend of Filipino or Thai or anything like that. It is what it is -- and this IS...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Penang at the request of my girl, who is Malaysian.I knew that Malaysian food was a fusion of Chinese, Thai, native Malay and Indian cuisine. I just didn't realize how wonderful the food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the Mango Chicken, and yes, it was fantastic. Get it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give them five stars for their absolute speed and efficiency. Then I take away one star, since how was it that you were able to cook my beef within a 5 minute span?? Seriously - we walked in and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Penang is delicious Malasian cusine anxiously awaiting a trip to your tummy. I went in on a busy Friday evening around 8pm. They told us it would be a 10 minute wait for a table. No biggie. The bonus...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You always remember your first time right? Well, almost always, but not always. I remember my first time at Penang. Not because it was blow-your-wad good or because it was extremely memorable in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great tasting food -- everything we tasted was amazing. The red curry is delicious. The bbq pork -- yum. The red curry chicken didn't have enough chicken in it, too much bone. But it was so good!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attack of the noodle craving strikes again!After a bit a of a mishap in attempting to go to Imperial, Penang was the last-minute executive decision for lunch. After taking the first bite, I only was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am Malaysian so I pretty much know how Malaysian food should taste like, and Penang is not bad at all. They're Chinese dishes are pretty close but not they're Indian and Malay food. Either way it is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The curries I've had here are some of my favorite foods, ever. It's more pungent, and not as strangely goopy as chinese and japanese curries, my least favorite type, and lack the strange,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a large group and so I got to try out a bunch of different dishes. None of them really floored me, though. The green curry, noodles, and fried rice were just okay. Service was faaast,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun environment with really good food. I had their popular squid dish, I forgot the name, but now I know why it's popular! Next time, I'm going to try their roti with the curry dipping sauce because...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In the game of Unlikely Threesomes (of Words), this would be a contender:Buddhist. Yam. Pot.But those three words equals effin goodness. Because a BYP is a kind of a bowl, made with fried taro...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I'd give this place a shot.. looks so hip everytime I pass it and it's down the street from Centerfolds. And I've never tried Malaysian... and as an Asian, I give all Asian places a fair...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Penang, in Chinatown is one of my favorite dinner haunts. It is reasonably spacious(if not too crowded) and the food is exceptional,but reasonably priced. Add a bottle of Sake and life is good.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks so hip. Again, I feel bad for the 2 stars because pretty things deserve more compliments.I think it was my fault. I ordered off their Chinese menu. It was probably a bad idea as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
During my vacation in Boston, I was lucky that my friend took me here. It was pretty quiet when we went which was probably before the lunch crowd arrived. I had the indian mee goreng which was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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We were so anxious to try things that we ordered way too much food to share. The staff were very friendly and they gladly moved our table when we said we were cold. Then they moved us again because we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our first time eating Malaysian food and we weren't disappointed. It's actually a mix of southeastern Asian cuisine (Thai, Cambodian, Filipino), as well as distinctive Malaysian food at very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to many different locations of Penang...This one in Chinatown, Boston is the best!
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what Malaysian food is supposed to taste like, so I can't speak for Authenticity, but yeah I like the food there. A lot of it seems similar to Thai food but with a different undertaste...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In reading other reviews, I started thinking about Penang and the half-dozen times I've been there. 1) Is it authentic Mayalsian food? I have no idea, but I think it's a fun restaurant and different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly don't think there's much difference between Malay food and Thai food, but that's another issue...I really didn't like how my appetizer was overcooked; the batter on the meat was too crispy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Choose Your Own Penang Adventure:1. Enter restaurant. You can do so with your entire party ready or tell your waiter that the rest of your group will be joining you. If you have your entire party...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think they should move the fish tanks somewhere else so that the first thing you think is, "Neat-o, it's like a straw hut, but indoors!" instead of "Why is that crab staring at me?" I'd like to come...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
convenient to the theatre
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the food. Get the fried ice cream, it even comes with fried bananas.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can you imagine going to a diner and then coming out and saying "that wasn't authentic mid-20th century working class cuisine" ? :-) Would you then say, "I have plenty of friends who are working class...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was psyched to have Malaysian food again, right here in Boston. Penang is unfortunately over-priced and worse quality than I have had in another places. If you really need Malaysian food and you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They would be a four-star if I hadn't had such AWFUL service the last time I went. I probably went about 5 or 6 times in the span of a year and things were always decent until that last time. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is like deja vu, but I experienced the same as Vonda B. and have pretty much the same thoughts.My experience just from yesterday was that the food was still good; the mango chicken was still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
American fast-food places started this trend. They would usually place their high priced items first on the list(menu, displays...) so that any human who looks at it,will usually tend to buy it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in Boston for work, stayed near Chinatown. Walked by Penang, so checked it out our second night there.Yea, the decor is a bit kitschy, but who cares. Service was fine, Tiger beer was cold, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Penang has excellent food. The flavors seem to be much stronger and diverse then your typical asian restaurant. I highly recommend the Penang Spicy Beef Sizzler. The only negative was that the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
okay, so, Penang is really just a spin-off of a cheaper and MUCH better restaurant called Nyonya in NYC... Its the same exact menu except more expensive. If i didn't know about Nyonya and had never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place that is a quick walk to the Opera House that I could bring my family to before a show in Downtown Boston so I peaked into Penang and decided to dine there for lunch. First...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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love their skewers (chicken or beef) w/peanut sauce, roti (thin crispy pancake w/dipping curry sauce), hoinan chicken rice (make sure you get the rice cooked w/chicken oil), indian meen goreng (sp?). the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A mix of Cantonese, Malaysian, Thai and other foods. Fairly average and not exciting. But if you know what you're ordering, it won't disappoint you. I like the Hainanese chicken and the Malaysian...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, I never understand is why people would want to get Pad Thai in Malaysian Restaurant. Malaysian food is a blend of Chinese, Indian, and Singapore accent. HELLOOOOOO ! Give them 5 star, Damn...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i tend to have fonder memories of this place because of my family's experience w/ their livingston, nj ( yeah, of all places...but that is a mini chinatown there, almost so....), Flushing, Queens...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Penang is good but a tad overpriced. I ate here more frequently when I worked in Chinatown and the food was alright. I'm no expert on Malaysian food, but I'd say the seafood could be fresher and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to change your life, get the Roti Canai (with chicken curry). This, and this alone, gives Penang 4 stars... the crowning jewel that shines above the mediocrity that is the rest of their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here countless times. Sadly to say I haven't tasted a variety of dishes. Every time I go here, I always have to order prawn mee. It's not spicy enough for me, but there's something about it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
was good when my friend was friends with the previous manager. the food came out fast and service was great. still seems to be ok but when we're in china town for lunch it's hard to not go get dim...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as my life-compass threatens to guide me to places like burlington VT or lebanon NH, i realize not only how much i love cheap great eats, but also that there really aren't that many places that serve...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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I am a regular at Penang, until a few days ago, I order 2 take out. When I got home I started to eat and soon found a short hair in my rice...eww but thats not it...Then, my father was eating the veggies and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For my first taste of Malay food in the USA, I was dragged here by our dessert-loving ambassador for sugar Miss Hana T. Our mission? To secure the world against two more uneaten helpings of ABC - the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while, but I recall it is a very good Malaysian place with nice bamboo decor. Dishes are exotic but not so much so that a person not from Malaysia would be afraid to enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Penang, mostly for the bamboo hut decor and the Tom Yum Soup. Veggies and seafood served in a fiery hot broth in a seemingly bottomless bowl. I have dined at Penang several times and every...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is about this place that everyone loves so much. Yeah, the decor is cool but something is lacking. I think that when you walk in your expectations are high in the sense that the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Birthday Malaysian food, yum! I had the Curry Mee, Roti Canai, and a glass of wine. The Curry Mee was excellent and just the right amount of spice, but the roti left something to be desired. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone here a few times with my friends, and we all love it. We usually all order one thing each, and share it family style so we are able to try everything. I love all the dishes I have eaten...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
penang is one of my favorite places to eat in chinatown (since i'm not usually in the mood of chinese food). like everyone says, the roti and ABC are yummy. i also really love the fried pearl...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Malaysian food in a festive bamboo space. If this is your virgin experience let me break it down for you, just trust me on this one:Roti canai (pronounced cha-nai, as I was corrected)Penang Poh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1) Get roti canai! Warm, stretchy, crispy goodness. Save the curry to complement your...2) *Large* bowl of coconut rice. Okay, we, a party of 4, ordered 3 entrees (bhuddist yam pot, penang sizzling...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually go with just one other person..and we always get sucky seating! Little tables even when its not busy, so thats a con. Prices are kinda high, a plate is abt 8-9$ for noodles and whatnot....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom is Malaysian, I lived in Malaysia for a year when I was a child, and I've been back to visit a few times since (I have been to Penang many times). I grew up eating roti canai, bi hoon, nasi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
really good place in the middle of chinatown. Definitely stands out from the countless chinese places, since it adds a sort of tropical twist to Asian food. The fish is really good too, they serve it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have a problem with Penang as far as food goes. Love their Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, even their Beef Chow Fun. I always get the coconut drink with huge chunks of coconut in it, and their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friend and I were trying to pick a place for dinner. I love the Penang in DC, and hadn't checked this one out yet so I offered it up.The DC decor is totally different - more upscale of sorts. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, standard place. I usually come here for lunch, but I've been here once when they should have been closing because I couldn't find a bar that was still serving food. The people have been really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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The food is decent, but the service is completely awful. The waiters are rude .. they kept coming into our table trying to rush us when we kept telling them that we are not ready. And if you are looking to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is very crowded and noisy, especially Friday and Saturday night. If you want to find a quiet place to enjoy a meal and chat with your friends, it might not be a good place. Food is ok - Some have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though they brought me the wrong dish! but I like the restaurant. The deco are great. They have a lot of choice of food. There is no one fab dish, but every dish is in good quality. Use to go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Took my friend Erica here for her birthday last night. There's two things that I RAVE about here, the Roti Canai and the fried ice cream. Delectable! Everything in between my Roti Canai appetizer and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oyster Fried Egg, Roti Canai, KanKung Balachan, Hainanese Chicken (they are kinda hugh)... Deserts- Bo Bo Cha Cha and Glutinous rice w red bean....Pretty good food - quality of seafood dish can depend...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's there to say... It's a chain restaurant, although it pretends it isn't. It's all rustic-like and bamboo laden inside, just like real Malaysia (I can only assume). Some of the dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with one of my favorite yelpers as a last resort (one pho place was closed, the other packed). I remember going to the Harvard one in college, so didn't think we would have any...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for some Good Malaysian food - this is definitely a best bet. Malaysian dish is a mix of Indian, Chinese, Thai, Filipino and Middle Eastern cuisine.Since Southeast Asia is quite a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this was the Penang in LA. I am so jealous. U guys make me want to move to Boston just for this. The food is excellent, cooked perfectly even and to perfection. Encore is the word I will...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 0 star, had it not been for the appetizer roti-canai. The odour of this place was just not right....The main course of pork chops which was not great at all...it was too dry....
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to this place since last 6 years. If you can survive the long wait, and large gaggly group of teens past the door you should be fine. The decor is passe, with bamboo. Oh but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VERY GOOD!1) Beef Satay was perfectly seasoned, different than the Thai or Chinese satays I have tried - great peanut sauce, that was much more thoughtfully prepared: a bit thinner and spicier than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Most of Malaysian restaurants look are alike. I think they all copy Penang restaurants. I ate in in 2 Penangs in NYC, 1 in Boston and 1 in Philly. They are all very good. Try Nasi Lemak and Tofu Curry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to this place intermittently since about '97. The place used to be really good for food and service. Lately, and I was there last month, it has dropped in both areas (down 2 stars)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Singapore Noodles keep me coming back, and it tends to be my default dinner & a movie spot. Also love the Buddha yam pot, roti canai, and the shrimp with asparagus. Other safe bets for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A bit too expensive to be in Chinatown. The oyster pancake is pretty good (diff from Taiwan cafe's but also good).... but again... TOO EXPENSIVE... just like that new condo down the street... who the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For someone who's actually from Asia, I'm constantly disappointed by "authentic" asian food in the states. Hoping to capture a larger American audience, most Asian food here falls into one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the tropical/rain forest decor. I always start off with the Roti Canai. The curry dipping sauce is perfect. . The dishes can be a bit small if you plan on sharing. On the other hand, the Tom...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fried Rice Noodles w Salted Fish - sooo good! Stir-fried rice noodles with salted fish, pork & shrimp, vegetables & bean sprouts. I also like their Noodles in Soup - not just regular soups.. This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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I went to Penang in Boston Chinatown this past weekend and was very upset with the service and how they handle our situation. We order Roti with Curry sauce and when I scooped up the sauce, I found a coc*roach...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Usual menu:Fresh Sea Bass (Teow Chow Style)Mango ChickenABC (dessert)Pilut Hitam (dessert)Anybody who gives this place less than 3 stars is seriously off their collective rocker - sounds like you're...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can honestly say that never in my life have I ever said "Hey, I could really go for some Malaysian food", but yet, there I ended up at Penang. And now I know why I had never said that, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I do not know what the fuss was about this place. The decor is nice I guess, actually kinda looked like a seafood restaurant but whatever. The food wasn't too good, and if you are a Vegetarian there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day of work this was an interesting place to go out to dinner. I'm very adventurous when it comes to food and this was the first time I had Malaysian Food. Very yummy.The atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was definitely one of the many people who hated on Penang. It was sad to me, because a lot of people seem to have great experiences. I believe the trouble is that I have no idea what to order, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was good food and service every time I go there. Thier chicken is the best!! I also love The stir fired noodle. It is different than another restaurant. Two thumps up!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is always a wait at this place when I'm in the area for dinner on the weekends so I thought it'd be good. It was kinda enh. A girl friend and I came close to 8 pm on a Saturday night and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place pulls about 2.8 stars, but since I'm super-nice, it gets 3 from me. I like the atmosphere, the staff is friendly, and the place is clean. The food is ok. I think it depends on how...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but I need to return!Their mango chicken was so delicious, I can't wait to have it again. And I'm a fan of the decor and ambiance. 3.5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful food! Not even worth a star. We were impressed by the crowds waiting for tables - it had to be good. Alas, the Penang House Special Squid was so sweet, it was inedible. The kang dung belacan...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I totally forgot to write a review about my visit here. Now I can't even remember what dish I ordered *whimpering*OK whatever it was I ordered I remembered I was very happy with it. Tasted great,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I liked most about Penang's was the food. I have been here twice and received good service overall. There was inconsistence in service between my visits though. Regardless, the food was amazing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is good, but they have a limited vegetarian selection - less if you're vegan. the dessert menu is worth taking a look at.
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is actually good here, but they're freaking SLOW. Every time I've been here, my lunch break ends up being longer than an hour, not good for a work day, maybe you can relax and enjoy if you're not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose I'm not the one to ask. I've never had Malaysian before, and maybe I never will again. That being said, this is was a nice, odd dinner spot if you find yourself in the Theater District -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Great food. My 6 years old son loves to eat there. Recommended.
judysbook.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am Chinese-Malaysian, so I preface this by saying that I compare Malaysian food to my mothers and to Malaysia and Singapore. Anything else is going to pale in comparison. And unfortunately, this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here during and since my college days (a period over 10 years!). Since I moved away, I still visit whenever I can. Sadly, I haven't found a decent replacement yet! I have also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why oh why do I keep coming back to this place? I have yet to actually find a dish that I absolutely love. My safety dishes have been the Indian pancake app, chicken flavored rice and hot tea but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Their oyster pancake (app) is really good and filled with oysters. The roti canaii is also very good. I really enjoy their fried intestines. I usually stick to their rice plates....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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I've been to Penang five times in the past year. The food is always excellent. The wine list is too small and they have no hard liquor license, but the food really speaks for itself. Usually the service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here when I was in college. Sigh...it was a taste of home after eating cafeteria food. Thank the gods and goddesses you were here! Char kway tiaw, a definite benchmark on which to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 0 stars if I could. I ordered the Asam Laksa noodles hoping for something nice. The overcooked bloated rice sticks were bathed in a murky muddy concotion which resembled a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Roti Canai rocks and the juices are yummy. Try the watermelon and coconut. Skip everything else.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here yrs ago with my friend t. i got some random dish, which tasted ok. i think there were a lot of dishes with peanuts, which i cant eat. there was a side of what i thought was rice. but it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This like the food in this restaurant but there are things I don't like. They have a huge menu to satisfy those who love seafood, those who love meat and vegetarians. They have another place out in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food with reasonable prices, Penang is one of the great Asian restaurant in Boston. OK here are my suggestion Roti, Satay chicken for app. Hainanese chicken, mango shrimp, and Red snapper fish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Penang since I was in college...and maybe some years before that as well when I was in high school =P. And whenever we go, it was always predictably good - we always got the roti...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Penang is an authentic Maylaysian restaurant located convieniently in Boston's Chinatown. The inside of this restaurant is tastefully decorated- you might feel as if you are dining in a bamboo hut with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first night in Boston. My flight was over 2 hours late. My colleague and I rush to our hotels and then scouring for a place to eat; its almost 10 pm. We head down the street, and based on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Penang, how do I love thee, let me count the ways! Ha. The best roti canai on the planet. Also the best beef rendang rice plate. I'm drooling. The kids love the Hainanese Chicken, which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the PRAWN MEE noodle soup, they said it was spicy, but it was very mild, not what I was expecting. Their soup broth was pretty good, but kind of too salty. Food to avoid: SATAY BEAN CURD-...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This quaint bamboo hut of a restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat whenever I'm in Boston. It serves authentic food that will make you come back for more time and time again. I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still have great quality food since the first time I visit. It is still the best Malay restaurant in town. Tried the one in Cambridge, but wasn't as good as the original.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place was a little bigger and had live music. Otherwise, the service here is generally very good (there are tons of workers, all the time), and you get more bang for your buck than at...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for a dinner party of 6 or more. The most popular app here is the roti...a Malaysian style fried dough....but very thin. The curry dipping sauce that accompanies it has the right amount...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Penang is one of my favorite Malaysian Restaurants in Boston. Although it's a chain, I've noticed that each Penang is a little bit different. For example, the Penang in Boston has a more charming,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good food for really reasonable prices. I always try and order something new here (seeing how the menu is gigantic I will be able to do this forever) and I've always been very happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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If you're sick of eating Chinese food but still want Asian, then head to nearby Penang in Chinatown. The restaurant is busy, but the food comes quickly and there's always takeout. The food is also tas...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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The food is usually good (I've never had a bad experience). Try the roti, it's quite good. I'd also recommend the Malaysian Buddhist. Rice costs extra. Both the Harvard and Chinatown locations get rea...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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I have never had Malaysian food before, so a friend and I experimented. For appetizers we had the sampler which included fried tofu, some sort of neat egg thing, and a couple of other items that were ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh penang, i miss your roti canai and your peanut thingy dessert (whatever it was called on the menu). the decor of this place is pretty clever -- bamboo seats and tables. i always found the food to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places. Especially great for a big group, so you can get a lot of variety to share. Waiting staff is very friendly. Extermely fast service.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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I have been here numerous times over the past 3 years, received prompt service and relatively quick seating. Recently, I ate here with my boyfriend and his family. We ordered 4 Roti Canai (a must if you go)....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad, but not a stellar experience either. Plus points are that the Malaysian cuisine, though not the most authentic, does make for a welcome change from the usual Chinatown fare, and the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good, very cheap, reliable pan-asian, nicely situated near many of the theater district clubs/bars.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Don't be scared of the chicken feet! Though Penang offer's some weird food choices, they have awesome asian foods for those of us that are less adventuresome. I highly recommend the Beef Rendang or t...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food i ordered is good but i hate to go with a bunch of ppl there. they ordered some expensive stuff and it tasted horrible. everybody can cook better than that.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2005
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My favorite asian fusion restaurant! I ALWAYS order the roti canai for an appetizer (two of these, and it's a meal all in itself!!) LOVE! Thai iced coffee and the mango chicken are musts as well
judysbook.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here tastes great, although I question the hygiene. I ordered a dish to go for my husband, and after eating it, he spent a day in the restroom. I still come here occasionally with friends,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here once and it was good. There was a bit of a wait though. The service was pleasant and very helpful. I'd go here again.
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've probably eaten here 10 times and I've never had a bad meal. Some were just passable, but none were inedible. Huge menu selection of Malaysian/Indian cuisine with a few interesting items like...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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It was my first time trying Malaysian food. I met up with some friends there. The place wasn't too big but wasn't small at all. The food was good. I had a mango chicken entree. Service was good e...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dining at Penang is like a hectic yet fun exotic dining adventure. The decor here strongly features bamboo and other tropical elements. The service seems like they are highly caffienated as they are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been introduced to some great new foods at Penang by friends who know what to order. I would definitely recommend it for someone like me who is a little shy when it comes to trying new things....
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the trendy environment and the fact that it's introducing lots of people to Malaysian food. The food could be more authentic though, and I found the meat to be a little tough and the prices a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for a birthday party! I have had a few there! Eat anything with mango in it and enjoy! Great Malasian cuisine! Did you know this "thing" started in NYC?
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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This is one of my favorite restaurants around Chinatown. The Malaysian food there is excellent, and the price is not too high, quite affordable, although, not as cheap as the dishes from most Chinese ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's really only one vegan thing on the menu here. But I like that one thing. So it is ok.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of the safer restaurants in Chinatown. A friend ordered for me and everything I tasted was great, though it can be a little spicy. It's a good place to try something new.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great. Take a break from eating at the myriad of Chinese restaurants or the million Thai restaurants in Boston and have some Malaysian. The restaurant is pretty busy, but the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun atmosphere, and really good food. Try their Indian bread, and their coconut rice. Their food is pretty heavy (because they use coconut oil in a lot of the dishes) so be aware of that. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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I have been there for my fourth times, most of my experiences are good. They really have good food, and lot of selections. A little bit expensive however it is really tasty. If you have chance to be there...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Malaysian (more like all Asian, Thai, chinese etc). Better in this location than others. Good date place--all bamboo interior makes it very pretty and foreign. For those non-Asians out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
STUFF ON THE MENU IS GREAT, IF ONLY SOME OF IT WASNT SO DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HALF THE INGREDIENTS ARE. AND THE SPECIAL SAUCE AND SPICY SAUCE ARE THE SAME THING. TRY THE MASAK LEMAK IF YOU LIKE...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my last birthday with a big group of friends and it was the perfect place to go. They took our large-party reservation, sat us quickly, and we all had some good food at a reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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I had an enjoyable experience eating at Penang--the food was good and cheap too--until they literally shoved me out the door as soon as I was done eating. I got my bill, then ten seconds later someone comes to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2004
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Granted, Penang does serve decent food at very fair prices, but it's starting to rest on its good reputation. Be warned: You WILL have to wait 20 minutes in its very cramped lobby, mashed up against the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2003
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Not a lot of vegetarian dishes on the menu (which is organized rather badly), but the staff is willing to sub out meat for tofu and veggies, which is rather helpful. Definitely try their taro & cashew dish....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2003
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Whether you go to the one in Boston or Cambridge, you'll find great food for a great price. Definitely get the Roti Canai for an app, and the mango shrimp dish is to die for! Also, the seafood specialty dish...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2003
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I would drink the Roti Canai dipping sauce if no one was watching. Great, flavorful food and very reasonable prices. Always packed but the turnover is fast.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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although the wood in the restaurant evoked a sense of being in southeast asia, my first impression upon seeing the waiter wipe down the table with the previous diners' old tea was that I was at a cheap chinese...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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This place surely is all it's cracked up to be. The food is excellent, at an affordable price. It's always crowded so it's a bit noisy, but the service is quite good considering the crowds.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2002
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This place is very busy, very authentic and cleaner than most places in that neighborhood. I eat there often. Try to get near the kitchen so you can watch them make the flatbread. Be sure to order some!...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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I've been to Penang several times and never had a bad experience. The service could be a little better, but the place is always so packed, they have a good reason! I always start off with the Indian...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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I've been going to Penang for years, and have never had a disappointing experience. Try their mango chicken, pineapple rice, chicken or coconut flavored rice, and of course, the flavored iced drinks. You can't...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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penang - have you tried malaysian cuisine?
epinions.com - user review
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amid a tropical setting, guests feast on authentic malaysian cuisine, which culls its influences from china, thailand, and portugal. try homemade roti canai (indian pancake) with spicy sauce as an appetizer,...
10best.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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this chinatown restaurant is always crowded, but the service is great once you are seated. the malaysian fare includes house specials of squid and lobster, "yam pots" and various beef dishes. the dcor has a...
wcities.com - user review
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service!!! i can only remember once in my life having service like this. we were seated quickly and they brought tea and water immediately...
igougo.com - user review
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a slice of manhattan in boston's chinatown, penang's crowd is young and chic...
epinions.com - user review
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The hovering and overbearing service at this place is a big turn-off. Twice in the last 10 days I've gone, and both times three different waiters come by in a 5 min interval, demanding to know if we're ready...
openlist.com - user review
I lived in Singapore for a year and this is the best food I've found since I left -- wonderful! The beef rendang is superb and the roti canai is an absolute must as an appetizer.
boston.com - user review
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