Penang
3.0
- Neighborhood: Chinatown
- 2201 S. Wentworth Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60616
- 312-326-6888
Named for a small island off the northwest coast of the Malay Peninsula, Penang may be the only restaurant in the city specializing in Malaysian cuisine. A display kitchen lets you watch while noodles and other dishes--such as the appetizer roti canai, Indian-style pancakes with curry chicken --are prepared. Ask your server to recommend something from the staggering menu (more than 150 choices); be sure to specify whether you prefer fiery or more gentle-to-the-tongue options. Did we mention there's also a sushi bar?
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Cermak and Wentworth.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Restaurant validates for big lot at NE corner of Cermak and Wentworth.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 21-Cermak. Red Line Train: Cermak/Chinatown.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-1 a.m., daily.
- Cuisine:
- Fusion Pan Asian, Indonesian, and Sushi
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For parties of six or more people only.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. Minimum order of $20
- Seating :
- For 130
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"my favorite chinatown spot"
Emma from forest park - January 15, 2008
Penang has been my favorite restaurant in Chinatown for many years now. Unlike many other Chinatown spots where the customer is subjected to appal...
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"really bad experience eating there......"
kumar from arlington hgts, il - March 19, 2007
really bad experience eating there... the service rude and food takes forever to come out !! never be back...
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"One of the worst dining..."
rb from Chicago, IL - December 25, 2006
One of the worst dining experiences of my life. Waited about an hour for a table. My husband got his dinner first while my friend and I waited on o...
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