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Welcome to Penang Garden

Penang Garden, located in San Francisco's Chinatown, offers a diverse menu of Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine. With a wide range of appetizers, soups, and seafood dishes, Penang Garden delivers flavorful and authentic dishes that cater to various tastes. Customers praise the flavorful Roti Canai, Nasi Lemak, and Seafood Fried Rice. The restaurant's service is quick and efficient, making it a great spot for a casual meal with friends or family. Overall, Penang Garden stands out for its delicious and well-prepared dishes, providing a unique Malaysian dining experience in the heart of Chinatown.

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Welcome to Penang Garden, a delightful Singaporean-Malaysian-Thai fusion restaurant located in the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown. From its diverse menu to its cozy ambiance, Penang Garden offers a unique culinary experience that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences.

As you step into Penang Garden, you are greeted with a charming atmosphere that invites you to indulge in a culinary adventure. This women-owned establishment prides itself on providing a range of dining options, including takeout, delivery, and catering services. With a focus on customer convenience, Penang Garden offers amenities such as wheelchair accessibility, free Wi-Fi, and even bike parking.

One of the standout features of Penang Garden is its extensive menu, which includes a variety of appetizers, soups, seafood dishes, and more. From the crispy Roti Canai to the flavorful Seafood Tomyum Soup, each dish is meticulously crafted to delight the taste buds. Whether you're craving the spicy Hot And Spicy Crab or the fragrant Nasi Lemak, Penang Garden has something for everyone.

But it's not just about the food at Penang Garden; it's also about the experience. The attentive waitstaff ensures that your dining experience is seamless and enjoyable, whether you're dining with friends or family. And with amenities like outdoor seating and happy hour specials, Penang Garden is the perfect place to unwind and savor delicious food in a relaxed setting.

In conclusion, Penang Garden is a culinary gem in Chinatown that offers a unique blend of Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai flavors. With a focus on quality ingredients and exceptional service, this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the vibrant culinary scene of San Francisco. So come on down to Penang Garden and embark on a culinary journey you won't soon forget.

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Sherry G.
Sherry G.

I went to the most recent Chinatown Night Market, and since it was so crowded, I went down one of the side streets to get food. I decided to come here because this was the only place that was busy, but not too packed. I asked to get to-go, so they told me to go to the counter on the right. After looking through the menu, I decided to order Seafood Fried Rice. I asked if they could put it in my reusable container, and they obliged! When I asked if they take card, they didn't, so we paid with cash (at a slightly smaller amount than the original quoted price). It was a bit odd that they lowered the price, but I'm not complaining. After about 11 minutes, I received my order. My container had a few patches of oil residue, which was disappointing, but nothing I couldn't handle. The food was pretty hot, and when I ate it about 5-10 minutes later I thought it was pretty good. It had the "wok hay" and wasn't too oily or too salty, which is usually a high risk with fried rice. Overall, the service is quick and to the point, and the food is pretty good. I'm especially glad they accepted my clean reusable container for my to-go order. ECO NOTES (To-Go) I brought my clean reusable to-go container, and they accepted it. They didn't provide any napkins or utensils, which was exactly what I wanted. I'm sure they would've provided it if I asked.

Shar P.
Shar P.

Hours listed on yelp is not accurate, by the time we arrived they are closing. I like their roti, thin and crispy. I've been here a few time for dinner, I might try their lunch special next time.

Charlie N.
Charlie N.

We were getting ready for my first Chinatown bar crawl and had to grab a bite before getting feral. I hadn't had Malaysian food in a while, so we decided to go here. WHAT I ORDERED: Roti canai Nasi lemak Beef satay THE FOOD: The nasi lemak was flavorful - super fragrant rice and every part of it was well done. The beef satay was also super flavorful, and was nice and juicy. I definitely need to order roti canai every time I eat Malaysian food and this one did not disappoint, very flaky and light. SERVICE: Great straightforward service - food didn't take too long to come out. BOTTOM LINE: Good place to catch up with friends as we did, or eat out with family. Glad to have this in my repertoire for whenever I visit SF again!

Maxine L.
Maxine L.

What a gem! A cute little Malaysian Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. There's a bit of street parking but also a garage right across the street which makes it more convenient. My family and I came in for a late lunch and were sat promptly. We ordered a bunch of dishes, but my favorites were the roti canai, the satay chicken, the pineapple fried rice, the roasted squab, and the mee siam with beef. Roti canai came nice and crispy. Definitely eat it as soon as it comes out! It's nowhere near as good once it has time to cool. Satay chicken was super tender and flavorful. Always love the peanut sauce, makes everything better imo lol The braised/roasted squab is like a better leaner roast duck. The skin was crispy, meat was juicy, and held the flavor throughout. Pineapple fried rice is served in a pineapple half and it had pineapples, some shrimp, peas throughout. The rice had a nice umami sweet salty flavor My all time favorite was the mee siam. It's sour and a bit spicy. Also comes with pineapples, bean sprouts, some onions and bell peppers, and a nice sprinkle of peanuts. I loved the spicy sour flavor combination and the thin rice noodles were perfection. Service was also good! There were only 2 people serving the entire restaurant so they were running around the whole time. But they were super quick and prompt with everything we needed.

Erica W K.
Erica W K.

It's a 3.5 star for me! This place is quite unique in Chinatown because it serves Malaysian food -- I don't think there are a lot of Malaysian food in the area. I also learned that Penang is a state in Malaysia! Food: 4/5. We got a variety of food from soup to small dishes. The food is decent and delicious! Price is decent, around ~$18 per dish. - Bak kut teh: delicious soup!! I'm so glad we ordered it. One of the best dishes, the umami soup with a hint of bitterness just hits right for me. There's also some pork belly and meats in the soup. - Pork chop: meaty, honey glazed pork chop, super tender and melts in my mouth. - Nasi lemak: pretty average They gave us a free dessert soup at the end! Delicious purple rice dessert. Service: 3/5. They are kinda under staffed and it was hard to make an order. The food however came out really quickly! The restaurant is quite big, they have several big tables that are already reserved. We were able to get in quite easily for a small table.

Angel P.
Angel P.

We came for a weekday night and there were several parties that took up more than half of the restaurants so they only had a few open tables for other patrons. The menu is huge making it hard to make a decision! We ordered the Penang Salmon, Belachan lady finger, Belachan eggplant and Seafood chow fun. I would recommend the penang samon and belachan eggplant. The sauce for the penang salmon was good and I liked the spiciness and light coating of the eggplant. The rest was also good. Service was ok. As it got busier in the night, it seemed the staff forgot about us. We ordered two dishes to-go: chicken chow fun and a soup. They gave us a quail instead of chicken chow fun which was disappointing. There is an underground parking garage (Portsmouth Square Plaza Garage) across the street that's $8 after 5pm.