Guan Guan Restoran - Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang

Zashnain

Had dinner with the family at Restoran Guan Guan, which is conveniently located near PARKROYAL Resort, a few shops, and even the police station. The service was slower than expected, and they forgot one of our dishes. We canceled it after finding out it hadn’t been cooked yet, which was a bit frustrating. That said, the rest of the food was decent, ranging from average to slightly above average. The Kangkung Belacan was definitely the highlight for me—flavorful and perfectly cooked. The restaurant’s vibe is simple and no-frills, so don’t expect anything fancy. If the kitchen service had been faster, it would’ve been an easy five stars. For now, it’s a solid four.

Thomas F.

Visited in December 2024, excellent Chinese food. Nice location, next to the main road, to have a good view what’s happening in town. Also plenty of parking nearby.

We tried the deep fried chicken (Inchi Kabin) and garlic prawns, delicious, crispy from the outside and soft from the inside. It was accompanied by some vegetable (Kangaroo Kong Kalacen). Fresh juice was served too.

We will be back to try some curry, and the steamed fish on the neighbouring table looked yummy too.

Lee F.

We are so delighted to stumble upon this amazing gem in the heart of Batu Ferringhi. Kavita served us and my mother even said that she is extremely experienced regarding the Asian cuisine. We ordered a couple of simple dishes and they were all delicious. Thank you so much Kavita (for your beautiful smile & demeanour) who represented Guan Guan restaurant so well! 😇🙏

Veethesh

The food was excellent, and the price was well worth it. The restaurant is located right in front of Batu Ferringhi Beach, making it a perfect spot to visit after a long, tiring day by the sea. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. When my friend got stung by a jellyfish at the beach, we mentioned it while dining, and they immediately offered their advice based on their experience, guiding us on what to do. Their kindness and helpfulness made our visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Nyitmui C.

I had a frustrating dinner due to the attitude of the Indian lady who took our order. She was very impatient and dismissive, which made the experience uncomfortable. The food selection was good and the flavors were excellent, but people shouldn’t have to deal with bad attitudes. It’s disappointing that they employ someone like that. I won’t be coming back.

Annabellaa L.

两个人空盘！
鱼好新鲜！那个秘制鸡肉真的是太好吃了！

Splitterman

Prices are higher than in an average cafe.
Instead of simple morning glory salad we got it with some strong fermented meatlike stuff.
Same with mixed vegetables- they have seafood and chicken pieces inside, which is an excess. We also ordered steamed fish and it was tasty, but later we discovered it was too spiced by chemical taste enhancers. It is a usual thing for local and Chinese food, but here the effect was too strong- we couldn’t stop drinking water till next morning.

Subendra T.

Decided to try this spot out as it was close to our hotel. Nice open & airy restaurant with eclectic decor. Love the al fresco area but due to rain had to sit indoors. Friendly staff. Tourist prices. Parking can be difficult.

We ordered sambal squid & sizzling taufoo. It took a while to arrive due to the crowd. Decent sized portions. The squid was average at best as we were expecting it to be spicy. Taufoo however was really good especially over white rice. Plenty of ingredients as well. Homely flavors. We washed it down with juice & a cold bottle of beer.

Overall a decent meal. Worth a try if nearby.