The Little Nyonya Cuisine @ Gurney Plaza at Bukit Bintang
Location: Plaza Gurney, 170-B1-32B, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Gurney Plaza
The menu features Nyonya classics such as assam laksa, lor bak (fried pork rolls), ju hu char (jicama and cuttlefish stir-fry), otak-otak, kiam boey (preserved vegetable soup), and pongteh (fermented bean stew). Dishes are prepared with the intricate spice pastes and time-consuming preparation methods that distinguish genuine Nyonya cooking from simplified approximations. Desserts include kuih such as ang ku kueh and onde-onde.
A meal costs between RM25 and RM45 per person. The Gurney Plaza outlet provides air-conditioned comfort for enjoying heritage food that would traditionally be found in home kitchens rather than restaurants. The restaurant attracts both locals seeking authentic Nyonya flavours and tourists exploring Penang's culinary culture. Weekend lunch is the busiest period.
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Sumarno Khoo
A bold take on Peranakan cuisine with a modern twist. At first glance, I was dubious as the menu features a wide array of cuisines from peranakan to western. After trying a few items on the menu pie tee, the asam stingray, classic kangkung belacan and cheese baked beef curry spaghetti. I am pleasantly surprised that they were all good.
Thian Boon Seng
Food is delicious as well as services is acceptable. However with the price of curry noodles that comes with 2 pcs tiny chicken is a bit disappointed. Small piece is fine but at least not a bone. Shameful with this standard of serving
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The Little Nyonya Cuisine @ Gurney Plaza
Little Nyonya Restaurant
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Chicken Curry with Rice and Bread
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Chicken Satay Skewers
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Shrimp and Water Spinach
A close-up shot of a dish featuring stir-fried water spinach with shrimp in a savory sauce. The water spinach is cut into bite-sized pieces and mixed with a reddish-brown sauce that appears to contain garlic and chili. Three large, cooked shrimp are placed on top of the dish. The food is served on a white plate.
Dessert with Menu
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Fried Tofu with Sauce
A plate of crispy fried tofu pieces served with a small bowl of reddish-brown dipping sauce. The tofu is golden brown and appears to be cut into bite-sized squares. The table surface has a speckled pattern.
Fried Rice Platter
A plate of fried rice is served with a fried egg, three pieces of meat wrapped in pandan leaves, cucumber slices, a small cup of sauce, and a cracker. The fried rice contains shrimp and is garnished with green onions and fried shallots.
Curry with Rice and Sides
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Little Nyonya Restaurant Entrance
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Curry Noodles
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Nasi Lemak
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Mantou Nyonya Curry Chicken
A plate of Mantou Nyonya Curry Chicken is served with three steamed buns and a papadum. The curry is a rich, reddish-orange color and contains pieces of chicken. Fresh mint leaves garnish the dish. The plate has a green rim and is set on a speckled tabletop.
Restaurant Interior and Menu Display
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Dessert Bowl
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Cendol Dessert
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Table with various dishes and rice
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Chicken Appetizer
A plate of crispy, glazed chicken pieces is served with a small dish of red sauce. The chicken appears to be a mix of wings and drumettes, coated in a savory sauce that gives them a glossy sheen. The plate has a light green crackle glaze pattern. In the background, another dish with a golden rim is visible.
Curry Laksa with Drinks
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Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad
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Prawns in Sauce
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Thai Food Platter
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Fried Tofu Bites
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Crispy Appetizers
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Shrimp and Bok Choy
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Shaved Ice Dessert with Ice Cream
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Cendol Dessert
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Ginataang Bilo-Bilo
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Wrapped Appetizers
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Cendol Dessert
A close-up shot of a bowl of cendol, a popular Southeast Asian dessert. The dessert features shaved ice topped with green pandan jelly noodles, palm sugar syrup, and red beans. A spoon rests on the side of the bowl. The table surface has a speckled pattern.
Satay Platter
A platter of grilled satay skewers, including chicken and beef, served with a side of peanut sauce, sliced cucumbers, and red onions. A bowl of white rice is visible in the background.
Dessert Bowl
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Shaved Ice Dessert with Ice Cream
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Chicken Curry with Buns
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Malaysian Food Spread
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Seafood Curry
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Stir-fried Water Spinach with Shrimp
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Baked Pasta with Meat and Vegetables
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Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce and Rice
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Stir-fried vegetables with mushrooms and tofu
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Spicy Shrimp and Green Beans
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Table with Malaysian Food
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Stir-fried winged beans with shrimp
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Fried Tofu with Sauce
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Restaurant Interior with Patrons
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Claypot Chicken with Mushrooms
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Satay Platter
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