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Penang

127 W. 72nd St. , New York, NY 10023
nr. Columbus Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
917-441-4790 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.5 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Asian: Southeast, Chinese, Indian, Thai
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Official Website

penangusa.com

Hours

Sun-Thu, noon-10:45pm; Fri-Sat, noon-11:45pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at 72nd St.; B, C at 72nd St.

Prices

$9-$22

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Delivery
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

53d St. to 90th St., Riverside Dr. to Central Park West

Profile

Penang showcases trademarked Malay cuisine indebted to Indian, Chinese, and Thai influences. Roti starters are strong, with delicate, stretched-thin sheets of dough stuffed and ready for dipping in a well-balanced curry sauce. If the cold-plate classic gado-gado is ambushed by too much peanut sauce, at least mains—like a piquant mango curry served on a split mango shell—show more restraint. — Helen Zelon

Recommended Dishes

Roti canai, $5; roti telur, $7; buah mango, $16

7.5 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
75% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
50% Would you go on business?
50% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.3
Service: 7.0
Décor: 7.5
Value: 7.5

An old standby

FatBastard from 10019 | Posted on 10/2/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 7
Décor: 7
Value: 8

Reliable for both delivery and dining in. Interesting enough to satisfy a wide range of tastes but usually not so spicy as to put off. The squid appetizer is delightful medley of peppers, onions, and lightly breaded calamari tossed in chili oil. I generally follow up with the beef chow fun but have been satisfied with a variety of Penang's entrees and a friend consistently prefers the chicken with shredded mango. For low-key neighborhood dining, this one's a winner.

Relaxed, elegant

margaretohora from 92867 | Posted on 4/8/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

Penang offers delicious food in an elegant environment. Definitely order to the string beans. The reader who described the service as "attentive" hit the nail on the head. I was impressed by the waitstaff. I recommend the lower level dining area.

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