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Penang

127 W. 72nd St., New York, NY, 10023
nr. Columbus Ave.
917-441-4790

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
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An old standby

FatBastard from 10019 | Posted on 10/2/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
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.

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145 out of 316 people found this review helpful.

Relaxed, elegant

margaretohora from 92867 | Posted on 4/8/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
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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245 out of 488 people found this review helpful.

Very unproffesional

NoaNy from 10027 | Posted on 10/11/06

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 1
Décor: 3
Value: 4

It seems like a nice place to go on a date, but the service was poor. The managers unexperienced. The food was ok. Definitly not a place to take the kids.

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228 out of 474 people found this review helpful.

Perfect Bohemian Nook

achancellor | Posted on 10/1/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

My husband and I happened upon this place on one of our routine strolls in Soho. We found it to be very comforting, friendly and warm. The service is attentive and caring without being intrusive. The food is a virtual melody of tastes and textures, satisfying without being heavy. We loved the abundance of candles everywhere! A very Bohemian vibe.

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264 out of 506 people found this review helpful.

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