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I went with my colleagues during lunch time today and I was pleasantly surprised that there are still ample parking space and the restaurant was not full. There were about 12 of us and we manage to get a nice table at a corner to fit all of us. Which brings me to the first point. This place is definitely spacious and big enough to cater large groups of diners. Overall the ambience and deco inside is absolutely wonderful. I really felt very comfortable inside. Next let us move on to food, which I believe are all Arab cuisines. We ordered a few dishes to be shared among us. Shawarma, lamb kebab, lamb and chicken mendi, chicken maklouba, mixed grill and a variety of drinks. The food were all very nice and the meat were tender and juicy. Just probably the lamb from mixed grill set were a bit charred and hard but otherwise the rest are all good. In particular the adani tea was simply so good and I wouldn't mind to just order that alone and take my own sweet time sipping the tea. Price is a little bit pricy but I think it is still value for money. In a group of 12 pax we spent about rm700 so that is about rm60 per pax. Good food with good ambience and I don't have any complaints with the service as well so I think it is pretty ok. We walked away feeling so full and satisfied. Definitely worth checking out!
Kevin YeohKevin Yeoh
10
We have been at the Halab Penang for a farewell dinner with friends. I heard it's also a very good place for birthday parties. While we were there there were five birthday celebrations. They offer a very high quality Arab cuisine. Everything is halal. That means you should know, you don't get alcohol and pork there. The price are very fair. We had grilled chicken drumsticks with rice and the Potato Chicken with fresh bread. We also shared the Appetizer Plate A and Palte B with our friends. Also very delicious and recommendable. For drinks we had a tea, a strawberry juice and a mango juice. The food was delicious and they used very fresh ingredients. I really recommend the strawberry juice, so delicious. The fruit juice is really made of fresh fruits. That's very important for us. The stuff is friendly and courteous. They can read your needs from your eyes. We had an very nice conversation with one of their waiter. The Halab Penang is located at the famous Chulia Street on Penang Island. Next to this restaurant, there are a lot of bars and caffees. It is better to make a reservation in advance, because if do not resevate, you have to wait very long sometimes. If my review was helpful for you please leave a like.
Christina MilloniggChristina Millonigg
20
I ll b honest n WONT sing Halab Penang any praises. I hv no issues wt the food but the SERVICE. I hd fine dine in many places, hwv the amazing atmosphere couldnt compensate how bad the service I received here. I was surprised when I was asked if they could take my plate while I was clearly still eating, my cutlery were not where close to show I ws done. Was making a small chat an indication tht we wr done dining when there clearly were untouched food n bread. Are u hiring morons tht thy fail to understand the etiquette! Mind u they took the plates without waiting for my answer. Since I was not use to this scenario we left surprised as the food were taken away. They kept hovering around our table when there ws clearly ample of empty tables as if they couldnt wait for us to get out. I would understand this if this is the peak hour. There wr couple who came just about the same time as us, still dining n making small chat too. Btw should I tell them how much money I hv in a bank n the kind of Merc I drove back home. Such service is an insult! I couldnt wait to pay my bill n get out n they robbed me my RM0.40. Mind u all,u get no tips not even tht RM0.40.I wish u all will be shipped back to your lovely country. If u feel this is an insult feel free to feel so. The taste of your own medicine.
Jeszzie KJeszzie K
20
Ordered in from Haleb via grab and the process was smooth. So many options to choose from!! We went with the mixed hummus which came with pistachios hummus, plain and bairuti— all lovely. Pricier than other options but portion size for everything is very generous. I ordered a shish taouk wrap which was delicious. My husband had a shawarma wrap which was good, the chips that came with it were seasoned which was really nice. Def recommend :) Went again a few days ago this time in to the restaurant. Lovely service from staff and def a go-to destination for birthdays. During the 1.5hrs we were there there were at least 4-5 separate groups there to celebrate! The juices we ordered (mint + lemon, and mango) were phenomenal as was the shish taouk. I wasn’t a big fan of the fettuccine but our little one enjoyed it. I would suggest going earlier in the day for lunch or early dinner, there’s quite a few bars and things open on the street in the evening which isn’t ideal.
Sarah KhakiSarah Khaki
00
Atmosphere was great. Food was absolutely delicious for some dish. The shawarma was delicious packed with flavourful ingredients. The chicken from the shawarma was well seasoned with spices and the aroma from it was just mesmerising. The lamb kebab was a little let down because it was a little dry but tastes good with fresh blended tomatoes. Chicken briyani rice was generously seasoned with spice and absolutely gorgeous. However the chicken was a little on the dry side. Turkish tea was strong and aromatic. Masala tea was a little too sweet and not smooth. Creates a little dryness in the mouth but fragrant. Service was was good and would have been better if the service crew would smile. Everyone had a serious look except the usher who was dressed in traditional clothes. Wonderful place to dine.
Garry ReviewsGarry Reviews
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The food is good but not perfect especially Kebab because in the Middle East kebab should be pure meat not like this as one feels it is home made kebab.. The service is not good because the customer has to call the waiter more than once before he comes and the places to sit inside the restaurant depend on the captain's responsible feelings and not depend on the customer's desire.. The Toilet is not sanitized.. The prices were high as compared with other restaurants in Penang.. The staff is not welcoming customers and does not ask for the quality of food if it is preferred by customers or they just serve it and if customers are enjoying with this trial or not.. I advise the restaurant to look again for his services, food and sanitization.
Anas Tarik NafeiAnas Tarik Nafei
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381, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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+60 4-251 9550
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halab.my
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