Syazana Nasi Melayu — Restaurant in George Town

Syazana Nasi Melayu, located in Penang Times Square, offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with a spacious two‑level layout and decor reminiscent of a 5‑star hotel—polished, sleek, and inviting . The environment is pleasant and comfortable, ideal for lunch or dinner, complete with air‑conditioned indoor tables and more relaxed outdoor spots.

What stands out is the sheer variety: over 50 lauk‑pauk options ranging from traditional Malay favourites like rendang, ayam goreng berempah, sambal udang and ulam, to western dishes too. The self‑service setup lets you pick exactly the dishes you want, then staff tally your choices before you dine—efficient and flexible.

Taste wise, the flavours are generally good, authentic and satisfying, matching the high expectations set by the decor . However, there was a downside: when I tried the fried chicken (priced at around RM 8.50 per piece), it arrived cold—dampening the enjoyability and feeling a bit disappointing given the premium environment and pricing.

Prices here lean toward the higher side, with a single chicken piece costing about RM 8.50, and total of RM 23 per person not uncommon . For the upscale ambiance and variety of dishes, the pricing may feel a bit steep—especially when the food isn’t served piping hot. Overall: excellent setting and menu diversity, good taste—but a let‑down when temperature control and price...

🐣 You shouldn't come here too often—not just because the food is delicious, but also because it's hard on our wallets. Hahaha.

🐣 We came during lunchtime, so it was very crowded, and we had to wait in line. The wait was under the hot sun since there's no canopy. The concept here is self-service.

🐣 For the rice, a staff member will serve it for you. There are so many food options, from main dishes to side dishes, vegetables, and sambal. Don’t get carried away, or you might be shocked to pay RM10 for three pieces of sambal prawns, like we were—my friend kept a sour face the whole time, haha.

🐣 After choosing your food, you can pick a seat, and a staff member will come to ask what you'd like to drink. Another staff member will come to your table to calculate what you've eaten.

🐣 Overall, I liked the taste of the food. It was savory, with clear flavors, not bland. It left a strong impression on my Indonesian taste buds, haha.

🐣 Oh, they also offer Western food at the shop next door, so maybe that’s worth trying later.

🐣 As for the place, I find it a bit cramped since the seating inside is very close together. But if you don’t mind the heat, you can sit outside. There’s also a second floor. However, there’s...

Located at Penang Times Square that once rose as a grand mixed-use project on a former tin smelting site. Initially promising, it declined due to poor retail traction and its link to MBI Group’s money game scandal. Raids and asset freezes followed. Commercial lots here struggle to survive but this particular Nasi Melayu business seems doing pretty well. The food is reasonably affordable and tasty. The environment is OK, most of the seating and tables are arranged on open terrace in front of the shop, which was pretty windy and not Hot when I visit. Indoor + Outdoor seating available. Worth to mention that the choices of food is pretty robust, not only do they served Malay dishes but also western cuisins like lagsagna, mac & chese, fish & chips, etc. Plus, all foods are priced...