Xiang Peng Peng - Jalan Macalister 香喷喷盐焗鸡 — Restaurant in George Town

Along Macalister Road sits this brightly lit restaurant advertising its Salted Chicken, which piqued my curiosity to try. And so I did, for dinner with another friend. Parking is almost non-existent during the day, and we were lucky enough to find one at night, as Macalister Road is one of the busiest in Penang at any time.

A simple dining area greets you, very unlike the well decorated front of the shop. The owner greets you and you recognise him as the one in the posters and banners displaying him baking his chicken dish.

One thing that I did notice about the fellow diners in the shop - they were all speaking Indonesian, which led me to believe that this place is popular with visitors from our neighbouring country. Then it struck me that this establishment is also owned by their countrymen as the sign on the wall says "Tutup hari Senin" which means closed on Mondays in Indonesian.

The small menu doesn't offer many choices, but it's good enough for a meal. We ordered half a chicken, fried roasted pork and the taufu. Judging from the prices on the dishes, our expectations and anticipation were high.

What struck us when the dishes arrived were the portions. They were very small and were not befitting the price. While the chicken (RM36 for half bird) was well smoked and was flavourful, it lacked the intensity of the chinese herbs which is normally found in this dish. The fried roast pork (RM28) was aromatic but too sweet, while the claypot taufu also lacked flavour.

All in all, RM81 for three dishes between two persons, who left the place with unsatisfied tummies, was a little too expensive and didn't...

Touch down Penang & after checking in I dined in this restaurant. I know it is said salted chicken but I craved for pork now 😆. Aside from pork, I ordered onion omelette, and bean curd. Each dish was a comforting experience that felt like a warm embrace of home-cooked goodness.

The roasted pork was the star of the meal. It had a perfectly crispy skin with tender, juicy meat that carried just the right balance of seasoning. The flavors were rich and satisfying without being overpowering.

The onion omelette was a simple yet flavorful delight. Fluffy and well-cooked, the eggs were complemented by the sweetness of the caramelized onions, giving it a wholesome, homemade charm.

The bean curd stood out with its silky texture and subtle taste, paired with a light sauce that elevated the dish. It was both comforting and flavorful, a perfect match for the other dishes.

Overall, Xiang Peng Peng delivers a dining experience that feels like a nostalgic trip to a family dinner table. The food is tasty, unpretentious, and full of heart—a reminder that sometimes, simple, well-prepared meals are the...

I had dinner with my fam today, it was I think my 4th or 5th visit to this place. When I arrives around 6.30 PM, it was queueing already all the tables are full, so you might want to come over outside lunch or dinner time to be seated fast and more comfy.

Parking is only on the street side, which should be very limited, so you may want to park on the surrounding smaller street and walk here if you don't get any parking at the shop front.

The room is well air conditioned and they played old famous mandarin songs during my visit. All the food I would say are delicious, and they only have less than 10 delicious menus. Of course, the best is the original ayam garam which is very tasty and soft. I also like the roasted pork menu which was very well caramelized.

The serving was also considerably quick during busy hours, and the Mr boss is also very agile and friendly.

One of the must try dish...