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Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery exterior, Bishop Street Penang
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1 Bishop Street  ·  UNESCO World Heritage Zone  ·  George Town, Penang

Malaysia's First Michelin-Starred Nyonya Restaurant  ·  One Michelin Star 2023  ·  One Michelin Star 2024  ·  One Michelin Star 2025  ·  One Michelin Star 2026  ·  George Town, Penang  ·  Authentic Peranakan Cuisine  ·  Reservations Recommended  ·  Wed – Sun  ·  Malaysia's First Michelin-Starred Nyonya Restaurant  ·  One Michelin Star 2023  ·  One Michelin Star 2024  ·  One Michelin Star 2025  ·  One Michelin Star 2026  ·  George Town, Penang  ·  Authentic Peranakan Cuisine  ·  Reservations Recommended  ·  Wed – Sun  · 
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The Eatery & Its Spaces

Exterior of Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery on Bishop Street
Main dining room at Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
Private Dining Room — seats up to 12 guests
Dining atmosphere at Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

George Town, Penang

Main Dining Room

Private Dining — Seats up to 12

Our Heritage Shophouse

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Address
1 Bishop Street
(Lebuh Bishop)
George Town, 10200
Penang, Malaysia
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Opening Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
Lunch 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday

Last seating 30 minutes before closing.

Parking

Limited street parking on Bishop Street. Nearest paid car parks on Penang Street and Carnarvon Street — both within a 5-minute walk. Grab and taxis drop off directly in front.

Directions

Getting Here

By Grab or Taxi

Drop-off directly at 1 Bishop Street (Lebuh Bishop). Under 15 minutes from the Georgetown Ferry Terminal. Grab is reliable and plentiful in George Town — simply search "Auntie Gaik Lean's" in the app.

Tip: Set drop-off as "1 Bishop Street, Georgetown" to avoid confusion with the main road.

On Foot

Easily walkable from the main tourist areas of George Town.

  • → Armenian Street — 8 min walk
  • → Penang Hill Funicular — 12 min walk
  • → Chowrasta Market — 10 min walk
  • → Penang State Museum — 3 min walk

By Car

Street parking is limited on Bishop Street — we recommend using a nearby paid lot.

  • P Penang Street Car Park — 5 min walk
  • P Carnarvon Street (Jalan Carnarvon) — 5 min walk
  • P Komtar Car Park — 8 min walk

Heritage zone parking wardens are active. Always use a paid lot.

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Location

You're in the Heart of It

George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Zone — one of Asia's most celebrated historic districts

UNESCO George Town Heritage Zone

You're dining inside one of Southeast Asia's best-preserved colonial heritage districts — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Bishop Street is one of its most historic arteries.

Penang State Museum

3-minute walk from our door. The museum holds one of Malaysia's finest collections of Peranakan artefacts, antiques, and historical records. A perfect complement to your visit.

3 MIN WALK

Khoo Kongsi Clan House

5-minute walk. One of Southeast Asia's most ornate Chinese clan houses — a breathtaking monument to the Peranakan heritage that also gave birth to the food you'll eat at our table.

5 MIN WALK
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