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Penang - East Hanover

200 Route 10 West, East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-6989
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Ranked #12 of 19 restaurants in East Hanover
3.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Cuisines: Malaysian
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New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

Firstly, the new decor is terrible. It was a lovely Malaysian place, with bamboo and character. Now it is a slick NYC style place that could serve any cuisine at all. Luckily, the food hasn't changed much. Great roti canai, good sizzling beef. The only thing we didn't like was the beef rendang: the sauce was superb, but the beef... More

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West Orange, New Jersey
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The interior is decorated very nicely and the ambiance is pleasant, but the delivery of food is lacking unless you are looking to come her with a large group. The appetizers were brought out less than 3 minutes after ordering and the main courses were out within 6 minutes of ordering. This shows that the food is pre-cooked and the... More

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NJ, USA
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

As a family, we've been to Penang many times before, including for a 30th bday party we chose to have there because of the good food. Well, we went today for lunch and he food was definitely not as good as previous experiences. For example, the menu items denoted as spicy came out not spicy at all (not even a... More

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New York City, New York
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

In the back of an obscure shopping mall in East Hanover, Penang is flourishing. Starting with incredibly fresh chicken lettuce wraps- made with fresh lemongrass, to incredible baked squid in house special sauce, the food here is both hearty and tasty. Not your run of the mill Chinese/Thai restaurant. Penang puts out really good food. Volcano ribs are awesome as... More

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Belleville,NJ
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

We have been going to this place for years. We love the new modern yet classic design of the place. Food continue to be consistent. Bubble tea is great, roti canai and the honey squid. Wait was 15 minutes because it's always packed. Deserves the wait. More

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Richmond, VA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

Penang is very cute and seemed so promising, but it was a very disappointing experience. After we were seated, we waited about 15 minutes before anyone even talked to us. The appetizers came quickly, but then we waited and waited and waited while our waiter never returned for at least an hour while everyone around us got served and left,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2008

went there for the first time. I was a bit intimidated by the spicy ingredients, but still tried what everyone ordered. Very good food and not as spicy as I thought it would be More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2008

Meegoreng is a good noodle dish. You can't go without the Roti canai appetizer. More

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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2008

Food is not bad, I've had better More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2008

My dad loves this place, so does my gf. I think its probably the best Penang in the area (definitely better than the one in edison). More

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