Penang, Malaysia
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100
Chef Kim Hock Su's modern Malaysian cooking earns its #118 OAD Asia ranking through steady technique and regional precision rather than reinvention. The compact Jalan Timah room shifts from businesslike at lunch to intimate at dinner, with booking windows opening two to three weeks out. Solo diners should request counter seats; groups of four will find the space tight but serviceable.
Points
100
Sri Ananda Bahwan is a practical George Town pick when you want an easy Indian meal with long daily hours and little planning pressure. Choose it for casual dining between Penang food stops; cross-shop Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery or Firewood if the meal needs more ceremony.
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