Au Jardin
Modern Malaysian · George Town, Penang
Restaurant in Penang, Malaysia
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Chef
Kim Hock Su
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
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.
About Au Jardin
Au Jardin is a Penang restaurant serving modern Malaysian cuisine under chef-owner Kim Hock Su. Beyond those core facts, public-facing specifics such as menu structure, pricing, service times, room size, booking lead times, particular dishes should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before planning a visit.
The Setting and Practical Details
Au Jardin is in Penang. Verified details do not establish a specific street address, dining-room size, lunch service, dinner service, or atmosphere by time of day, so those points are best treated as practical questions to confirm when booking.
The available verified information does not support presenting Au Jardin as holding a confirmed 2026 Opinionated About Dining ranking or other specific accolade. The clearest grounded reason to consider it is its modern Malaysian cooking and the involvement of chef-owner Kim Hock Su.
What to Book For, What You Give Up
Book Au Jardin if you are specifically looking for modern Malaysian dining in Penang. The verified record supports the cuisine direction and chef-owner, but not a detailed promise about tasting-menu format, counter seating, à la carte choices, signature dishes, or beverage program.
Price details are not verified here, so ask the restaurant for current cost information before committing, especially if you are budgeting for a special occasion or comparing it with other dining in Penang.
If you want a modern Malaysian restaurant in Penang, Au Jardin is the relevant venue to consider on the verified facts available. For a broader itinerary, compare it with other Penang dining options generically based on your preferred budget, formality, availability.
Explore more options in our full Penang restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 125, Jalan Timah, Penang', Malaysia
- Website
- restaurant-aujardin.com
- Phone
- +60 12-428 9594
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, minimalist dining room with white tablecloths and polished service, set inside an industrial warehouse shell; stepping past the corrugated metal exterior reveals a calm, refined space that feels like a hidden oasis amid the creative Hin Bus Depot art compound.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Homemade sourdough with tomato butter
- Hay-aged duck
- Cured wild-caught prawn
- Smoked Penang-cultivated mussels
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Au Jardin in Penang?
For alternatives, compare Au Jardin with other Penang dining options based on cuisine, budget, availability. No specific peer venue is verified here beyond Au Jardin itself.
Is Au Jardin good for a special occasion?
Au Jardin works if you want modern Malaysian dining in Penang, but details such as room atmosphere, price, menu format, party-size suitability are not verified here. Confirm those points directly before planning a special occasion.
What should I wear to Au Jardin?
Au Jardin's verified dress code is smart casual. Dress neatly and avoid overly casual attire.
