Satay exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Satay made with real commitment to pandan and technique. The richly spiced and coconut-sweet result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Penang is considered the food capital of Malaysia and rivals Singapore for hawker excellence. The a Penang hawker stall was exactly right for this kind of eating. teh tarik was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.