Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

We visited this facility a month ago, it was the most authentic nyonya kitchen until today in penang. we were there at 12:00, got a table. we ordered a lot of dressing it did not take long to be served for eating. taste was absolutely to die, for our teller was queaky clean. just what was a bit down was the penyet. the dessert so found.so price is not so cheap but they pay for authentic aromen. service is very friendly fast.

Amazing food, and excellent service. Special compliments to the host for being attentive and made my parents felt very welcomed. Loved everything we ordered. One of the best in town for nyonya food. Reasonable price and lovely ambience. Booking ahead is advisable. Highly recommended

Nonya restaurants serve a romantic nostalgia of the times when meals were always cooked at home, where mothers slaved in the kitchen, preparing the ingredients, cooking them meticulously to produce a taste that's unmistakably home. However, not all nonya restaurants are equal, just as each home had its own tweak on the basic recipes. Auntie Gaik Lean's endeavours to bring the best of these home flavours to their dishes, and it works, as can be seen by the glowing reviews here. I have known Auntie Gaik Lean for many years now, even when she was a proprietor of her previous shop in Petaling Jaya The Long Table. Since then, I was already a fan of her cooking and was disappointed when The Long Table closed its doors for good. Nestled at the junction of Bishop Street and Beach Street, it's housed in what used to be BP DeSilva, a jewellery shop. The shop has taken great pains not to remove the glory of the previous tenants and hints can be seen everywhere. The dining area is a comfortably sized room, and large tables with lazy Susans on top of them. An immediate sense of nostalgia hits you as you enter this room, with the window displays of nostalgic everyday items, including a Honda C50. Parking here can be a bit of a problem during weekdays due to its location in the business district of Penang. Weekends offer a respite to this as parking spaces are aplenty along Bishop Street. The extensive menu offers the typical nonya fare, and then some. Do ask if there are any specials that may be on offer, as these items are not on the menu and are truly special one off dishes that are rarely found anywhere else. From the constant flow of guests in and out, a sense of confidence will pervade that you have made the right choice for sampling their nonya dishes. While some complain about the prices, I have found it to be very reasonable after all, one can't place a price on going back in time and enjoying the fond memories of savouring the home cooked goodness from the kitchens in our homes. Definitely a winner and you won't go wrong picking this place as your go to for really authentic nonya dishes. Bar none.

We appreciated the kind gesture from the accommodating manager who gave us a table for early dinner while they are fully booked as we promised to be done beforehand. The restaurant exudes a rather enlivening dining atmosphere. All dishes recommended by the manager are good with some delightful first time surprises ie the Dutch egg being chief amongst them. Nutmeg juice is a must try.

Best meal we had in Penang. Lovely room and good service with delicious food. What more do you need? We had a family dinner and everyone enjoyed it. Stylish decor adds some style. Plus there was good air conditioning on a hot day.