Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery

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"A Michelin-starred charmer set in a former jewelry shop, this old-school kitchen turns out soulful staples like tau yew chicken and nasi ulam with polished consistency. It’s a deft blend of heritage cooking and accolade-level execution." - Arati Menon

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"In Georgetown, Penang I encountered unpretentious Nyonya cooking served with unwavering authenticity at Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery; everything is made from scratch — even the vegetable-stuffed shells for the signature pie tee — and the herbaceous, hard-to-find nasi ulam is another must-try that reflects the matriarch’s time-tested recipes." - Alvin Lim

"Memorabilia in show windows and a 60s soundtrack exude the charm of a bygone era. Chef Gaik Lean has been guarding her secret recipes for decades and she makes no compromises in terms of food quality. Many items are made from scratch, including her heavenly pie tee and gulai tumis that uses over eight ingredients in the curry paste, such as fresh saffron. Also try nasi ulam, an old-time recipe." - Michelin Inspector

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"The country’s first MICHELIN-Starred Nyonya restaurant, offering dishes like kueh pie tee and nasi ulam, run by Auntie Gaik Lean." - Peter Yeoh

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"A beloved institution for Peranakan cuisine, this restaurant crafts dishes from secret recipes and quality produce, with many items made from scratch—from the heavenly pie tee to a gulai tumis whose curry paste uses over eight ingredients. The kitchen’s old-school spirit shows in rempah ground by hand and herbs chopped for nasi ulam, reflecting a proud Nyonya heritage and a strong following in Penang." - Debbie Yong