Damas Penang (Arabic Restaurant)

I tried Damas Penang, an Arabic restaurant, and overall had a pleasant dining experience with a mix of strong highlights and one small downside. The mushroom soup was excellent—rich, warm, and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the fattoush salad; it was fresh, well seasoned, and nicely balanced. For the main course, the server recommended a kebab with tomato sauce, and it turned out to be a good choice. The kebab was flavorful and well prepared, and the sauce complemented it nicely. For dessert, I ordered Arieka, a traditional Yemeni dessert made with molawah bread, cream, milk, honey, cheese, and nuts. While I appreciated trying something traditional and authentic, this dessert just wasn’t to my personal taste. The combination of flavors and textures didn’t work for me, though others who enjoy richer or more traditional desserts might like it. Overall, Damas Penang is a solid spot for Arabic food, especially if you’re looking for tasty soups, fresh salads, and well-prepared kebabs. I’d definitely return for the savory dishes and simply skip dessert next time.

What a delicious culinary adventure!! Dinner was superb…from the appetizers of hummus, Baba ghanoush, muhammara to the main courses of Fahsa beef, Zurbian chicken with spiced basmati rice, mixed grill of beef, lamb and chicken kebabs and their drinks..every item was expertly prepared and beautifully presented, loved the exotic and exquisite flavors of all the dishes we ordered. The restaurant was so clean and cozy, the ambience was perfect, the staff were friendly and attentive and I will surely be back for more!!

Great oriental food with excellent value for money! This place offers very good oriental cuisine with a great price–performance ratio. The dishes are prepared with care and beautifully presented, making them look just as good as they taste. There is a good variety of options on the menu, so everyone can find something they like. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the restaurant is especially family-friendly, which makes it a great choice when dining with children. Overall, a very pleasant experience with good food, friendly vibes, and fair prices. Definitely worth a visit!

The place is clean and comfortable. The staff was attentive and welcoming. We ordered: Hummus lamb 4/5 Maqlouba lamb 5/5 Madghout chicken 5/5 Mouskhan palestine 2.5/5 Maasoub (dessert) 5/5 The portion was big even for us (four adults). Will i come here again? Definitely!

Taste & quality was even exceeding what I am used to at similar Arab restaurants in KL, which is reasonable given the higher prices. Welcoming, attentive shabāb here, especially the brother from Damascus. They have space on the upper floor for larger groups. Only the Muhammara (dip) needs improvement. Else all 100/100.

Thw very best place for Syrian and Yemeni cuisine I’ve been to so far ! Service is excellent by Mr Khaled and the service staff here . Breads are also simply amazing ! Everything is a must try - fahsa chicken , maqloba chicken , cold appetizers , shakshuka, fassolia and foul . Thanks for the complimentary dessert and will certainly come back !

Foods was good and staffs are superb friendly. They are able to suggest to best food. Uwais and team was a great. Make my journey to Penang really worth it. Definitely i will come again and again to Damas. Highly recommended.

Food arrived pretty quickly and they all tasted good! Grateful for the good service by Owais