Ivy's Nyonya Cuisine

We arrived after the lunch rush and didn’t need to wait for a table. We opted for the 2 person set menu and enjoyed everything. Service was great! Very child friendly- bowl/cutlery, high chairs, and even a diaper changing station in the bathroom area. Overall- it wasn’t my favorite meal in Penang but definitely pretty good!

Ivy’s Nyonya Cuisine is a hidden gem in Penang, earning its well-deserved Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 for serving exceptional Peranakan food in a warm, homely setting. Housed in a traditional shophouse, the restaurant has a simple yet charming decor, filled with nostalgic Nyonya-era touches that enhance the authentic dining experience. What makes Ivy’s stand out is not just the food but also the hospitality. The husband-and-wife team runs the place with passion—the chef prepares each dish with care, while her husband, an enthusiastic and friendly host, takes the time to explain the dishes and their cultural significance. His warmth adds a personal touch that makes the meal even more memorable. We ordered a variety of dishes, and each one was delicious—rich in flavor, perfectly balanced, and true to traditional Nyonya cooking. From the aromatic fried chicken to the tangy Asam fish and the fragrant Otak-Otak, everything was executed with skill and authenticity. This is a must-visit for anyone seeking genuine Peranakan cuisine in a welcoming, family-run environment. The combination of outstanding food, heritage ambiance, and heartfelt service makes Ivy’s a standout in Penang’s culinary scene. Exceptional food, warm service, and a true taste of Nyonya heritage.

Delicious Nyonya cuisine in family run restaurant. It’s usually difficult to enjoy this cuisine when you have 2 pax, i was drawn here as I saw some patrons posting their set menu for 2 people @ RM90 before tax. Everything was cooked to perfection, we could tell a lot of thought went into perfecting these dishes. And from the way the owner(?) described the dishes we could tell they had a lot of pride in their food. Special shoutout to the otak (very pleasant texture that melts in your mouth) and the black glutinous rice dessert (i could taste some additional flavours in there, possibly from the longan? We couldn’t get enough of this!). The juhuchar was surprisingly flavourful, with an umami taste that we don’t usually get in this dish. Our only complaints was, we wish we could have customised the chicken part served. Not really a fan of drummet or thigh. When we asked the service staff if we could change, he didn’t really seem to understand our request. The robot server was an unlikely but welcome surprise 🤣 Nonetheless the service staff was attentive from the moment we walked in right till the end, making us feel like celebrities. Will definitely recommend this place to others 👌

We saw as we walked in the restaurant that this place is in the Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 list and they did not disappoint. The menu are all main dishes meant to be shared. The small size would typically be shared between 2-3 people with rice. Most of the dishes are excellent and some of our favourites were the chicken Kapitan (crispy and juicy), kangkung sambal, sambal prawn Petai and the lobak. Service is very accommodating as we came with four little kids. The place has this traditional peranakan vibe but a little small. Food - 9 Service - 9 Vibe - 7 Price - $$$

First visit here and already in love! ❤️ Came just before their break time, yet the staff served us with such warmth and kindness. The food? Absolutely incredible. The sambal udang was delicious, though I think it could be a bit less wet to be perfect. No doubt I’ll be back for more! Highly recommend!

Plentiful selection. Since there was only the two of us, we just ordered the set meal. It was DELICIOUS, especially the assam fish *chef’s kiss*. Perfection. We ended up taking away the dessert as we were too full. The next time I come to Penang, I would definitely pay this restaurant another visit.

We made a booking at 6.30 but didn’t get our table till 7.10 pm (?!?). We even arrived on time. Service was very friendly, the guy even came to our table multiple times to check on how we are. We did the set menu RM 175? for 4 ppl. Portion sizes were small and we had to order more. The assam fish was a bit watery but overall the food was good. I would rate the food as 3/5 but service was 5/5.

Excellent customer service. They greeted us when we arrived, and take some time to introduce us food suitable for us. Have taken their 2pax set meal. All food served were great, especially their Assam fish, ju hoo char and dried prawn paste (called hae bee).