Restoran Kapitan (Chulia Street)

Walking up i noticed the food looked good. But nothing could prepare me for how damn great it was. The butter masala chicken was beyond flavorful and i felt great after eating. The naans very good and the tandoori chicken also great. I went for late lunch but i really wish i went back for dinner. I will 100% go back tomorrow also. The flavor just doesn’t even make sense. I was doing a happy dance for an hour after.

Got recommendation by friends and I glad to check it out! The tandoori cooked with perfection and the spices, umphh delicious! My personal pick is double cheese naan, best pair with their green sauce. Taste absolutely wonderful 👍

Great food. You’ll be reassured by the quantity they serve which means it is always freshly prepared. The biryanis have so much flavour you’ll want to return. Shared tables with a hawker market feel, but waiter service.

I had the chance to try Restoran Kapitan on Chulia Street in Penang and ordered their chicken tandoori. While it’s not a fancy restaurant, it exceeded my expectations for a simple eatery. The chicken tandoori was well-cooked, flavorful, and had that classic smoky char that makes this dish so enjoyable. The accompanying naan was fresh and had a great texture. While the food was just “okay” compared to high-end restaurants, the quality was solid and trustworthy, making it a great spot for a quick, satisfying meal. If you’re looking for a casual place with good, reliable food, Kapitan delivers well for what it is. Would recommend it if you’re in the area and craving some comforting tandoori flavors!

Not sure about some mixed reviews here. I passed this place a few times at night... always seemed busy and crowded. So decided to have early dinner instead before 6pm... I was hungry :-). Only a few occupied tables at that time, order came pretty quick. I had Tandoori Chicken and Briyani rice - so good. Wished I can eat more but was here alone. Very flavorful, well marinated and cooked. For me, this is a gem! May swing on back to try other dishes!

Food was superb! Service was quick. There's also an air-conditioned room for those who prefer to dine in a cool condition, Unfortunately, language barrier makes it quite difficult to make orders as the staffs who attended us don't quite understand Malay largely n they only understand very simple English language. However, they really put in big effort to make the communication clear and we got all the food correct. I would like to suggest that the management take fast action to overcome this matter.

At this restaurant, we explored a mix of cuisines, including Arabian and Indian. We opted for the Indian dishes and found them to be quite interesting. The Aloo Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower) and Chicken Tikka Masala had a similar appearance but distinct tastes. I was intrigued by the Aloo Gobi, which came with a gravy—I'm used to the dry version. We also tried the Kabab platter, featuring a variety of Chicken Kababs. While the kebabs were slightly overcooked, they were edible. Overall, it was a commendable effort, deserving of an A for trying.

We came here many years ago and this was one of our favorite spot. This time around we ordered grilled mutton Briyani, tandoori briyani and naan bread. For me these dishes were ok ok only.