Richard Rivalee Nyonya Cuisine Restaurant

Had our CNY reunion dinner at this wonderful restaurant. We had the set menu which was substantial and flavorful in every way. Even my extremely hard to please elder family member was deeply impressed. The restaurant was also kind enough to prepare 3 vegetarian dishes to accommodate the vegetarian in my family. The vegetarian dishes are absolutely fabulous. They really should include them in their regular menu. Highly recommended

Food was decent peranakan nyonya cuisine with complimentary interior decor. Chicken ponteh and kurma mutton is worth the try. However, fried fish was too simplistic with nothing much to offer and not a bite worth remembering. A suggestion if this were to stay on the menu, at least descale the fish first before cooking and serving for a better taste and customer experince. Turmeric rice was plain and bland. Nothing much going on except for its colour. Overall, this restaurant is ok to try if you are hunting for Malay Staits (Peranakan Nyonya) cuisine.

I went to a company dinner here. I had never eaten Malaysian food seriously before. It was unexpectedly delicious. The food was served slowly until the table was full. The service was very good. The owner was friendly. The restaurant was decorated very beautifully. I didn't take any pictures of the restaurant but focused on the food instead. I recommend coming here if you come to Penang. Don't miss it. It's a good idea to book a table in advance.

If you’re looking for authentic Nyonya food, this is the place to go. The Babi Pongteh was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the Acar Hu had the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Every dish feels like it’s made with love and care. Highly recommend for locals and tourists alike!

We just ordered 4 dishes and a drink since it was just the 2 of us. The lobak (6/10) was passable but could've been better had it been made with pork rather than chicken. The Brinjal with haebee (7/10) was good. Very different from what you'd get in Singapore or Melaka. The perut Ikan dish (4/10) was sadly disappointing. The fish intestines were rubbery & hard, obviously undercooked. The Nasi Ulam (6/10) was over-generously inundated with herbs that overwhelmed any flavour from the fried fish flakes. The nutmeg drink (7/10) was well made. Overall, RR's food failed to justify its Michelin mention, but that is not from the lack of trying or cutting corners. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The portions were generous and the cooking conscientious. The dishes just didn't quite meet the overall experience of the beautifully designed & curated interior. Price wise, it's very affordable. My bill came to MR97. Would I recommend this restaurant...for the overall experience, yes. For the food, No.

A very apt ambience for an authentic nyonya restaurant. Compact wigh authentic peranakan setup and very good nyonya dishes . Every dish is good. Assam prawn, rendang nyonya style, ju hu char, otak otak, and even dessert

Authentic nyonya cuisine. Food was amazing. The asam pedas and vege we ordered were delicious. Loved that they kept the interior traditional. Service was also good!

During our recent visit to your restaurant, we experienced an unfortunate incident. One of our companions accidentally cut their finger on a glass, causing it to bleed. We were quite worried, but your restaurant staff promptly recognized the seriousness of the situation and took quick action. Prior to the incident, we had a positive impression of your restaurant's service. The staff always greeted us with a smile, patiently answered our questions, and provided helpful recommendations. Their friendly and professional demeanor made us feel welcome and comfortable. Following the accident, They quickly addressed the bleeding and administered necessary first aid measures, reassuring us in the process. Their ability to handle emergencies and their familiarity with first aid procedures were commendable. Apart from the incident, we genuinely enjoyed the delicious food at your restaurant. Your chefs skillfully prepared authentic Nyonya cuisine, delivering flavorful and satisfying dishes. We were genuinely appreciative of the caring and attentive attitude displayed by your staff during this incident.