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Where to eat in George Town

17 places from published sources. Updated 11 Oct 2026.

PenangTalk · Checked 11 Oct 2026

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Nasi Kandar Line Clear

Nasi kandar (rice with curries and fried chicken), Indian-Muslim style

177 Jalan Penang, George Town

From published sourcesSource: live2makan, Sep 2024Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Open 24 hours, in an alley off Penang Road where nasi kandar has been sold since 1930 (live2makan, visited June 2024).

Open 24 hours

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Nasi Kandar Line Clear

From published sources

Name	Nasi Kandar Line Clearlive2makan. Page dated 13 Sep 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Nasi kandar (rice with curries and fried chicken), Indian-Muslim stylelive2makan. Page dated 13 Sep 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	177 Jalan Penanglive2makan. Page dated 13 Sep 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Open 24 hours, in an alley off Penang Road where nasi kandar has been sold since 1930 (live2makan, visited June 2024).live2makan. Page dated 13 Sep 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Open 24 hourslive2makan. Page dated 13 Sep 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Deen Maju

Chicken 75, nasi dalcha, nasi lemak and rice with curries

170 Jalan Gurdwara, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Time Out Penang, Jun 2015Source 11 years old: details may have changed

On Jalan Gurdwara, opposite the largest Sikh temple in Penang (live2makan, visited May 2024).

2:30pm to 10pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Deen Maju

From published sources

Name	Deen Majulive2makan. Page dated 16 Aug 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Chicken 75, nasi dalcha, nasi lemak and rice with currieslive2makan. Page dated 16 Aug 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	170 Jalan Gurdwaralive2makan. Page dated 16 Aug 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	On Jalan Gurdwara, opposite the largest Sikh temple in Penang (live2makan, visited May 2024).live2makan. Page dated 16 Aug 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	2:30pm to 10pmTime Out Penang. Page dated 19 Jun 2015, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Taman Emas Coffee Shop

Kopitiam known for assam laksa and char koay teow

Jalan Gottlieb, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Time Out Penang, Aug 2014Source 12 years old: details may have changed

Serves assam laksa and char koay teow, per Time Out Penang.

Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday, 12 noon to 5pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Taman Emas Coffee Shop

From published sources

Name	Taman Emas Coffee ShopTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Kopitiam known for assam laksa and char koay teowTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	Jalan GottliebTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Serves assam laksa and char koay teow, per Time Out Penang.Time Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 14 Oct 2026
Opening days	Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday, 12 noon to 5pmTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Loong Fong Cafe

Century-old kopitiam: kaya toast, nasi lemak, char kway teow, steamed bread

249 Lebuh Pantai, George Town

From published sourcesSource: DanielFoodDiary, May 2026Source 6 months old: details may have changed

Kopitiam at 249 Lebuh Pantai, open 8am to 4pm Friday to Wednesday and closed on Thursday (DanielFoodDiary, 1 May 2026).

Friday to Wednesday; closed Thursday, 8am to 4pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Loong Fong Cafe

From published sources

Name	Loong Fong CafeDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 1 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Century-old kopitiam: kaya toast, nasi lemak, char kway teow, steamed breadDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 1 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	249 Lebuh PantaiDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 1 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Kopitiam at 249 Lebuh Pantai, open 8am to 4pm Friday to Wednesday and closed on Thursday (DanielFoodDiary, 1 May 2026).DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 1 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Friday to Wednesday; closed Thursday, 8am to 4pmDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 1 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Sri Weld Food Court (Ali's nasi lemak)

Hawker court; Ali's nasi lemak and beef kuay teow

Lebuh Pantai, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Free Malaysia Today, Oct 2023Source 3 years old: details may have changed

Banana-leaf nasi lemak with six fillings (ikan bilis and egg, fried fish, salted fish, squid, prawn, chicken) made on site at the food court entrance (Free Malaysia Today, 8 Oct 2023).

Closed Sunday, 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday; 7am to 1pm Saturday (Ali's nasi lemak stall)

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Sri Weld Food Court (Ali's nasi lemak)

From published sources

Name	Sri Weld Food Court (Ali's nasi lemak)DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 11 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Hawker court; Ali's nasi lemak and beef kuay teowDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 11 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	Lebuh PantaiDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 11 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Banana-leaf nasi lemak with six fillings (ikan bilis and egg, fried fish, salted fish, squid, prawn, chicken) made on site at the food court entrance (Free Malaysia Today, 8 Oct 2023).Free Malaysia Today. Page dated 8 Oct 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Closed Sunday, 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday; 7am to 1pm Saturday (Ali's nasi lemak stall)DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 11 May 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Presgrave Street Hawker Centre

Evening hawker centre: wantan mee, fried oysters, 888 Hokkien mee, ais kacang

67D Lebuh Presgrave, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Time Out Penang, Aug 2014Source 12 years old: details may have changed

Hawker centre on Lebuh Presgrave; the 888 Hokkien Mee stall beside it is in the Michelin Guide selection for 2024-25 (live2makan, 19 Sep 2025).

Friday to Wednesday; closed Thursday, 4:30pm to 12:30am

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Presgrave Street Hawker Centre

From published sources

Name	Presgrave Street Hawker Centrelive2makan. Page dated 19 Sep 2025, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Evening hawker centre: wantan mee, fried oysters, 888 Hokkien mee, ais kacanglive2makan. Page dated 19 Sep 2025, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	67D Lebuh Presgravelive2makan. Page dated 19 Sep 2025, read on 14 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Hawker centre on Lebuh Presgrave; the 888 Hokkien Mee stall beside it is in the Michelin Guide selection for 2024-25 (live2makan, 19 Sep 2025).live2makan. Page dated 19 Sep 2025, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Friday to Wednesday; closed Thursday, 4:30pm to 12:30amTime Out Penang. Page dated 26 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Tho Yuen Chicken Rice Restaurant

Chinese dim sum, chicken rice, steamed fish head

96 Lebuh Campbell, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Time Out Penang, Aug 2014Source 12 years old: details may have changed

Serves dim sum, chicken rice and steamed fish head with vermicelli, per Time Out Penang.

Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday, 6am to 3pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Tho Yuen Chicken Rice Restaurant

From published sources

Name	Tho Yuen Chicken Rice RestaurantTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Chinese dim sum, chicken rice, steamed fish headTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	96 Lebuh CampbellTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Serves dim sum, chicken rice and steamed fish head with vermicelli, per Time Out Penang.Time Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 14 Oct 2026
Opening days	Wednesday to Monday; closed Tuesday, 6am to 3pmTime Out Penang. Page dated 25 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Cheng Sim Vegetarian Restaurant

Chinese vegetarian: bak kut teh, Hokkien mee, paus, economy rice

69E Jalan Terengganu, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Time Out Penang, Aug 2014Source 12 years old: details may have changed

Offers vegetarian versions of Penang dishes, per Time Out Penang.

Daily, 7:30am to 9:30pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Cheng Sim Vegetarian Restaurant

From published sources

Name	Cheng Sim Vegetarian RestaurantTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Chinese vegetarian: bak kut teh, Hokkien mee, paus, economy riceTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	69E Jalan TerengganuTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Offers vegetarian versions of Penang dishes, per Time Out Penang.Time Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 14 Oct 2026
Opening days	Daily, 7:30am to 9:30pmTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant

Indian vegetarian: thali, south and north Indian sweets

60 Lebuh Penang, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Time Out Penang, Aug 2014Source 12 years old: details may have changed

Time Out calls it one of Penang's only pure vegetarian Indian eateries.

Daily, 8:30am to 10pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Woodlands Vegetarian Restaurant

From published sources

Name	Woodlands Vegetarian RestaurantTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Indian vegetarian: thali, south and north Indian sweetsTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	60 Lebuh PenangTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Time Out calls it one of Penang's only pure vegetarian Indian eateries.Time Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Daily, 8:30am to 10pmTime Out Penang. Page dated 28 Aug 2014, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Joo Hooi Cafe

Kopitiam: lor bak, char kuey teow, assam laksa, Teochew cendol

475 Jalan Penang, George Town

From published sourcesSource: DanielFoodDiary, Dec 2023Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Houses Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow, a Michelin Bib Gourmand listing (DanielFoodDiary, 3 Dec 2023); the laksa stall that used to be inside has moved to Lebuh Keng Kwee.

Char kuey teow stall inside the cafe: every day, Char kuey teow stall inside the cafe: 9.30am to 5.30pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Joo Hooi Cafe

From published sources

Name	Joo Hooi CafeDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 3 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Kopitiam: lor bak, char kuey teow, assam laksa, Teochew cendolDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 3 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	475 Jalan PenangDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 3 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Houses Penang Road Famous Jin Kor Char Kuey Teow, a Michelin Bib Gourmand listing (DanielFoodDiary, 3 Dec 2023); the laksa stall that used to be inside has moved to Lebuh Keng Kwee.DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 3 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Char kuey teow stall inside the cafe: every day, Char kuey teow stall inside the cafe: 9.30am to 5.30pmDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 3 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

Cendol, ais kacang, ice balls (stall)

27 and 29 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town

From published sourcesSource: DanielFoodDiary, Dec 2023Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Roadside dessert stall on Lebuh Keng Kwee; the post traces its history to 1936 and the founder Mr Tan Teik Fuang (DanielFoodDiary, 6 Dec 2023).

Every day, 10am to 5pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul

From published sources

Name	Penang Road Famous Teochew ChendulDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 6 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Cendol, ais kacang, ice balls (stall)DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 6 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	27 and 29 Lebuh Keng KweeDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 6 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Roadside dessert stall on Lebuh Keng Kwee; the post traces its history to 1936 and the founder Mr Tan Teik Fuang (DanielFoodDiary, 6 Dec 2023).DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 6 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Every day, 10am to 5pmDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 6 Dec 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Hameediyah Restaurant

Nasi kandar restaurant, Indian-Muslim style

164A Lebuh Campbell, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Travels With Sun, Mar 2024Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Its owner says the restaurant has operated since 1907 and is recognised as the oldest nasi kandar restaurant in the country (Bernama, 6 Sep 2024).

Daily, 10am to 10pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Hameediyah Restaurant

From published sources

Name	Hameediyah RestaurantTravels With Sun. Page dated 3 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Nasi kandar restaurant, Indian-Muslim styleTravels With Sun. Page dated 3 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	164A Lebuh CampbellTravels With Sun. Page dated 3 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Its owner says the restaurant has operated since 1907 and is recognised as the oldest nasi kandar restaurant in the country (Bernama, 6 Sep 2024).Bernama. Page dated 6 Sep 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Daily, 10am to 10pmTravels With Sun. Page dated 3 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Penang Famous Samosa

Samosas and Indian fried snacks, roadside stall in Little India

45 Queen Street, George Town

From published sourcesSource: TheSmartLocal, Nov 2023Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Named in the Michelin Guide Selected list of 2024, according to TheSmartLocal (23 Nov 2023, updated 27 Nov 2023).

Daily, 9.30am to 8pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Penang Famous Samosa

From published sources

Name	Penang Famous SamosaTheSmartLocal. Page dated 23 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Samosas and Indian fried snacks, roadside stall in Little IndiaTheSmartLocal. Page dated 23 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	45 Queen StreetTheSmartLocal. Page dated 23 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Named in the Michelin Guide Selected list of 2024, according to TheSmartLocal (23 Nov 2023, updated 27 Nov 2023).TheSmartLocal. Page dated 23 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Daily, 9.30am to 8pmTheSmartLocal. Page dated 23 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Bee Hwa Cafe

Kopitiam serving Chinese dishes such as char koay teow, Hokkien mee and curry soup

10 Lebuh Dickens, George Town

From published sourcesSource: Penang Foodie, Mar 2024Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Penang Foodie's March 2024 guide lists it as a kopitiam that serves no pork or lard.

Closed Sunday, 7am to 3pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Bee Hwa Cafe

From published sources

Name	Bee Hwa CafePenang Foodie. Page dated 4 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Kopitiam serving Chinese dishes such as char koay teow, Hokkien mee and curry soupPenang Foodie. Page dated 4 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	10 Lebuh DickensPenang Foodie. Page dated 4 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Penang Foodie's March 2024 guide lists it as a kopitiam that serves no pork or lard.Penang Foodie. Page dated 4 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Closed Sunday, 7am to 3pmPenang Foodie. Page dated 4 Mar 2024, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Super Star Koay Teow Soup

Koay teow soup (black soup) with braised chicken feet

78 Lebuh Kimberley, George Town

From published sourcesSource: DanielFoodDiary, Apr 2026Source 6 months old: details may have changed

Listed in the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand (DanielFoodDiary, 27 Apr 2026).

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday; closed Wednesday, 5pm to 11pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Super Star Koay Teow Soup

From published sources

Name	Super Star Koay Teow SoupDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 27 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Koay teow soup (black soup) with braised chicken feetDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 27 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	78 Lebuh KimberleyDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 27 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Listed in the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand (DanielFoodDiary, 27 Apr 2026).DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 27 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday; closed Wednesday, 5pm to 11pmDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 27 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Penang Road Famous Laksa

Assam laksa, with char koay teow and oyster omelette also sold

5-7 Lebuh Keng Kwee, George Town

From published sourcesSource: DanielFoodDiary, Nov 2023Source 2 years old: details may have changed

Third-generation stall, open since 1970, now at 5-7 Lebuh Keng Kwee after leaving Joo Hooi Cafe (DanielFoodDiary, 18 Nov 2023).

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday; closed Wednesday, 9am to 5.30pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Penang Road Famous Laksa

From published sources

Name	Penang Road Famous LaksaDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 18 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	Assam laksa, with char koay teow and oyster omelette also soldDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 18 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	5-7 Lebuh Keng KweeDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 18 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Third-generation stall, open since 1970, now at 5-7 Lebuh Keng Kwee after leaving Joo Hooi Cafe (DanielFoodDiary, 18 Nov 2023).DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 18 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday; closed Wednesday, 9am to 5.30pmDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 18 Nov 2023, read on 11 Oct 2026

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Hot Bowl White Curry Mee

White curry mee

58C Jalan Rangoon, George Town

From published sourcesSource: DanielFoodDiary, Apr 2026Source 6 months old: details may have changed

Selling curry mee since 1992 and listed with a Michelin Bib Gourmand (DanielFoodDiary, 29 Apr 2026).

Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday, 8am to 2.30pm

Halal status not stated

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Evidence: Hot Bowl White Curry Mee

From published sources

Name	Hot Bowl White Curry MeeDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 29 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
What it is	White curry meeDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 29 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Address	58C Jalan RangoonDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 29 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Why it is listed	Selling curry mee since 1992 and listed with a Michelin Bib Gourmand (DanielFoodDiary, 29 Apr 2026).DanielFoodDiary. Page dated 29 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026
Opening days	Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday, 8am to 2.30pmDanielFoodDiary. Page dated 29 Apr 2026, read on 11 Oct 2026

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