Joanna James
George Town is widely known as the heart of Penang, simply for its architecture, culture, and history. Beyond its local culinary offerings, George Town features a growing list of organic food options for wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meals, some of which are featured below. Keep reading!
Located at the back of New World Park, Carrot Fish has gained a reputation for being one of the best healthy food restaurants around. Health food enthusiasts keep flocking to Carrot Fish simply for its generous portions and the wide variety of choices on the menu. Interestingly, the food and beverages are priced just right, so as to not leave a dent in anyone’s wallet.
Notable options on the menu are freshly prepared salads and soups, in addition to mains such as grilled chicken with brown rice, and salmon quinoa. The menu also features plenty of pizza and pasta dishes, each one prepared with lots of fresh vegetables, to ensure that one doesn’t feel bloated and heavy after.
If travellers are visiting the Hin Bus Depot for its Sunday Market, they can consider visiting Wholey Wonder for a hearty, comforting meal. This vegetarian restaurant and yoga studio is renowned for its healthy food offerings, notably the Nourish Bowl, which features asparagus, avocado, beetroot, edamame beans, pickled carrot, and quinoa kimchi, generously topped off with goji flower and healthy seeds.
The restaurant also does excellent smoothies and cold-pressed juices, which are ideal for combatting the heat in George Town. With its commitment to sustainability and wellness, there’s no doubt that Wholey Wonder is a favourite among plant-based foodies and health food enthusiasts alike.
This eatery is located in Penang Little India and features a menu that isn’t shy to include carbohydrates, which most health food enthusiasts will avoid. Restaurant patrons will be delighted to learn that The Leaf Healthy House prepares its food with plenty of fresh vegetables and ingredients, ensuring that each meal is healthy and delicious.
For those who enjoy pasta, they can consider ordering the pesto pasta with broccoli and tomato, before indulging in a dessert of real fruit jelly. This restaurant also features an interesting bento box delivery service, which comes highly recommended.
To completely immerse in all or most of George Town’s healthy food offerings, travellers can book a stay at a Georgetown heritage hotel; a notable and recommended option is The George Penang by The Crest Collection, which is located within proximity to the city’s numerous health food offerings.
Most street food offerings in Penang feature a lot of meat, and vegans and vegetarians are unable to enjoy local flavours, but Pinxin Vegan Cuisine comes to the rescue with its impeccable offerings of local delights, none of which feature meat and its byproducts.
Must-try mains include Assam laksa, Hokkien noodles, jawa mee, and tom yum noodles – all of which include plenty of fresh vegetables and meat replacements, delightfully prepared to excite one’s taste buds.
The Safe Room is a unique café located in the heart of George Town, offering a mix of organic and healthy options alongside their specialty: liquid nitrogen ice cream. While the ice cream is the star attraction, their menu also caters to health-conscious diners with fresh salads, smoothies, and a variety of vegetarian-friendly options. The Safe Room is dedicated to using fresh, high-quality ingredients, making it a go-to spot for those looking to indulge in a treat without compromising on health. The relaxed and quirky atmosphere also makes it a great place to unwind after exploring the city’s cultural sites.
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