Elevated Thai Flavours with Authentic Touches
Thara Penang is a focused Thai restaurant tucked in George Town at Lorong Prangin, where an experienced chef channels authentic recipes into beautifully presented plates. The menu highlights classic Thai favourites—miang kham starters, various tom yum options, har mok talay served in a young coconut, and a well-executed gaeng keow wan (green curry) with tender chicken thigh and Thai eggplant. Seafood features prominently and is treated with care, while desserts like mango sticky rice and red ruby provide a satisfying finish. Diners praise the genuine flavours, balanced aromatics and the chef’s background that shows in each dish; some find portions on the smaller side and prices slightly upmarket, but most agree the quality justifies the cost. The dining room’s soothing green tones create a relaxed atmosphere, though service can occasionally feel slow when the team is stretched. If you’re after an authentic Thai meal with attention to ingredients—especially seafood and well-layered curries—this is a dependable stop in Penang’s food map. It’s trusted by over 499 diners who come for the authentic taste and thoughtful execution.
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Exceptional Food Quality
Delightful Desserts
Great Atmosphere and Service
Highly Recommended by Customers
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Jeff Pringle
in the last weekExceptional food
杰俊
2 weeks agoVivid
2 weeks agoA restaurant with great value for money. The fried pig's trotters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a gelatinous texture. The mai liang leaves are tender, but with a hint of natural sweetness. The stir-fried chicken with kidney beans is the kind of dish that goes very well with rice. After the meal, ordering Ruby and coconut jelly is just right.
Min Qi Lee
3 weeks agoThis is a Thai restaurant that I’ve frequented. You’ll have to make a reservation. I’ve tried walking in a few times and got turned away but that’s fine I understood the drill. Came by slightly early at around 630pm to find the restaurant quite empty, but was told that there’s no table available… there were at least 4 empty huge tables, so after some dilly-dally, secured a table because it was early and the table was booked for 730pm?! I mean I’m here to have a meal, not to problem solve with the service crew. The pandan chicken was boneless and appeared to be slightly red in the middle (and mind you, not the entire chicken, just the middle part) got the waitress to highlight the issue but let me spare you the details, they’re just rude and snobbish, requires a lot more training to be refined. Please, if you have a chance to visit Penang, there are way too many great Thai restaurants around, do not waste your time here.
Fion
a month agoBest Thai food in Penang 🇹🇭✨ ⭐️Perfect for dining with family or friends ⭐️ Very comfortable environment, excellent service, overall extremely satisfied ⭐️ Private rooms available, great for large groups or for your own space ⭐️ Recommend making a reservation before going 👍