Named after George Town's iconic thoroughfare, Main Street Cafe epitomises Penang's rich history through its vibrant culinary heritage. Nestled within Cititel Penang and strategically located at bustling Jalan Penang, this popular dining outlet is renowned among locals as well as out-of-towners for its diverse choices and affordability. Just recently reopened after refurbishment, Main Street Cafe exudes a fresh, minimalist interior that is attracting new guests while retaining loyal patrons.
Headed by chef Nur Aznir Md Noor, this rejuvenated restaurant not only features notable aesthetic improvements but also a much enhanced dining menu that highlights interesting new additions while retaining time tested favourites. "The Hainanese chicken chop (RM28) has definitely been the main menu highlight for many years. Featuring a pan-fried deboned chicken thigh served with generous helpings of mixed vegetables and thickly sliced baby potatoes, this is our very own version of a Western dish that was invented by creative colonial era Hainanese chefs in Penang as well as throughout Malaya during the early 20th century," Nur Aznir adds.
Main Street Cafe is located within Cititel Penang, one of the earliest hotels to open along Jalan Penang. Letting in on a well-kept secret, Nur Aznir reveals that it is the special tangy dressing, made primarily from a combination of Worchestershire and tomato sauces, which sets Main Street Cafe's Hainanese chicken chop apart from the competition. "Our te.
