Top Things to do in George Town
What to do and see in George Town, Penang: The Best Shopping Malls
The beauty and rich history of George Town keeps tourists flocking all year round. George Town offers views of the famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Kapitan Keling Mosque and many of the capital's golden crowned Buddhist temples. With museums showcasing the country's rich-historical treasures, restaurants that offer classic Malaysian cuisine and dozens of shopping malls, there's guaranteed to be something for everyone to see.
Restaurants in George Town
1. Gurney Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 506 reviews
GURNEY PLAZA - Penang's Premier Lifestyle Shopping Mall Gurney Plaza is strategically located in the famous Gurney Drive promanade in Penang and approximately three kilometres to the north-west of city centre of Georgetown, Penang's capital. It is Penang's premier lifestyle shopping mall and a one-stop shopping and entertainment destination catering to both family and tourists arriving in Penang. Gurney Plaza is a nine storey shopping complex with two levels of basements comprising nine floors of retail space from basement 1 to the 7th floor and car park spaces at the two basement levels, the 4th to 8th floor and on the rooftop. As Penang's premier shopping mall, it houses various well-known brands for shopping, dining and entertainment. Gurney Plaza is anchored by Parkson and is the only mall in the state of Penang to carry well-established international brands such as Coach, Rolex, Tissot, Omega, A|X Armani Exchange, SuperDry, Mark & Spencer, Pandora, TopMan, TopShop, H.E. by Mango, Dorothy Perkins, Fossil, Calvin Klein Jeans, M.A.C, Kiehl's and Birkenstock. With many food and beverage outlets located within the mall, Gurney Plaza is also a popular destination for food lovers.
Reviewed By nikki32892 - Selangor, Malaysia
reallly a good place for shopping during our penang trip! it was a good mall with variety of shops and next to another shopping mall ,gurney paragon and was located at a food corner paradise gurney drive....
2. Gurney Paragon Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 492 reviews
Malaysia Book Of Records - The 1st Shopping Mall Integrated With A Heritage Building (St. Jo's)
Reviewed By iisechew - Malaysia, null
????St Joseph's Novitiate Heritage Building, Gurney Paragon Another photoshoot with Dr Crystal and Mukrawee at this beautiful heritage site. This lovely red dress was hand-sewn by Mukrawee herself, who is an enthusiast in crafting her very own wedding gowns. These ladies are extremely talented!
3. M Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Welcome to M Mall - the place to be in Penang. Enjoy a large variety of dining options, ranging from familiar favorites, to new gastronomic experiences. Fulfill all your shopping needs at over 300 shops catering to health, beauty, fashion and even IT. And finally, take a stroll through the lifestyle and cultural section to enjoy the best of the world's favorites cities.
Reviewed By razzwont - Ipoh, Malaysia
I think M Mall isn't going to last much longer. Today, 11 Jan 2020 the 2nd floor is deserted. Not even the usual 'gathering' of senior and younger folks enjoying the free WiFi and air-con. Perhaps it was due to the air-con being switched off. Seeing as how its days are limited, perhaps I'll take the opportunity to indulge you with a short history of George Town's most controversial mall. I've been a visitor since the early days. Back then it was only Penang Times Square (PTS). Because I lived nearby, I could shop for groceries at Sunshine (where M Galleria is now), electrical goods at SEC and household items at Mr DIY. I could also get my phone serviced at the Maxis office on the ground floor. During the early days, there was also a limited period where you could buy a whole roasted chicken for RM5 I think (or was it RM8?)! The lines were long. You came early, you joined the long queue already there, you were given a ticket with a number, then you came back to pick up your bird 2 hours later. All these outlets packed up a long time ago. But even in those days, PTS wasn't the most crowded of malls, compared with the nearby Komtar, Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue. I remember kids using the corridors on the 2nd floor as a roller blade skating rink. Of the few shops that were opened on the 2nd floor were, coincidentally, a roller blade shop. The concourse on the 1st floor, next to where the food court is located, was used by hobbyists to practice flying their radio controlled helicopters. M Mall was still in construction at the time and the only business activity there was when Big Bad Wolf had a book sale. When M Mall did open, there were visitors aplenty, mostly locals, but they were there mostly to satisfy their curiosity and to pose for selfies with the numerous props found all over the place. The Fun Ride cars were quite popular too, for a while. When the Chinese visitors started arriving in droves, armed with M points, business was over the top fantastic! The crowds were so huge that the usually spacious corridors were congested, and the aircon, going at full blast, was barely sufficient to cool the air. So many people, so much noise, and so much fun, even for those merely observing!! Shops that were especially popular with the Chinese tourists were Asian Native (with their lavender shopping bags), Ecolite, the posh Vanessa's Gallery and the numerous luggage outlets. After the MCall / M Money scandal, the Chinese tourists stopped coming, and the popularity of M Mall plummeted almost as quickly as it had risen. Worse, the local visitors also stopped coming. Shops started closing down one by one. Today, a few shops are still open, barely surviving, with the exception of Wine Houz, Ming Garden (only when there are functions) and Tao. These outlets are all located at the former PTS. M Mall is definitely winding down. Perhaps PTS will remain open, back to what it originally used to be. Goodbye M Mall :'(
4. New World Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 29 reviews
New World Park officially launched by the chief minister of Penang on January 2008, was developed by PPB Hartabina Sdn. Bhd. This iconic landmark located in the heart of Georgetown, affectionately know as Sin Sei Kai for local Penangites. It was the entertainment hub from the late 1930s to the mid 1960s. Dine in the well-known Food Court in Penang, with over 28 stalls which presenting a wealth of Penang's famous street food in a clean and cozy environment. The massive overhead canopies and roof top terraces enhance the ambiance, and in the background, live music and songs fill in the air. There is even a Center Performance Stage which stages music from live bands, aerobics & zumba sessions and other exciting activities. With ample parking accessible from Jalan Hutton and Jalan Burma including 6 drop zones and 4 bus parking bay, at New World Park, you will really be spoilt for the choices.
5. Prangin Mall
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Bardic_Tales - Penang Island, Malaysia
Went to find a shop to make a new glasses and couldn't be more happier. Highly recommended VISION FIRST OPTIC that are located at lower ground of Prangin Mall. 5 Star Service from them. Can't be any better. Thanks to Patrick & Matthew. Was greeted by Matthew upon entering and hes been great in explaining what type of promotion is available and after doing a basic eye check he then explain on how high my current power/astig is and he further recommended a frame that is suitable for me. He then explained on the type of lenses that are available and the additional benefit it provided. As I have a bit of a budget, I'll opt for Crizal Preventia lenses. Matthew was great in explaining the differences between the lenses. He also did a price breakdown for each type of lenses to see if the price offered meets my budget.(To know the price breakdown between all the lenses is a GREAT plus for me & it help me in choosing the suitable one) A further eye test for the glasses is done by Patrick and he's such a wholesome guy! The eye test is done meticulously as he wanted me to have a perfect vision when using the glasses. The equipment for the eye test is said to give a more precise result. He take great care in explaining the process during the eye test. Some places take a fast time for the eye test but not here. You'll be sure to have a great optician that really care for your eye and he even recommend me to come back in a few month to do a eye test and check if there any increment in my eye power free of charge.
6. 1st Avenue Mall
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By ELTH90 - Orebro, Sweden
Perfect walking distance from the hotel love the mall. There is a foodcourt at the top floor. Clean and huge mall.
7. Soo Thong Handicrafts And Tailoring Articles Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
