Chinese name 欣莉素食馆. Cozy environment. Downstairs serves local fast food concept, cash only. Upstairs serves a la carte menu and accepts credit cards. Offers fried kuey teow, assam laksa, rojak, vietnam roll, red wine mee suah, spicy la mien, juices, and more. Closed Monday except on 1st & 15th of Chinese lunar calendar ( then will close the next day). Dairy is in some dishes and noted as ‘L’ for ‘lactose’ on the menu. Open Tue-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm. Closed Mon.
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98, Noble House, Madras Lane, Georgetown (at ground floor), Penang, Malaysia, 10400
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Last update on 12 May 2023 by Here.To.Travel_Jade
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51 Reviews
First Review by lavanya
siscoombs
Points +826
Yummy curry mee - Edit
Loved this spot, wasn’t sure if it was open or not but apparently only shut on Mondays. Got the satay sticks, wonton noodles and curry mee and it was all delicious!
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jennyc32
Points +4057
Cheap and Cheerful - Edit
It's hard to know if I'm reviewing the right one, as there are several spots named Lily's right next to each other. If you stand facing all of them, we went to the one on the right. I believe from the street numbers that it's this one.
Read moreThis was a cheap and cheerful spot, seemingly popular with locals. We sat down, looked through the menu, and then filled in the slip of paper indicating what we wanted. We took the paper up to the counter to place our order and paid in cash (they don't take card) and waited for the dishes to be brought to us. There's a self service station where you can collect cutlery, but there were no napkins. They bring each dish as it's ready.
We shared the satay for starters. The satay sauce was delicious, with a bit of heat and ginger. The texture of the chickeny chunks was good.
My partner had the mee goreng, which was a noodle dish. It had some good peanuts on top, but needed something more for texture. The tofu and potatoes were good.
I had the Penang char koay teow, which was fried flat noodles. The noodles were good and there was some fun tofu, but not enough for my liking. There was a bit of heat in the dish, but it wasn't too spicy. Everything tasted slightly charred.
It was cheap and pleasant, and I'd happily go back and try another dish. The menu labels with L anything that isn't vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-18
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EugeneNyunt
Points +80
Spacious seating and extensive menu - Edit
I went there just once and had a rice bowl with veggies and tofu. The portion size was a little small, but thankfully I wasn't up for anything too substantial. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and the items were clearly labelled - "L" for lactose; other items were vegan. An Apartheid-free Palestine, from the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea!🇵🇸
Read morePros: Extensive menu, Clearly labelled food items, Lots of seating
Cons: Portion size a tad smallish
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Fel
Points +152
Great food and friendly staff - Edit
It may be abit awkward when first entering the restaurant as it is quite large and you can’t see into it until you open the door.
Read moreBUT food is good! I loved the Penang laksa.
I visited twice and will be back again when I’m back!
Pros: Many food varieties selection, Mainly vegan, labeled with L (for lacto), Friendly staff (but please! Smile first!)
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david_droes
Points +3821
Tasty food, weird atmosphere - Edit
Tasty local food in a classic, somewhat uncomfortable setting. You order via an order form, bring it to the counter, pay and get a number that you take to a table. They then bring food and drinks to you. The chairs are so uncomfortable but the tasty food makes up for it. Lots of local classics and specialties! Tell them you eat vegan before ordering!
Read morePros: Tasty food
Cons: Environment rather uncomfortable to dine in
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9814
Good range of food - Edit
We came here quite a lot and tried a wide variety of different Malaysian/Chinese foods and also some western food. Very popular with locals. Reasonably priced
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YoannHouareau
Points +183
Very good restaurant with a friendly welcome - Edit
Very nice restaurant with a very welcoming and very warm staff who offers a very varied menu.
Read morePros: Cheap , Welcoming and kind staff, The taste of food
Cons: Nothing
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SophieStephens
Points +48
Delicious food for cheap - Edit
We got five plates of food for 55 myr and everything was full of flavour and the staff were really lovely😄
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Lovely staff , Cheap
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AnniDidde
Points +140
Large selection of malay dishes - Edit
The food was very delicious. I tried malay food for the first time as I wasn’t sure about vegan or vegetarian options at the other places. The food was very good for a cheap price. Also the selection is huge, they also have a few western options. Easy order system and nice staff. Highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: A lot of vegan and vegetarian options
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Tinmalayasia
Points +37
Delicious - Edit
Lots of choice and good value for money.
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Fosefine
Points +98
Huge variety of vegan food - Edit
I went twice since the food was awesome and the staff really friendly. Almost everything was vegan, except of some dishes marked with an L for Lactose. The deserts are awesome too.
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FrankieW
Points +2651
Simple and delicious - Edit
Well presented and easy to follow menu.
Read moreLarge range of vegetarian options, also catering for vegans.
Particularly enjoyed the Poppiah, a type of rice flour roll, filled like a wrap. The Laksa was also authentic.
Staff are relaxed and helpful if you need their assistance.
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-22
Pros: Mixed cuisine, Inexpensive, Fast service
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avivai
Points +22
Best in Penang! - Edit
This is a local hot-spot! It's usually very busy, but the staff is efficient and very helpful! Here you'll find food at local prices (from 5-10 ringgit) and everything is super delicious! Super recommend!
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, inexpensive, local hotspot
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xbalanque
Points +87
Not worth it - Edit
The food was not that good, the staff were not that friendly or hospitable and the place was not that clean. I tried three different dishes, of which one was burnt, one has some really weird taste (kind of like cow milk that has gone bad) and the third was quite ok. Not the best experience, but at least it was very cheap.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-08
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Suboptimal food, Brusque staff
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yvonnelohby
Points +28
local food turn vegan - Edit
Quite a list of options to choose from. Food is average, place is simple n clean.
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maisiekake
Points +170
Delicious - Edit
Small menu but the food was delicious! Must try!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Yummy food , Free wifi
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AnnaLM
Points +40
Great choices! - Edit
Lovely cafe with a great mix of vegan and vegetarian dishes. The majority of the vegetarian dishes can be made vegan which is great. Real mix of food - from pizza, pasta, and traditional Malaysian food.
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Peace ...
Points +3264
#SheGoes : A Solo Traveller finding Vegetarian Food … - Edit
Spur-of-the-moment short trip, so didn’t really plan where to find Veg*n food in Penang. A quick check from HappyCow website for the Vegetarian Eateries there. Some aren’t in the places I want to go to, forget about it. Just in case, I’ve some time to go, so noted 1-2 Vegetarian Eateries within the same vicinity (if one of them closed, still another choice). Other important information are opening hours and closed day.
Read moreWith some time on my last day, I ventured to LiLy’s Vegetarian Kitchen via public bus (Bus 101) from Beach Resort to GeorgeTown (Komtar area). Need to do some walking, but not too difficult to locate.
Ordered Penang Laksa (MYR$6.5) and Chee Cheong Fun (MYR$6), simply love the food there! Finally, tasted a real good Vegetarian Penang Laksa and I like the Chee Cheong Fun’s sauce very much. Lotus Rice (MYR$9) for takeaway.
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PetraTataiChaloupka
Points +37
The best! - Edit
Really good food, menu with pics, lovely staff that can and will help you choose and explain anything. Prices 6-9rm per dish, very good value. Was pretty crowded when we were there, seems popular among locals. Sit down place but you order and pay at the counter.
Read moreWe got confused at first as it seems there are two entrances (almost next to each other), but it is the one on the far right. Lovely people and yummy meal.
Pros: Photo menu, Delicious, Great value
Cons: no cons at all
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Djmarsh89
Points +238
Cheap grub - Edit
Simple place selling cheap Asian veg food. Big on their mock meats if you’re into that.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan stuff, Cheap
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lauramary11
Points +414
Bit too meaty... - Edit
Tried the rendang after having a great one made of tempeh previously.
Read moreThis one was made with mock meat and was so chewy and fleshy that I struggled to eat it! If you miss meat and are vegan for environmental reasons this is a place to go! But if you’re put off by the idea of eating flesh maybe not...
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Too meaty for me!
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RaymondYeong
Points +19
Great place - Edit
Very tasty and good service
Read morePros: Excellent food service
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DZet
Points +976
good times - Edit
Only ate really good stuff here:
Read moreBurger
Laksa (!!)
pasta oven dish
all top notch, and not expensive. Good times.
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LeonTan
Points +422
Variety of penang local dishes - Edit
I love Lily’s kitchen because the menu inclusive of many local dishes(in vegetarian). The speed to serve food also very quick
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DavidJanuszkiewicz
Points +132
3 years on and just as perfect. - Edit
I went here for my first meal in Penang in 2015. Perfect food, served very quick. Today 3 years on. A new tradition, I went back to Lily’s for my first meal in Penang. It was just as I remembered. The laksa is amazing!
Read morePros: Large menu, Cheap
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chinaamber
Points +343
Good budget meal. - Edit
I had the sambal fish set which was perfectly edible if a little cold. The service was quick and friendly and the interior was clean. Would eat there again if in the area.
Read morePros: lots of choice and cheap
Cons: food not that hot
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sanluvegan
Points +200
Great food, good price - Edit
We came here twice, and the first time the waitress said that everything was vegan and I was really excited. Although I had read a few reviews about the place I didn't really believe them, and the next time we came we asked about some of the western items and it turned out they do contain dairy, so beware. They don't seem to use egg though, and all the dishes we ordered were vegan (from what I could tell).
Read moreSome of the food we ordered was satay, a few noodle dishes and fried rice. Would come back!
Pros: Good price, Tasty food, Many options
Cons: Not clear what's vegan and what's not
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