Vegan
Chinese
Malaysian

Est. 2016 serving local food that's vegetarian and vegan, with dishes like asam laksa, hokkien mee, jawa mee, loh mee, among others Uses natural ingredients. Previously at 32 Jalan Moulmein Pulau Tikus and called Pin Xin Vegan Delight. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm. Last orders 8:15pm.


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157 Reviews

First Review by Yi-VonneHooi

adalea

Points +1151

Vegan
03 Jan 2023

Great for groups

All vegan, wonderful atmosphere and easy ordering. Curry noodles were good and the mushroom satay was amazing. Drinks are good but have too much ice. Free wifi as well.

Updated from previous review on 2023-01-03

Pros: All vegan

SophieStephens

Points +48

Vegan
01 Jan 2023

Expensive for not much flavour

The place is vegan and with the reviews I was excited to try. The food was fairly bland and the fake meat very soft and undercooked even though it said crispy. The aesthetic of the place is beautiful but food came slowly and value for money wasn’t good. We have had cheaper food elsewhere that was delicious so it was disappointing.

Pros: Pretty venue

Cons: Expensive , Bland , Slow

mellyooo

Points +64

Vegetarian
26 Dec 2022

Taste did not meet expectations

Food was freshly prepared and presentation was lovely, but the taste did not match the price. It was honestly rather disappointing; you could get better tasting food at a hawker store for a lot less.

Cakes were also very dry and crumbly, not worth the calories. We also tried their Nasi Lemak but it tasted more like Nasi Briyani (no taste of coconut but a lot of spices)

That said, some dishes were pretty good
- Assam Laksa
- Curry Mee

Updated from previous review on 2022-12-26

Pros: Wide variety , Huge shophouse, lots of seating. Very clean too

Cons: Expensive

rachsgreen3

Points +180

Vegan
24 Oct 2022

Great, local vegan food!!

Great to be able to try local food but veganised! Went with a non-vegan who also enjoyed thoroughly

Pros: So many great options, Very tasty!

Cons: The western options weren't available, Small, so sometimes booking is required

Vegan.honey

Points +964

Vegan
19 Oct 2022

Incredible find!

This place is a little gem

Pros: It’s all vegan , Vegan cakes , So many options and so yum

Cons: A little more on the expensive side

VeganFoodQuest

Points +1463

Vegan
30 Sep 2022

Upmarket vegan dining

Pinxin offers something different to many of the other vegan and veggie spots in Penang, and that’s the ambiance, atmosphere and surroundings. You would happily enjoy a business lunch or celebratory dinner at this restaurant, it’s vey well suited to both. The lions main mushroom is championed throughout the menu, featuring in many dishes which made us happy. The satay was delicious (although quite pricey for a relatively small portion) and the Nasu lemak was excellent. The rice dish that we ordered was fine, but rather uninspiring.

TheRamblingMan

Points +290

Vegan
20 Sep 2022

Very slow service

The food is good with some interesting things to try but don't come here if you are in a hurry. 1 soup and 2 sides took almost 2 hours. The soup came first after 40mins, unbelievably.

Pros: Interesting sides and drinks

Cons: Difficult to understand why the service is so slow

Conitaromero

Points +85

Vegan
14 Sep 2022

Many different flavours in one dish

The food was amazing, a bit spicy and the different textures and flavours made the food incredible.
A bit pricy though, even the glass of water was more expensive than other places, but good food and good service

Veglicious

Points +93

Vegan
07 Sep 2022

Try their berry smoothie and cakes. 🤪👍

Reasons why I give 4 stars are because we went there more than once and had to wait quite a while for our food and they didn't have a welcoming atmosphere, you have to walk in and kind of help yourself to a table. I think they are understaffed.

Pros: Good portion size, Healthy, Full of flavour

Cons: Expensive

plantlady21

Points +107

Vegetarian
16 Jul 2022

Slow service, food so so

Visited past 1pm on a Saturday. Restaurant doesn't look too busy. Not greeted by anyone. Waiters were very cold when asking them to clear the table or when asking questions. Food took an hour to be served, only when we prompted for it. all we ordered were Nasi Lemak, Nasi Kandar and a burger. Can't understand why it took so long to serve.

Food portion is good. The taste however is not up to the expectation. The Nasi Kandar curry was a bit bitter. The burger bread was also hard. The chips accompanying the burger was oily. Overall, the food doesn't match the price point

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-16

BenSatoji

Points +23

Vegetarian
11 Jul 2022

Great choice of food

Really nice choice of food , Malaysian food and other type with a nice vegan twist . Great product no mock meat !

Pros: Lots of options , Really great choice

Cons: Service is slow, Staff can be a bit blur

Fosefine

Points +98

Vegan
08 Jul 2022

Delicious bowls

I went here on my first day in Georgetown. It was great. Nice environment, awesome food. After I tried out several restaurants around I found it a little bit pricey.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-30

ingus

Points +36

Vegan
07 Jul 2022

Excellent, Healthy Vegan Cuisine with Malaysian twist!

We ordered via Grabfood app. Since we are not Malaysian, we needed to pay by cash. The grab app only allows cash orders less than 100 MYR. As for the food, it was very healthy and nutritious! The Nasi Lemak was brown/red rice with only very light coconut flavour, but definitely less oil and salt than traditional Nasi Lemak. The TEMPEH in this dish was TO DIE FOR!!! The Satay was monkeyhead mushroom marinated in satay seasoning with lovely peanut sauce. The Pearl Noodle item was very hearty and healthy in that the soup was very nutritious yet flavourful in taste. The clear noodle soup was like home-cooked food, welcome to our stomachs on our trip. The packaging was very nicely done - paper bags plus disposable paper bowls and plastic lids with Pinxin stickers for the "exclusive" look. SUMMARY: a little pricey compared to local fare, but well worth the extra cost for the healthy versions of some local Malaysian dishes. Definitely a must try if you're a health-conscious vegan! We will definitely eat there again the future. : )

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-07

Pros: Healthy versions of local Malaysian fare, Nice flavours, Well packaged

Cons: A little pricey

kristinq

Points +189

Vegan
02 Jul 2022

Delicious

Everything we tried was delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2022-07-02

Pros: Lots of options

Cons: No soap in washroom

Briekimchi

Points +2137

Vegetarian
25 Apr 2022

Overrated But Still Good

It is a nice place inside. Some of the decor is on the interesting side but as you get closer to the main counter, everything's a bit more put-together. it was well air-conditioned and not too bright. A nice place to sit down for a bite to eat.
For a Chinese restaurant, the menu is a bit on the small side. I didn't know exactly what it was that I was in the mood to eat that day but going through the menu, there wasn't a lot of immediately grab me. I actually ordered their Nasi Kandar, and although it was nice, it wasn't really what I went in for. As a group, we did order other dishes and everything was well-flavoured and well-cooked.
It wasn't exactly cheap, either...so although it was a nice restaurant with good food, I don't know if it is quite the "must-visit" that a lot of the reviews would have you believe.

Pros: Nice Interior, Freshness About The Place, Well-Cook, Well-Flavoured Food

Cons: Not Many Menu Choices, A Lot Of The Items Were Unavailable, It's A Bit Overrated

JazzCalura

Points +178

Vegan
21 Nov 2021

Superb Vegan Restaurant in Georgetown!

We had a great dining experience at Pin Xin. Very welcoming ambience and knowledgeable staff. My partner who is flexitarian really liked the food. We had 4 mains, 2 side dishes, 1 dessert, 1 coffee, 1 chocolate drink, mixed berries juice and lemongrass tea, all for 167RM. Might be a little expensive but hey, we are supporting the drive for a plant-based planet.

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-20

Pros: All are vegan. No need to request for modification, Organic and natural stuff, Knowledgeable staff

Cons: AC's temperature was freezing 🥶 😄

tofu4life

Points +190

Vegetarian
08 Sep 2021

One of my all time favourite restaurants!

Pinxin is an outstanding vegan restaurant, with kind staff and a nice atmosphere. They are very focused on the ethics and health benefits of being vegan. There are so many great options from charcoal bun burgers to noodles and bowls. I order the avocado smoothie. Just about everything I eat there and the mushroom satay is also a family favourite. It is a bit pricey but for the quality of the food it is totally worth it! We have taken meat eaters there and had them love every bite. The restaurant also has a shelf of zero-waste products from straws to zip lock bags. Anyone looking for a nice place to eat out in Georgetown should seriously consider Pinxin!

Updated from previous review on 2019-08-13

lime.skyblue

Points +536

Vegan
09 May 2021

Important to Try. Bold, Classy Space. Flavorful, Local Dishes.

If you are located in Penang, I strongly recommend you try the food from Pinxin Vegan Cuisine. I dined indoors in March 2019, and it was always lively and filled with customers. I especially savored the Charcoal Dark Hericium Burger, Nasi Lemak, and their brownie cake.

I got the impression that the staff members and owners were very thoughtful about the design of their restaurant space and about their food offerings.

MidnightSun112

Points +322

Vegetarian
24 Apr 2021

Superb food

Came here as I was craving veg nasi lemak and I was not let down. Top quality ingredients prepared by a highly skilled chef. I had the nasi lemak masak merah (tempeh & hericum mushroom in red sauce) and it was fabulous. Also had the Teochew kuang chiang rolls, and I they were great too.

The ambiance is very nice too; it does an excellent job of capturing the feel of old George Town.

This would also be a great place to impress your non-veg friends. I found the food quality and ambience to be a lot better than other restaurants in this price range. Totally worth it.

Pros: Large menu of local specialties, Expertly seasoned dishes, Fashionable yet relaxing interior

MoeyFK

Points +56

Vegan
16 Apr 2021

Good environment, good service ,good food

Good environment, good service
Love their dark sauce hericium , now they have dark sauces bao , taste so good like Hong kong Char Siu 😅

MartinKnights

Points +36

Vegan
27 Dec 2020

Amazing find

Really enjoyed the food and dining experience. Great restaurant!

Pros: Vegan 😘

JoshSilva

Points +2041

Vegan
11 Dec 2020

The high standard of vegan food

Walked into the restaurant and it was an old antique look. The restaurant was busy and we were anticipating to try the food. Nice warm environment with a large menu. The Tom yum we ordered was so flavorful and it was low oil which is what I was looking for. Would have rated 5 stars but it only deserves a 4 star because of the price.

**BEWARE** this place is very expensive for Malaysian prices. They do have many options on the menu to suit everyone’s needs but you will pay the price on the bill. Definitely can find cheaper options if you look around on the happy cow app.

Pros: Many vegan options, Quick service, Very flavorful food

Cons: WAY TOO EXPENSIVE, No parking, Small portion

SoyStina

Points +3799

Vegan
02 Aug 2020

A must go in Penang

I absolutely loved this place. Food, coffee and cake were all delicious. Decorating inside is beautiful and have lots of thoughtful quotes. Staff is also very friendly. A must try!

Pros: All vegan , Beautiful atmosphere and art, Reasonable price for what you’re getting

kupferrot

Points +66

Vegetarian
16 Jul 2020

Good atmosphere, not tasty food

I decided to give second chance to this place, because atmosphere is really nice, and my cacao was not bad)
But next time I tried western part of menu
It was Buddha bowl and avocado toast
Both dishes were tasteless and I had problems with my stomach 😬

pjenster

Points +24

Vegan
14 Jun 2020

Nice well- managed restaurant


Terrific and reasonably pried vegan food in a nicely appointed restaurant.

JRoss

Points +634

Vegan
14 May 2020

Top Penang Choice

During a 3 week stay this place became an absolute favourite. The laksa is delicious, as all the burgers, other noodle soups and the desserts too。 The ambience and service are also really good. A must if you are in the area.

jamicar

Points +301

Vegan
30 Mar 2020

Great quality all vegan food

Visiting here was one of the first times on our Asian travels where we'd been able to go to an all-vegan restaurant where the quality of the food and decor was really high.

So many great options on the menu made it difficult to choose, but I don't think you can go wrong really. Fiery curry noodles were tasty, as was the satay and almond cake we had.

Pros: High quality, Lots to choose from

Cons: Pricier than other places




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