Chinese gourmet cuisine at fine dining restaurant | Penang dining tips

Chinese gourmet cuisine is widely regarded as one of the world's finest and the fine dining establishments in Penang mostly serves this cuisine in its authentic form with recipes handed down from their Chinese ancestors. In general, there are four main influences in Chinese gourmet cuisine originating from the different regions of China – Hakka, Cantonese, Hokkien and Teochew.

With its roots in the imperial palace and filtered down to the private homes of the rich and powerful and to the restaurants where the privileged entertained, Chinese gourmet dining tends to be lavish and opulent affairs with 8-course and 10-course menus. Shark's fin soup, Peking duck, Beggar's chicken as well as abalone, scallops and fish maw inspired dishes are some of the more popular choices among the locals.

Chinese fine dining restaurants in Penang are popular for banquet functions such as weddings and anniversary celebrations or business lunches or dinners where deals are clinched and favours curried.

But for the occasional diner who just wants to have a treat, Chinese gourmet cuisine is still very much affordable with a la carte choices or set menus.

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