>JAWI PERANAKAN HERITAGE CUISINE
simply unforgettable, food for feasting
Jawi House was established by the Karim family of Punjabi-Jawi Peranakan ancestry , dating back six generations in George Town and four generations of women who created this incredible cuisine. Jawi Peranakan cuisine is known by the Malays as ‘food for feasting’ and we assure you that dining at Jawi House takes you back centuries of magical culinary history, along the early spice routes when Malay women lovingly domesticated the spices and herbs brought home by their Persian, Arab, Indian and Punjabi husbands and created a culinary experience which is simply unforgettable.
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Toms Arackal
a month agoDelicious food, awesome service, and an amazing heritage ambiance. Everything i had from the Roti Surai to fish Curry and the dessert was perfect. The fish curry tasted divine. Would definitely visit if I return to Penang.
Xiao Hui
4 months agolunch at Jawi House Cafe Gallery, a Michelin-guide spot in George Town. They serve Peranakan Muslim cuisine in a charming, nostalgic old house. Food didn’t quite hit the mark for me, and prices are on the high side—but service was great!
Melissa Eisner
2 months agoVery cool place to come and have lunch or dinner. We loved the beef rendang and the coconut rice. Mango salad was tasty as well. Friendly service and cool vibe.
Giuseppe D'Elia
2 months agoThanks to a friend' suggestion we discovered this amazing place. We loved the food, a unique way of interpreting Peranakan traditional cuisine, and the welcoming attitude of the staff. The building itself is very nice and cosy. We suggest the Seasonal Malaysian Salad and the vegetarian udang, if available.
Alsmie Alias
4 months agoFew times eating here. Today having lunch here. Good foods and good environment. Service awesome. Thank you.