Moody, richly lit overhead spread of authentic Malaysian street food on a dark weathered wooden table — a banana leaf plate of nasi lemak with fragrant coconut rice, sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts and boiled egg, alongside bowls of curry and roti.

Penang Malaysian Cuisine · Arlington Heights

Authentic Malaysian Cuisine in Arlington Heights

Bold flavors, rich traditions, right in your neighborhood.

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Atmospheric street scene of George Town, Penang Malaysia at golden hour — colorful heritage shophouses, warm lantern glow, and a bustling hawker food stall.

Our Story

Flavors born on the streets of Penang

Penang Malaysian Cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Penang, Malaysia — a UNESCO World Heritage city famous for its vibrant street food scene. We bring those bold, layered tastes to Arlington Heights, cooked with the same care and spice that made the island legendary.

Signature Dishes

The dishes worth the drive

Close-up of nasi lemak on a banana leaf — coconut rice, spicy red sambal, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, cucumber and boiled egg.

Nasi Lemak

Our national-dish pride: fragrant coconut rice with fiery sambal, crispy anchovies, roasted peanuts, cucumber and a soft-boiled egg.

Close-up of char kway teow — glossy wok-charred flat rice noodles with prawns, cockles, bean sprouts and chives.

Char Kway Teow

Flat rice noodles seared over roaring heat with prawns, cockles, bean sprouts and chives — smoky, glossy and unapologetically bold.

Close-up of roti canai — flaky golden flatbread torn beside a small bowl of dhal curry.

Roti Canai

Hand-stretched, pan-crisped flatbread — flaky on the outside, tender within — served with a warm bowl of dhal curry for dipping.

Close-up of beef rendang — tender dark caramelized beef in thick spiced coconut gravy with kaffir lime leaf.

Beef Rendang

Beef slow-simmered for hours in coconut milk and toasted spices until dark, tender and deeply caramelized. Patience you can taste.

Hours & Location

Come hungry. We’ll be here.

1720 West Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Call for Reservations : 847-222-1888

Restaurant Hours

Monday · 11am–3pm, 4:30pm – 9pm

Tuesday · Closed

Wed–Fri · 11am–3pm & 4:30pm–9pm

Saturday–Sunday · 12pm–9pm