Penang Malaysian Cuisine

Penang on Washington Street offers a wide Malaysian menu that rewards ordering several dishes together. Roti canai comes with a curry chicken dipping sauce, while satay brings grilled chicken or beef with peanut sauce. Murtabak fills a pancake with minced beef, egg and onions, making a more substantial start if you’re sharing around the table.

Seafood has plenty of space on the menu, from sambal shrimp to ginger-and-scallion lobster. For dessert, look at chendol with shaved ice and coconut milk or warm black glutinous rice with coconut milk. This Chinatown restaurant is useful when you want a full sit-down meal with different textures and levels of heat. Takeout is available through its online menu.