Vegan Chinese Vegetarian Restaurants in Penang — 39 Places

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Penang, Malaysia has 39 vegan-friendly chinese vegetarian restaurants. Top-rated spots include Teksen Vegetarian, Lucky Vegetarian and Vegetarian King. 39 are vegetarian. Prices range from budget-friendly ($) to moderate ($$). Last updated: April 2026.

Last updated: April 2026

Teksen Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5

Classic Penang kopitiam vegetarian stall with char kway teow, hokkien mee, and popiah since 1965.

18 Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100 George Town

Lucky Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Popular vegetarian restaurant known for vegetarian laksa and curry mee.

66 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Vegetarian King

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Long-established vegetarian restaurant famous for mock roast duck and char siu.

222 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Vegetarian Vegetable Kingdom

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Popular Chinese vegetarian restaurant famous for mock meat dishes and traditional Buddhist cuisine.

153 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town

Ah Soon Vegetarian Noodles

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Family-run noodle shop famous for prawn-free Hokkien mee, curry mee, and hand-made fish ball alternatives.

Market Square, Lebuh Campbell, 10100 George Town

Bodhi Heart Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Buddhist vegetarian restaurant with meditation space and spiritual atmosphere.

299 Jalan Burma, 10350 George Town

Dharma Garden Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Open-air Buddhist vegetarian restaurant with zen garden setting and morning meditation sessions.

156 Jalan Perak, 10150 George Town

Enlightened Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Buddhist vegetarian restaurant near temple with meditation classes and vegetarian cooking lessons.

388 Jalan Burma, 10350 George Town

Evergreen Vegetarian Kitchen

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Family-run vegetarian restaurant known for claypot dishes and homestyle Chinese cooking.

123 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town

Green Dragon

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Chinese vegetarian restaurant specializing in dim sum and yum cha experience.

288 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Green Life Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Buddhist-inspired vegetarian restaurant with serene atmosphere and nutritious set meals.

201 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town

Happy Vegetarian Kitchen

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Cheerful vegetarian restaurant with children's play area and birthday party packages.

101-01, Tesco Tanjung Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong

Harmony Vegetarian Ayer Itam

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Popular vegetarian restaurant near Kek Lok Si Temple with mock seafood and festival-season specialties.

85 Jalan Ayer Itam, 11500 Ayer Itam

Healthy Choice Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

No-nonsense vegetarian restaurant with focus on fresh vegetables and minimal oil cooking.

155 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Karma Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Buddhist vegetarian restaurant with meditation room and spiritual library.

245 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town

Nan Guang Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Buddhist temple-adjacent vegetarian restaurant with traditional Teochew-style soups and braised dishes.

76 Jalan Burmah, 10050 George Town

Natural Vegetarian Food

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Friendly neighborhood vegetarian restaurant with home-cooked Chinese vegetarian meals.

55 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Nature Vegetarian Healthy Food

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Cozy vegetarian restaurant specializing in Taiwan-style vegetarian cuisine and herbal teas.

44 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town

Peaceful Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Quiet vegetarian restaurant near Buddhist temple with meditation garden.

399 Jalan Burma, 10350 George Town

Purple Cane Tea House Penang

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Tea sommelier experience paired with light vegetarian dim sum and herbal health teas.

49 Lebuh Pantai, 10200 George Town

Quan Yin Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Traditional Chinese vegetarian restaurant with excellent mock meat preparations and set meals.

175 Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town

Temple Vegetarian Food

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Temple-run vegetarian canteen serving simple, wholesome meals at donation-based pricing.

Kek Lok Si Temple, 11500 Air Itam

Vegetarian Auntie Restaurant

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

No-frills vegetarian restaurant famous for vegetarian char kway teow and local Penang favorites.

33 Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100 George Town

Vegetarian House Penang

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Classic vegetarian restaurant with extensive dim sum menu and tea selection.

133 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Vegetarian Inn

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Traditional inn-style vegetarian restaurant with private dining rooms for groups.

255 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Vegetarian Paradise Restaurant

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Spacious vegetarian restaurant popular for family gatherings with extensive menu.

49 Jalan Perak, 10150 George Town

Vegetarian Planet Jelutong

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Neighborhood Chinese vegetarian with thunderous business at lunch — famous for claypot yee mee and mock crispy duck.

22 Jalan Van Praagh, 11600 Jelutong

Veggie Train

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Railway-themed vegetarian restaurant where food arrives on toy trains.

Prangin Mall, Jalan Dr. Lim Chwee Leong, 10100 George Town

Wah Loong Vegetarian Kopitiam

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Heritage kopitiam with white coffee, kaya toast, and vegetarian Hokkien mee in old-world charm.

71 Lebuh Kimberley, 10100 George Town

Xin Quan Fang Vegetarian Restaurant

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Traditional vegetarian restaurant serving authentic Chinese Buddhist cuisine with excellent dim sum.

11 Lorong Selamat, 10400 George Town

Yin Yang Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5

Chinese vegetarian restaurant balancing traditional and modern — claypot tofu alongside truffle mushroom rice.

62 Jalan Cantonment, 10350 George Town

Kuan Yin Temple Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Donation-based vegetarian hall adjacent to Goddess of Mercy Temple serving simple Buddhist meals.

30 Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, 10200 George Town

Lotus Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Buddhist vegetarian restaurant near Dhammikarama Temple serving simple, wholesome meals.

24 Lorong Burmah, 10250 George Town

Simple Life Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Back-to-basics vegetarian restaurant focusing on whole foods and traditional cooking.

88 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Simple Vegetarian

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Straightforward vegetarian eatery offering tasty and affordable Chinese vegetarian meals.

77 Jalan Dato Keramat, 10150 George Town

Vegetarian Corner

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Local favorite vegetarian spot known for economic rice with many curry options.

99 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Vegetarian Delight

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Simple vegetarian eatery offering affordable rice and noodle dishes with fresh vegetables.

88 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Vegetarian Star

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Long-standing vegetarian restaurant known for economic rice and variety of daily dishes.

111 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town

Veggie Stop

Vegetarian Chinese Vegetarian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5

Convenient vegetarian takeaway counter with pre-packed meals for busy professionals.

Komtar, Jalan Ria, 10400 George Town

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find vegan chinese vegetarian food in Penang?

VeganBites lists 39 vegan-friendly chinese vegetarian restaurants in Penang, Malaysia. Popular options include Teksen Vegetarian, Lucky Vegetarian, Vegetarian King. Each listing includes ratings, price range, and address.

How many vegan chinese vegetarian restaurants are in Penang?

There are currently 39 vegan-friendly chinese vegetarian restaurants listed in Penang. 39 are vegetarian. This list is updated regularly as new venues are added.

What is the best vegan chinese vegetarian restaurant in Penang?

Based on vegan ratings and reviews, Teksen Vegetarian is the top-rated vegan chinese vegetarian restaurant in Penang. It has a vegan rating of 5/5. Browse all 39 options to find your perfect match.

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