Lagenda House & Cafe

Experience authentic Penang cuisine at this highly-rated (4.6/5) cafe. Discover delicious food, a nostalgic atmosphere, and live music. Reservations recommended.

Asian$$4.6(2,071)Penang

About Lagenda House & Cafe

This charming establishment in George Town offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.6 out of 5 stars. Diners frequently praise the amazing and beautifully presented dishes, highlighting the pleasant atmosphere enhanced by in-house music, often featuring classic Tan Sri P. Ramlee tunes that evoke a nostalgic mood. The comfortable seating and clean surroundings contribute to a welcoming environment. With outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails, it's a great spot for groups and offers live music for an added touch of ambiance. Given its popularity, making a reservation is advisable, especially for larger parties, as seating is often occupied.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Coffee
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Why Travelers Love Lagenda House

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4.6 / 5.0(2,071 reviews)

Dinner with friends. We had a pleasant experience. Foods are amazing and nicely presented. Loves the vibes & the in-house music i.e Tan Sri P Ramlee's songs create the classic & nostalgic mood. Second time here, still amazing food taste. The congkak side dish is to be shared by 2 people. Comfortable seating and clean restaurant. If you come in large group, better to do reservation because the restaurant seats are quite limited and always occupied with customers. You can park at the parking lot less than 100m at the left side of the cafe. There are food vendors on the side of the road near the restaurant. The outside walls that face the restaurant have a big mural of singer and legendary actor P. Ramlee, who was my mother's idol. The restaurant isn't very big. There are two tables that can seat six to eight people, but the best seating area is for two to four people. There is a place outside for smokers to sit. Most of the food is Peranakan, but there are also Western foods like burgers, spaghetti, and fries. The chicken satay we ordered was great, but the rice cake doesn't taste quite right compared to rice cake in Indonesia. The Penang noodles taste a lot like the Indian noodles in Medan. They are spicy but tasty. My husband ordered a tasty fish that had been grilled. My daughter ordered grilled cuttlefish that is so-so. My son has curry which good and Congkak side order which is okay. Even though it's simple, the food presentation is all very nice. The service is both quick and friendly. We liked the food and the mood while listening to old songs by P. Ramlee and Saloma. We pay MR 168 for five main dishes and four iced teas.

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Where to Find Them

2, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
WednesdayClosed
Thursday12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Recent Reviews

Huda Z.

November 9, 2025

Dinner with friends. We had a pleasant experience. Foods are amazing and nicely presented. Loves the vibes & the in-house music i.e Tan Sri P Ramlee's songs create the classic & nostalgic mood.

sally

June 9, 2025

Second time here, still amazing food taste. The congkak side dish is to be shared by 2 people. Comfortable seating and clean restaurant. If you come in large group, better to do reservation because the restaurant seats are quite limited and always occupied with customers. You can park at the parking lot less than 100m at the left side of the cafe.

NINGKY M.

September 6, 2025

There are food vendors on the side of the road near the restaurant. The outside walls that face the restaurant have a big mural of singer and legendary actor P. Ramlee, who was my mother's idol. The restaurant isn't very big. There are two tables that can seat six to eight people, but the best seating area is for two to four people. There is a place outside for smokers to sit. Most of the food is Peranakan, but there are also Western foods like burgers, spaghetti, and fries. The chicken satay we ordered was great, but the rice cake doesn't taste quite right compared to rice cake in Indonesia. The Penang noodles taste a lot like the Indian noodles in Medan. They are spicy but tasty. My husband ordered a tasty fish that had been grilled. My daughter ordered grilled cuttlefish that is so-so. My son has curry which good and Congkak side order which is okay. Even though it's simple, the food presentation is all very nice. The service is both quick and friendly. We liked the food and the mood while listening to old songs by P. Ramlee and Saloma. We pay MR 168 for five main dishes and four iced teas.

Grand T.

November 11, 2025

Food beautifully presented & taste good. Parking a bit difficult as the street is popular with tourists. Overall a nice experience.

Evan L.

June 22, 2025

We found this place through a random Google search - and we’re so glad we did because we really enjoyed the food! The congkak-style condiments were excellent, and for once, the keropok was still fresh and crispy, not the usual stale ones you sometimes get elsewhere. All the different sambals and the achar were super tasty and added so much variety to the meal. I had the ayam penyet - even though it wasn’t smashed like the traditional version, it was still full of flavour and really satisfying. The butterfly pea flower blue rice was slightly overcooked and mushy though. Overall, we would definitely recommend this P. Ramlee-themed restaurant to anyone who loves good, hearty Malay food 👍

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Lagenda House special

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Cocktails

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

Everything you need to know before you visit

Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Paid Parking Lot
Paid Street Parking

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