Vegan
Chinese
Malaysian
Est. 2016 serving local food that's vegetarian and vegan, with dishes like asam laksa, hokkien mee, jawa mee, loh mee, among others Uses natural ingredients. Previously at 32 Jalan Moulmein Pulau Tikus and called Pin Xin Vegan Delight. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm. Last orders 8:15pm.
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164 Reviews
First Review by Yi-VonneHooi
whyitripped
Points +358
Those flavours.. - Edit
Fun, quirky interior. It is a slightly stressful experience sitting down. They don't really seem to serve any type of drinks other than coffee or tea. No alcohol, no juices. The staff seems in a rush, you are supposed to order everything through an app. The app doesn't really describe what the dishes are, however. What we ordered was just incredible. The Hokkien mee had an amazing thick and rich fishy broth. Their chef really knows what they're doing. I will definitely be back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-14
Pros: Veganize traditional dishes, AC, Fun interior
Cons: No alcohol, No juices, Staff is not too helpful
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thesavagefoodie
Points +708
Great Nasi Lemak! - Edit
Although on the slightly pricey-er side, the food here was delicious! My boyfriend and I both had a Nasi Lemak, one was satay and the other was tempeh kurma. Both were great! Lots of nice flavours and textures on both. The mushroom “chicken” on the satay skewers was a highlight!
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JohnnyWasabi
Points +64
Great place for a date! - Edit
Welcoming service. Nice flavor. Atmosphere feels classy.
Read morePros: Simple to order - QR code menu, Nice atmosphere , Good variety of dishes
Cons: More expensive than others, Portions could be bigger
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andrejb
Points +477
Rich flavoured spicy food - Edit
A bigger spot than it seems from outside with a nice old-fashioned style inside. Digital vegan menu incl. ordering via QR code / online, what is pretty nice and works flawlessly. Menu has many (Asian) alternatives and everything has a really rich flavor. For some people it could be too much, not even the spicyness. And yes, it is spicy, but it a nice and always different way. We had 3 dishes, all were spicy, and all had a different taste: One more typical, almost Indian, curry-spice (Nasi Lemak), the Masak Merah was more a sweet-sour spicyness, and the satay sticks had a spicy peanut sauce. Everyone delicious in its own way, the peanut one is to die for.
Read moreNot many alternatives for cold drinks but the iced lemongrass-ginger drink was great.
Price is totally okay for the quality (all fresh and organic) and totally worth it. We paid for 2 mains, the sticks, 2 lemongrass-ginger on ice and one hot chocolate with oat-milk 100RM.
Pros: Rich flavours, Many alternatives, Fully vegan
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LivBerlin
Points +120
Authentic - Edit
Friendly and fast service despite being busy with a huge booking upstairs
Read morePros: Vegan vibbeesss , Good air con, Fair prices
Cons: Located in a dodgy industrial area- recommend taxi, Didn't like chee cheong fun flavour
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quirino
Points +1069
Hello - Edit
I appreciate the effort of serving so many ppl cruelty free food. The restaurant was packed when we came.
Read moreI give 1 star minus because of the digital order system. Not a fan of that. Another star less because they claim to serve healthy food, while, at least everything we tried, was super duper oily.
Keeo it up!
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vegisaurus
Points +65
Amazing food! - Edit
The assam laksa and the mango cake were so delicious! The atmosphere is nice and the staff very personable. A must try if you're in Penang.
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adalea
Points +1156
Great for groups - Edit
All vegan, wonderful atmosphere and easy ordering. Curry noodles were good and the mushroom satay was amazing. Drinks are good but have too much ice. Free wifi as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-03
Pros: All vegan
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SophieStephens
Points +48
Expensive for not much flavour - Edit
The place is vegan and with the reviews I was excited to try. The food was fairly bland and the fake meat very soft and undercooked even though it said crispy. The aesthetic of the place is beautiful but food came slowly and value for money wasn’t good. We have had cheaper food elsewhere that was delicious so it was disappointing.
Read morePros: Pretty venue
Cons: Expensive , Bland , Slow
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mellyooo
Points +64
Taste did not meet expectations - Edit
Food was freshly prepared and presentation was lovely, but the taste did not match the price. It was honestly rather disappointing; you could get better tasting food at a hawker store for a lot less.
Read moreCakes were also very dry and crumbly, not worth the calories. We also tried their Nasi Lemak but it tasted more like Nasi Briyani (no taste of coconut but a lot of spices)
That said, some dishes were pretty good
- Assam Laksa
- Curry Mee
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-26
Pros: Wide variety , Huge shophouse, lots of seating. Very clean too
Cons: Expensive
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rachsgreen3
Points +180
Great, local vegan food!! - Edit
Great to be able to try local food but veganised! Went with a non-vegan who also enjoyed thoroughly
Read morePros: So many great options, Very tasty!
Cons: The western options weren't available, Small, so sometimes booking is required
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Vegan.honey
Points +964
Incredible find! - Edit
This place is a little gem
Read morePros: It’s all vegan , Vegan cakes , So many options and so yum
Cons: A little more on the expensive side
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VeganFoodQuest
Points +1474
Upmarket vegan dining - Edit
Pinxin offers something different to many of the other vegan and veggie spots in Penang, and that’s the ambiance, atmosphere and surroundings. You would happily enjoy a business lunch or celebratory dinner at this restaurant, it’s vey well suited to both. The lions main mushroom is championed throughout the menu, featuring in many dishes which made us happy. The satay was delicious (although quite pricey for a relatively small portion) and the Nasu lemak was excellent. The rice dish that we ordered was fine, but rather uninspiring.
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TheRamblingMan
Points +300
Very slow service - Edit
The food is good with some interesting things to try but don't come here if you are in a hurry. 1 soup and 2 sides took almost 2 hours. The soup came first after 40mins, unbelievably.
Read morePros: Interesting sides and drinks
Cons: Difficult to understand why the service is so slow
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Conitaromero
Points +85
Many different flavours in one dish - Edit
The food was amazing, a bit spicy and the different textures and flavours made the food incredible.
Read moreA bit pricy though, even the glass of water was more expensive than other places, but good food and good service
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Veglicious
Points +93
Try their berry smoothie and cakes. 🤪👍 - Edit
Reasons why I give 4 stars are because we went there more than once and had to wait quite a while for our food and they didn't have a welcoming atmosphere, you have to walk in and kind of help yourself to a table. I think they are understaffed.
Read morePros: Good portion size, Healthy, Full of flavour
Cons: Expensive
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plantlady21
Points +107
Slow service, food so so - Edit
Visited past 1pm on a Saturday. Restaurant doesn't look too busy. Not greeted by anyone. Waiters were very cold when asking them to clear the table or when asking questions. Food took an hour to be served, only when we prompted for it. all we ordered were Nasi Lemak, Nasi Kandar and a burger. Can't understand why it took so long to serve.
Read moreFood portion is good. The taste however is not up to the expectation. The Nasi Kandar curry was a bit bitter. The burger bread was also hard. The chips accompanying the burger was oily. Overall, the food doesn't match the price point
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-16
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BenSatoji
Points +23
Great choice of food - Edit
Really nice choice of food , Malaysian food and other type with a nice vegan twist . Great product no mock meat !
Read morePros: Lots of options , Really great choice
Cons: Service is slow, Staff can be a bit blur
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Fosefine
Points +98
Delicious bowls - Edit
I went here on my first day in Georgetown. It was great. Nice environment, awesome food. After I tried out several restaurants around I found it a little bit pricey.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-30
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ingus
Points +36
Excellent, Healthy Vegan Cuisine with Malaysian twist! - Edit
We ordered via Grabfood app. Since we are not Malaysian, we needed to pay by cash. The grab app only allows cash orders less than 100 MYR. As for the food, it was very healthy and nutritious! The Nasi Lemak was brown/red rice with only very light coconut flavour, but definitely less oil and salt than traditional Nasi Lemak. The TEMPEH in this dish was TO DIE FOR!!! The Satay was monkeyhead mushroom marinated in satay seasoning with lovely peanut sauce. The Pearl Noodle item was very hearty and healthy in that the soup was very nutritious yet flavourful in taste. The clear noodle soup was like home-cooked food, welcome to our stomachs on our trip. The packaging was very nicely done - paper bags plus disposable paper bowls and plastic lids with Pinxin stickers for the "exclusive" look. SUMMARY: a little pricey compared to local fare, but well worth the extra cost for the healthy versions of some local Malaysian dishes. Definitely a must try if you're a health-conscious vegan! We will definitely eat there again the future. : )
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-07
Pros: Healthy versions of local Malaysian fare, Nice flavours, Well packaged
Cons: A little pricey
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kristinq
Points +190
Delicious - Edit
Everything we tried was delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-02
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: No soap in washroom
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Briekimchi
Points +2230
Overrated But Still Good - Edit
It is a nice place inside. Some of the decor is on the interesting side but as you get closer to the main counter, everything's a bit more put-together. it was well air-conditioned and not too bright. A nice place to sit down for a bite to eat.
Read moreFor a Chinese restaurant, the menu is a bit on the small side. I didn't know exactly what it was that I was in the mood to eat that day but going through the menu, there wasn't a lot of immediately grab me. I actually ordered their Nasi Kandar, and although it was nice, it wasn't really what I went in for. As a group, we did order other dishes and everything was well-flavoured and well-cooked.
It wasn't exactly cheap, either...so although it was a nice restaurant with good food, I don't know if it is quite the "must-visit" that a lot of the reviews would have you believe.
Pros: Nice Interior, Freshness About The Place, Well-Cook, Well-Flavoured Food
Cons: Not Many Menu Choices, A Lot Of The Items Were Unavailable, It's A Bit Overrated
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JazzCalura
Points +247
Superb Vegan Restaurant in Georgetown! - Edit
We had a great dining experience at Pin Xin. Very welcoming ambience and knowledgeable staff. My partner who is flexitarian really liked the food. We had 4 mains, 2 side dishes, 1 dessert, 1 coffee, 1 chocolate drink, mixed berries juice and lemongrass tea, all for 167RM. Might be a little expensive but hey, we are supporting the drive for a plant-based planet.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-20
Pros: All are vegan. No need to request for modification, Organic and natural stuff, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: AC's temperature was freezing 🥶 😄
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tofu4life
Points +190
One of my all time favourite restaurants! - Edit
Pinxin is an outstanding vegan restaurant, with kind staff and a nice atmosphere. They are very focused on the ethics and health benefits of being vegan. There are so many great options from charcoal bun burgers to noodles and bowls. I order the avocado smoothie. Just about everything I eat there and the mushroom satay is also a family favourite. It is a bit pricey but for the quality of the food it is totally worth it! We have taken meat eaters there and had them love every bite. The restaurant also has a shelf of zero-waste products from straws to zip lock bags. Anyone looking for a nice place to eat out in Georgetown should seriously consider Pinxin!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-13
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lime.skyblue
Points +554
Important to Try. Bold, Classy Space. Flavorful, Local Dishes. - Edit
If you are located in Penang, I strongly recommend you try the food from Pinxin Vegan Cuisine. I dined indoors in March 2019, and it was always lively and filled with customers. I especially savored the Charcoal Dark Hericium Burger, Nasi Lemak, and their brownie cake.
Read moreI got the impression that the staff members and owners were very thoughtful about the design of their restaurant space and about their food offerings.
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MidnightSun112
Points +322
Superb food - Edit
Came here as I was craving veg nasi lemak and I was not let down. Top quality ingredients prepared by a highly skilled chef. I had the nasi lemak masak merah (tempeh & hericum mushroom in red sauce) and it was fabulous. Also had the Teochew kuang chiang rolls, and I they were great too.
Read moreThe ambiance is very nice too; it does an excellent job of capturing the feel of old George Town.
This would also be a great place to impress your non-veg friends. I found the food quality and ambience to be a lot better than other restaurants in this price range. Totally worth it.
Pros: Large menu of local specialties, Expertly seasoned dishes, Fashionable yet relaxing interior
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MoeyFK
Points +56
Good environment, good service ,good food - Edit
Good environment, good service
Read moreLove their dark sauce hericium , now they have dark sauces bao , taste so good like Hong kong Char Siu 😅
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