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「𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀」
The interpretation of
Malaysian ingredients and local flavours
Gen Penang Sdn Bhd (1278416-U)

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A quiet homage to locally raised corn-fed chicken from Balik Pulau, Penang. Humble, comforting, and complete.

Rendered across two distinct expressions: crisp skin layered with a silky liver mousse, alongside tender poached meat set gently in a clear red date jelly. Brightened with chamomile honey and fragrant lemongrass oil, and paired with warm chicken-fat bread for wiping the plate clean.

#genpenang #balikpulau #penangfood #cornfed #chicken enpox taken in Gēn 根 by @genpenang

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5 days ago

Behind the sweets of gēn: Meet Priya, our Dessert Chef ✨

Hailing from KL, Priya spent years mastering classical French techniques before craving a pivot toward something boldly unconventional. Drawn in by our obsession with local terroir and peculiar, boundary-pushing flavours, she joined the team earlier this year.

When she’s not reimagining local ingredients into sweet artistry, you’ll find her fueled by 2–3 cups of coffee, hitting the badminton court, swimming, or escaping to the beach and hiking trails.

#genpenang #PastryArt #ChefProfile #MalaysianGastronomy #BehindTheScenes taken in Gēn 根 by @genpenang

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16 days ago

Long before the cork is drawn, wine pairing is an unspoken kinship—a dialogue born of shared soil, season, and time.

It is science in motion: acidity lifting richness, tannins softening against protein. But at its heart, it is pure alchemy, transforming a meal into a complete narrative.

At gēn, we treat this dialogue with reverence. Every bottle we uncork doesn’t merely sit beside the plate; it completes the sentence.

#artofwine #terroirstories #genpenang #lowinterventionwine #georgetown taken in Gēn 根 by @genpenang

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24 days ago

A love letter to Penang, plated to perfection. 🖊️✨

It’s no surprise our guests are enchanted by our Ming Prawn dish, a true star of our menu. Rooted in a produce-driven philosophy and inspired by the vibrant spirit of our local Penang community, this creation celebrates the art of elevating exceptional ingredients.

At its heart is the aromatic ginger flower, transformed into a cooling sorbet that brings a bright, distinct punch to the plate. We pair this with pristine Ming prawn cured, gently poached, and set in a delicate assam jelly—before finishing the bowl with pickled rose petals and fresh ulam raja. A harmonious, produce-forward bite that lingers long after the last taste. 🦐🌹

#mingprawn #assam #gingerflower #ulamraja #genpenang taken in Gēn 根 by @genpenang

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a month ago

Roots. Breath. Garden. 🌿✨
On October 12th, three culinary visions unite under one roof at gēn, Penang for a special collaboration: Respiración de la Tierra.

Together with respiración and Restaurant au Jardin, we invite you on a seasonal journey rooted in local terroir and modern culinary artistry. Experience an exclusive multi-course menu inspired by the earth, air, and nature around us.

📍 Venue: gēn, Penang
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 12th
⏰ Time-slot: 6pm onwards
🎟️ Reservations: WA or Link in bio. Seats are extremely limited. taken in Gēn 根 by @genpenang

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a month ago

We had a great reason to make the trip to Penang with hungry appetites.

Over the weekend, the @genpenang x @jeehongkong collaboration immersed diners into chefs Johnson Wong & Oliver Li’s personal interpretation of modern Chinese dining. Here’s how it went down.

#MONOMalaysia #PenangEats #PenangDining #PenangFood by @genpenang

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2 months ago

If you grew up around a traditional kitchen, this smell will take you right back.

This is daun cekur.

People often use it in various unique dishes, like blending it into rich, aromatic rempah pastes. Its soft green leaves carry a fresh, herbaceous aroma, while its root beneath the soil brings a gentle peppery warmth a familiar flavour woven right into traditional Malaysian cooking.

A humble local herb, packed with familiar flavour. 🌿

#genpenang #traditionalcooking #localherbs #malaysianfood #penangfood by @genpenang

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2 months ago

Following a successful collaboration in Hong Kong, @genpenang and @jeehongkong came together once again, but this time in Penang. Malaysian ingredients like buah keluak and starfruit met @oliverlicuisine’s innovative Cantonese cuisine in seamless dishes, some with components from both chefs. One course had us picking up tiny, round stuffed quail legs, while another saw slices of hairtail fish arranged in a paper-thin tartlet. Dessert was just as fun - our pre-dessert was spiked with Penang hot sauce (with an additional bottle as a keepsake) while our final bite was a deceitful har gao, formed from osmanthus pudding.

#TatlerDiningMY #TatlerTastes by @genpenang

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2 months ago

People always ask what prep actually feels like. Honestly? It’s just zoning out to whatever playlist is on while doing the exact same meticulous motion for an hour straight. Zero glamour, but you kind of fall in love with the repetition.

Guests see the three-second bite when it lands on the table, but they don‘t see the hours of quiet chaos that got it there.

#genpenang #penangfood #platingart #penangdining #chef by @genpenang

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2 months ago

From flesh to bone, nothing is wasted. 🐟

There’s a reason this threadfin is an absolute guest favourite.

At the heart of the dish: a tenderly grilled fillet sitting in a rich, 25-spice salted fish-bone curry, lifted by sharp green mango oil. Tied together with Kuala Kurau pandan rice, house-cured roe, and briny Sabah Eucheuma seaweed.

A true celebration of our coastal roots.

#genpenang #localIngredients #threadfinfish #25spices #curry by @genpenang

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2 months ago

Finger lime, a small, rough, and almost cucumber-like citrus, with tiny pulps carrying a sour acidity, rounded off with subtle notes of sweet orange. 🍊

At gēn 根, we use finger lime to bring a bright, refreshing lift to the plate adding our own modern touch to familiar local Penang flavors.

#genpenang #localproduce #fingerlime #aroma #georgetown by @genpenang

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2 months ago

Meet Sherrie Hoo ✨

Born and raised in George Town, Penang, Sherrie has been part of the gēn 根 since 2019 and has been the driving force behind restaurant‘s journey. From spearheading the development of gēn’s zero-alcoholic beverage program to integrating a zero waste philosophy through the use of local Malaysian produce, her passion extends far beyond operations.

For Sherrie, hospitality has always been about people. She believes in building a family-like culture for both the team and guests, creating heartfelt connections and cherished moments throughout their dining experiences. Through genuine hospitality, warmth, and care, her goal is to make everyone feel welcomed, comfortable, and right at home.

“To be loved and to love our guests that‘s what gēn hospitality means to me.❤️” by @genpenang

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