a wonderful charming cafe near to the night market. It is the ideal place for children's food( my son loved the sausages) and for currys. The chicken curry was a favourite of mine and the satay was the best I have tasted in Penang.

If you go to Helena's DO NOT order the Tandoori chicken or the naan. They do not have a tandoori oven, the 'Tandoori' chicken is actually a chicken breast covered in a strangely spiced glaze, and the naan is store-bought, as confirmed by the chef. I have not tried anything else from the menu, but the Tandoori selections are hugely... More

Great value for money - we walked away with a RM78 bill - that's around AU$26 for 3 different meals, roti, 2 g&t & a sprite. Service was unassuming but attentive when it counts. A number of children were in the kafe enjoying a range of food. If you want spice levels adjusted, just ask. If you've been on holiday... More

The staff were pleasant enough and attentive but not overly so. I had a plain chicken curry which was freshly cooked and a good sized portion but not particularly special in its flavour. My wife had the tandoori chicken and thoroughly enjoyed and remarked on the freshly cooked naan bread.

We have been to Penang many times and always make for Helena's Cafe the food is superb from a simple sandwich to a breakfast then on to the wonderful Malay cusine, the fish with delicate herbs and the curries are to die for. This last visit my husband had been diagnosed with a stomach problem in the UK and was... More

Quite a surprise for its food and service. Small and not great presentation but clean and good value with well prepared menu.

Food was not good, service very poor. Much nicer places to eat. Menu choices are narrow. Would not visit again.

We were staying in holiday inn and for breakfast, lunch and dinner we used to go to helenas. The food served there really tasted good and we didnt feel like we r out. It gave us a feeling of our home made dish. The content of the dish was also so much that two people can eat with a bowl... More

We use Helena"s as a budget night with good food, but now its prices have snuck up which brings it into a totally difference class, with its plastic chairs and tables it cannot compete with the likes of Jewel of The North, Bora Bora etc etc. who offer by far more in service and atmosphere. This brings me to how... More