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Hours
Sun
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
Mon
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
Tue
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
Wed
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
Thu
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
Fri
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
Sat
12:00 pm - 3:00 am
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
RM 0.00 – RM 10.00
CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, Gastropub, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
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PRICE RANGE
RM 0.00 – RM 10.00
CUISINES
Bar, Cafe, Gastropub, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Visa, Free Wifi, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly, Family style, Sports bars
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4.5
403 reviews
Excellent
283
Very good
91
Average
17
Poor
8
Terrible
4
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Mireia FB
Palafolls715 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
Authentic venue, music and decoration with personality. Although the only bad thing to say is that the music is too loud and you can't talk.
Super correct price, delicious and tasty food and contiguous dishes. Burgers come with potatoes, sweet potatoes or salad.
Super recommended!
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Written 7 November 2024
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ccassidy2018
London26 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
At the junction of Jalan Pintal Tali and Chulia Street a great independent bar, friendly, welcoming and cool; run by Ras who’s eclectic collection of vintage memorabilia fills the walls. A well-stocked bar including competitively priced cocktails, we had margaritas and came back for more. Burgers and pasta available if you want a change from Asian food. Thanks for a fun time.
Written 6 March 2024
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Mary M
Saint Paul128 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We popped in here on a hot afternoon after touring around George Town. The two sandwiches we had - Crispy Fish and Roasted Vegetables were both very very good and full of flavor. The fries were also good. The place was dead and the food took a little while, but that was fine with us. Lots to look at in the restaurant. Its a small space so I image it gets crowded in the evenings. The ketchup served was weird though and almost tasted fermented - i'd avoid that.
Written 8 January 2020
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_madge_
United Kingdom61 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
We had been to this bar for drinks and decided the food looked okay and would give it a go for dinner. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a mouse run along, the bar owner saw that we had spotted it and just laughed it off, my partner could see more mice running up the edge of the bar and going into the corner. If that wasn't bad enough half way through our meal the air con unit above our table started leaking out water all over our food. I was very disappointed because this place has a cool vibe and I just wanted it to be good.
Written 8 February 2024
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LeeceNLondon
Kuala Lumpur41 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
I first tripped over the lovely Junk almost exactly a year ago, fell in love with the general welcoming vibe, tunes, food, cocktails...plus made a firm friend in top man, Prakash. So I knew it would be first on my list when I finally broke out of KL CMCO this Christmas.
COVID has had an unfortunate effect on most of us, not least Junk, which has had to move (just a little bit!) round the corner, so if 401 Chulia Street is still showing as it is as I type this, do make sure you venture just a tiny bit further to 1, Jalan Pintal Tali. It's well worth it, I promise.
For food - burgers are it. I don't eat meat (so the Grilled Vegetable or The Great White both more than float my boat) but if you do, you're in burger heaven! And cocktails? Well.. I fondly remember the Bloody Mary sorting me right out just before the Langkawi ferry last year, but tonight I started with a classic Moscow Mule and then superstar bar guru, Prakash suggested I go off piste with his own creation - the Ginger Mojito. And proper lush it was too! To be clear, it's not on the menu, but I'm sure if you ask him nicely, and say hi from me, he'll do you one!
Can't rate Junk highly enough!
Written 23 December 2020
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Annick
Maastricht449 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
Great little pub/bar with good atmosphere and awesome decor inside. Located just off the beaten track behind some of the larger bars but worth going around the corner for.
Food was good too, burgers were very tasty (little bit overcooked to our liking).
Written 5 September 2022
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Isabel S
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • couples
We enjoyed the lighting, decorations and layout of the bar. The drinks were good and served in fun containers, too. The bartender was friendly and attentive and we liked his flourishes when making the drinks. Great music playlist to get our feet tapping as we chatted and waited for the food. Food was nice, especially the sweet potato fries!
Written 13 October 2022
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Vittoria F
Turin67 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Place, food and staff are absolutely adorable and authentic.
The hamburgers are super tasty and juicy and the fries just perfect (I go nuts for sweet potatoes!!!). The price was also very good. If I lived in Georgetown, I think I would eat there everyday.
Written 9 July 2020
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Jess
6 contributions
Jan 2020 • solo
I stumbled across Junk Cafe on my first day and it set the tone for what was a idyllic holiday in Penang.
While I was there I had a burger and some cocktails, both were delicious.
Prakash the bartender is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Full of great tips and advice. Nothing is too much trouble.
The decor is very quirky, I went to Junk cafe several times during my stay in Penang and each time my eyes were drawn to something new. Wonderful place to chill with a cocktail and listen to some good music.
I can't wait to return.
Written 7 February 2020
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Alison B
Chesterfield168 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
You could miss this and that would be a shame. Full of eclectic stuff on the walls, good music. Lovely friendly staff. Amazing low prices. Long wait for food, but it was worth it. If you want something non Asian get a burger and proper chips /fries from here. Gorgeous. Just round the corner from gravy baby, bright yellow, please try
Written 17 August 2024
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Danimal2007
Berkeley500 contributions
Aug 2023 • solo
I stopped by here to finish the night for some drinks while visiting Penang. This place has a cool funky interior with lots of random stuff displayed and hanging on the wall. The staff were nice and the atmosphere was great. I didn't try the food, but it looked good. Overall good vibes. Happy l stopped by here.
Written 10 September 2023
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rosegrove77
Kuala Lumpur388 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
This is a hidden gem. Funky little restaurant with a really cool vibe. Had great food and drinks The menu isn’t overly extensive but the food quality is excellent. We’d be back (even if just for the sangria!)
Written 4 June 2023
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Brent E
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • none
I spent a few weeks in Penang and this was my regular haunt. Slightly adrift from the tourist filled bars in Love Lane, Junk feels like home. Adorned with thousands of collected pieces of beautiful junk, the joint bangs out a sweet cocktail list (hint, the Junk Trunk Tiki and the Longan Mojito are the bomb) and sick ska, reggae, dub, afro, jazz, soul beats. I was lucky enough to catch two live gigs here in my time, also.
Burgers are rad, but the service, people in the joint make you wanna come back time and time again. Hint, Surya behind the bar makes THE best drinks, she's an absolute legend (and also great at recommending local joints to eat at!) See you dudes again, soon I hope!
Written 14 January 2020
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JCT1962
Newcastle338 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Bar offers a good spot for people watching if you grab a table outside. The bar has a good atmosphere and a range of music as well as the normal drinks offer of beer and cocktails. Popular with backpackers as is much of Lebuh Chulia.
Written 25 February 2020
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Francois T
Johannesburg1621 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
We enjoyed couple drinks one evening after dinner and really enjoyed it. Drinks were reasonably priced for Malaysia and the service from everyone was great. The decor is very interesting and unique, probably not for everyone but very different. We did not eat there, but saw some other guests did and the food looked good. Definitely worth a visit. We will be back.
Written 1 July 2024
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