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Edelweiss Cafe
Review
About
Cafe/Restaurant/Bar providing Swiss/German/Local Dishes. Special cocktails German/beers and a good selection of scotch/single malt whisky are available. We are operating in the medium price segment. We also supply tourist information for anybody who needs them.
Features
CUISINES
Swiss
Meal types
Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Full Bar
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Visa
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Hours
Opens in 2 min
Sunday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4.5
298 reviews
Excellent
178
Very good
93
Average
17
Poor
5
Terrible
5
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What We Found Travelling
Sydney7952 contributions
Mar 2025 • couples
It was good to have some real home style European food in this nice Swiss restaurant.
Service was extremely friendly from the owner & his staff.
We ordered the Currywurst for starter. The Pork Weiner Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce & the Beef Stroganoff with Rosti for mains. For dessert we had the Apple Flan. The schnitzel was the standout meal. The mushroom sauce was outstanding.
The pricing was reasonable for Penang especially for European quality food.
Cocktails were well made.
We dined next to the fascinating Strobl clock which is over 100 years old.
The inside of the restaurant does have a European gasthaus feel which makes the experience all the more enjoyable.
Written 7 March 2025
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Rhineland-Palatinate155 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
There is shame in wanting some familiar food, when travelling in Asia. So this is the place for all liking Swiss or German food. The restaurant has a unique interior with old clocks, gas lights (most of them now electric) and the menu is great in choice of drinks and food. The service was fast and very friendly.
Unfortunately it closes on Sundays at 6pm and stays closed on Mondays, so we managed only one meal there. 😔
Written 9 February 2020
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Eean
1 contribution
Sept 2021 • couples
Hi , I visited your place twice and i cant forget the linzer Torte without cream dish, I'm a fan of Swiss and German dish, and this place suits me, I love it. My boyfriend mentioned your restaurent before, and he told me you have cheese fondue, and we decided to find a day to drop by. My my my, that cheese fondue and linzer torte was delicious, it was beyond my expectation. You have the best swiss and german dish ever, as a local Penangite who love German and Swiss food , and having a hard time finding a Swiss Cafe. This place is literally serves delicious Swiss and German Food, its pricey but definatly worth it, I would like to go for another round 4 or even 5 in few months time.
Written 25 December 2021
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apricotprincess
11 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
My friends and I were casually exploring Armenian Street on a Saturday afternoon. The weather is so hot and we felt hungry + drained after the exploring. There were various hipster cafes around but mostly selling desserts. We wanted something filling. Somehow we found this cafe although the sign shows alcoholic drinks, they do serve simple foods to keep you going. We ordered Plain fries, 3 Creamy Seafood pasta and Iced Cappuccinos. Honestly, we wanted to order more but the weather was simply too hot we couldn't really focus on what was on the menu. Shoutout to the guy waiter! We randomly suggested to sit at the courtyard table ( i think that's what it's called ) and he did let us sit there and even switched on the fan for us. A lady approached our table wanting to get to know us, she was very friendly and she does check on us from time to time. Even provided us with some maps and list of recommendations. Food was good + drinks were refreshing especially on this overly sunny weather. I can say the service here is genuine. Beautiful setting with the plants and nice ambience. I'm happy we decided to eat here and you should too.
Written 15 March 2020
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333ursc
Thank you very much for your kind 5 Star rating. It is nice that you appreciate our hard work and we will try our very best to keep up with good food and service
Written 20 March 2020
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TheCount69
Rochdale875 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
We stumbled across this fantastic pub/restaurant down a busy side street. Dont ask me to find it again, I couldn't.
The Paulaner sign drew me in and we were welcomed by a Swiss guy running the place.
He was very friendly and we stayed a couple of hours drinking German beers.
Its dominated inside by a massive clock and a pleasant courtyard in the back.
A very chatty host, good service, good drink selections and the food people were eating looked very good too.
A great find and certainly recommend this place.
Not overpriced either
Written 10 February 2020
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Kevin B
Rome39 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
What a place. If you're looking for boom boom boom and fast service don't go here. If you want a quiet tent, with so much separation in the building, this is the place. Wherever you look you see other strange things. The large clock from Germany is just one. But there are so many historical items in the bar that you won't be bored. You can just talk to each other, or better with the owner Urs to find out the stories behind the furniture and photos etc. A unique place in Penang, definitely worth getting a drink and admiring it.
Written 1 June 2024
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DaudRay
Penang Island223 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
We had a wonderful dinner here. My wife had gluten-free beef rendang on austrian-swiss rosti (a great fusion idea!), and I had Malay-Indo style Soto Chicken soup. Both were terrific. The huge gravity driven clock became a point of fascinating conversation with the manager (owner?). We definitely like this resto.
Written 31 December 2020
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Rainer_F294217
Hong Kong6 contributions
Dec 2021 • solo
A great night out at Edelweiss. Probably the best Schnitzel I had for years (Being an Austrian) this is really authentic. German beers, and if you are a nice guy ask for Schnaps.
The place has been visited from royalties to movie stars, but my hero is the current Swiss owner, who runs the cafe with passion and love.
Written 18 December 2021
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Carsons_11
Melbourne164 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
What a find ! This place is an oasis in Georgetown. Excellent Swiss style food. Cheese fondue was great. One of the best schnitzels I have ever had too. Family loved it. Warm & genial host. Nothing to criticise. Cold beer & decent wine selection plus all usual cocktails.
Written 14 April 2023
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Urs Capol
Thank you so much for visiting Edelweiss.We're happy to note that you did have an enjoyable night with us.
Written 15 April 2023
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LondonHotelinspector
London71 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
If you’re in George Town you must visit this place, even if it’s just for a cocktail or a beer.
The building is fantastic, full of historical charm and some interesting antique pieces, including a huge wall sized mirror rescued from the E&O hotel.
The service is impeccable and the food excellent.
If I happened to live here this would definitely be my local.
Written 6 March 2020
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Suvidha Amarnani
37 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
We came across this restaurant accidentally n we just loved the vibe of the place. The food was excellent. And staff was very friendly. We were short of time and they understood that and attended to us on priority.
Written 29 December 2024
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Steven K
Ille-et-Vilaine174 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
Service was superb. Good all round menu. We had the pork fillet pasta. Lots of meat, thoroughly enjoyed. Food is cooked to order. Large portions. Cold beer. Reasonable prices. Don't forget to check out the clock.
Written 6 February 2023
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Edelweiss Cafe
Thank you for your kind rating.
Written 28 February 2023
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K S
49 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
ambience at evenings when the unique ceiling lights are glowing is romantic ( lights were crafted by the owner himself )
most delicious cheese fondue for 2pax w fresh salad
most perfect lasagna w loads of baked cheese
plenty of beer selections fr all ard the world
most unique pork belly ( smoked and steamed )
raspberry tart w creme for dessert is lovely
free flow cold drinking water
attentive cafe owner & helpful staff
clean surroundings & most unique interior decorations w a mix of Asians & European
our meal for 3 cost us ard rm270
will return again ✨
Written 27 October 2022
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CMiller
7 contributions
Jul 2022 • family
Popped in for a late night beer with friends and family. Good beer, good service and a very convivial host. Recommended.
Written 31 July 2022
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Paul E.
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
We went there mainly for the Currywurst as you cant find that in asia and it was soo nice. All the food was very swiss like and the staff and also the owner were very welcoming and friendly.
Written 16 January 2020
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