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US$1 - US$10
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Asian, Malaysian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Lovely food at a fantastic price. Sizzling Beef, Sweet n sour chicken 5 empty plates says it all 👍

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Really nice food. It’s not fancy. We all had the house special nasi goreng and all enjoyed it. The bill was very reasonable

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing food. We've frequent Penang since 2009. Hadn't had a chance to try Helena's due to some of our other favourites in local Batu Ferrangi. But definitely on our favourites list now!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

Friendly, welcoming staff and delicious food. We had beef and ginger and fish curry. We had spring rolls to start. Enjoyed it so much we will return before we go back home.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023

We have visited Helena's many times and the food is fabulous. The staff are always extremely friendly and courtious and go out of their way to provide whatever you want. I have coeliac disease so eating out is always a pain but Helena has never...failed to provide me with a beautiful meal and understands about cross contamination. I have never had any problems after eating here. I particularly like the mutton curry (you will not get better) and the stir fried vegetables. My husband, who is not coeliac, has tried many things on the menu, his favourite is the mutton curry but has enjoyed everything he has had from the extensive menu. He also says the roti's are amazing. If you are ever in Penang, please visit Helena's Cafe, you will not be disappointed.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Went in on a wet Monday A few couples in We had read the reviews on TA and were impressed. We weren't disappointed, the food was of excellent quality and value, very similar to KL street food Really tasty and well presented Top class

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023

We came here every day for a meal. The food was just delicious, the roti prata was crispy and fluffy, the satay was so tasty we had it every day, the ice blended mango tasted like pure fresh cold puréed sweet mango (again we ordered...it every day)! Everything we ate there was tasty and fresh. We tried lots of different dishes, including the sizzling squid, sizzling chicken, capitan chicken, etc. All were delicious, and the restaurant was clean with pretty plants at the front. Here’s a picture of the sizzling chicken!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Really enjoyable meal that all the family enjoyed. Starters of spring rolls, samosas and chicken skewers were very good - the Tom yum soup was best I ever had. Good value also

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 12 July 2023 via mobile

The best food in Batu Ferringhi ! Wish we had found it on day one but once we did find it we kept going back! It’s just so good ! From the Park royal it’s only about 200m toward Hard Rock on the main strip.... You won’t regret it.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023

Great spot, went to several times. Food was amazing. Absolutely loved it. Very fast service and staff was great!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023

This spot is great for lunch and dinner as they are open for both. The staff were friendly and welcoming, as well as the service being good and the food coming out fast. The many times we went there the food was delicious ever time.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 July 2023 via mobile

We tried several dishes and liked all of them: Our favorites were Roti, Tom Yam Soup (deserves its spicy label..) and Satay Sticks.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 May 2023

When we were last in Penang in 2019 we found this Kafe to be a great place to enjoy a home style meal. Its pleasing to know that despite the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic that Helena's Cafe is just as good as our last...visit in 2019. Great service and great meals in a laid back setting made our visit worthwhile. All the dishes were really enjoyable and prepared with fresh ingredients.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 4 May 2023 via mobile

Best beef curry on Penang! I've been here many times and always ordering beef curry, and it's always perfect. Staff is very friendly too. This restaurant is definitely a local gem. Highly recommended!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023 via mobile

Perfect find on just off Batu Ferengi beach. Friendly family, fresh authentic food and really well priced! We found this through recommendations on here and we were not disappointed! The beef rendang was SO GOOD it's making my mouth water writing this! If you want.good...food we would deffo recommend Helena's cafe!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Helena's Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4