Most coffee shops in Penang are normally populated with different stalls selling different dishes. This results in one or two stalls that may be the popular one with the locals for a certain dish. It's not uncommon to have to go to one coffee shop just to have a particular dish, cause the locals deem it to be "the best" and travel to another coffee shop just to have another dish. So, when you come across a coffee shop that features only ONE stall selling one dish, it quickly narrows down your choices. Sin Nam Huat is one such example - the entire coffee shop only features their Hainanese Chicken rice. This piqued my interest and I decided to go on a Saturday afternoon around 2:00pm. When I arrived at the location, I found ample parking right in front of the shop - good news #1. Walking towards the shop, I was greeted with a FULL HOUSE - no seating available (except for some outdoor seating by the side of the shop) - good news #2 While seating is not cramped, due to COVID restrictions, chairs and tables are comfortably spaced in a very bright and airy shop. Everyone was chowing down hungrily, and there was a short queue of take away patrons as well. Upon ordering the food, it was promptly served to me within 4 minutes - good news #3 The roast chicken and char siew looked great. Well roasted for the chicken and slightly burnt for the char siew is always a visual precursor to how it will probably taste, and upon putting that first mouthful in, I realised why this place was so popular, even at that normally off-peak time. - good news #4 Every mouthful was a delight with the chicken. Some have complained that it is a little dry, but I've always maintained that the moistness of the meat is dependent on the area of the chicken that you're consuming. You can't expect breast meat to be moist, and vice-versa for the drumstick. The char siew was another delight - unlike most char siew sold in Penang which tended to be on the dry, and hard, side - these were moist, well roasted and dripped with caramelised goodness. My plate of chicken, char siew and a bowl of soup (comes standard with the dish) resulted in a RM9.50 bill, which to some, can be a little on the high side, but not me - good news #5 All-in-all, I would highly recommend this place for anyone hankering for a good plate chicken rice. I'll be back!

SOOO DELICIOUS! I cant get enough of thiss Hainam Rice ! Idk how many times i eat thissss ! Youu guys should try thisss!! The bessstttt!!

Extremely expensive for what it is. Portion sizes are tiny, dishes are overly salty, 菜尾uses the wrong type of dried chilli. Attached photo is allegedly the meat portion for 2 people, costs RM12. For 3 people, we had to order 5 people meat portion.

i think its the best Hainan chicken in Penang.. the char siu and sio bak (roasted pork belly) is nice and tender.. i wish they open 24hour.. 🤤

food was amazing especially the soup! must eat when in penang and def would comeback

Always great food and easy to order through your phone at the table. We had chicken and BBQ pork with rice and soup, all excellent

Came here around 1 and only have roasted chicken left. Things run out fast here, and understandably why. The roasted chicken taste really nice. Rice portion is also huge. The bean sprout is not bad just need to mix it since the black pepper will be dashed on top of it. Just need to take note that drinks have to scan QR code on table to order.

This place has really dropped. The char siew looks like melted chocolate. No meat. Full of fat. Totally not edible. The roast pork was soft and not crunchy. Felt like a day old. Avoid this place. The staff were rude. Denied that the quality was poor. And. They want ordering through QR code. Which I absolutely despise. Especially when they have so many staff. Plus points is that the drinks arrived fast and the parking is ok.

I Went here for lunch, This is simply the best place in town to get sīuméi (cantonese roasted meat). Their Siu Yuk (roastrd pork belly with cripsy skin) and bak chit gai (white cut chicken) is excellent and for good quality like this the price tag is pretty reasonable too.

Food is good but staff are very unfriendly and not welcoming. We are tourists so we had no wifi to use their “Scan to order” system. We kept asking them for help and had to wait for almost 20 minutes until someone finally came. The staff finally ordered using their phone and scammed us since she decided to order every extra thing without asking us and just started clicking on her phone so we paid so much more. For example, we just asked for a regular chicken rice and she picked “large rice + drumstick” which cost us 3RM more in per portion. However, the chicken rice and soup was delicious, not something I would return for though.

Due to MCO, it has been 3yrs i never visit the place. And finally, i came back & makan lunch. The taste of the roasted duck meat, BBQ pork meat, char shao meat. Still the same, very delicius... And the Cai Wei Soup.. Also delicius.. Love it very much.

If you can and are allowed to eat pork, choose bbq, roasted, or mixed pork, you will not regret it. The chicken one is nothing special, the hainanese rice also didn't taste very special. To order the food all you need to do is take a seat and scan the qr code, they will come and ask for the drinks manually. Overall, I will give it another try if I come back to Penang.

Always come here whenever in Penang. I love their charsiu and crispy pork. Price wise is so reasonable👍

Sin Nam Huat Chicken Rice in Penang, Malaysia, is a hidden gem that has garnered a well-deserved reputation for its exceptional Hainanese chicken rice. This unassuming restaurant might lack air conditioning and fancy decor, but its focus on delivering delicious food sets it apart. The star of the show here is undoubtedly their Hainanese chicken rice. Tender, succulent chicken is cooked to perfection, and the accompanying rice is fragrant and seasoned just right. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, and you'll find yourself savoring every mouthful. This dish alone is worth the visit. One thing to note is that Sin Nam Huat operates on a unique schedule. If you plan to visit around 2 pm, be prepared for a limited menu. At this time, they usually have just one serving of Hainanese chicken rice left. It's a testament to the dish's popularity. If you're lucky enough to get your hands on it, consider yourself fortunate. Additionally, it's not uncommon for the side dishes like char siu and pork to run out as well. This limited availability adds to the charm of this place, as it's a testament to the fresh and in-demand nature of their offerings. The absence of air conditioning and the open-air setting might not appeal to everyone, but it's all part of the authentic experience. The focus here is on the food, and it truly shines. The service is friendly, and the staff is happy to help you navigate the limited menu and offer recommendations. Sin Nam Huat Chicken Rice is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic taste of Hainanese chicken rice in Penang. While the conditions might not be lavish, the flavors certainly are. Arriving early to secure your order is advisable, as this place's popularity is a testament to its culinary excellence. You'll leave satisfied, knowing you've enjoyed one of Penang's finest culinary offerings.

Excellent roast chicken/duck rice. When you order through the QR code, just order the food. A roving drinks person will come to the table for drinks and you pay them separately; otherwise if you order drink thru QR you might accidentally be double charged for the drink by the food vendor as it will be on their receipt. ~RM10 for normal portion, ~RM20 for bigger appetite

I Love the food here, so authentic and fresh. The chicken, the duck, the pork and all the vegetables menu so fresh. The kuah it self fresh, not that strong flavour but more to plain because they dont put MSG and salt. Perfect for your Chicken, Duck and Pork combine together The price also ok, Cost me around 32 ringgit for 1 big portion of Chicken & Duck for 2 person and 1 plate of pork, 2 rices, and 1 stir-fried bean sprouts 👍👍 Recommended place and legend!

My favourite Sin Nam Huat outlet. No need to fuss over parking and the food is really fresh! Come give it a try! My favourite dishes are: Steam chicken Roasted pork Chai Boey (spicy soup) Clear soup (on the house) Red chilli sauce Extra tau eu Chinese tea (ice)

One of the best in Penang if not Malaysia itself. Can’t find a more hearty meal on a rainy day. Make sure to order the spicy savory soup (chai boey) and their roasted pork is just 👌

Clean and delicious pork mix duck rice near the Adventist hospital. Cheap too

Absolutely the BEST roast chicken and roast duck I've had. The sauce is delicious, the meat is tender and flavorful, and the skin is one of my favorite parts in dining here. Crispy, bursting with flavour!! I've always been a fan of roast duck skin. Food is lukewarm, place is moderately clean. Service is quick. If you're a tourist in penang , definitely pay a visit here!

Great flavoured chicken rice. The roasted pork is full of flavour. You must have their spicy soup

the chicken rice is good but the char siew is bad, so oily, fatty and no meat taste at all and it is too sweet. for me I think the price is okay, but other than that every thing is good.

Rm26.50 for this box of rice ordered via grab. I ordered duck rice 12.50 for this. And add duck Rm9.50 (instructed them to separate them in different packaging) would really like to see how much duck they give. This is what I get for paying Rm26.50.

One of the best bbq rice in town. Available in several locations, but this one is conveniently located 100m walking distance from Adventist hospital.

This sin nam huat, can found anywhere in penang. Food is just nice for me, price expect slight higher compare to similar chicken rice shop. Particular this shop serving is super fast. I came alone for early lunch, from the front of the shop left stall is for take away order, right stall for eat in. I ordered my food at right stall, payed, then only look for my sit and wair to be served. Drink order after you sit and pay after drink delivered.

One of the best chicken rice stall i ever had in penang, with varieties of meat to choose from. The Roasted Pork is so crispy and juice, grilled honey char siew pork is seasoned perfectly and grilled, one bite will crave for another. A Must Vist in Penang.

Must eat when in Penang! Kids love the roasted chicken and we had two big bowls of kiam chai th’ng!

Roasted chicken breast with spiced corned egg taste delicious at reasonable price. This is the 1st station I would consider if I'm about to have lunch at Penang Island.

Food taste is good, not too oily, good presentation n good customer service

Super yummy! Open only day time, don't miss it. Even if is super busy they are really fast. We order take away and there is a special line for that. Great tasty chicken and duck for a more then fair price!

Good quality chicken rice with fair price.

More expensive than usual chicken rice but worthy as it is tasty. The vegetables soup is delicious and flavourful. I like the most is roasted BBQ pork that have a bit crunchy. Good place to have breakfast and lunch for.

Very good!! My wife found this place on google maps and we walked approx 10 min to get there. The place is simple with only locals eating there (we were the only foreigners). The menu is all in Chinese. We ordered a combination of chicken, roasted and bbq pork. The chicken was good, but the pork was fantastic!!

Best chicken rice in town. Marinated well chicken and duck. Juicy barbeque pork. Don’t forget the mix vegetable soup