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New Cathay Cafe Penang

Popiah, Vegan Menu, Asian

Worth ordering: #4 Curry in George Town

4.2food Very vegan-friendly

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Top tips

Try the vegetarian sauce crispy popiah and seaweed salad popiah for vegan-friendly options.
Good to know: Expect longer wait times during busy weekend mornings.

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Visit early for breakfast to experience a lively local kopitiam atmosphere.
Good to know: Parking is limited; consider alternative transport or parking nearby.
Enjoy outdoor seating available at the cafe.

Must-try

Worth ordering: Jamaican pattynamed in 5 reviews

People also mention crispy popiah, seaweed salad popiah and apam balik.

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Also apom manis, bowl, chee cheong fun, curry noodles and ho kar sai.

Good for

Praised for friendly service, lively atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, takeout, quick bites

About

New Cathay Cafe is a bustling local kopitiam known for its variety of Asian breakfast and lunch dishes, including vegetarian sauce crispy popiah and seaweed salad popiah that can be veganized on request. The cafe features affordable prices around RM 1–20 and a casual, lively atmosphere with multiple food stalls serving items like white curry noodles and apam balik. Outdoor seating is available, but parking is limited and wait times can be long during peak hours.