Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

Zen Xin Vegetarian Restaurant

Chinese Dim Sum, Vegetarian Menu, Outdoor Seating

Worth ordering: Currynamed in 6 reviews

Vegetarian

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Sichuan Kung Pao Monkey Head Mushrooms, a favorite dish.
  • Good to know: Expect longer waiting times especially during busy hours.
All 5 tipsShow fewer
  • Inform staff if you need egg-free dishes as some menu items contain egg.
  • The yam ring and jade spinach tofu are recommended for their unique flavors.
  • Good to know: Some drinks contain honey or syrup rather than fresh ingredients.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Fried rice

  • Worth ordering: Kung pao monkey head mushrooms

  • Worth ordering: Tofu

People also mention spinach tofu, tof-ish and satay.

All 6 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also abalone crispy mushrooms, amaranth soup and aubergine sambal.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

All 5 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for good value and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Zen Xin Vegetarian serves a wide variety of Cantonese and Malaysian Chinese vegetarian dishes including dim sum and traditional favorites like monkey head mushrooms and jade spinach tofu. This spacious two-floor eatery, housed in a historic shophouse, welcomes solo diners and groups with friendly service and a relaxed vibe. Prices are moderate, with dishes like the yam ring priced at RM26 and herbal teas at RM5.50, making it a spot popular for lunch and dinner among locals and visitors alike.

Visit

Open the map

42, Jalan Nagor, 10050 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00
Thursday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00
Friday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00
Saturday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00
Sunday
11:00–14:00, 17:15–21:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
Google Maps
4.5 655 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
4.7 34 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, mock meat

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

What the grades mean

nearby

More in Penang

vegan food guide

penang

The app is the full experience.

The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering.

  • free
  • no signup needed
The Spinach app: the Kraków map, each place with its rating and the dish worth ordering
in the app