Penang · Jalan Sri Bahari, George TownMalaysia
Kaishin Sushi Omakase海心鮨
Omakase sushi counter in George Town, open for dinner from 6pm.
Malaysia · sushi restaurants
Sushi in Penang
7 places to eat sushi in Penang: 3 omakase counters, 3 casual sushi spots and 1 chain. 3 of them are halal-certified or say they serve halal food. Price bands are relative within Malaysia.
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Penang · Tanjung BungahMalaysia
Kazumasa Restaurant一将和食酒处
Eight-seat counter said to be the first in Penang to serve omakase; a Wednesday dry-aged sushi omakase costs RM288++.
Penang · George TownMalaysia
Wako Sushi Omakase和心鮨
Small omakase-only sushi bar in George Town opened in October 2020, with two set menus and fish flown in from Japan. Reservations via Facebook Messenger.
Penang · Tanjung TokongMalaysia
Shinwa Kyoto Sushi & Tonkotsu Ramen
Bungalow restaurant with a koi pond that rebranded in 2026 from a ramen shop to add sushi.
Penang · Bandar Perda, Bukit MertajamMalaysia
So Sushi Supply & Cafe
Halal-certified sushi cafe with nigiri, maki and sashimi at low prices; listed by the state tourism directory. Closed Mondays.
PenangMalaysia
Sushi Brito
Sushi burrito and poke restaurant; the Penang outlet holds JAKIM halal certification valid to August 2027, while its Petaling Jaya outlet does not.
Penang · Bayan Lepas, Jelutong, Bukit Mertajam and moreMalaysia
Sushi Ya
Kaiten sushi chain; JAKIM lists 11 of about 13 outlets as halal, in Penang (7), Kedah (3) and Perak (1). Its 1 Utama outlet is not on the JAKIM list.
Sushi chains across Malaysia
NationwideMalaysia
Sushi King
Malaysia's largest sushi chain, with over 100 outlets and JAKIM halal certification.
NationwideMalaysia
Genki Sushi元気寿司
Conveyor-belt and rail-delivery sushi chain; all Malaysian outlets are JAKIM halal certified, with a flagship at Sunway Velocity Mall, Kuala Lumpur.
NationwideMalaysia
Nippon Sushi
Muslim-owned conveyor-belt sushi chain with 19+ outlets, listed in JAKIM's Halal Malaysia Directory. Also serves rice bowls, teppanyaki and noodles.
NationwideMalaysia
Empire Sushi
Grab-and-go sushi chain; its site states halal certification by JAKIM, with 33 outlets certified and others in the process.
NationwideMalaysia
Sushi Zanmai
Chain of about 37 branches. Pork-free but not JAKIM certified because it serves alcohol and uses mirin in some cooked dishes.
NationwideMalaysia
Sushi Mentai寿司明太
Chain of 20+ branches known for mentai-sauce sushi. Pork-free with halal-certified poultry, but no JAKIM certificate and some dishes use mirin.
NationwideMalaysia
Sushi Jiro
Sushi chain with outlets including Mid Valley Megamall. Pork-free with halal-certified meat suppliers, but not JAKIM certified; it serves beer.
Frequently asked
- Where can I eat sushi in Penang?
- The Sushi Directory lists 7 sushi restaurants in Penang, including Kaishin Sushi Omakase, Kazumasa Restaurant, Wako Sushi Omakase, Shinwa Kyoto Sushi & Tonkotsu Ramen, So Sushi Supply & Cafe.
- Is there halal sushi in Penang?
- Yes. Places marked halal (certified or stated by the venue) include So Sushi Supply & Cafe, Sushi Brito, Sushi Ya. Confirm current certification with the restaurant.
- Where to have omakase in Penang?
- Omakase counters listed in Penang include Kaishin Sushi Omakase, Kazumasa Restaurant, Wako Sushi Omakase.