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Helena's Cafe

43B Jalan Batu Ferrenghi | opp Yahong Gallery, Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Penang, Malaysia
4.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian, Malaysian, Nonya/Malaysian
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The food and staff were both great :) I had king prawn chillie which was 'mind-blowing' and my wife had chicken curry which was excellent and had the 'home-made' feeling. All together this is a charming restaurant with great food at sensible prices. All the staff are brilliant and friendly. Would reccommend this place :) John and Thea

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Taupo, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Recently had the pleasure of spending a couple of days on Penang again and ended up at this restaurant. Must say that the food was nice but at a price of some 2 - 2.5 times the 'going rate' for similar restaurants is the area it better be.

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Manchester
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Cheap and very cheerful. Excellent value, nice break from ridiculous prices at hotels.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

Have eaten here quite a few times in the last 10 days. Really clean great service and food, good prices. Sweet and sour chicken really great and nice toasted sandwich for lunch,

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robina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

we had a meal here one night and wasnt disapointed , The food is very good, the service friendly and the prices very reasonable for those on a budget We tried a lot of dishes from menu, and everything was very tasteful. would eat here again

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Perth, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

There were 11 of us so we all had varied tastes. The food is as good as any in the smaller restaurants. Service was good, drinks cold. Value excellent. One not to miss.

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We ate here three times.Fantastic food.Very clean and friendly. Your food is cooked fresh.If you want it spicy hot or extra vegetables just ask. The fish curry was superb.I should have got the recipe.

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Petaling Jaya, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012
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I went to Helena Cafe last weekend. I was amazed at the service provided over there! They are very friendly towards the customers and provide an stupendo fantabalously fantastical service. Their approach towards the customers is something i have not seen in my entire life until now........ They are so caring and treat each and every customer with full of... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Went to Helena's for Dinner. Staff were friendly, especially Bala! Ha ha! What a chap! Nice food, clean and very affordable!

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Vinterbro, Norway
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183 reviews 183 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We went to Helena's Cafe a handful times during our four weeks in Penang. Despite the wide selection of eateries in Batu Ferringhi, very few could match Helena's. The food is very good, the service friendly and the prices very reasonable for us Scandinavians. We tried a lot of dishes from their rich menu, and everything was very tasteful. Our... More

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