Peninsula House, George Town, Penang restaurant building photos, Malaysia architecture development
Peninsula House Restaurant in George Town, Penang
19 August 2025
Design: Wunderwall Design
Location: George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Photos © Teh Weng Jen
Peninsula House Restaurant, Penang, Malaysia
Peninsula House is a quiet retreat tucked in the heart of George Town, Penang — a restaurant that invites you to slow down and savour. Housed within a heritage building, the space gently blends the old and the new. The design respects the building’s original character, with its aged timber beams and worn textures thoughtfully preserved. Every detail is intentional but unassuming — from repurposed vintage furniture to soft lighting that lets the space breathe.
The restaurant draws inspiration from Penang’s layered cultural history and coastal rhythm. Materials are kept honest: reclaimed wood, limewashed walls, handmade ceramics. The palette is muted, calming, with occasional accents that nod to Straits Chinese traditions in subtle, abstract ways.
Peninsula House isn’t meant to impress, but to feel lived-in — as though it’s always been there. It’s a place for quiet meals, heartfelt conversations, and a return to simplicity. The food, like the space, honours the essence of things — comforting, honest, and thoughtfully made. Every corner, every object, tells a quiet story — not of grandeur, but of care and quiet continuity.
This is a space where time moves a little slower, where memory, material and meaning come together in quiet harmony. In its own humble way, Peninsula House reflects a slower, more conscious approach to dining and design — rooted in place, shaped by history, and open to the present. It is not a statement, but a gentle offering — a pause in the city, and a home for the senses.
Peninsula House Restaurant in George Town, Penang, malaysia – Building Information
Interior designer: Wunderwall Design –
Project size: 6000 ft2
Site size: 6000 ft2
Completion date: 2024
Building levels: 1
Photography: Teh Weng Jen
Peninsula House Restaurant, Penang, Malaysia images / information received 190825
Location: George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Southeast Asia
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