Is Penang Garden Still Open? Update (San Francisco, CA)
Current status
As of September 2026, Penang Garden is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: A Yelp business listing for the Chinatown address was updated in August 2026 with continuing photos and reviews and no closure notice.
- Season / episode Season 2, Episode 11
- Address 728 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The Best Thing I Ever Ate showcased Penang Garden's spicy Malaysian cooking in the "Hot and Spicy" episode (season 2, episode 11), highlighting the kind of chili- and sambal-forward dishes the Chinatown restaurant is known for alongside its Malaysian curries. Penang Garden is a restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown serving Malaysian and Southeast Asian dishes. According to a Yelp business listing updated in August 2026, the restaurant was still receiving reviews and photos at its 728 Washington Street address, with no permanent-closure notice attached. A community-maintained restaurant directory (gotoeat.net) separately listed the same Washington Street address and phone number, while stating on its own page that it is not the business's official website. No news coverage of a closure, sale, or relocation was found in a single search of public sources.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Season / episode
- Season 2, Episode 11
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Hot and Spicy
- What was featured
- spicy Malaysian dishes, chili- and sambal-forward curries
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Penang Garden
Frequently asked questions
Is Penang Garden still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Penang Garden is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Penang Garden after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The Best Thing I Ever Ate showcased Penang Garden's spicy Malaysian cooking in the "Hot and Spicy" episode (season 2, episode 11), highlighting the kind of chili- and sambal-forward dishes the Chinatown restaurant is known for alongside its Malaysian curries. As of September 2026, Penang Garden is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Penang Garden located?
728 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Penang Garden?
Season 2, Episode 11 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Hot and Spicy”.
What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?
According to a Yelp business listing updated in August 2026, the restaurant was still receiving reviews and photos at its 728 Washington Street address, with no permanent-closure notice attached. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
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Visit info
- Address
- 728 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- None found
- State hub
- TV restaurants in California
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Sources
- Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/penang-garden-san-francisco
- penanggardenrestaurant.gotoeat.net — https://penanggardenrestaurant.gotoeat.net/
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