Gēn 根

16/09/2026

A love letter to Penang, plated to perfection. 🖊️✨

It’s no surprise our guests are enchanted by our Ming Prawn dish, a true star of our menu. Rooted in a produce-driven philosophy and inspired by the vibrant spirit of our local Penang community, this creation celebrates the art of elevating exceptional ingredients.

At its heart is the aromatic ginger flower, transformed into a cooling sorbet that brings a bright, distinct punch to the plate. We pair this with pristine Ming prawn cured, gently poached, and set in a delicate assam jelly—before finishing the bowl with pickled rose petals and fresh ulam raja. A harmonious, produce-forward bite that lingers long after the last taste. 🦐🌹

31/07/2026

To us, hospitality is a love language; spoken through progressive local flavours, warm welcomes, and moments that make you feel right at home. 🍳✨

As our family grows across gēn 根, Communal Table, and Root House, we’re looking for passionate individuals to grow with us.

Now Hiring:
Kitchen Crew: hands-on experience with local ingredients, driven by detail, and ready to hone your craft in a fast-paced kitchen.

Service Crew: you love people, and dedicated to tailor memorable, personalized guest experiences.

Why build your career with us?
Deepen your knowledge of progressive dining and local produce.
Work alongside a passionate, supportive, and close-knit team.
A culture built on good food, great hustle, and shared growth.

📍 Location: George Town, Penang
📩 Ready to join the family? Send your resume or intro to 012-511 3323 / [email protected]. Let’s create something special together.

29/07/2026

Layers of sweetness and warmth.

Steamed flower crab 🦀 , pickled bamboo, and rice rolls brushed with curry leaf oil paired with a deep reduction of flower crab and white corn 🌽 rice soup.

24/07/2026

Nature’s most seductive paradox: the buah kulim. Often referred to as ‘jungle garlic’ and the truffle of Malaysia—part wild garlic, part forest truffle, entirely local!

Presenting our house-made buah kulim oil. Foraged from the native landscape, this remarkable botanical is celebrated for its deep, 🧄 garlicky depth and intense umami profile. Our kitchen team coaxes out its volatile aromas through a meticulous extraction process, transforming a rugged jungle 🌳 treasure into a pristine, sophisticated oil.

A piece of gēn to take home ✨ our house-made buah kulim oil is now available bottled in small batches for the home pantry. Available exclusively in-house or dm to secure a bottle.

10/07/2026

Globally celebrated for possessing some of the highest natural Omega-3 levels in the world, the Jade Perch is a testament to what premium local aquaculture can achieve.

True to its name, it shimmers with an iridescent jade hue, thriving in hyper-clean, land-based Malaysian farms. This controlled environment ensures the fish is completely free of any earthy undertones—yielding pure, extraordinarily rich, and buttery flakes that set a new benchmark for local freshwater seafood.

03/07/2026

Before the first door even opens, the kitchen is already fully locked in. The dedication at gēn 根 isn’t loud, it’s a quiet, relentless obsession with the details you might not even notice at first, but will definitely feel.

Every single element, from the exact temperature of a broth to the placement of a hyper-local herb, is handled with insane precision. It’s technical mastery meets deep respect for our Malaysian heritage. It’s quiet dedication that speaks absolute volumes on the plate.

26/06/2026

There is a quiet legend in the coastal waters of Southeast Asia known as the Melo Melo. While it is famed for producing rare, flame-colored pearls that can never be cultured, we find its true treasure in its tender, sweet flesh and deep oceanic notes.

In this exploration of terroir, we pair the braised Melo Melo, grilled over the aromatic smoke of mulberry branches with a vibrant study of greens.

At the center sits a cured Macao Egg yolk, nestled in a silken napa cabbage-pucuk manis espuma, dehydrated
mulberry, fried pucuk manis and grilled kale. All finished with the bright, sharp clarity of Chinese celery and tomato oil.

A dish of rare occurrences and intentional flavors.

19/06/2026

Technical precision on the plate, thoughtful curation in the glass. 🥂

From vibrant, soil-to-glass biodynamic labels to rare, classic vintages, our w**e selection is built to surprise and delight. Come explore the nuances of flavour with us.

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12/06/2026