Housed within the artistic precinct of Penang's George Town is the Jawi House Cafe Gallery - the island's first Peranakan Muslim heritage restaurant that is steep in culture and valuable traditions. Read also: 10 Must-Try Street Food in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Authentic Jawi Peranakan Food at Jawi House Cafe Gallery, Pulau Pinang Jawi House Cafe Gallery, Pulau Pinang Authentic Jawi Peranakan Food Jawi House was brought into existence by the Karim family of George Town, Pulau Pinang. The family is of a Punjabi-Jawi Peranakan ancestry and they have been running the establishment for six generations. It fondly describes its dishes as "food for feasting" as it takes diners on a culinary journey along the early historical spice routes when local Malay women passionately domesticated the herbs and spices that were brought home by their Indian, Arab and Punjabi husbands from across lands and seas through trades and long sails. A meal here promises an indelible gastronom...
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