Veloo Villas

George Town


Service is friendly at this cheap, cheerful South Indian restaurant, and the lunchtime banana-leaf thalis (set meals) are a bargain. Many locals come when it opens for dosas (paper-thin rice-and-lentil crepes) and idli (steamed rice cakes).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby George Town attractions

1. Pinang Peranakan Mansion

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Lovingly restored, this ostentatious, mint-green structure was one of the most stunning private residences in George Town. Every door, wall and archway is…

2. House of Yeap Chor Ee

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Housed in an exquisitely restored three-storey shophouse mansion, this interesting museum is dedicated to a former resident, itinerant barber-turned…

3. The Star Pitt St

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The 1906 offices of The Star newspaper have been transformed into this arts, culture and heritage centre, used for various exhibitions as well as hosting…

4. St George's Church

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The oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia, St George's was constructed in 1816, with backing from the East India Company. In the grounds is a memorial…

5. Kuan Yin Teng

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Dedicated to Kuan Yin, goddess of mercy, this temple is the liveliest place of worship in George Town. The current temple was built in the early 19th…

6. Town Hall

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The Town Hall, completed in 1880, has a beautiful restored ballroom that is a regular venue for temporary exhibitions and shows. The Town Hall’s Hokkien…

7. State Assembly Building

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On the southern side of the Padang is this neoclassical building dating back to the 19th century.

8. Padang

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A typical feature of Malaysian colonial cities is the padang, which is an open playing field surrounded by public buildings. George Town’s padang…