Best Lamb Shanks in Penang

In the buzzing heart of Georgetown, you might just find a gateway to heaven on King Street, where the elegant fine dining and romantic restaurant, Heaven Gate is situated. Providing mainly English, French and Italian cuisine, Heaven Gate has a reputation for perfectly executing fusion foods in the Pearl of Orient. Braised for 4 hours, bathed in a robustl beef-based gravy, and garnished with fresh greens, the lamb shank here is meltingly delicate - blooming with flavour with every layer of meat.

EU Cuisine, as its name illustrates, specialises in serving a mix of the best European dishes known. Drowned in the chef's homemade unique raisin sauce and served over a bed of mashed potatoes, EU Cuisine's lamb shank is certainly tantalising. The exclusive sweetness of the raisin sauce sets the dish apart from the usual. Carrots are also added into the mashed potato for some texture and colour.

Cinnamon Restaurant at Hotel Penaga offers unique fusion cuisine, including their red braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes. Differing from the conventional lamb shanks found everywhere, Cinnamon boldly spices up their rendition with star anise, cinnamon, chili and light soya sauce, which matches remarkably with the delicately finished lamb shank.

Home is where the heart is. At Fullhouse, that is exactly what you will feel - at home! Known as the Fullhouse Lifestyle Store and Cafe, the premise is decorated with the whole Fullhouse family in town. Figures of the cute family members will welcome you as you step into this wonderland of a restaurant. They bring to the table a Grilled Lamb Shank that is one of the most favoured dishes. Served with a side of pasta and the shank cooked splendidly with a smooth brown gravy, the combination is just mouth-watering.

Little Cottage Cafe 2 is located in Waterfall Hotel. This hidden gem has a vintage look which suits its name perfectly, serving fine Western and Italian dishes. Lamb shank, known here as Ossu Buccu de Angelo is stewed and accompanied by fragrant Italian mushroom rice and grilled vegetables. The juicy, delicate meat is drizzled with a less-creamy sauce, each bite enticing the next. If rice is not your preference, it can be replaced with mashed potato.