George Town, Penang · Modern Thai Tapas
Modern Thai tapas and clarified cocktails from two MasterChef Thailand finalists, served in a heritage shophouse. Six till late, Tuesday through Sunday.
Our Story
Khaosan was born from a chance meeting in early 2023. Our Penang co-owner had just weathered the pandemic as a local restaurateur and was looking for the next chapter. He met two finalists from MasterChef Thailand Season 3 — Chef Pond and Chef Toei — the country's most-watched culinary competition and a Nataraja Award winner. The three became co-owners.
Together they took over a heritage shophouse on Lebuh Campbell — dark wood, industrial cement, a six-seat bar lined with top-shelf spirits — and put the first modern Thai tapas bar in George Town on the map. Pull up a stool, order more than you think you need.
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The Chefs
Two MasterChef Thailand Season 3 finalists who traded the TV kitchen for a heritage shophouse on Lebuh Campbell. Every plate carries a decade of competition-honed instinct.
Pond reached the final rounds of MasterChef Thailand Season 3. At Khaosan he runs the tapas pass, translating Bangkok street snacks into composed small plates — betel leaf, southern chilli paste, smoked aubergine, ferments. Short ingredient lists, long flavours.
Toei focuses on cold prep, raw bar, and the playful crossovers that gave the bar its name — Thai flavours framed as tapas. Her plating sets the visual tone of the menu: bright herbs, glossy sauces, controlled portions that reward ordering one more round.
Visit
56 Lebuh Campbell
10200 George Town
Penang, Malaysia
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Tuesday – Sunday
6pm – 11pm
Monday closed
Campbell Street Car Park and 156 Jalan Penang Car Park are both 200–300m away.
Reservations
Pick a date and party size — we'll confirm over WhatsApp. Tables, bar seats and walk-ins all welcome.
Opens WhatsApp with your details pre-filled — confirm with our team.
Service 6pm–11pm · Closed Mondays.