Tucked away in a charming heritage shophouse on Lorong Macalister in George Town, Penang, Richard Rivalee Nyonya Cuisine feels like stepping into a living shrine to Peranakan culture. Created by Richard Rivalee—the celebrated fashion designer turned passionate chef—the restaurant blends antique decor, vintage Nyonya ornaments, and botanical tiles to evoke the old‑world elegance of Baba-Nyonya heritage. The menu is centered around homely yet refined Peranakan classics—like crisp Lemongrass Chicken, tangy Asam Pedas Stew Fish, Kurma Mutton, Jiu Hu Char, and Nasi Ulam—each dish crafted with care and bold seasoning that feels both authentic and elevated. Whether it’s a leisurely dinner or a cultural food adventure, Richard Rivalee promises a tasteful blend of history, flavor, and warm hospitality. In this blog post, we’ll explore the Richard Rivalee menu, pricing, current promotions, best-selling items, outlet locations, operating hours, and share our honest review.
OUR REVIEW ON RICHARD RIVALEE MALAYSIA
I recently had lunch at Richard Rivalee on Lorong Macalister, and it felt like a delicious dive into refined Peranakan (Nyonya) cuisine wrapped in heritage charm. The restaurant occupies a quaint, vintage-style bungalow filled with Peranakan antiques and décor—the kind of place where the atmosphere instantly sets you up for a cultural culinary experience. I sampled the otak‑otak, and was impressed by its velvety texture, a gentle heat, and well‑balanced flavors—a silky custard encasing the fish that was just spicy enough without overwhelming. I also tried the cincalok pork, which came with bold fermented shrimp sambal that punched through with salty, tangy brightness, perfectly paired with crisp greens.
Another standout was the lemongrass fried chicken, which cracked open with crispy skin and released fragrant, juicy meat inside—truly elevating a humble Nyonya classic. The asam pedas fish I tried was mildly spiced and clean tasting, though a bit understated compared to other dishes. I ended with a comforting bowl of sago pudding with gula Melaka, rich yet light, giving a sweet finish worth savoring. Throughout the meal, chef Richard Rivalee made rounds between tables—chatting, making recommendations, and offering smaller portions on request to prevent food waste, which was both thoughtful and helpful. The portions felt generous even when ordered small, and I appreciated being able to taste a broader range of dishes without going overboard. Service was friendly and comfortable, fitting the homey, personal tone of the space.
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Richard Rivalee Menu Categories
The menu of Richard Rivalee is categorized as Chicken, Mutton, Seafood, Vegetables, Snacks & Desserts and Drinks.
Richard Rivalee Menu With Prices
Let’s see the menu items category wise in detail.
RICHARD RIVALEE CHICKEN MENU PRICES
| MENU ITEMS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| nyonya curry chicken regular | RM 28.00 |
| nyonya curry chicken large | RM 38.00 |
| chinese wine chicken regular | RM 28.00 |
| chinese wine chicken large | RM 38.00 |
| lemongrass chicken regular | RM 28.00 |
| lemongrass chicken large | RM 38.00 |
| chicken ponteh regular | RM 28.00 |
| chicken ponteh large | RM 38.00 |
| salted vegetable duck soup regular | RM 22.00 |
| salted vegetable duck soup large | RM 40.00 |
| five spiced chicken loh bak regular | RM 18.00 |
| five spiced chicken loh bak large | RM 27.00 |
| chicken feet vinegar regular | RM 20.00 |
| chicken feet vinegar large | RM 28.00 |
| chicken breast with sweet soy sauce regular | RM 28.00 |
| chicken breast with sweet soy sauce large | RM 38.00 |
| rendang chicken regular | RM 30.00 |
| rendang chicken large | RM 40.00 |
| steamed chicken breast with cincalok regular | RM 28.00 |
| steamed chicken breast with cincalok large | RM 38.00 |
| steamed minced meat with egg | RM 18.00 |
RICHARD RIVALEE SEAFOOD DISHES PRICES
| MENU ITEMS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| pickle fish (acar) regular | RM 24.00 |
| pickle fish (acar) large | RM 32.00 |
| pickled fish stomach curry regular | RM 22.00 |
| pickled fish stomach curry large | RM 30.00 |
| sour & spicy stew fish regular | RM 22.00 |
| sour & spicy stew fish large | RM 30.00 |
| laksa steamed fish | RM 42.00 |
| steamed fish with egg pudding | RM 22.00 |
| sambal tumis prawn regular | RM 48.00 |
| sambal tumis prawn large | RM 95.00 |
| nyonya curry fish head *pre-order | Market Price |
| sambal prawn regular | RM 28.00 |
| sambal prawn large | RM 35.00 |
| asam prawn regular | RM 48.00 |
| asam prawn large | RM 95.00 |
| pan fried fish stuffed with sambal | RM 12.00/piece |
| sweet and sour fish fillet regular | RM 22.00 |
| sweet and sour fish fillet large | RM 30.00 |
| salted fish bone curry regular | RM 28.00 |
| salted fish bone curry large | RM 38.00 |
| nyonya curry fish | Market Price |
| salted fish pickle regular | RM 20.00 |
| turmeric curry fried fish | RM 42.00 |
RICHARD RIVALEE MUTTON DISHES PRICES
| MENU ITEMS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| kurma mutton regular | RM 65.00 |
| kurma mutton large | RM 120.00 |
RICHARD RIVALEE VEGETABLES MENU PRICES
| MENU ITEMS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| fried kangkung with balacan regular | RM 18.00 |
| fried kangkung with balacan large | RM 24.00 |
| mixed vege regular | RM 24.00 |
| mixed vege large | RM 32.00 |
| bean curd with sweet basil and lotus root regular | RM 18.00 |
| bean curd with sweet basil and lotus root large | RM 24.00 |
| sambal petai with prawn regular | RM 24.00 |
| sambal petai with prawn large | RM 32.00 |
| sambal petai, kacang botol & lady finger regular | RM 24.00 |
| sambal petai, kacang botol & lady finger large | RM 32.00 |
| steamed eggplant with dry shrimp regular | RM 24.00 |
| steamed eggplant with dry shrimp large | RM 32.00 |
| jicama fried with cuttlefish regular | RM 24.00 |
| jicama fried with cuttlefish large | RM 32.00 |
| french bean with garlic regular | RM 18.00 |
| french bean with garlic large | RM 24.00 |
| fried zucchini with egg regular | RM 18.00 |
| fried zucchini with egg large | RM 24.00 |
| steamed ladyfingers regular | RM 24.00 |
| steamed ladyfingers large | RM 32.00 |
| sweet & sour egg regular | RM 12.00 |
| sweet & sour egg large | RM 18.00 |
| acar vegetables regular | RM 18.00 |
| acar vegetables large | RM 24.00 |
| nyonya chilli pickle | RM 18.00 |
| stir fry spinach regular | RM 18.00 |
| stir fry spinach large | RM 24.00 |
| fu yong egg | RM 18.00 |
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RICHARD RIVALEE SNACKS & DESSERTS PRICES
| MENU ITEMS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| prawn fritter regular | RM 20.00 |
| prawn fritter large | RM 30.00 |
| nyonya laksa | RM 12.90 |
| sago pudding with melaka sugar | RM 10.90 |
| bubur cha cha | RM 3.90 |
| black glutinous rice dessert | RM 8.90 |
RICHARD RIVALEE DRINKS PRICES
| MENU ITEMS | PRICE |
|---|---|
| homecook barley | RM 4.90 |
| homecook prunella | RM 4.90 |
| homecook chrysanthemum | RM 4.90 |
| nutmeg juice | RM 4.90 |
| lemongrass soda with lemon | RM 6.90 |
| butterfly pea flower drink with honey | RM 6.90 |
| calamansi with sour plum | RM 6.90 |
| homecook red dates & longan | RM 7.90 |
| ginger lemon with brown sugar | RM 7.90 |
| vintage pur’er / tie guan yin tea (per pot) | RM 10.90 |
| traditional black coffee | RM 4.90 |
| sky juice | RM 1.00 |
| honey lemon | RM 6.90 |
| coca cola / 100 plus | RM 7.90 |
| tiger / carlsberg (can) | RM 10.00 |
MALAYSIAN’S FAVORITE ITEMS OF RICHARD RIVALEE MENU
According to the famous food delivery platforms in Malaysia, following are the most popular items of Richard Rivalee Malaysia.
- Nyonya Curry Chicken Regular
- A hearty and flavorful dish, packed with the rich and aromatic spices of traditional Nyonya curry.
- Sambal Tumis Prawn Regular
- Juicy prawns coated in a spicy sambal sauce that delivers the perfect balance of heat and sweetness.
- Fried Kangkung with Belacan Regular
- A savory stir-fry with a delightful kick of belacan, adding depth to this popular vegetable dish.
- Laksa Steamed Fish
- A beautifully steamed fish infused with the bold, tangy flavors of laksa, perfect for seafood lovers.
- Sago Pudding with Melaka Sugar
- A sweet and creamy dessert with a delightful texture, complemented by the rich taste of Melaka sugar.
VIDEO OF RICHARD RIVALEE MALAYSIA
Is Richard Rivalee Halal?
No, Richard Rivalee Malaysia is not Halal.
RICHARD RIVALEE LOCATION
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | OPERATING HOURS | CONTACT NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Town | 62 & 64, Lorong Macalister, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia | Saturday – Monday 11:30 am–2:30 pm Wednesday – Friday 6:00 pm–9:30 pm Tuesday: Closed | +60 4-227 4888 |
SGMY took all the images and prices from the following official sources of Richard Rivalee Malaysia.
