Welcome to 鸡煲之家 Chicken Claypot House Macalister, a hidden gem nestled at 130, Jln Macalister, George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Specializing in hot pot, this restaurant offers a delightful journey of flavors, focusing squarely on their signature chicken claypot dishes. The welcoming atmosphere and polite staff enhance the overall dining experience, making it a memorable choice for both locals and tourists alike.
The star of the menu is undoubtedly the Special Taste Chicken Claypot, renowned for its unique fragrance and exquisite texture. Diners can choose from three levels of spiciness: low, medium, and heavy, ensuring that each taste preference is catered to. If you’re a fan of bold flavors, the Pork Belly Chicken Claypot will impress with its rich nutritional profile and the perfect kick of black pepper. For those seeking comfort in nourishing goodness, the Herbal Soup Chicken Claypot is infused with 12 different herbs, creating a wholesome symphony of flavors. The Hot & Spicy Chicken Claypot caters specifically to chili enthusiasts craving a fiery kick in their meal.
Customer reviews highlight the excellent service and the tidy environment, enriching the meal experience. A patron named 'Amanda' praised the claypot dish for its adjustable spice levels and portion sizes, indicating that the smaller option suits a trio of diners perfectly. The friendly staff add to the charm, providing attentive service that keeps guests returning. 'Alanybl Yeo' celebrated the claypot chicken gravy as a palatable delight that complements the variety of soups offered.
On the practical side, the restaurant's air-conditioned space proves a welcome relief from the heat of the tropics, making your hot meal experience comfortable. The easy-to-navigate menu allows for a seamless ordering process. A unique feature is the yin-yang split bowl for soup, a creative way to enjoy contrasting flavors in a single serving. The Pork Belly Soup is a must-try, rich and aromatic, while the Herbal Soup serves as a more subdued option, although it may take a moment for some to appreciate its herbal intensity.
The cleanliness of the condiment station also stands out, featuring freshly cut spring onions, coriander, and garlic, presented enticingly for diners to enhance their meals as they see fit.
Despite its many positives, some diners have noted room for improvement, particularly concerning the freshness of certain chicken pieces. Addressing this aspect could elevate the dining experience even further.
In essence, 鸡煲之家 Chicken Claypot House Macalister is much more than just a place to dine; it’s a celebration of flavors wrapped in the comfort of claypot cooking. Highly recommended, this restaurant deserves a spot on your culinary itinerary in George Town. Whether you’re a loyal fan of hot pots or curious to experience them for the first time, this establishment promises to tuck you away in a flavorful embrace.
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Tat Sang So
13/10/2025
Service is excellent and the workers are very polite and helpful. The food is very delicious especially the chicken pot. The other food are good as well. The location is very convenient and the envionment is very tidy and comfortable as well. This restaurant is highly recommended and we should come back in the future.
Amanda
27/09/2025
We ordered the chicken claypot which is their signature dish. You can choose the spiciness level, from super spicy to no spicy. There are two sizes, small and large. We ordered the small portion and it was just the right amount for three people. The waiter is also helpful and nice.
Alanybl Yeo
05/09/2025
The restaurant has a friendly atmosphere. The claypot chicken gravy is very palatable and goes well with the fish-head soup when accompanied with port stomach chicken broth completes the whole experience.
Layar Jaring
20/08/2025
Claypot and hotpot are frequently a hit and miss I think. Many factors go into the experience. One of the points I enjoy in this place is the air con. Our tropical weather just makes eating hot food sweaty and uncomfortable. At least here it's cool and comfortable. Ordering is fairly easy and the menu is simple. The main dish should contain one soup which you can then order additional add ons depending on the size of your party. I ordered 2 kinds of soup which arrived in a yin yang pattern split bowl. The pork belly soup was delicious and I fully recommend you try that. It's thick, well flavored, aromatic with perfectly cooked pork belly. Perfectly seasoned with pepper, it's one of the more delicious soup I have tasted. I didn't enjoy the herbal soup though. A bit over bearing in its herbal component, the taste needs time to get used to. But having said that, it does give a break from the heavily flavoured pork belly soup. Therefore when you switch among the two soups, the change in taste gives it an enjoyable contrast. Their condiment station gets a thumbs up from me. Clean with freshly cut spring onion, coriander and garlic, it's one of the more inviting condiment stations I have seen. However, not everything is prefect here. I have issues with the chicken. Quite a few pieces have some discoloration to it and looks stale, unfreshed. If they improve that, this would be a much better experience.
Diana Laird
27/07/2025
We had the Herbal Chicken Claypot with sides of broccoli, Chinese cabbage, noodles and rice WOW, it was really delicious and had the rich homemade flavor. We highly recommend trying this place over the street food. You won’t regret it.
Jocelyn Wijaya
06/07/2025
We ordered a small signature claypot chicken to share, it was good for 3 of us. We also opted to add on the herbal broth and ordered some ala carte steamboat ingredients to add on. The claypot was delicious and if we werent having the steamboat after, I would have wished we ordered the large version instead. The herbal broth was great too! All 3 of us enjoyed the meal! Definitely coming back if we're in the area.
Shiofra Clare
29/06/2025
Delicious hot pot chicken - perfect for a gloomy/rainy evening! They have a condiment bar to add toppings and we ordered rice and broccoli to go along with it. It was so delicious, would recommend! Service was excellent too. Thanks again to Mr. Teddy for all his help to us to choose what to eat! We loved it!
Andil Ong
25/06/2025
- Service was attentive - Mason liked it - Paid RM 118.55 for the following 1. Pig stomach chicken soup [5/5] - delicious!!!! Flavorful. Keep in mind it can feed 2 - 3 people. 2. Baby Romaine & Shiitake Mushroom, steamed rice and drinks - keep in mind sauce costs RM 4 per person and the side dishes are on the expensive side - will definitely come back and bring my parents. They will love it. Update (July 2024): - Tried the Pork Stomach with Pork Ribs Soup. Personally prefer this over the chicken - Ordered the same sides and meat