Restaurant au Jardin

Restaurant au Jardin, signature French cuisine in George Town

Restaurant au Jardin is a fine dining establishment with French inspiration and local produce, located at The Warehouse @ Hin Bus Depot in George Town (Penang, Malaysia). The restaurant opened in 2018 and in 2022 received a Michelin star, a recognition that the company itself highlights as one of the first awarded in Malaysia. Its name, Au Jardin, means "in the garden" in French, and the company links it to a natural setting surrounding the entrance to the venue.

Space and surroundings

The restaurant occupies a restored former warehouse. Entry is through a private garden with greenery, an element the company presents as part of the experience. At the entrance there is a wall installation made with mussel shells, in whose creation the operations manager, Elvin Goh, participated.

Team and management

The management team combines culinary and front-of-house profiles. Su Kim Hock, chef-owner, studied hotel management in the United Kingdom before turning to the kitchen; he opened his first restaurant in Penang in 2014 and a second in Taipei in 2016, and represented Taiwan in the S.Pellegrino Best Young Chef competition, where he reached the semi-finals. Lim Yan You, executive chef, was trained for eleven years by Su Kim Hock and received the Michelin Young Chef award in the first edition of the Michelin Guide for Malaysia, in 2022. Belinda Boey, general manager, has more than twenty years of experience in hospitality and catering, holds a master's degree in Hospitality from Leeds Metropolitan University and has WSET Level 3 certification. Elvin Goh, operations manager, has worked alongside Su Kim Hock for nine years and also tends the garden that inspires some of the dishes. Ciew Siah Tan, financial accounting manager, has been with the company for seven years and during service takes on the role of floor manager. Zoe Michelle Saunders is the communications and public relations manager.

Culinary offering

The company defines its cuisine as French with local produce and places collaboration with local producers and sustainable gastronomy among its priorities, combining indigenous ingredients with contemporary techniques. The website includes a tapas bar menu, in addition to the main lunch and dinner offering. For younger diners there are designated time slots and a kids menu.

Reservations and service conditions

The restaurant is open Thursday to Sunday. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 14:00 and dinner from 17:15 to 22:00. Reservations can be made up to three months in advance. For groups of more than six people it is necessary to call directly. A deposit is required to confirm the reservation and a fee may apply in the event of a no-show or cancellation less than 48 hours before the assigned time. If no availability appears in the system, the company indicates that you can call directly to ask about alternatives.

Access rules

The establishment applies a smart dress code: gentlemen must wear a collared shirt, long trousers and closed footwear. Smoking is not permitted and only guide dogs are admitted.

Corporate details and employment

The company operating the restaurant is Jardin Group Sdn. Bhd., with registration number 201801019525 (1281544-V). The company channels applications to join its team through the phone number and contact email published on its website.

Location and contact

The Warehouse @ Hin Bus Depot, 125, Jalan Timah, 10150, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia · Phone: +6012-428 9594 · Email: enquiries@restaurant-aujardin.com