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Root House by Gen

Name: Root House by Gen
Address: 227, Jalan Burma, George Town, 10050, MY
Telephone: +60128271926

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A contemporary bistro shaped by Chinese cuisine through 根 gēn’s approach. Gen Heritage Sdn Bhd (1653473-T)

Each dish reflects heritage, transformation, and the lived experience of the cuisine — rooted in the past, yet always moving forward.

04/11/2026

Deeply proud and thrilled to share that Root House by gēn (根家菜) has officially entered the MICHELIN Guide and taken home the MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award! 🥂✨

Root House is our love letter to the evolution of Malaysian Chinese culinary heritage honoring the roots, traditions, and stories that shape how we eat today.

Massive congratulations to our team whose hard work brought this vision to life. Thank you to everyone who has believed in this journey. We are just getting started! ❤️

02/11/2026

A shift in perspective after dark.

Root House extends far beyond the dining room. Our bar program explores nuanced flavour profiles and creative mixology, complemented by purposeful bar snacks crafted for grazing all thoughtfully curated in collaboration with Backdoor Bodega.

Join us tonight and unwind ✨

26/10/2026

At Root House by gēn, every detail is tended to with care.

From preparing each seat to welcoming you through our doors, our dedicated service is designed to make you feel right at home.

Come on in and let us take care of the rest ✨

20/10/2026

Break away from your ordinary lunch routine.

Our new 4-Course Set Lunch is here, available Monday through Friday for RM88+ only. Designed for business lunches, team gatherings, and effortless weekday entertaining.

Planning a corporate event or private group booking? We offer flexible dining setups tailored for executive hostings.

👉 Book your table today or reach out to us for venue hire and event inquiries!

06/10/2026

Tomorrow Never Dies 007 | 明日帝国 🔫✨

A tribute to the trailblazing Malaysian-born icon Michelle Yeoh and her unforgettable 1997 James Bond legacy. Just as she brought Nanyang charisma to the global stage, our latest collaboration bridges East and West in a glass.

Proudly presented by An Overpriced Pin Shop 🚪, this creation blends structural Chinese Baijiu with sophisticated French Lillet Rosé and punchy bitters for a legendary finale.

🍸Shede Zizai, Lillet Rosé, Peychaud’s Bitters

30/09/2026

Join us for The Blue Odyssey: Sky, Sea & Dreams *蓝之境*,an exclusive dining experience at Root House by gēn exploring the refined art of Yanghe’s signature soft-style Baijiu.

Across a specially curated 6-course pairing menu, we’ll chart a course through three distinct pours:
🌊 Sea 海之蓝: Crisp, vibrant, and refreshing
☁️ Sky 天之蓝: Vast, complex, and balanced
🌙 Dream 梦之蓝: Deep, smooth, and surreal

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
💰 Price: RM228++ per pax (6-Course Pairing Menu included)
📍 Venue: Root House by gēn at 1926 Heritage Hotel

📲 Seats are strictly limited to keep the evening intimate. DM us or tap the link in bio to secure your table.

28/09/2026

A quiet migration of flavour. While they look like elongated blackberries, mulberries (Morus species) actually belong to the fig and jackfruit family. Their documented history begins in ancient China over 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, where white mulberry trees were cultivated primarily to feed silkworms, serving as the literal foundation of the global silk trade and the legendary Silk Road.

Over the centuries, as traders and diaspora communities migrated across oceans, cuttings and seeds were carried southward to the rich soil of Southeast Asia. Though deeply tied to ancestral Chinese agriculture, textiles, and trade empires, these resilient berries found a surprising new life under the tropical sun—bridging centuries of history in a single, fleeting, ruby-dark harvest.

21/09/2026

沙茶柠檬叶爆吊龙

If flavour could tell a migration story, this plate would be it. At Root House, our new Wok-Fried Beef Sirloin with Kaffir Lime Leaf is a delicious collision of heritage and high heat.

We’re tipping our hat to Malaysia’s Teochew and Hokkien roots with a rich, soulful base of Sha Cha (沙茶)—that unmistakable umami staple woven into the fabric of local family kitchens for generations. Pair that with melt-in-the-mouth beef sirloin (吊龙), the fierce, smoky embrace of Cantonese wok-hei, and a sharp, citrusy lift of fresh kaffir lime leaf, and you have something quite special.

It’s bold, deeply nostalgic, and entirely unmissable.

21/09/2026

16/09/2026

根於土，味於心
Join us at Root House by gēn for Roots & Vines, an exclusive, one-night-only 8-course dining experience thoughtfully paired with fine wines. 🍷✨

The W**e Experience
🥂Chandon Brut– Crisp, vibrant effervescence to open the palate
🪽Whispering Angel Rosé– Delicate, refreshing balance with soft floral undertones
☁️ Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay– A contrast of bright citrus vibrancy and rich, layered depth
🍇Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir – An elegant red with supple fruit notes and a smooth, lingering finish

Date: 28th September 2026, Monday
Time: 7PM onwards
Location: Root House by gēn, 1926 Heritage Hotel
Price: RM228+ per pax

Seats for this exclusive 8-course pairing dinner are strictly limited.
WA or link in bio to reserve your table today to secure your place!

Address

227, Jalan Burma
George Town
10050

Opening Hours

Monday	12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	12:00 - 23:00
Thursday	12:00 - 23:00
Friday	12:00 - 23:00
Saturday	12:00 - 23:00
Sunday	12:00 - 23:00

Telephone

+60128271926

Website

http://www.roothousebygen.com/

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