Penang, the diverse Malaysian state, has evolved into a hub of high-end dining

People come to George Town, the state’s capital, on the island of Penang, to look at the murals in its warren of narrow streets, admire the pastel-hued shophouses with their Europe-meets-China aesthetic, and stay in pretty boutique hotels in restored buildings. But food is the biggest draw. On nearly every street corner, a meal reflecting Penang’s mosaic of ethnic influences awaits – the net result of the waves of immigration that peaked in the 18th and 19th centuries. A prominent…