Tek Sen Restaurant

Tek Sen Restaurant

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Hours
Sun
11:30 am - 2:00 pm5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mon
11:30 am - 2:00 pm5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed
11:30 am - 2:00 pm5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu
11:30 am - 2:00 pm5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri
11:30 am - 2:00 pm5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat
11:30 am - 2:00 pm5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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MICHELIN Guide's Point of View

Chinese couplets on the wall and red table cloths give the clean, simple room a festive vibe. This no-frills joint has won the hearts of serious foodie...
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Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
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CUISINES
Malaysian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles1,610 reviews
Excellent
959
Very good
463
Average
139
Poor
29
Terrible
20

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Budi K
Kuala Lumpur137 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
We visited this restaurant recently and happy that we managed to make a reservation 2 weeks in advance for 8 adults and 1 child at noon time. The Restaurant opens at 12 pm but it was already packed when we arrived earlier! We got our table and ordered 8 different food dishes and be aware: to select the size when ordering as the portion is not big. At the end, we all enjoyed our lunch at this Authentic home-cooked Cantonese food Restaurant at very affordable prices. The downside is that we need to wait for at least an hour for our food as the restaurant is fully booked and even many walk-in customers are willing to Que in the rain too!. Whilst the ambiance is not anything fancy, it is worth the visit to Tek Sen Restaurant in George Town, awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2023.
Written 6 October 2023
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Susan L
Caceres78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 couples
Tek Sen restaurant was an absolute must. The queue was constantly busy the day prior, so we returned around 7:30pm the following day, when the queue was minimal. Worth the wait for a table with chairs. The kitchen staff are visible from the restaurant and the wait staff were very attentive, spot on with the bill too. TIP - enjoyed the meal sharing the table with other visitors gets in a bit sooner.
Written 12 May 2024
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Giovanni F
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 couples
Great food and takes 5 pellets just for that. Although I am not an expert in Chinese cuisine the food was well prepared, tasty and at the same time simple. The service is unpretentious a bit 'hasty but kind, plates and glasses are plastic. Attention you can not book so you have to queue.
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Written 1 November 2024
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abenev
Brescia10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 couples
We have booked a table for 2 via tripadvisor/FunNow. It was unclear from the beginning what was supposed to be in the menu (we paid MYR 144 for a fixed menu for 2 btw..). We have been served 4 dishes: pork, fried shrimps, fish stew and salad. Pork was good, fried shrimps were average. Rest REALLY nothing special. Perharps going there, lining up and picking from the menu would have been a better choice? For our very own experience we have had way better food for way less around Georgetown.....
Written 16 May 2024
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Tom P
Jakarta596 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 couples
I heard their might be a line to get in and they weren’t wrong. Luckily we arrived at 1150am and got the last table for two, before the line commenced and didn’t stop for the entire time we were there. For a jam packed restaurant the waiters have a good system to get food out promptly although not always at once. We had the recommended double cooked pork belly which we enjoyed but found it a little to sweet for our tastes. The plum sauce chicken was a hit and the garlic vegetables was a fresh finish. 3 plates was enough for 2 of us and the bill came to 90myr with drinks.
Written 4 January 2024
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ehles
Adelaide167 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 none
A favourite of ours in Georgetown. Fantastic Chinese food, at very affordable prices, with dishes that we don’t see in restaurants here (Australia). The menu has a lot of options, with much to explore. The restaurant is full of local diners as well as visitors who are prepared to queue up for up to an hour to get seated. Service is super-efficient and the restaurant buzzes with happy customers. A tip - get there by at least 5.15 to be towards the head of the queue. Menus are available at the entrance to the restaurant which gives time to narrow down the choices of what to order on your first visit, and what to try out the next time…… and the next time.
Written 3 January 2023
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Dany_dgc
Madrid748 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 couples
Super well-known place for local food that always has a huge line outside for both lunch and dinner and, generally, with foreign people. With all this, it is worth waiting in line (it goes quite quickly) to try the delicious food they have, especially the barbecue pork dish... I don't think I've ever tried such good pork. The staff is friendly and fast and the food comes out of the kitchen pretty quickly.
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Written 31 October 2023
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A rice A day
Singapore76 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 family
Went over for lunch. Waited about 15mins for a table, didn't wait very long for the food though. Ordered the assam grouper fish, crispy pork and signature tofu. I must say the fish and crispy pork is nice but nothing to rave about. The signature tofu on the other hand is quite nice, very smooth and silky. For the price, I would say it is not very cheap to pay MYR87 for 3dishes for 2pax as the serving is really just enough for 2. Good to try if there is no queue.
Written 23 July 2022
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pingpingjo
Kuala Lumpur136 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 business
All the dishes we ordered were good! A very good place for family or big groups to have a nice wholesome meal. Each dish’s taste was just on point and no wonder it is one of the popular chinese restaurants in Penang.
Written 22 October 2024
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HKG_Traveller2010
Shenzhen221 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 none
The restaurant is located in the heritage old town area and can be easily identified; as there is always a long queue outside the restaurant. The food is great and very cheap which is comparable to those street food stalls in the old town. In order to avoid the queue go during off peak but the restaurant only operates from 9 am to 2:30 pm and then 6 pm to 8:30pm.
Written 14 January 2020
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jkwilliams36
London41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 couples
On the 1st night we turned up about 8pm to dine to be told it was closing, much to out disappointment. The next night we went at 6.30 and had to wait about 40 minutes for a table, but I was well worth the wait. Food is great and good sized portions.
Written 25 February 2020
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Justin L
New York City41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
Our dinner at Tek Sen was excellent. We arrived at 5:30pm for an early dinner, and good thing we did! As soon as we were seated we saw the queue become very lengthy in a hurry. We had the daily prawn special as well as sweet and sour chicken, both of which we ate every bite. The prawns were a little pricey, but were the size of a baby's fist- so good. Don't be surprised if you are seated with others at a shared table if you are a couple, as the staff fills every seat to serve as many guests as possible- this can be fun and lead to some unexpected conversation. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Georgetown, Tek Sen does not disappoint!
Written 17 March 2020
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runningnose
123 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 solo
I came here many times but on a recent trip, the experience made me decide not to come again. It was drizzling when I reached Tek Sen and there was a crowd of people queuing outside. Unlike what other reviewers mentioned, there was no queue number given and people were just standing around randomly. Some stood in the rain (like me) while some (who came after me) were invited to sit and wait under shelter. After awhile, it seemed clear that the female staff whom I informed I was dining solo was not keen on serving me as she focused mainly on the larger groups, giving them the menu and taking their orders. I will not be coming back. They obviously are doing so well they don't need any more business.
Written 20 February 2020
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Amerikain
West Bend16 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
Food was good but the line and wait was ridiculous. We sat in line for over an hour. Maybe if you get there right away when they open it would be better. We were told they don’t take reservations but there were people rocking up after us and getting seated right away.
Written 17 February 2024
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SWng
52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 couples
One of the best Chinese restaurant in Georgetown ! I’ve always thought food around Georgetown was a little over rated - as it’s mostly tourist attraction. BUT not Tek Sen. Their dishes were wonderfully tasted! We ordered the Salted Vege Tofu soup, Double Fry pork, Sweet Potato Belacan Veggie & braised black bean pork. It was the best meal we’ve ever had in Penang! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Written 26 June 2022
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