>Dive into Penang’s culinary heritage at Tek Sen Restaurant, a legacy simmering since 1965!
Step through timeworn doors in George Town’s heart, and be swept away by the warm glow of hanging lanterns and the intoxicating aroma of Cantonese delights.
Generations of family secrets whisper in each dish, from the glistening Hainanese Chicken Rice to the tangy symphony of Sweet & Sour Pork.
Indulge in Char Kuey Teow’s smoky magic, a wok-kissed dance of flat noodles, prawns, and bean sprouts.
Nyonya Curry Fish Head beckons, its fragrant coconut milk embracing the succulent flesh, a fiery love letter to Penang’s cultural tapestry. ️
More than just a meal, Tek Sen is a Penang institution. Friendly smiles serve alongside steaming plates, stories of family legacy woven into every bite.
Gather around vintage tables, amidst the laughter and clatter of shared plates. Here, heritage and hospitality intertwine, creating memories that linger long after the last morsel is savored.
Come hungry, leave happy. Tek Sen Restaurant, a timeless Penang treasure waiting to be discovered.
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Mark Ong
a month agoWell this place was famous. I was told it's the best stir fried restaurant by my friends whom visited. Locals told me not to waste time. I tried anyway and the locals are definitely right. Very average stir fry style restaurant. Good part is everything not too salty. Other than their honey roast pork is more special, nothing is outstanding. I could walk in to any of my neighbourhood store and get similar quality stuff easily. Only plus point is quick and warm service and very nostalgic old building. Other than that a very mid restaurant which is popular.
D. lee
a month agoAs some mentioned, pretty normal stir fried dishes. Long queues, mainly tourists. Queues are fast moving, best to come at 730pm when queue is shorter, start clearing tables 8pm. There're only 18 tables inside. Some photos.
RJ C
3 months agoHad an excellent lunch here on a Sunday. Arrived at around 1.45pm so there wasn't really any queue and we were shown to our table in about 5 minutes. Food served rather quickly too. We totally enjoyed each of the dishes that we ordered and now I understand why they were so popular. Had the bitter gourd egg, belachan fried chicken (which wasn't spicy by the way), assam stingray and salt&pepper squid. Priced quite reasonably too. Will definitely return to try other dishes.
YC Wee
a week agoI think overall is ok, lots of ppl happen to be eating here. Need to queue at least 20mins even at around 5pm. The food taste ok, just the portion is very small. M is like S, XL is like M for family of 6. Price personally feel is a bit high. And please make the order while in queue, second ordering is not recommended as will take time to make.
Julian Lim
in the last weekPacked with long queues so make a reservation. Best dish - make sure you order a bigger portion is the double roasted pork with chilli padi. So nice. I have tried better Assam fish curry. Rest of dishes were standard chinese dishes. Avoid their fish maw soup. Good but not great.