Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay

Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay is a charming, old-school eatery in Penang that offers an authentic taste of Nyonya kuih in a delightfully rustic setting. Stepping inside feels like a journey back in time, with its vintage decor and traditional atmosphere. One unique aspect of the dining experience is walking through the kitchen to reach the seating area, where you can catch a glimpse of the kuih-making process. It’s clear that everything is prepared fresh daily, which adds to the appeal. The kuih selection is excellent—each piece is soft, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The Roti Jala (net pancakes) is another standout, perfectly light and paired well with curry. That said, don’t expect much personalized service here. The place is popular among both locals and tourists, so it’s often bustling with people coming and going. The staff are efficient but mostly focused on keeping up with demand rather than providing attentive service. Overall, Moh Teng Pheow is a must-visit for anyone craving traditional Nyonya kuih in an authentic, no-frills environment. Just be prepared for a casual, self-service experience amid the crowds. Great food and atmosphere, but service is minimal due to high traffic.

Roaming around and found this place. It is hidden in the dead ended alley. Ordered a few delicacies to try out. The portion is kinda bite size and the price is affordable. The prawn fritters are better than expected, and reminded me of old times hawker stalls. Serving speed is fast if they remember your order.

Moh Teng Pheow Nyonya Koay is a well-known spot in Penang that offers freshly made Nyonya kuihs, prepared the traditional way in a charming, heritage-style setting. With over 20 kuih varieties available, customers are spoiled for choice—from colourful layered kuih lapis to soft onde-onde bursting with gula Melaka. It’s a place that captures the nostalgic essence of Penang's Peranakan culture. The kuihs are affordably priced, making it accessible for both locals and tourists. Aside from kuihs, the shop also serves local dishes such as nasi lemak, asam laksa, bak chang, and ju hu char. While these are welcome additions, I personally find the asam laksa to be rather mediocre, lacking the strong punch and depth that defines a great laksa. The ju hu char is decent, offering a savoury bite, and the kuihs themselves, while tasty, are smaller than what I’ve had elsewhere. In terms of flavour, they are good—but not the best I’ve come across. Overall, while Moh Teng Pheow offers a pleasant experience and has a wide spread of kuihs, its recognition by some as Michelin-worthy raises questions, especially given how competitive Penang’s culinary scene truly is.

Have been here several times before they got their Bib Michelin's award. Good that traditional food is recognised and maintained. This trip, taste has improved than our previous one; will come back again next time 🙃... pie tie was good!

If you’re a tourist and love Peranakan culture, then this is a place you have to stop by. There’s an equal amount of locals cum tourists as its patrons. The draw here are the fantastic Nonya kuehs that are sold singly. The prices on the menu are for 1 piece mind you, so do remember that you have to place orders by the number of pieces. Try their roti jala and nasi ulam. The curry chicken is fantastic. Portions are small so you can have variety. Freshly fried Popiah with their chili also good. The coffee was thick and strong. Decor was rustic and full of Peranakan flavour. A place that is truly instagrammable for all you insta folks.

This dish delivers a genuine taste of tradition — rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. The flavors are complex and well-balanced, clearly crafted with time-honored techniques. I especially loved the cassava kuih

This shop is a must visit when in Penang. I'm not much of a sweet-tooth but the kuey here are delicious. Prices are quite reasonable, except for the Ang Koo Kuey which is RM2 per piece. The Pului Inti is delicious. So where the rest of the pastries that my fiancée ordered. For some reason the Kopi-O-kosong in Penang seems watered down. Very diluted and almost tasteless. The Penang white coffee on the other hand is very fragrant but very sweet.. so is their milk tea. The entrance is away from the main street and the sign board is barely visible. If my Grab driver didn't alert me that we had arrived I won't have guessed. The walk into the main dining area takes you on a journey into the pass. The establishment started back in 1933 and they have history all over the shop. Interior decoration is colourful and vibrant. You are greeted immediately when you set foot into the dining area. We are seated promptly and the staff is attentive. The food arrived shortly after ordering and you are basically left on your own. We took photos while enjoying the tasty pastries. We wanted to pack some to go.. but I was overruled.. ha.. ha.. ha.. Well.. we will sure to visit on our next visit to Penang.

Recommended! The place are nice, with decoratice things. They place is a long building At front are their cake factory Gooo inside you will found their cashier, dining tables They have 2 level. I'm sit at 2nd floor with AC. I don't know at 1st floor. The services are good, not long to wait. Easy to order. U can use barcode or fill the paper the give to them. After finish your meal then pay at cashier. They sell traditional cake, but for eat not many options but very nice. Nasi lemak, Laksa, Nasi Ulam, Full of flavor, smell of torch ginger flower, ebi. They use many spices. The portion is not big like for Nasi Ulam, Juhi, Laksa. Nasi lemak are enough for 1 persons. The good news is you can try many 😄 Signature milk tea is fragnant. Nutmed drink is cute, sweet and not strong flavour. Cakes price are sell per 1piece. Cakes also very good too. Satifying customer 👍

Moh Teng Pheow is my favorite place to buy Nyonya kueh in Penang. Kueh is similar in taste to Japanese mochi. Though many of the kueh have different ingredients like coconut milk which makes it soft and creamy. The restaurant is in a building just off Chulia Street in George Town. There is a parking lot in front and then a kitchen passage that you need to walk through to go inside. While you can have a meal in the restaurant, I have opted to just buy several pieces of kueh to go. The kueh is located in a glass display. There is a menu in which you can mark down the item you want or you can let the staff know which ones you want. A small piece of kueh is RM 0.60, so you can a buy a half dozen pieces for about $1 US here which makes it a cheap and delicious snack. If you are new to kueh, I would recommend ordering one of everything to see what you like. Make sure to eat the kueh right away or at least by the end of the day as they do not keep well.

This was a Michelin recommended location and being an avid lover of kueh, decided that we have to pay this location a visit. We got a good selection of kueh they offered. From the simple kueh talam to the kueh lapis to the curry puff. Though there was a short line, service was fast. The ambiance is the place is very old school but with some nice fixtures and is just a cool place to be. What was unfortunate is that the kueh to us was just ok. It was not something that wow us since the kueh were all a little too soft lacking in the texture that we preferred. It's possible that our personal preference is different to what others may be looking for.

snacks! nyonya dumpling and coconut based treats and atmospheric set up...proceed past the experts preparing trays of glutinous rice to the counter and seating courtyard in the back

The location of this place is hidden in a little warehouse so be patient and Google Maps it. The kueh here has a great variety but the quality and taste are just soso. They do sell some other savory food that I didn't try. The prices are very reasonable. I did have a honey pandan drink that tasted overly grassy. Not impressed, but good for someone who wants to try various types of kueh and isn't fussed.

Such good little treats, inexpensive, and variety. We ended up ordering almost all the sweets on the menu and it was about 15 ringgit... Or about 4USD. Definitly try a bunch to get some varied flavors. The staff is cool, the place is very laid back and has a great seating area. When you arrive you need to just keep walk straight back to get there... You'll see!

Its a small canteen which is located at the end of an alley. The nearest parking will cost you RM3. They are famous for their nyonya kueh, which is around 50 cents for a piece. I especially like their pulut tai tai served with their homemade kaya. Their laksa was average and the kopi o was quite sweet. However, it was worth the trip for their assorted kueh.