Tho Yuen

Cantonese restaurant · George Town ·

Tho Yuen

Cantonese restaurant · George Town ·

MICHELIN Bib Gourmand Cantonese dim sum made fresh daily

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92 Campbell Street Georgetown, 10100 Penang, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Get directions

RM 20–40

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"The history of this teahouse spans eight decades but the décor and the tableware haven’t changed much – it’s always reassuring to see the tea set with the image of a rooster. Cantonese dim sum are made the traditional way every morning at 3:30 am and tend to run out quickly. Come early and enjoy the bite-size morsels with Pu’er tea. If dim sum is sold out, go for fried noodles, bee hoon or the fish balls, which are also delicious." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/pulau-pinang/my-george-town/restaurant/tho-yuen

Tho Yuen

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"Tho Yuen gets a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand for its Cantonese cuisine. Standing firm for eight decades, this teahouse still makes their dim sum the traditional way – every morning at 3:30am. Apart from dim sum, fried noodles, bee hoon and fish balls are also good to try." - MICHELIN Guide Asia

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-kuala-lumpur-and-penang-97-restaurants-shine-in-the-first-edition-including-4-michelin-stars-th

Tho Yuen

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48,380 Postcards · 8,030 Cities

MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang: 97 Restaurants Shine in the First Edition, Including 4 MICHELIN Stars

"A Cantonese teahouse standing firm for eight decades, it still makes dim sum the traditional way every morning at 3:30am; fried noodles, bee hoon, and fish balls are also worth trying." - MICHELIN Guide Asia

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/news-and-views/michelin-guide-kuala-lumpur-penang-malaysia-2023

Tho Yuen

Bo Nian T.

Google

I’m a fan of crispy noodles and they have one of the best king prawn crispy noodles I’ve tried, food was so good I even forgot to take the photo ☺️ tried 3 dishes in total! The waitress recommended 鸿圆面，taste better than it looked, and 炒番薯 is so fragrant and tasty. Definitely recommending all my friends here to try when we’re in Penang.

Teh A.

Google

Went there early to try out their Hoongthoo Mee. Quite a generous serving for the small bowl, and which was good enough for two persons. Reasonably priced at RM 14.00 per bowl. The noodle taste is authentic and can be enhanced with black vinegar placed in a bottle beside. The char siew pau I tried could be better if the fillings are more juicy and moist.

lin laung L.

Google

Fried rice with strong wok hey smell. Rice slightly harder. Fried rice noodle with vermicelli also comes with wok hey smell but taste abit bland. I like Soggy starch with crispy noodle. Strong soda smell of crispy noodle overwhelms the meat gamey smell. Flavorful Starch gravy probably use thick boiled broth. Egg tart is not my favorite. More like custard jam.

Monica Zaldumbide A.

Google

We tried three dishes and every single one was a hit: • King Prawn Crispy Noodles – perfectly crispy noodles topped with juicy king prawns, bathed in a smooth broth with a slightly gelatinous texture that’s full of flavor. The contrast between the crunch and the sauce is outstanding. • Fried Crispy Noodles – a simpler version but just as delicious, with fresh seafood and vegetables. • Stir-fried Rice Noodles & Vermicelli – wok-fried to perfection with that signature smoky “wok hei” aroma, flavorful and well-seasoned. We paired everything with an aromatic chrysanthemum tea, light and refreshing, perfect to balance the rich flavors. The staff were incredibly friendly, making the whole experience even better. The vibe is authentic and local – exactly where you want to be to taste real Penang flavors. They also serve famous dumplings in the morning, which we didn’t get to try but came highly recommended. An absolute must-visit for anyone wanting to eat like a local and enjoy dishes truly worth the trip.

K T.

Google

Probably one of the best sar hor fun you can find in Penang is at Tho Yuen Cantonese Restaurant. This iconic and humble eatery has stood the test of time, consistently serving some of the best classic Cantonese dishes. Prices are reasonable. The premises have since been upgraded with air conditioning, making dining more comfortable. Highly recommended for those yearning for the nostalgic flavors of Penang’s yesteryears.

PurpleGreen

Google

A classic old style restaurant with plenty of nostalgic charm. I really enjoyed their signature dish, which was simple, well cooked and full of traditional flavour. The place can get quite busy during meal times, but service was still quick. A good spot to enjoy Penang’s traditional flavours.

Denisse P.

Google

Tho Yuen is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Georgetown, and it shows with plenty of regulars and tourists alike. The menu is extensive, and the staff are used to serving foreign customers so ordering is straightforward. Prices are about average for the area. Food is just what you’d expect from a typical Chinese place in Georgetown, decent and consistent but nothing that really stood out for me.

Cynthia N.

Google

Tho Yuen – one of those classic old-school Chinese restaurants that Penang folks have been visiting for generations. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a comforting dim sum breakfast with a pot of hot tea to start your day. Besides dim sum, they offer a variety of stir-fried noodle dishes, from Wat Tan Hor to Dry Hor Fun, and even fried rice. Every dish we tried was packed with wok hei—that signature smoky aroma you can only get from high-heat wok cooking. I was told that, back in the day, they used to place spittoons under the tables for customers to spit into—a common practice in old-style eateries. Thankfully, for hygiene reasons, that’s no longer the case. Otherwise, it might have driven people away in today's dining culture.