Tek Sen Restaurant: Chinese Food in Penang
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One of the most famous Chinese restaurants in George Town, Penang, Malaysia is Tek Sen, a restaurant that specializes in Chinese and Peranakan (Chinese Malay) dishes. Though the restaurant is quite famous and very popular, I was happy to find the food was still quite excellent and I fully enjoyed my meal there when my wife and I were in Penang. The menu is written in both English and Chinese, so the hardest part of ordering is narrowing down the choices of what to eat.
One of the signatures dishes to eat at Tek Sen restaurant is their double fried pork belly, and they had a plain version as well as one fried with chili padi. I went with the double fried chili padi pork. The pieces of pork belly were crispy and gooey, and fried with a sweet chili sauce. It was extremely rich and greasy, but it was pretty tasty - it was almost like pork candy. If you love pork, this is definitely a dish you should order. It was a little too sweet for me, but nevertheless, it did taste pretty good. Along with the double fried pork we ordered their homemade tofu braised in a claypot. The cubes of tofu were first deep fried, so they had a golden skin on them, then mixed with vegetables and assembled in a flaming clay pot. the dish had a wonderful smoky and sesame oil fragrance to it. The cubes of tofu were beautiful, slightly chewy on the outside skin, and then silky soft and creamy on the inside - it was probably my favorite dish we ate at Tek Sen.
To contrast the greasy pork dishes we ate, we ordered sweet potato leaves stir fried with sambal chili sauce and shrimp. The leaves tasted similar to spinach, but less slimy and a little more crisp. Along with the Malay style chili sauce, and pieces of shrimp, it was quite a delicious vegetable dish to eat along with rice and the other dishes. Another winning dish we tried at Tek Sen in Penang was a version of assam tumis, a Malay Chinese (Peranakan or Nyonya) fish curry. The curry had an incredible smooth and complex flavor profile - slightly salty, sour, spicy, and a little sweet. The combination was delicious. We ordered our assam tumis curry with black pomfret, but you could have also ordered it with sting ray.
Our meal at Tek Sen was very satisfying. The pork was again too sweet for me, but all the other dishes were excellent. For a delicious Chinese and Malay meal in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Tek Sen is remains a pretty good options - all the way from 1965.
Here are some details if you want to eat here when you’re in Penang:
Tek Sen Restaurant (德盛飯店) - Penang
Address: 18 & 20 Lebuh Carnarvon, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Open hours: Monday and Wednesday - Sunday (closed on Tuesday and Saturday) for lunch from 12 Noon - 2:30 pm and for dinner from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. I went for dinner and arrived right at 5:30 pm, so I'm not sure how the crowd is at lunch.
Prices: Our total bill for everything we ordered above, plus rice, and Ying had a soda, came to 64.10 MYR ($17.16) - kind of a mid-range price. Not bad for the quality.
How to get there: Tek Sen restaurant is located right in George Town along Lebuh Carnarvon. If you’re in central George Town you can probably walk here quite easily.
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@abuforidris3837
9 жыл бұрын
nice food
@abuforidris3837
9 жыл бұрын
nice food
@tonydebua
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens I had one, it's so good quality.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
tonydebua Thanks, I wear them everyday!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Hey Joachim, great, thank you! I'm going to get to my e-mail.
We just ate dinner there, about an hour ago. What an incredible dinner we had. Service was quick and polite and extremely affordable. One of the best Chinese meals I've eaten period.
I love your vlogs. So interesting to watch, and the food is always magnificent
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
in the Kitchen With Jonny Thank you Jonny
Another wonderful video. It is making me hungry.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
TravelingRobert Thank you Robert
Woohoo!! This is my childhood favourite! They started in a corner shed just down the road with a zinc roof and huge ventilation fans cos it was so hot and smoky. The owner used to be the expert calculator, making calculations in his head and always joking with patrons. So proud of tek seng! Best dai chow ever!
Well that just looks downright delish! Another great video Mark!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks Bobby!
I am a firm believer-what we call here the old People's dinning time 4:30 pm Just before it gets crazy- Especially on Saturday- is when to hit the restraint. Love to see u2 and your experiences. Thank you from Louisville, KY.
Honestly I just came across your channel while searching for cha-yen recipe today, and immediately I thought you're awesome! I'm a Malaysian btw. Anyway, I LOVE tofu a lot. Glad to know you like them too :) Spent an evening checking out your videos. I rarely comment on videos and subscribing tho !! But I don't wanna miss anything from you. Great job! Keep it up!
Hey Mark, I just want to let you know that you inspire my husband and I's meal each and every time that we go eat out! We want to experience the Mark Weins experience. Forget the haters on your comments, they're only adding to your views. You will always have our support!!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
mohlissaaa I really appreciate it, thank you for your support, and greetings to your husband as well.
Another high quality video Mark! Hope more people discover this channel.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Zheng Lai Thanks Zheng
Wow Mark, The look on your face while when you were eating all the dishes was killer! Lol It's 11:15pm in the U.S. And you are making me so hungry. 😄😄😋
I stumbled upon your channel a few days ago and immediately subscribed after watching the first video. The way you express the enjoyment of consuming the dishes that you present in your videos seems so real and vivid that I end up feeling hungry. More power to you and your channel!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Cheko Bugayong Thank you very much Cheko
Looks great the food and Ying does a great job of filming
fantastic looking food, wish I can taste them all...
Mark and Ying, I would really like the tofu soup...that looked delicious. Yes to the chilies!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Tess Cooks 4u Thanks Tess
Mark, I'm studying all your videos for Penang, Langkawi and KL! Fro where to eat and where to go. We will vacation there soon! Thanks all the videos! I just hope I don't miss any places.
I'm glad you tried food in this place. It's representative of typically great 'Dish' food in Penang. Hands down. This place is just - very Penang.
Everything looks so good and fresh. Love your videos Mark!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Carol Midani Thanks Carol!
Great video as always Mark!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Cristian Tavalla Thanks Cristian
That double fried pork looked amazing! Fantastic video! Keep em coming Mark! :-)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Mary Farber Thanks Mary
Nobody can match your facial expression when you enjoy your food Mark..
I love all your videos! You made all the foods seems so delicious! Hoped you have a great day in Penang !
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
natalie khoo Thank you Natalie
I love your videos mark! 😊 you make me happy & excited because im going to vietnam in 2 days! The last time i was there was 8yrs ago .. 😕 and watching your vn videos makes me smile all the time & im glad you liked it! ☺️ Ps : im from switzerland & ive learned english from youtube so im sorry if i did alot of mistakes 😅
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Tuyet Nhi Hey Tuyet, no problem, your English is great. Have a great time in Vietnam, and enjoy the food!
potato leafs looks so good to.
Wow almost 200k subs. Congrats man good job. I remember you having 40k.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Insane Lopez Thank you!
Every time he makes the "yumm" face I can feel my mouth watering!!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Hazel Marie Vargas Rodriguez Thank you Hazel
Enjoy eating along with you even though thru video. No such luck getting those type of food here in northern Mn. Thanks for the trip!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Calvin Wongn Thanks Calvin!
Really enjoyed our meal there! Just was in Penang so happy to see your videos in Georgetown.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Shoko Bogen Thanks Shoko, were you just visiting also?
@littlelake82
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens Yes! For my honeymoon :) Miss Penang very much, especially the food.
loved that video :D
So Good
Such wonderful and kind people. The food looked soo amazing.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
CheekiexMonkiee Thanks, yes!
i think that u can come kl , Malaysia here also have many delicious food too!
Mark Weins I love your vlogs. And i didnt know that potatos had leaves?
Fantastic! Just returned from Penang sorry I missed this restaurant!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Julie Goodwin Thank you Julie, hope you had a great trip too.
I love the look of that tofu too. You don't put out enough videos Mark. Got to wait patiently for that twice a week.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
leenee loo I'll be trying to post more videos and vlogs from now on.
Tek sen serve real good food!
I like the way you explaining and your "SUPER DELICIOUS" expressions. You did it very well : )
I enjoy watching your blog, I love watching you eat, it always makes me so hungry, keep it coming, you are an Asian version of Guy Fieri (Dinner, drive-ins and dives)!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
rolando banados Thank you very much Rolando
That looks great :)
Hi Mark and Ying! Chinese food one of my favorite food..especially the sweet potato leaves stir fry love that..I eat a lot of that..the sweet potato leaves..those food are amazing..thanks again mark and ying!-Elwyn-
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
pnoyride Thanks!
Every time you enjoy tasting the food, you will make the ho ho ho....sound. I like that Santa Claus coming to town trying all kinds of delicious local street food!
oh no, best foods ! awesome !
i will try it when I go to Penang
hi Mark come to ipoh I'll bring u eat all the I Poh best food
Look delicious!😍
The restaurent was beautifull , and the pork fried was tasty little bit of sweetish flavour that makes perfect.
I love chili!
In Indonesia, you can find similar restaurants in Glodok Chinatown, Jakarta or Semarang, Central Java.
WOW! That was some amazing dishes and food! Chinese food is the best food in the world and culinary! I LOVE chinese food!!! That fish curry looked absolutely wonderful. (I am soooo jealous.) I feel so inspired. I am trying to learn more about cooking South East Asian nowadays, and I really feel inspired by the dishes you were filming! Yesterday for lunch I made a fusion between Italian and South East Asian foods. For carbs, i had pasta (mezze maniche). And for the protein on the plate, I stir fried pork and then made it into a tomato sauce with lentils. I used one whole bird's eye chili and half a big red chilli. The dish came out amazing!!The best part was the bird's eye chilli and the red chilli (big smile!). I still have a lot left over since yesterday! Happy days for my freezer. Thank you, and one day I am gonna try to make a fish curry, I think!!!! The dish seemed AWE-SOME !!!!! Love and Peace from Sweden!!!!
AWSOME VIDEO ONCE AGAIN MARK THANK YOU FOR THE FOOD REVIEW OF MALAYSIAN FOOD, .WITH RESPECT ALWAYS MR.MOLINA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA!
Hlo mark I watch every videos of you you exploring world's food good bro.know where are you
Malasyainfood Amazing😋👍💯 good video💖😍👍
Cool
I love the food mark so nice.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Doberenz Thanks Jonathan
Good taste and acting of your food taking.....
Can't go wrong with peppers! Very brave
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Katt Tam Thanks Katt, glad you agree!
Pork roasted with chilli 🌶 looks so yummy 😋
Very nice ! I'm starving now ! (from France) :)
clay pot looks so good. hope I can find it out here.
Actually is stirred fried sweet potato leaves. It needs labour work to prepare it but i still like that dish cooked with sambal belacan (chilli sauce mixed with shrimp paste).
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Yong De Tan Thanks Yong
Mark, you really make me hungry. Malaysia is my favorite next to Indonesia.
alwys "thumbs up".... the fish curry is tooooo tempting..... btw vryy hungryy now....its lunch time & m going....
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Sushmita Bag Thank you Sushmita
Hey Mark. Come to Singapore and try the delicious Wonton Noodle. Especially soup
Man I love your videos always makes me hungry.. How are you so slim.. It doesn't make sense I would be 10 times your size if I ate like you... You have been blessed.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
MrJay631 Thank you for watching! Try to keep pretty active and do lots of exercise as well.
watching your video in the middle of the night is a big mistake, now i am super hungry. But thanks for featuring good food from my home town!! :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you for watching Ai, great to hear you're from Penang. Are you still living there?
@aililim2736
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens working abroad, missed all the great foods, thanks for the video. Keep up the great work!
More Vlogs if you have time pleaseeeee.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Kunza j Another one coming soon.
hey mark, u r my favorite food blogger! come to nyc👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
beautifulchaos 101 Thank you. I would love to!
Got any Kina video's bro
Yum yum Marky...
good video man! good job. you enjoy food so much
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
ray wood Thanks Ray!
That looks an amazing meal, I should really not watch your videos when I am hungry
Yum! Now I want braised tofu
I love penang foods. 徳盛 Especialy double fried pork is best .
อยากมีโอกาสลองอาหารมาเลย์บ้างแฮะ ดูน่าทานมากครับ The food looks delicious and with your facial expression it just makes the food looks wonderful. 55555+
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
MZRLA Thank you!
the 'candy pork' is just like the western version of bacon with maple syrup. next time please don't forget to order their famous Belachan Fried Chicken (Fried Chicken with prawn paste), to die for!
Food looks so good...makes me real hungry...gonna get some cereal now
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
ShadowVyrus Thanks, enjoy!
@IcyShard1001
9 жыл бұрын
Haha I did :D
Love crispy pork! I like a bet sweet and salty!~~
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Honey Pie Thanks!
Yes Mark I ordered my tee shirt.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Lawrence Viles Thank you Lawrence
The potato leaves. Would they be from white or sweet potatoes? T all looked so delicious. Thank you.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
JANICE BALL I believe sweet potatoes
Im penangites, the price is quite standard it doesn't costly/get scam as commented by some people. 4 dishes , rm60+ is just nice.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
lai Lai Thanks Lai
good video Mark! you should try tibetan food sometime ;)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Antonio Morales Thanks Antonio. Check some of my older videos from Nepal, and northern India like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4KW09qmfZbVnpM.html
I love watching your videos-- Take the bite.. wait for it...wait for it...The yummy face.!!!!. I love it!! I have a whole list of places I want to eat - Thanks to your reviews!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Michael lynn Thank you Michael
would be better if you could also provide GPS coordinates, so that anybody following you can easily reach there, more so with language being a big problem.
That tofu dish did look absolutely amazing! The potato leaves looked yummy too! Great Vid!!!!!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
valiantmar Thank you!
Mark, Excellent - I'd love to say the 'way up man ' or way to go- etc But - just brilliant stuff
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Stan Murray Thank you Stan!
ohh Mark ... You know how to make ppl jealous with all the gorgeous food :) ...
this request for GPS applies to all your videos, future and past.
Those were not potato leaves, which are highly toxic, like tomato leaves. They had to be sweet potato. Also, leaves and young stems of the morning glory, which is closely related to the sweet potato, are edible. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, MARK!!!
@evertchin
8 жыл бұрын
yes, you're right those are sweet potato leafs.
If Mark you are a durian lover, you must try MAO SAN WAN(the most famous durian in Malaysia) especially now is durian season . I just have some just now haha,feeling awesome ! Then I highly recommend you to have a Bak Kut Teh. It is so so so nice ! Dear Mark,Penang actually has a lot of delicious food. You can find out through the citizens :) How many days will you stay in Penang? (My English is not very well. Hope you can understand things that I had mentioned above) Wish you a happy trip in Penang : D
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
MR. YQuan Hey, good to hear from you. We were in Penang for about 1 week, but we are back in Thailand now. Thank you for the suggestions!
Usually Penangist wont go there for lunch or dinner, unless we have visitors from other countries/states, bcuz its overprice, btw the roasted pork taste really nice !
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
sosolai sophia Cool, thanks for sharing.
mark you are so cool :) go on man!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
zen siert Thank you Zen
Does he dislike any food that he ate before??
Just went there last week, great food indeed, Mark!
two thumbs up
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Hong Khou Thank you Hong
looks so damn good, thank god im having a bowl of pho after this video or i would go crazy
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Enjoy the pho Conrad!
Hi mark.. This is Ahmed from dubai.. I watch all ur videos it's so awesome man.. Do u have plans to go back to Sri Lanka ? Thanks
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
ahmed sheed Hey Ahmed, good to hear from you. I have no plans now, but I would love to. Are you going there soon?
Mark, Where are you right now? (not in the video, in real life) Keep up the great work! :D
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
jimmy hallstrom Hey Jimmy, back in Thailand right now. Thank you!
@slaxers9545
9 жыл бұрын
Ok. :) And no problem! :D
Hey Mark Wiens try penange char kueh tiaw the best
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Aaron Goh Thanks Aaron
@WisdomExplorerAG
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens np
The face!! Another great video Mark..
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
sakurasoh Thanks!
@synafni
9 жыл бұрын
H0
He's so cute! I hope he comes to Mongolia
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
sij tal I hope to visti Mongolia. Are you from there?