Tek Sen Restaurant

Tek Sen is a legendary no-frills Chinese restaurant on Lebuh Carnarvon in the heart of George Town's heritage zone. Despite its humble shophouse setting with basic tables and chairs, Tek Sen consistently appears on best restaurant lists and is a favourite of Anthony Bourdain and countless food writers. The menu focuses on Hokkien and Teochew home-style cooking with dishes like double-roasted pork belly, claypot yee mee, and the signature mango kerabu (salad). Arrive before 6pm or expect a long wait.