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Bao Teck Tea House

MICHELIN
83% Sifumeter
3 critics · 7 social
4.3 Google Stars 889 reviews
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25, Lebuh Melayu, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
$$ per person
+60 4-263 1100

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Critics reviews

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    Adriancheah adriancheah.com · 29 Dec 2021

    Occupying a double-storey pre-war heritage shophouse on Lebuh Melayu, The lavish Bao Teck Tea House opened its doors in July 2020. The elaborate Chinese-influenced retro-style interior, including a lush indoor moss garden at the airwell,…

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    Smartdory smartdory.com · 01 Jan 2021

    Head to Bao Teck Tea House if you fancy an Afternoon Tea Time Yum Cha (‘drink Tea’ in Cantonese) with attentive service and quality bites. Operated by the people at Ming Xiang Tai, this Chinese/English Tea house is rare in Lebuh Melayu in…

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    What2seeonline what2seeonline.com · 22 Jul 2020

    Bao Teck Tea House 包德馆 on Lebuh Melayu in George Town, Penang is a welcome find for those craving for dim sum. Operated by the people at Ming Xiang Tai 名香泰, this tea house located in a refurbished double-storey heritage building is the…

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Google reviews

4.3 · 889 on Google

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    Rian Fajar · May 2026

    Bao Teck Tea House One of the best dim sum and Chinese teahouse spots in Penang. The atmosphere is classic and cozy, perfect for breakfast or brunch with the family. The dim sum is fresh, the skin is soft, and the fillings taste premium.

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    Phantom Lord · Apr 2026

    Beautifully decorated restaurant, no question about it, that is in Michelin Bib Gourmand over many years. The physical menu is nice to look at with pretty pictures of all dishes -- and the dishes look like the pics!

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    Yumiko · Mar 2026

    CAFE DIMSUM CENTER PENANG This is the place to go for an authentic yum cha experience and tasty Cantonese dim sum. . . The room has historic appeal, with details worth appreciating such as the patterned tile flooring and the moss garden.

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    KA LEE · Feb 2026

    The décor is strikingly attractive and authentically styled—so much so that most patrons cannot resist stopping for a few photos. The dim sum stands apart from the usual offerings.

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    dominic dear · Feb 2026

    This was one of the highlights of our visit to Georgetown. Beautifully crafted dim sum, elevated almost to works of art. I particularly enjoyed the Crystal Seafood Dumplings and their Abalone Lotus Leaf Rice.

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    Calvin Chin · Apr 2026

    A wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was elegant and sophisticated. It's a Michelin-starred restaurant that I highly recommend for tea and dim sum.

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    Vinc · Mar 2026

    Creative dim sum with a modern twist, both visually and in taste. The interior design is just as impressive, making it a perfect place to indulge in great food and a beautifully styled space.

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    Benny Liono · Apr 2026

    Great dimsum!!! All is briiliant! No menu failed! Especially the beancurd lumpia with shrimp. Ohh… so good!! But the tea is so expensive. Overall is a really good experience.

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