Bee Hwa Cafe

Name: Bee Hwa Cafe
Address: 10, Lebuh Dickens, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, George Town, Penang, MY
Telephone: +60 12-854 0005
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

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4.4 Google Stars 2.3k reviews

10, Lebuh Dickens, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

$ per person

+60 12-854 0005

Critics reviews

Hungryonion hungryonion.org 01 Feb 2023

Bee Hwa Cafe on 10 Dickens Street was started way back in 1967 by the Sum family as a traditional Hainanese coffeeshop
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Smartdory smartdory.com 13 Jan 2021

Bee Hwa Cafe Penang — awarded the Bib Gourmand in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Kuala Lumpur & Penang. Bee Hwa Cafe is one of Penang’s popular Kopitiam with a Muslim clientele.
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Chiefeater chiefeater.com

This famous old eatery in Penang, Bee Hwa Cafe, which has gained popularity on social media. It attracts not only local foodies but also many foreign visitors who come here to enjoy the food and take photos.
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Ken Wong · Apr 2026

Bee Hwa Cafe truly deserves its Michelin recommendation, offering an authentic experience that feels like a journey back in time. The Fried Kuey Teow is exceptional, expertly prepared with a perfect balance of seasoning and "wok hei.
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Cathy Tseng · Apr 2026

Everything was delicious! No bad choices! The white curry noodles were great! The prawn noodles were so prawny! The butter kaya toast was delicious! The special "Lost in...
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PinkBlack Blue · Apr 2026

We arrived around 9 AM and didn't have to queue. Order by scanning a QR code; if you don't understand, you can ask the owner for help 😀 We ordered iced white coffee with less sugar (highly recommended), hot KOPI O, white curry noodles,…
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M ws · Mar 2026

Bee Wah Cafe is my favourite place for laksa, char kuay teow, white curry mee and hokkien mee because of many reasons. Firstly, the cafe is very well run by a family with a team of efficient and happy staff who welcome everyone with warm…
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fikroh zakiyah · May 2026

It turns out the food is delicious. I was confused about what to have for breakfast, so I tried this one, which was closest to the hotel. I came early in the morning and it was still quiet, the service was good, the service was fast, and…
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Joseph Gerard · May 2026

I had the Penang Char Koay Teow and the Penang Curry Mee (white curry soup with no santan). They were delicious. They CKT was not too oily like some places I’ve tried. The curry Mee was tasty. I will sure come back.
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曾馨澄 · Apr 2026

The white curry noodles were delicious, just my favorite flavor. They weren't too salty, and the broth was very rich. The owner's homemade sauce was also very fragrant and tasty! My friend's prawn noodles were also very good!
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tengku iesta · May 2026

Came in around 8am on a Saturday. Not a big crowd. Found our table easily. Ordering is all digital now via QR menu. White curry meehoon is tasty and teh o panas was just nicely made. Ambience is old style kopitiam.
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Elyse · Mar 2026

There are two storefronts. Ordering is done via QR code. There are fans, so it's not too hot between 9 and 10 am. The owner is friendly and attentive to customers. The white curry is delicious and not too spicy.
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Rissa · Mar 2026

I ordered Penang Char Teow, Chinese Fried Rice, and Nyonya Asam Lemak. All the food was delicious, but my favorite was the Chinese Fried Rice, which was not too salty, but slightly sweet.
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Yento Hwang · May 2026

"Tried the char kway teow here and it was tasty, not too oily, with fresh prawns and a nice smoky flavor. The kopi susu was smooth and creamy, perfectly balanced with the noodles. Great spot in George Town for local flavors"
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Ishaq Sheraz · Apr 2026

Had an amazing breakfast when I went here to this local spot in Penang and I can see why it’s so busy. The owner is super friendly and the curry mee was an amazing way to start the day and the kaya toast was very good as well.
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