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Tai Tong Restaurant

91% Sifumeter
4 critics · 6 social
4.3 Google Stars 6.8k reviews
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45, Lebuh Cintra, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
$$ per person
+60 16-774 6625

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Critics reviews

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    Crispoflife crispoflife.com · 15 Sep 2018

    Tai Tong restaurant is one of the oldest dim sum establishment in Penang. It is believed to established in the 1950s and has appeased the tongue of many Georgetown folks, especially our parents' generation.

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    Springtomorrow springtomorrow.com

    On our second day in Penang, we decided to go yum cha at dinner time. Went to Tai Tong Restaurant on Cintra Street, which is one of the oldest and most established dim sum restaurants in town.

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    Tatlerasia tatlerasia.com

    Opened in the 1950s, this Cantonese eatery has since become a Penang favourite. Its interior is consistently packed, with queues being common around breakfast.

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    Chiefeater chiefeater.com

    Day 2 in Penang, thanks to my friend who brought me go makan dim sum at Tai Tong Restaurant. This is a nice place to makan and love this place.

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4.3 · 6.8K on Google

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    Yento Hwang · May 2026

    “Beautiful dim sum presentation with warm tea — everything looks fresh and delicious. The siu mai and egg tarts are my favorites! Cozy atmosphere and great service.”

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    くさまっちhideo · May 2026

    We had dim sum. The xiao long bao were delicious, with plenty of juicy meat filling!

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    Tom · May 2026

    Dim sum was average, nothing special.

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    Soon Jing Yong · May 2026

    Dimsum is good and lots of variety

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    pang bubble · May 2026

    imo, nicest dimsum in penang.. we finished everything

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