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Kim Hin Seafood Cafe 錦興茶室

4.3 462 reviews 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM 674c, Jalan Sungai Dua, Taman Pekaka, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Located in the bustling heart of Gelugor, Kim Hin Seafood Cafe 錦興茶室 has become a local favorite for its enticing array of seafood and Chinese dishes. Well-loved for the black tofu and curry assam fish, diners appreciate the balanced flavors and reasonable prices. Patrons have extolled the generous portions of vegetables and the unique dining layout that adds character to the experience, requiring guests to traverse the kitchen to reach larger seating areas.
While some dishes like the mui choy pork have been praised for their tenderness, others, such as the roasted knuckle, didn't meet expectations due to tougher meat. Nonetheless, the ambience is lively and the service is generally quick, making it an ideal spot for family dinners or gathering with friends.
In busy evenings, this cafe draws long queues, a testament to its popularity among locals. The atmosphere is welcoming, with affordable prices and a diverse menu larger than what's listed. If you find yourself in Pulau Pinang, Kim Hin Seafood Cafe is a place not to be missed for those eager to explore authentic Chinese flavors amidst the hustle and bustle of Gelugor.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Dinner

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Kim Hin Seafood Cafe 錦興茶室 before visiting.

Reviews for Kim Hin Seafood Cafe 錦興茶室

4.3
462 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 462 reviews

Kim Hin Seafood Cafe 錦興茶室 is well-regarded for its authentic Chinese seafood and traditional dishes, attracting a loyal local following. Commonly praised for flavorful options such as curry assam fish, black tofu, and mui choy pork, the cafe offers generous portions at reasonable prices. Customers appreciate the variety beyond the standard menu, with many highlighting the abundance of vegetable dishes and quick, friendly service. While mostly enjoyed, some items like roasted knuckles and certain vegetable preparations receive mixed feedback. The cafe’s roadside location near ample parking and its popularity often result in long queues during peak dining hours, underscoring its reputation as a favored family and group dining spot in Gelugor, Pulau Pinang.

Pei
Oct 27, 2025

It is located by the roadside, near to the U- hotel. We reached there before 7pm and got one last table available for us. Overall, the black taufu and curry assam fish are tasty and not salty. But the pork lard sweet potato leaf is not nice. The pork lard is not crispy and fragrant enough, while the potato leaf is also quite hard. Once we finished eating at 7:30pm, there are long queues outside the shop. Will definitely come again next time to try their other dishes.

Aaron Ng
Oct 26, 2025

We came with a group of 7. Ordered regular drinks and 4 cans of Tiger Beer. Ordered 7 dishes and in total cost RM 183 exclude drinks. Drinks in total cost RM53. Totalled up: RM236 We quite enjoy the food. Definitely will come again to order different kind of dishes ! Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Great job Vegetables portion are abundance. Hardly you can find a restaurant that serves this big portion of green veges There’s an interesting layout to the restaurant whereby you need to walk pass the kitchen and then through the backdoor for bigger table seatings. Food: 8/10 Service: 7/10 Ambience: 7/10

A.L Lim
Oct 08, 2025

A popular choo char kopitiam among locals, it offers a wide selection of seafood & meat dishes & is often crowded during dinner. Pork lovers can choose from their specialties of mui choy pork to dong po ro & braised or roasted knuckles. The mui choy pork was delicious with braised pork belly cooked to the right tenderness. The roasted knuckle however was quite disappointing. While the skin was crusty outside, the meat was tough when it should be tender. The garoupa curry was average while the bitter gourd in runny egg was quite yummy. The fried egg yolk mantis prawns were ok, but portion was quite small. Prices are reasonable. The place tends to be crowded in the evening, so better go early to get a table.

ONG PHAIK IM
Sep 24, 2025

It’s old coffee shop , food very nice and price reasonable, much try

MH Chan
Aug 23, 2025

Perfect spot for family dinner. They have variety choice of chinese cook. Their dish is not limited to menu. I like their fast service and kindness. The dishes are delicious and affordable. Usually having long queue as it was famous dinner spot for the locals. There are a lot of parking lots nearby. I do recommend their curry fish and charcoal homemade tofu.

shirlynn cheok
Jul 25, 2025

Great local zhu char. Reasonable price and serve size. Charcoal toufu is a must try.

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Quick info

Address
674c, Jalan Sungai Dua, Taman Pekaka, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Price range
RM 20–40
Category
Chinese restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Tuesday 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Friday 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Saturday 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Sunday 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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