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Tan Cha Kee - 嘆茶記

Updated 2026-07-14 · 2,198 reviewed · 278 listed · Scored from 312 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(312) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional KopitiamCafe
Tan Cha Kee - 嘆茶記
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Kopitiam, Cafe
Reviews
312

What recent reviews say

Most visits deliver solid traditional kopitiam fare in a vintage setting that appeals to both locals and photo-seekers. Signature dishes like loh mai gai and chilli pan mee earn consistent praise, though some items disappoint and service consistency wavers, particularly around staff interactions.

Praised for
  • authentic traditional dishes
  • fresh, tasty food
  • vintage stylish ambience
  • good value for money
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent dish quality
  • staff behaviour can be disruptive
  • parking is paid
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Best for: heritage-food lovers and social-media photographers seeking authentic Ipoh breakfast in a stylish setting
Think twice if: you value quiet dining or expect flawless consistency across all dishes; parking is paid

Strengths

  • signature loh mai gai and dangdang rice noodles
  • connected fresh puff pastry shop
  • large portions
  • vintage decor doubles as Instagram backdrop

Worth knowing

  • connected store selling fresh puffs (pandan and peanut noted as standouts)
  • signature dishes include loh mai gai, chilli pan mee, curry chicken rice, and dangdang rice noodles
  • one reported incident of disruptive manager behaviour during meal

What reviews say by service

Traditional Kopitiam
loh mai gai and chilli pan mee praised as standouts; dangdang rice noodles present but taste varies from memory
Cafe
iced coffee brewed well and affordable; tea quality flagged as needing improvement by one reviewer

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.36 average across the 223 traditional kopitiam businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 35
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
146
4
86
3
36
2
15
1
29

Common questions

Does Tan Cha Kee have parking?
Yes, but parking is paid. This has been noted by at least one reviewer.
What signature dishes should I try?
Reviewers highlight loh mai gai, chilli pan mee, curry chicken rice, and dangdang rice noodles. The connected puff pastry shop's pandan and peanut puffs are also highly recommended.
Is there a connected shop?
Yes, a connected store sells fresh puffs, which reviewers describe as a must-try.

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Last updated 2026-07-14