The best Chinese restaurants Malaysia

The address to know on Georgetown if you want to have a good time. It's a long stretch of two shophouses back to back, linked by a pretty tree-lined inner courtyard. The entrance via Lebuh Pantai leads to the Kopi C. restaurant, serving a mix of Western and Malaysian dishes. Further on, an intimate bar awaits you with a fine wine and cocktail list. At the far end, on Lebuh Victoria, you'll find The Canteen bistro. You can also enjoy concerts, sometimes played at weekends, and exhibitions upstairs.

For almost 50 years, Foh San has been delighting Ipoh with its dim sum and filled buns in an enchanting setting. The tables are housed on two floors of a vast, wall-less colonial building, cooled by numerous ceiling fans. The waiter will give you a cardboard slip, which you must take with you before choosing your steamed ravioli. The ravioli are sold in baskets and shared between all the guests at the table. Despite the large number of tables, it's not unusual to queue up at weekends. A must try.

This restaurant specializes in authentic Nyonya (or Peranakan) cuisine. Classic dishes include assam laksa (noodles cooked in fish stock) and nasi lemak. On weekends, the chef prepares a delicious siamese lemak laksa. The excellent desserts may seem confusing to novices. The many mirrors on the wall make the place bright and give an impression of grandeur, despite the restaurant's modest size. Several of the brand's addresses in town.

Here you are in Ipoh's chicest restaurant. A hushed atmosphere, thick carpets, upholstered seats and a talented chef will ensure you spend a pleasant moment. The chef, who hails from Hong Kong, prepares refined, delicate dishes. His specialty, duck smoked with lychee wood, will have gourmets salivating. Preceded by a fine selection of dim sum appetizers, you'll want to come back again and again. You can round off this divine moment with a drink at the hotel's rooftop bar, which offers a breathtaking view of the city.

The real institution on Jalan Alor is this one, affectionately nicknamed WAW by the locals. The house specialty is chicken wings marinated in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. And the wow effect is there. The chicken wings are juicy and moist, cooked to perfection. Despite the large number of tables set up on the street, you're likely to find yourself queuing if you get your baguette in at peak time (between 7.30pm and 10pm). But it's well worth the wait.

Opened in 1928, this restaurant specializing in Hainanese cuisine is one of the neighborhood's oldest institutions, and continues to grow in popularity. Beware, Yut Kee can easily become crowded at weekends and peak times! But even when there is a queue, don't be discouraged, as things move quickly and the service is friendly and efficient. Roasts and pork chops are the house specials, not to be missed. To round off your meal in style, we recommend the steamed kaya bread accompanied by a kopi.

Located in the Four Seasons Hotel, Yun House is a Cantonese restaurant that will delight the most discerning taste buds, as well as those who enjoy a hushed ambience. We go there above all for the delicacy of their exceptionally tender dim sum. Don't miss the lobster dim sum, a delicate fusion served in a bewitching soup. Set in a dining area with a breathtaking panoramic view, this establishment brilliantly combines culinary excellence, efficient service and elegance, which explains its inclusion in the Michelin guide!

In the lively atmosphere of Jalan Gaya,this Kota Kinabalu institution is always packed, especially at weekends. Here you can enjoy a quick bite of their famous Bak Kut Teh, which literally means "meat and tea". It's a pork soup simmered in a broth of herbs and spices. The dish was imported by Chinese coolies in the ^19th century. The soup is made from pork organs such as intestines, stomach and ears. If giblets aren't your thing, ask for a meat-only soup.

The best option in town for vegetarians. It's so good that meat or fish would be too much. The wooden clapboard doors leave no doubt as to the origin of this venerable house. It's an old Chinese shophouse. The tiles are old-fashioned and the round tables with marble tops give it a chic air. Be sure to try the eggplant kung pao, sautéed with a hint of chilli and peanuts, or the monkey head mushrooms, a Taiwanese specialty.

This address, well away from the city center, will delight food-lovers who accept the Malaysian way of life. Don't let a hearty savory breakfast put you off! The opening hours of this popular establishment are designed for lovers of curry mee, kai see hor fun or young tau foo. The latter has nothing to do with simple fermented soybean paste. It's meat stuffing served in vegetables(okra or eggplant) or tofu. The dish is hard to describe, but to try it is to love it.

Open late at night, Han Kee is a popular, casual Chinese eatery with a terrace that's ideal for blending into the typical Chinatown atmosphere. Han Kee's menu offers a wide choice of dishes, available in different portion sizes. Ideally, you should order several to share, accompanied by a beer to round things off. The menu is accompanied by images to help you discover new flavors. Depending on the time of day, you may have to wait a little, but the service afterwards is very efficient.

Virtually nothing has changed in this delightful dining room since 1927, when the Selangor State Laundry Guild moved here. Since then, Nyonya cuisine has made a name for itself. Try the top hats, stuffed with various ingredients, as well as laksa noodles and claypot herbal chicken. For dessert, theais kacang will bring your meal to a pleasant close. Drizzle with kopi or tea, direct from the Cameron Highlands. A great place to discover Malaysian cuisine.

This restaurant chain specializes in dim sum, theChinese ravioli steamed, pan-fried or fried, served in small portions in bamboo baskets. You'll find around thirty varieties on the menu: with coriander, shrimp, chicken feet, seaweed, pork with BBQ sauce or giant ones like the signature bi pao, the house specialty... You can pair them with rice or fried vegetables. Not light, but very good. The place is popular with the locals, and you'll often have to queue, especially at weekends.

You'll inevitably be approached by the touts on Jalan Alor, and there's no guarantee that you'll reach Meng Kee on an empty stomach. This would be a pity, as this restaurant with its huge terrace is always full and serves delicious grilled or steamed fish. You can also try the crab, albeit a little expensive, or the delicious Kam Heong clams prepared with shrimp paste and lots of spices. On the other hand, skip the undercooked chicken wings or the satay skewers with their light sauce.

A bar-restaurant with a trendy, urban feel. We come here first and foremost for the bao, the stuffed Chinese rice buns, which are to die for. We particularly recommend the pork bao, with its inimitable melt-in-your-mouth texture. But the rest of the menu also stands up well, with marinated vegetables, soups, ravioli and other seasonal specialties. Vegetarian options are also available. After a certain hour, the second floor becomes more festive, and you can simply enjoy a drink at the bar.

One of the oldest Chinese restaurants in town, and also one of the best. The setting is modern, with perfect lighting and soft background music. Try shark fin soup with crabmeat or Peking duck. Great variety of dim sum too. Attentive, friendly staff. Our only regret is that the air-conditioning is on full blast, but that's not the prerogative of the only restaurant in Kuala Lumpur...

Another packed canteen, especially at weekends. Expect to queue. But you can't miss this other Ipoh specialty: chicken ho fun, or kai see hor fun in the local language. In these pots, the city's best shrimp chicken soups are prepared. On the menu: chicken broth, minced chicken, shrimp, noodles and shrimp oil. The result is balanced and mild to the palate, but should warm you up, if at all.

It would be a shame to come to Malaysia without trying out a good Chinese restaurant. In a décor reminiscent of ancient China, with gilded woodwork, dragons and labyrinths, you'll find Cantonese specialties at their very best. Braised sea cucumber, fish head and mushrooms, thick abalone soup and fish mouths, tofu with a hundred-year-old egg are just some of the curiosities you'll want to try if you've got a strong stomach. Don't worry, you'll find much more classic dishes that are still refined. Appropriate dress required.