The TeoChew Club hopes to rekindle the fading art of Chinese porridge suppers
Do you have memories of the quiet comfort of late-night porridge, eaten roadside under flickering lights? At The TeoChew Club, chef-patron Su Kim Hock and the team from Restaurant au Jardin revive a vanishing tradition of recipes passed down generations of street vendors, one soulful ladle at a time.
Visit this George Town supper spot, open from 4pm to 1am, and you'll bump into familiar faces—from chefs and bartenders to locals with their families.
See more: The ultimate guide to the best, most elevated French restaurants in Malaysia, according to Tatler Best 2025
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At a time where modern gastronomy takes centre stage, The TeoChew Club offers diners a return to their roots Do you have memories of the quiet comfort of late-night porridge, eaten roadside under flickering lights? At The TeoChew Club, chef-patron Su Kim Hock and the team from Restaurant au Jardin revive a vanishing tradition of recipes passed down generations of street vendors, one soulful ladle at a time. Visit this George Town supper spot, open from 4pm to 1am, and you'll bump into familiar faces—from chefs and bartenders to locals with their families. See more: The ultimate guide to the best, most elevated French restaurants in Malaysia, according to Tatler Best 2025
