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Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 1,807 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(1807) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng
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Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes, Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
Reviews
1807

What recent reviews say

Nine Dragon Char Chan Teng draws crowds for its Hong Kong comfort food and authentic tea offerings. Reviewers praise quick service, clean surroundings, and big portions at value prices. Signature items like yin yang coffee and mala noodles get repeat visits, though occasional salt imbalance appears in isolated complaints.

The spot works well for families seeking variety and atmosphere in one visit. Their website claims multiple culinary awards since 2017 and locations across Malaysia, but review evidence centres on the Damansara Utama outlet. A small caveat: they offer free signature waffles with ice cream for five-star reviews.

Praised for
  • generous portions
  • fast service
  • clean and welcoming space
  • diverse Hong Kong menu
  • rich flavors and authentic taste
Watch-outs
  • oversalting of dishes
friendly-staffcozy-ambiancegenerous-portionsclean-restroom
Best for: families looking for diverse Hong Kong fare with fast service and a comfortable dine-in space
Think twice if: you are salt-sensitive or prefer lighter preparation; one recent complaint flagged excessive saltiness

Strengths

  • authentic Hong Kong comfort food menu
  • quick service and generous portions
  • clean, welcoming space
  • variety of drink and noodle options

Worth knowing

  • signature yin yang coffee praised for rich, umami taste
  • mala noodles popular for repeat orders
  • herbal soup chicken and duck offerings
  • business claims multiple culinary awards since 2017 including Malaysia Chinese Chef Association 2018 and Global Culinary Challenge Malaysia 2019 silver medals
  • one reviewer noted free signature waffle with ice cream offered for five-star reviews

What reviews say by service

Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes
yin yang coffee and herbal soups praised for authentic taste and richness
Brunch & All-Day Dining Cafes
fast, efficient service with generous portions suits family dining
Specialty Coffee & Roastery Cafes
signature yin yang coffee consistently highlighted as well-executed

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.36 average across the 66 tea houses & traditional tea cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1484
4
54
3
56
2
66
1
147

Common questions

Do they serve alcohol or just tea and coffee?
Reviews mention yin yang coffee, herbal soups, and tea offerings; no alcohol mentioned in recent reviews.
Are there menu options for kids?
One reviewer brought kids for dinner and noted variety and choices; noodles mentioned as available, though quality varied by taste.
Is there parking or transport access at Damansara Utama?
Reviewer located the cafe inside a mall; parking typically available at shopping centre.
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Last updated 2026-08-12