Teh Kadai Penang is the Indian tea shop that’s quietly blowing up in Little India.
Let’s talk about Teh Kadai Penang—the kind of place you might walk past if you didn’t know better.
No flashy signs.
No hype machines.
Just a tiny shop tucked into the heartbeat of Little India, doing one thing really well.
Serving soulful tea that hits deep.
But don’t be fooled by the size.
This place is making waves.
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🚨 Small Shop, Big Moves
The OG stall, now known as Teh Kadai HQ, is where the love story started.
It’s tight on space, warm on service, and usually packed from late afternoon till close.
If you’re into that elbow-to-elbow, table-sharing kind of charm, HQ is your spot.
Tea Kadai Cafe is bustling with customers enjoying the ambiance and food
Vibrant mural adorning the exterior wall of Tea Kadai Cafe.
Not a fan of squeezing in?Good news.
They’ve opened a second outlet just around the corner—Teh Kadai @ Chulia Street.
Same tea, same snacks. But with aircon and breathing room. Bless.
What’s On the Menu?
Tradition in a Glass.
The drinks here don’t mess around.
If you think teh tarik is just “tea with milk,” let Teh Kadai school you.
Exploring the diverse menu options at Tea Kadai Cafe
🫖 Top Sips
Milk Tea – Sweet, creamy, with a perfect foam cap. Pulled like it’s supposed to be.
Masala Tea – Spicy, fragrant, and comforting. It’s tea with soul.
Almond or Vanilla Milk Tea – Mildly fancy. Subtly flavored.
Bru Coffee – For those who prefer beans to leaves. You can get it hot or cold, plain or jazzed up with hazelnut or caramel.
Each drink arrives in those tiny glass cups you sip slowly, like you’ve got all day.
Snacks Worth Burning Your Fingers For
Let’s be real—you don’t just come here for the tea.
You come for that glorious moment when your Panipuri cracks and explodes in your mouth!
Or when a piece of Mixed Bajji lands on your table.
Steaming hot and too risky to grab barehanded—but you do it anyway. <ouch, ouch, ouch!>
🍴 Top Bites
Panipuri – Crispy shells filled with spice, tang, and magic.
Mixed Bajji – Deep-fried veggie fritters that taste better than they have any right to.
Fried Popiah – Light, crunchy, gone in seconds.
Western cakes – In case someone in your group wants cheesecake. There’s always one.
Freshly made, priced right, and goes perfectly with tea.
Enjoying a plate of mixed Bajji, a popular Indian snack
I am savoring the flavors of Pani Puri, a beloved Indian street snack, perfect with tea.
Teh Kadai Penang Vibes
HQ is the cozy chaos you expect from a well-loved stall.
It’s tight, it’s fast-paced, and it’s usually full.
Solo diners often share tables. No one minds.
Chulia Street is its calmer sibling.
Indoor, air-conditioned, cleaner lines, same killer tea.
You’ll find a mostly local crowd at both spots.
A few tourists who did their homework.
Friendly staff. No-frills setting.
Teh first, Instagram later.
Tea Kadai Cafe’s vibrant outdoor seating area is bustling with activity.
Quick Guide to Teh Kadai Penang
Teh Kadai HQ
📍 68, Queen Street, Little India
🕐 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📞 016-592 2010
Teh Kadai @ Chulia Street
📍 Just around the corner from HQ
🅿️ Street parking (use Penang Smart Parking app)
Final Pour
Teh Kadai Penang is one of those places that doesn’t shout for attention—but deserves it.
The tea? Legit.
The snacks? Addictive.
The price? You’ll check twice to make sure it’s that cheap.
The vibe? Local, casual, real.
If you haven’t been yet, go.
If you’ve been, you know what I mean.
And if you’re reading this while sipping a hot Bru and munching Panipuri… you’re doing it right.
[Updated 6 August 2025]
Blog Disclosure: This blog is written independently. No compensation, such as free meals, monetary payment, or services, has been received from featured establishments. These are some of the old places that the editor visited while exploring Penang.
