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Precious Old China

Central Market, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2273 7372
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Ranked #23 of 1,241 restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Price range: RM30 - RM90
Dining options: Reservations
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Hong Kong, China
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49 reviews 49 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This restaurant is tucked away on the first floor of the Central Market, a favourite visiting place for tourists. I have lived in KL off and on for years so this place has no particular appeal other than to drop friends off and collect them a few hours later. I found out about this restaurant and thought I would give... More

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London, United Kingdom
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73 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 79 cities Reviews in 79 cities
159 helpful votes 159 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This was a great find and thanks to TripAdvisor reviewers. Delicious, delicious, delicious food. Fantastic setting, caring staff and the food was just great. It was me, solo, so had two dishes- wish I could have had more. Steamed tofu was excellent and I had a steamed fillet of fish with a unique and tangy sauce with okra and fried... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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60 reviews 60 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The word eclectic would hardly begin to describe the furnishing of this place which is set in an obscure corner of the old Central Market - itself a hodgepodge of shops and stalls packed tightly together. The decor is a collection and jumble of old furniture collected from various parts of Malaysia with coffee shop tables and chairs, bar counters,... More

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White River, South Africa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Meal with beers ringets. 80. Not bargain basement but charming staff and totally worth evert cent. A must to go. Superb food Superb service Not a canteen environment Good decor

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Sydney, Australia
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I was miserable walking around central market with my wife who is quite content to spend hours looking at what I think is junk. As we were leaving, we walked past this restaurant upstairs at the main entrance. Two night later we came back. All I will say is this, if you are a tourist, go here. I had fish... More

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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We have just returned from a 3 week holiday in Malaysia with 2 other couples. One of our best meals of the trip and certainly best value was at Precious China. We went there because our guide said that we could have a Chinese meal without MSG and she also recommended The Market as being good for buying crafts as... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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21 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

On the first floor close to the entrance , this is a real find for both lunch and dinner. Fried Calamari, eggplant and beef rendang are recommended. Service is quick and friendly, with a call button on the table to summon the waiter. The Central Market iteslf is fascinating and worth a wander around.

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Los Angeles, California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

This restaurant is located in the Central Market in the Food Court one floor up from the ground level. The food was great--it is Nyonyon food (sort of Portugese, Malay, Chinese mix). The Fern heads in Coconut sauce (sort of a soup) was a stand out. We also had Devil's chicken and Black pepper beef that were both good. Also,... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

We found this beautiful and antique restaurant at central markets call Precious old china for our reunion lunch for Chinese New Year. It is located at 1st floor food courts near the entrance facing the car park. Here is my review on Precious Old China: - Restaurant Environment: The place is designed and furbished with Chinese tradition and culture. I... More

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Perth, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

Stumbled across this place. Head iut the back. Really enjoyed the food and the service and the armosphere here tonight! Highly recommend it.

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