How iconic KL restaurant Sek Yuen has adapted over 70 years


Sek Yuen Restaurant's history and awards- Art Chen/ The Star.

It is 11.30am on a Wednesday morning, and although Sek Yuen has just cracked open its shutters, the eatery is already teeming with people.

The crowd is a curious mix of old and young faces – one table is made up entirely of elderly men and women, an assortment of walkers and canes forming a protective moat around them. Other tables are filled with fresh-faced folk, their long-sleeve shirts alluding to hurried work lunches.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Food News

Taste of Shanghai with creative local spin
Xin-tillating spread of festive specialties for Year of the Horse
Taro comfort for all seasons
Celebrate togetherness with festive feasts in KL
Sumptuous delicacies for Year of the Fire Horse
Gallop into the festive season with feast of abundance in KL
KL hotel offers buffets and banquets for festive celebrations
Prosperity salads for a fresh start
Ushering in Year of the Fire Horse in style at KL Chinatown
How colonial history shaped a kopitiam classic

Others Also Read