Restaurant
Tak Chee House
1/364 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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1/364 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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Perth expats head straight to this bustling Northbridge room for unapologetic Penang Hainanese chicken rice. Plates arrive glistening under fragrant chicken-fat rice, crisp bean sprouts, and rich soy sauce, flanked by sharp house chili. When dining with a crew, tables load up with whole chicken platters and sharing buckets of rice before diving into Penang char kway teow or Sunday-only assam laksa.
- Penang-Style Chicken Rice: Tender poached chicken served over chicken-fat rice with bean sprouts, rich soy sauce, and sharp house chili.
- Communal Rice Buckets: Generous whole chicken platters paired with sharing buckets of rice make light work of big lunch tables.
- Day-Specific Hawker Specials: Rotating traditional hawker staples hit the kitchen on select days, including Sunday-only assam laksa.
What's On at Tak Chee House
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Tak Chee House
From signature Penang chicken rice to rotating weekly hawker specials, here is why diners choose Tak Chee House.
Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice
Tak Chee House prepares succulent chicken paired with flavorful chicken-fat rice, rich soup, and balanced chili sauces that deliver authentic Penang flavor.
Rice is cooked to perfection, soup stock is flavoursome and the chicken is warm/hot (not cold!).. and the chilli (almost forgot!)
Gary Fernandez Tailored Portions & Custom Cuts
Diners can customize their chicken rice by opting for breast or thigh cuts, accompanied by generous dressings and fresh bean sprouts.
Really juicy chicken rice with generous sauce/soup with bean sprouts. Its good that we can have the option of breast or thigh meat.
Joyz Lio Communal Whole Chicken & Rice Buckets
For groups and families, the kitchen serves shared whole-chicken formats with buckets of rice for generous and economical gatherings.
she told us we could order a whole chicken with a bucket of rice, it would be cheaper and we could order more if we think it's not enough.
Nana Cheung Generous Family & Group Dining
With hearty portion sizes and a casual dining setup, it provides a family-friendly destination suited for bringing children and friends together.
Great sized meals for everyone. Bring the kids along the will love it too. Street parking, very close to Public transportation. Good for groups or eating alone.
Jaydee Day-Specific Hawker Specials
Beyond daily chicken rice, the restaurant serves rotating traditional specialties like Wednesday bak kut teh and Sunday assam laksa.
By far the best Chicken Rice that you can get in Perth & Assam Laksa (only available on Sundays).
Esther Hew Classic Malaysian Hawker Setting
The dining room delivers the cozy, unpretentious atmosphere of a neighborhood Malaysian food stall with beloved classics like char kway teow and laksa.
The setting is cozy and unpretentious, which I love – it feels like you’ve stepped into a local eatery in Malaysia.
Kelly Matthews
Most popular items
Signature Malaysian noodle and chicken rice favorites
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Best hainanese chicken rice in Perth!Food and service is super quick!
kobe halse Curry Laksa
literally everything else on the menu is amazing and authentic, usually I'll opt for the Curry Laksa.
Damien Gostevsky Penang Asam Laksa
We had the Penang Asam Laksa which was amazing with such deep, complexity of flavours and tasteful goodness that it is one of a kind.
S D Penang Char Koay Teow
I almost cried when I had my first bite of the char koay teow. No place like home (coming from Penang).
Eunice HoLee
Other favorites
Hawker sides, weekday specials, and traditional Malaysian desserts
Ice Kacang
Finish meal off with the ice kacang and you’d be forgiven thinking this is Chulia Street!
Gary Fernandez Bak Kut Teh
The bak kut teh on Wednesday featured a rich, deeply flavourful broth, and the pork ribs were exceptionally tender and well-cooked.
ccion cappu Penang Loh Bak
penang loh bak 6/10
Audrey Tan Beef Rendang
Tak Chee House brings the true taste of Malaysia to the heart of the city! Every dish we tried was bursting with authentic flavors, from the beef rendang to the roti canai with curry.
Kelly Matthews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to order chicken rice for a group?
For groups of 4 to 6 people, you can order a whole chicken paired with a bucket of rice rather than individual dishes for better value. You can also specify your preferred cut, such as breast or thigh meat.
Are certain specialty dishes only served on specific days?
Yes, Tak Chee House features specific rotating menu items, such as bak kut teh on Wednesdays and Penang Asam Laksa on Sundays, alongside regular weekday and weekend offerings.
Do you need to book ahead or arrive early to avoid crowds?
The restaurant fills up quickly during peak lunch hours and just before the dinner rush. Booking ahead is recommended for larger groups, and reservations are accepted.
What are the parking and transit options nearby?
Street parking is available near the restaurant on William Street, along with nearby paid parking lots and paid street parking options. The venue is also close to public transit.
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