BATU CAVES, SELANGOR – Pan Heong Restoran, a well-known dining destination in Batu Caves with a history spanning more than 38 years, has officially been recognised by Asia Record for its remarkable achievement involving one of Cantonese cuisine’s most familiar comfort dishes, Wat Tan Hor.

The restaurant was officially presented with the Asia Record title: “Most Wat Tan Hor (Cantonese-Style Fried Flat Rice Noodles with Egg Gravy) Sold by a Single Restaurant Outlet in 2025”

The recognition celebrates the significant number of plates of Wat Tan Hor sold by Pan Heong Restoran from a single restaurant outlet throughout 2025, reflecting the enduring popularity of a dish that has become closely associated with the restaurant.

The Asia Record recognition was officially presented on 28 September 2026 at Pan Heong Restoran in Batu Caves, Selangor.

A Signature Dish That Keeps Customers Coming Back

Wat Tan Hor, sometimes known as Cantonese-style fried flat rice noodles, is a familiar dish across Malaysia. Flat rice noodles are cooked to develop their characteristic aroma before being covered with a smooth egg gravy and accompanied by complementary ingredients.

While the dish can be found at many Chinese restaurants and eateries, Pan Heong Restoran has built a particularly strong following for its interpretation.

For the restaurant, Wat Tan Hor is more than another item on the menu. Over the years, it has developed into one of Pan Heong Restoran’s signature dishes, drawing regular customers as well as diners who travel to Batu Caves specifically to experience the restaurant’s food.

The record achieved in 2025 demonstrates the scale of that following. Rather than measuring sales across multiple branches, the Asia Record title specifically recognises the number of Wat Tan Hor sold through a single restaurant outlet, making the achievement a reflection of sustained customer demand concentrated at one location.

38 Years of Serving Generations of Customers

Established on 3 June 1988, Pan Heong Restoran has been serving customers for more than 38 years.

Behind the restaurant is its founder, Datuk Tnah Boon Chong, whose journey in the food business has been shaped by a straightforward principle: serve food that customers will want to return for.

Over nearly four decades, Pan Heong Restoran has grown from a local dining establishment into a familiar name among food lovers, with generations of customers discovering and returning for its signature dishes.

Building that kind of reputation requires more than creating a successful dish. Consistency becomes increasingly important as customer numbers grow. The taste and dining experience that established the restaurant’s reputation must be maintained day after day and from one generation of customers to the next.

For Pan Heong Restoran, this consistency has become an important part of its identity.

A Local Restaurant Discovered by International Travellers

Pan Heong Restoran’s reputation has also travelled beyond Malaysia.

Over the years, the restaurant has welcomed many foreign visitors who seek out Pan Heong Restoran while travelling in Malaysia.

Notably, many of these international customers are independent travellers rather than visitors brought in through organised tour groups or tour buses. They make their own way to Batu Caves to dine at Pan Heong Restoran, discovering the restaurant through recommendations, online searches, social media and word of mouth.

For a restaurant operating from a single location, this organic international following is particularly meaningful. It reflects how Pan Heong Restoran’s reputation has extended beyond its immediate community, turning a long-established local restaurant into a food destination discovered by diners from different parts of the world.

Datuk Tnah said the Asia Record recognition is particularly meaningful after more than three decades of serving customers.

“Pan Heong has been here since 1988, and over the years we have seen generations of customers come through our doors. Today, we also welcome many visitors from overseas who find us and come here on their own. We are very grateful that something we started 38 years ago continues to bring people together through food. This Asia Record recognition belongs to our customers and our team, who have supported Pan Heong throughout this journey.”

Recognising the Power of a Single Dish

For Asia Record, the achievement highlights how a traditional dish can develop extraordinary commercial reach when supported by consistency and customer loyalty.

Dato’ KK Chua, Founder and Chief Adjudicator of Asia Record, said Pan Heong Restoran’s achievement is particularly meaningful because the record was generated from one restaurant outlet.

“A record is not simply about having a large number. We look at what that number represents. In Pan Heong Restoran’s case, the volume of Wat Tan Hor sold from a single outlet demonstrates remarkable customer demand and the lasting appeal of its signature dish. It shows how a traditional and familiar dish, when consistently prepared and supported by loyal customers, can become part of a restaurant’s identity. Asia Record is proud to officially recognise this achievement.”

The recognition also highlights an important part of Malaysia’s food culture. Some of the country’s most memorable restaurants are not necessarily built around elaborate concepts or constantly changing menus. Their reputations can be established through dishes that customers associate with a particular place, family or dining experience.

In Pan Heong Restoran’s case, Wat Tan Hor has become one of those dishes.

Preserving Familiar Flavours While Moving Forward

The restaurant industry continues to evolve as consumers discover food through social media, online reviews and recommendations. Yet Pan Heong Restoran’s achievement demonstrates that long-term customer loyalty remains one of the strongest foundations for a restaurant.

A signature dish becomes meaningful when customers remember it, recommend it and return to enjoy it again.

The Asia Record title therefore represents more than the quantity of Wat Tan Hor sold during 2025. It reflects the relationship between Pan Heong Restoran and the customers who have continued to support the restaurant throughout its 38-year journey.

For Datuk Tnah Boon Chong, the recognition also serves as encouragement for the restaurant to continue maintaining the standards that built its reputation.

“We appreciate this recognition, but what matters most is what happens after today. Customers come back because they have expectations of Pan Heong. We must continue working hard to make sure the food they enjoy today remains something they will want to come back for in the future.”

Making a Local Favourite Official

With the presentation of the Asia Record recognition on 28 September 2026, Pan Heong Restoran adds a new chapter to a story that began on 3 June 1988.

Its record for the “Most Wat Tan Hor (Cantonese-Style Fried Flat Rice Noodles with Egg Gravy) Sold by a Single Restaurant Outlet in 2025” places measurable recognition behind something its regular customers have demonstrated through their continued patronage: the enduring popularity of Pan Heong’s Wat Tan Hor.

From a familiar Cantonese noodle dish to a signature favourite enjoyed by local customers and independent international travellers alike, Pan Heong Restoran’s achievement demonstrates how consistency, customer loyalty and a memorable plate of food can build a lasting culinary identity.

More than 38 years after Pan Heong Restoran first opened its doors, that journey reached another milestone on 28 September 2026 with its official recognition by Asia Record.

For More Information

For more information about Asia Record, please visit www.asiarecord.com and www.theAsiaRecords.com.

For more information about Pan Heong Restoran, please visit the restaurant’s official Facebook page.

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