Santai YAMCH'A at SkyAvenue
Location: LOT NO T2C-B03 of LEVEL 4, SKY AVENUE GENTING HIGHLANDS RESORT, 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Floor 4 · SkyAvenue
Santai YAMCH'A at SkyAvenue Genting Highlands brings a fresh and exciting halal Chinese dining concept to the mountain resort, combining the best of dim sum culture with local Malaysian favourites. The name is a clever fusion of two words: santai, meaning relaxed in Bahasa Indonesia, and yamch'a, a playful spin on the Malaysian term for gathering over tea. The result is a restaurant that invites you to slow down, sip tea, and savour honest, flavourful halal Chinese cuisine, from steaming baskets of prawn cheong fun and custard lava bao to the signature mee tarik, hand-pulled noodles that have quickly become a crowd favourite.
The menu is a vibrant showcase of halal Chinese staples and Malaysian comfort food, with standout dishes including dry mee tarik with minced chicken and red oil dumplings, mala mee tarik for those craving a numbing, spicy kick, and a generously portioned nasi lemak with a whole fried chicken leg and homemade sambal. Sweet tooths are catered for with egg tarts and custard lava bao, while refreshing drinks like assam boi lemonade and golden lime plum offer the perfect counterpoint. Every dish is prepared halal, making it a welcoming choice for Muslim diners seeking authentic Chinese flavours without compromise.
Whether you are stopping in for a leisurely dim sum brunch or a quick mee tarik between attractions, Santai YAMCH'A delivers a relaxed, satisfying dining experience that perfectly suits the unhurried pace of the highlands. Pull up a chair, pour the tea, and let the flavours do the talking.
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Negative Reviews
Davidenoff Dj Naden
Worst of the Worst. Unfriendly people, no greetings when you enter. Nobody smiles inside this resto. They all look as if they have the stress of the world on their head. Food poisoning as there was soil and stones inside leaves. See the photo attached.
Positive Reviews
Husna binti Rahman
The food is considered good among the restaurant here in genting. There are also vegetarian options here.
Haziq bin Daud
I had the best Asian food experience of my life at Santai Yamch'a in Sky Avenue, Genting Highlands. The flavors were simply extraordinary, capturing the essence of authentic Asian cuisine with a modern twist . My wife and I enjoyed a.
Zhi Ying Chan
One of the best choices if you visit Skytropolis. It's better than dining in at food court.
Hafiz bin Ismail
Delicious light comfort food. Ordered set menu with drink, worth it!
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Santai YAMCH'A
Santai Yancha-Dim Sum Shop Front
Interior view of a restaurant storefront with illuminated signage displaying 'Santai' and 'YANCH-A-DIM SUM'. The entrance is open, revealing the counter area inside. A digital menu board displays food images on the right side. Customers are present near the counter and at the display. The shop is located in a shopping mall environment.
Santai Restaurant Entrance
The storefront features a large illuminated sign with "Santai" in bold letters above "YAMCH A-DIM SUM" and a Halal certification logo. The entrance has a counter with woven paneling, pendant lighting, and a tiled floor pattern. A red stanchion barrier is set up at the entrance. Above the counter, shelves display glassware and kitchen equipment.
Santai Yum Cha - Dim Sum Restaurant
Storefront of Santai restaurant with illuminated signage in English and Arabic, featuring a digital menu display on the right wall showing food images. The entrance has wooden counter and hanging lamps inside. A person pushes a stroller past the storefront.
Samtai Restaurant Entrance
The storefront of Samtai restaurant with a prominent illuminated sign displaying 'Samtai' and 'YAMCHA-DIM SUM'. The sign also features a Halal certification logo. Customers are seen inside the counter area, and the entrance is framed by wooden pillars. A cardboard cutout of a smiling man stands to the left.
Santai YAMCH-A-DIM SUM
Storefront with illuminated sign displaying 'Santai' and 'YAMCH-A-DIM SUM'. Visible entrance with wooden paneling, digital menu board showing food images, and customer service counter. Interior lighting and ceiling fixtures are partially visible.
Interior of a dining establishment
The interior features white marble tables and wooden chairs. A large mural on the back wall depicts steaming dim sum baskets, teapots, and cityscapes with people taking photos. Two patrons are seated at a table in the foreground, using their phones.
Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a modern dining area with wooden tables, chairs, and decorative railings. Large wall-mounted food posters display various dishes. A counter with staff and signage is visible in the background. Lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling. Some patrons are seated at tables. Green plants add ambiance.
Food Service Interior
A close-up shot of a dish served in a white bowl on a wooden tray, featuring noodles topped with chopped green onions, accompanied by steamed bok choy and a crispy fried element. In the background, a person's hands are partially visible near another bowl of soup. A small container of chili sauce sits nearby. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with plants and wooden furniture.
Food Plate
A tray with four dishes: a bowl of noodles topped with a poached egg, fried golden-brown pieces garnished with green onions, a bowl of clear soup with a yellow broth base and chopped greens, and a side dish of sliced cucumbers in water. All served on a wooden tray.
Bakar Toast with Butter Kaya and Steamed Toast
A wooden box contains sliced toast pieces with butter kaya, accompanied by a small bowl of green sauce and a block of yellow spread. Beside it is a glass mug of brown beverage on a patterned placemat with white daisies. The toast is also displayed on a wooden cutting board. Text labels indicate 'DS22: Steamed Toast with Butter Kaya' and 'DS22A: Bakar Toast with Butter Kaya'.
Dumplings and sauces served in bamboo steamers
Two bamboo steamers with yellow rims contain food: one has translucent dumplings on a paper liner, the other holds fried or steamed pieces topped with chopped green onions in a sauce. A small white dish with two compartments of red sauces sits nearby. The setting is a wooden table with chopsticks resting beside the dishes.
Bowl of Rice with Chicken and Greens
A close-up shot of a white bowl containing rice topped with glazed chicken pieces sprinkled with sesame seeds, accompanied by fresh green vegetables. The bowl rests on a wooden surface.
Restaurant Interior
Modern dining area with white chairs and marble tables. A large wall mural depicts steamed dumplings and Chinese cuisine. Ceiling features exposed ductwork and pendant lights. One couple is seated at a table in the background near an entrance to a 4D cinema. No menu or shop front signage visible.
Table of Dishes
A top-down view of a dining table with multiple plates of food including fried rice with gravy, blue rice with chicken, tofu salad, boiled eggs, bread, and side dishes like cucumber slices and beans. A yellow bamboo steamer lid is also visible on the table.
Dining Table with Dim Sum
Table setting featuring two bamboo steamers with yellow dim sum: one shaped like cartoon characters with eyes, the other containing small dumplings. A bowl of noodles with a soft-boiled egg is partially visible in foreground. Chopsticks rest on the table. Background includes a woven utensil holder and part of a person's arm wearing a watch.
Food Presentation
A wooden tray holds a bowl of clear soup garnished with green onions, a rectangular white dish containing noodles topped with crispy fried shallots, chili oil, chopped greens, and a side of steamed bok choy, alongside a small container of pickled vegetables.
Food Plate
A meal served on a wooden tray with three dishes: a bowl of soup, a plate of steamed greens topped with fried shallots, and a main dish of noodles topped with a soft-boiled egg and garnished with green onions and crispy toppings.
Western Cuisine Plate
A plated meal featuring chicken chop with black pepper sauce, fried rice, cucumber slices, tomato slice, and a soft-boiled egg on a white plate. A glass of iced tea is in the background along with cutlery and napkin on a textured placemat. The word 'WESTERN' appears at the top center. No shop front or menu elements are present.
Food Plate on Marble Table
A white plate with a serving of nasi lemak featuring rice, fried chicken leg, cucumber slices, boiled egg half, peanuts, crispy shallots, and sambal sauce. The plate rests on a marble-patterned table surface. In the background, there is a black tray and a clear stand, suggesting an indoor dining setting.
Food dishes on table
Two bowls of food on a marble surface: one with fried rice topped with crispy chicken strips in a black patterned bowl; the other with glazed meat over rice garnished with bok choy and sesame seeds in a white ceramic bowl with handle.
Coffee Shop Interior
A hand holding an iced coffee drink with a black straw sits on a wooden table in a busy café interior. In the background, patrons are seated at tables with chairs, and there's a blurred view of the restaurant’s ambiance including lighting fixtures and a white railing. A small metal pitcher is also on the table alongside another beverage in a glass cup. The setting suggests a casual dining environment.
Food Plate
A white plate with rice, fried chicken, a bowl of soup, sliced tomato and cucumber, and two dipping sauces (soy sauce and chili sauce). The setting appears to be indoors on a table.
Restaurant Interior Food Scene
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodle soup with toppings including a soft-boiled egg, bok choy, minced meat, fried tofu skin, and dark leafy vegetables. In the background, there's a plate with rice, fried chicken, lettuce, tomato slices, and a small bowl of broth. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant with wooden tables and greenery in the corner.
Food Plate
A plate of food including white rice, roasted chicken pieces, a bowl of soup with green onions, and two small sauce containers (red chili and dark soy sauce). A spoon and fork are on the plate. The background shows part of a tablecloth and a napkin.
Food Presentation
A meal served on a wooden tray with three white ceramic dishes: a bowl of noodles topped with sliced beef, a soft-boiled egg, garnished with green onions; a side dish of cucumber slices with red chili; and a bowl of soup containing dumplings and herbs. Chopsticks rest beside the tray. The setting appears to be indoors on a marble surface.
Bowl of Noodle Soup
A bowl of noodle soup with a soft-boiled egg, tofu skin, leafy greens, seaweed, and minced meat in broth, served in a blue-and-white patterned ceramic bowl. A small container of orange-colored sauce sits beside it on a white marble surface.
Noodle Dish with Side Items
A white bowl containing noodles topped with a soft-boiled egg, bok choy, fried wonton strips, and two spring rolls on the side, all served on a wooden tray atop a marble surface.
Two beverages in glass mugs
Two clear glass mugs with handles are displayed on a reflective surface. The left mug contains Assam Boi Lemonade with lemon slices, mint leaves, and a dark fruit garnish. The right mug holds Golden Lime Plum with lime slices and a dark berry. Both drinks have ice cubes. A blurred green background suggests an outdoor or garden setting.
Food Plate
A white plate with a serving of rice, curry, sambal, boiled egg, cucumber slices, peanuts, and fried noodles. The dish is presented on a dark wooden table.
Santai Dim Sum Shop Entrance
Interior view of a food court with Santai YAMCH'A-DIM SUM storefront featuring illuminated signage, wooden accents, hanging lamps, and customer service counter. A cardboard cutout of a smiling man stands near the entrance. Promotional posters and informational signs are present on stands. The area includes seating with planters along the wall.
Food Presentation
A close-up shot of a meal served on a wooden tray with white ceramic bowls. The main dish is noodles topped with a poached egg, garnished with green onions and crispy fried shallots. Two side dishes are small square bowls containing golden-brown fried chicken pieces. The setting appears to be indoors with a marble-patterned background.
Dining Table with Food
A table setting featuring a plate of noodles with vegetables, two spring rolls on lettuce, a bowl of soup with greens, and a small dish of broth. A pink drink is in the background. The surface is marble-patterned, and the food is arranged on wooden trays.
Dumplings on Plate
Five dumplings served on a white rectangular plate, with one slightly torn open revealing filling. A small container of dark sauce is nearby on a marble surface.
Dumplings in steamer basket
Two yellow dumplings with cartoon eyes sit in a wooden steamer basket with a yellow rim, placed on a white plate. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant with a marble table surface. A small container of red sauce is nearby. No signage or exterior elements are visible.
Samtai Yamcha Value Set Meals Poster
A printed promotional poster on an easel displaying value set meals from Samtai Yamcha with prices starting at RM18.80. It includes images of dishes like Nasi Gareng Curry Chicken, Fried Rice with Popcorn Dumpling Soup, and Dry Wanton Mee with Curry Chicken. A free Black Tea or Black Coffee is offered with purchase.
Food Plate
A white plate with a serving of nasi lemak: a mound of white rice, fried chicken leg, red sambal sauce, boiled egg half, cucumber slices, peanuts, and crispy fried shallots. The dish is presented on a table surface with partial view of a glass in the background.
Restaurant Interior
Interior view of a dining area with patrons seated at white tables and chairs. The ceiling features exposed ductwork and lighting fixtures. A large mural with yellow cartoon faces adorns the right wall. In the background, food preparation counters are visible along with other diners. Promotional posters or advertisements are mounted on walls above the counter.
Tableside Food Service
A wooden table with two dishes on a tray: one bowl of noodle soup with egg, tofu, greens, and dark toppings; another bowl of noodles topped with a poached egg and garnished with green onions; alongside a side plate of glazed meat over lettuce. A black spoon rests in the foreground bowl. In the background, a person holds a smartphone, and a purple beverage sits beside a small sauce container.
Menu Display with Stuffed Toy
A printed menu or promotional poster is displayed on a surface next to a stuffed bear wearing a yellow shirt. The poster shows food illustrations including dry mee tarik with fucuk & spring rolls and roti canai with curry mutton & sambal. The bear stands beside the poster against a plain wall.
Person holding open menu at dining table
A person's hand with a ring points to an item on an open restaurant menu spread across a wooden table. Another person’s arm rests nearby. The menu displays food photos and prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). No shop front or exterior is visible.
Food Service Interior
A close-up shot of a plated meal on a white table with various food items including fried rice, fish fillet, crinkle-cut fries, boiled egg, cucumber slices, tomato slice, lemon wedge, and condiments. Background shows other dishes like spring rolls and a jar of sauce. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with ambient lighting and partial view of diners.
Restaurant Interior Dining Scene
Table setting with three dishes: a main plate of nasi lemak with rice, fried chicken leg, cucumber slices, peanuts, sambal, boiled egg half, and fried shallots; two side bowls containing fried rice with egg and another bowl with meat over rice with greens. Background shows patterned partition, table mat, fork, and partially visible diner. Ambience suggests indoor dining area.
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