Restoran Zhing Kong, a typical kopitiam offering numerous hawker fare, is a 52-year-old family business, now managed by its second generation. I found the soup base light yet tasty though uncharacteristically sourish for beef stock.
More hawker delights await another 100m away at Pusat Penjaja Jalan Tun H.S. Lee. Here you’ll often find a queue for its yong tau foo, curry laksa and chee cheong fun. Fans of curry laksa would be happy to know there are three stalls offering this dish — my pick is the middle one manned by a sister and brother team.
More hawker delights await another 100m away at Pusat Penjaja Jalan Tun H.S. Lee. Here you’ll often find a queue for its yong tau foo, curry laksa and chee cheong fun. Fans of curry laksa would be happy to know there are three stalls offering this dish — my pick is the middle one manned by a sister and brother team.
Onn Loke Kopitiam and Ho Kau Hainanese Coffeeshop are two old school eateries that exude nostalgic vibes in spades. Uncle Lee runs the former, a pretty, refurbished two-storey shophouse within Penjaja Gallery in Jalan Tun H.S. Lee. Uncle Lee, formerly of Hotel Lok Ann on Petaling Street, is back after a hiatus and his regulars are thrilled to be able to enjoy his coffee again, brewed the traditional way and using the same coffee powder they all know so well and love.
Ho Kau may lose out on decor but wins big for its coffee. The full-bodied, potent brew is just excellent! Sustenance comes in the form of toast and eggs but there are also other options from its daily rotating menu including nasi lemak and fried noodles.
I was particularly attracted by Aku Cafe & Gallery for its cosy space, wonderful service, great initiative of book swapping and of course, coffee. The attentive staff took time to ascertain a patron’s preferences before offering their recommendations. I found that to be a nice touch.
Then there are Old China Cafe and The Canteen by Chef Adu, the best choices in this area if you are looking for an eatery with charm. Old China Cafe serves Peranakan cuisine and it is housed in a quaint old shophouse with old-fashioned decor and historic pictures. Over at The Canteen by Chef Adu, located in a colonial building, you will find delicious dishes cooked with a lot of heart and served with a smile too. I cannot emphasise enough just how much I love Chef Adu’s laksa Johor.
LRT/MRT: Pasar Seni
Distance: 210 metres
Operating hours: 6.30am to 3.30pm.LRT/MRT: Pasar Seni
Distance: 550 metres
Operating hours: 11am to 11pm.