Kopitiams and hawker centres are acquainted favourites amongst Malaysians and Singaporeans. At Nam Chuan Hainan Kopitiam, you get the very best of each worlds! Situated in SS6, Petaling Jaya, this unassuming native eatery is tremendous widespread for breakfast and lunch.
Looking for parking was a little bit of a problem because the highway surrounding the world was full of automobiles. Nonetheless, the restaurant was simple to search out— simply observe the gang! Even at 1pm it was nonetheless full of workplace staff, small households, and residents across the space in search of a fast lunch repair.
The environment at Nam Chuan is strictly what you’d count on at a daily kopitiam or hawker stall. The cooks are busy cooking up orders, individuals chatting throughout, and the workers transferring rapidly with trays of meals.
Fortunately, my pal and I discovered a spot to take a seat within the midst of the organised chaos. It’s nice that Nam Chuan lately expanded its restaurant to accommodate extra individuals.
What a feast! My pal (Caleb) and I have been ravenous, so we determined to order 4 dishes. We each have been spoiled for alternative, as there have been so many alternative choices to select from.
Beginning off, I had the Char Kuey Teow (RM9) with a fried egg (RM2) from one of many hawker stalls. I opted for the small portion as in comparison with the giant(RM10) one, which is the usual value for char kuey teow in KL.
Upon my first chew, I might style the smoky flavours from the wok-fried noodles. The bits of scrambled egg blended in added a pleasant texture. There was additionally a pleasant kick from the delicate spiciness. The extra egg was a letdown, nevertheless it comes from private desire. I like my yolk good and runny, however the yolk right here was totally cooked.
I have to add that the plate was type of small, and bits of my char kuey teow saved falling off (unhappy noises). The char kuey teow itself additionally lacked some wok hei, however didn’t hamper the eating expertise. Total, it was gratifying, particularly when you’re in search of pork-freechar kuey teow.
Subsequent, my pal had the Char Siew and Siew Yoke Rice (RM10). In accordance with him, the siew yoke was squishy and the pores and skin was crispy, which is an absolute must-have for siew yoke. Seeing how Caleb was having fun with it, regarded very tempting to eat.
Regardless of this, the char siew was a little bit of a letdown, being fairly powerful and chewy. Caleb chalks this as much as the truth that we have been each there for a meal at 1pm, not within the morning round 10am, because the meats are contemporary and delectable the sooner it’s ordered.
The style was of no concern to Caleb’s monstrous urge for food, and he wolfed every thing down in a flash. He talked about that sooner or later, he would probably order simply siew yoke rice, as an alternative of char siew and siew yoke.
We then tried Nam Chuan’s Ham and Cheese Croissant (RM9). It was fairly a giant portion and there was a good quantity of ham and cheese, which justifies the value. It additionally got here with 2 slices of cucumbers and chilli sauce.
The style of ham and cheese completely complement one another, giving a savoury flavour to this kopitiam retailer staple. The croissant shouldn’t be crispy, neither is it very flaky, so it holds its form and will be simply reduce with utensils. Finally, the ham and cheese croissant is ideal when you’re in search of a fast chew.
One other kopitiam basic we needed to strive was the Polo Bun with Pandan Kaya and Butter (RM5). Upon first look, it didn’t look fairly appetising, and if something it regarded fairly unhappy. Caleb’s enthusiasm in regards to the dish spurred my curiosity, so I took a chew and was immediately transported to a heavenly expertise.
The sweetness of the pandan kaya and the slight saltiness of the butter completely complemented one another. The polo bun itself had a pleasant crunchy texture on the crust however was equally smooth and fluffy. One other excellent snack to bask in when you’re nonetheless hungry.
Lastly, who doesn’t go to a kopitiam with out ordering drinks? As a teh ais lover, I needed to strive Nam Chuan’s Teh Ais (RM3) whereas my eating companion had Teh C (RM2.50). Should you’re one of many many uninitiated in regards to the variations between teh, teh ais is actually teh tarik with ice (tea with sweetened and condensed milk) whereas teh C is tea with sugar and evaporated milk.
I have to say, as somebody who has consumed a good variety of teh ais, Nam Chuan’s teh ais hit the proper spot. It wasn’t too candy nor too bland— it was excellent. My pal stated the identical factor in regards to the teh C.
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All in all, Nam Chuan Hainan Kopitiam is certainly price a go to. We each loved our meals and the atmosphere. The service was barely delayed, which was comprehensible given the lunchtime rush. I’d positively come once more to strive the opposite hawker stalls positioned within the kopitiam. One other necessary factor to notice in regards to the hawker stalls is that they settle for QR or e-wallets, nonetheless, bringing money is advisable.
I’d suggest coming to Nam Chuan Hainan Kopitiam within the morning or earlier than lunch hour, because it was fairly arduous to discover a parking spot. Should you’re looking for a fast chew or craving hawker meals, I like to recommend coming right here.
