KY eats – Ngau Kei (Sin Ban Fatt) Jalan Ipoh

The eating culture in Malaysia is so rich that even after some 9 years of writing about it, there are still many famous and well established eateries within Klang Valley I’ve yet to explore.

Kedai Kopi dan Makan Sin Ban Fatt, also known as Ngau Kei

A few days ago after another routine invisalign appointment with the good people at My Dentist, I was invited to join them for lunch at a nearby restaurant by the name of Kedai Kopi dan Makan Sin Ban Fatt, or more commonly known as Ngau Kei on Jalan Ipoh.

The proprietor of My Dentist, a massive foodie in his own right, explained that Ngau Kei have been in business for almost 6 decades at the exact same location, and is still a favorite among locals.

salted steamed kampung chicken

Parking situation around this old shop isn’t the most ideal, hence getting there before the peak of lunch time is recommended. Waiting time too can be rather long as it is almost always packed, this is not a place to visit if you’re in a hurry.

For the four of us we ordered only three dishes for sharing.

Our first dish was their signature salted steamed kampung chicken. I’m usually not a fan of kampung chicken due to it’s much tougher texture, but this version at Ngau Kei was absolutely delightful. It was tender while not fatty, and carries that flavor of kampung chicken which I really enjoy.

vegetable, deep fried garupa with sweet and sour sauce

For fish, they usually serve it either steamed or deep fried. We tried the deep fried garupa with sweet and sour sauce. The seafood was fresh, and deep fried to perfection with the outer layer and fins crispy but the meat still steamy hot and tender. The sweet and sour sauce pairs well with the fish and was a great with steamed rice.

The simple fried vegetable with garlic dish dish was our last dish, and while not exciting, it certainly did not disappoint.

a plate of fruits is served at the end of meal

There’s also a plate of fresh fruits at the conclusion of the meal. I’ll certainly be back to try their other famous dishes such as fried fish fillet with salted vegetable, steamed eggs, prawns with dark soya sauce, and fried binjal.

Address:
Kedai Kopi Dan Makanan Sin Ban Fatt
647, 4th Miles,
Jalan Ipoh
Kuala Lumpur
GPS: 3.195444, 101.679899
Tel: 03-6258 2839