Earlier in the year, I went to one of Port Klang’s more famous non bak kut teh places and had myself some very satisfying Hainanense food at Cathay Hailam Kopitiam, and it was then I was informed that there is another very similar hidden jam offering similar experience right by Klang town (shorter by 15-20 mins distance wise) by the name of Laoyang Klang Coffee.
Laoyang Klang Coffee, Jalan Kapar near Klang Town Center
Laoyang is located at the end of Jalan Kapar close to Klang town, a stone’s throw away opposite from the famous New Boston restaurant that serves some of the best steamed lala in all of Klang Valley.
We went to Laoyang on a Saturday morning after a run (when dine in was allowed during this pandemic.. gah). Got a parking spot right outside the restaurant itself since this part of town isn’t usually terribly busy, especially on a weekend when surrounding shops are closed for business.
The restaurant has a very simple set up, a bit of hipster vibe, but one on a budget. Then again, we’re here to eat and not really hanging out.
toast bread with kaya & butter
The menu is a two page affair but with enough choices to satisfy most people (see below). Here you’ll find the classics such as Hainan mee, pork chop, chicken chop, and various types of nasi lemak. There’s also a few types of charcoal toasted bread and a choice of beverage not dissimilar from the usual kopitiam offerings.
For the two of us, we started off with toast bread with kaya & butter (RM 3.50). Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, sweet, aromatic kaya, and butter that could be perhaps a little bit bigger in portion, but it was good, especially with their excellent kopi-c that I ordered.
The nasi lemak kosong we had turned out to be a revelation. While you can order it with fried chicken, ayam masak merah, or even sambal ayam, if that’s what fancies you.
The rice was fragrant, but what I really love was their sambal. Finally, a super spicy version that is not overly sweet, in fact, not sweet at all. I will come back here just for their nasi lemak for sure.
classic Hainanese chicken chop
Of course, we also tried their classic Hainanese chicken chop. While I find the version at Cathay perhaps a little bit more special, this one held its own, it had all the necessary ingredient and tasted the way it should, which was a mixture of sweetness with umami taste that lets you know it is just a little bit sinful, but in a good way.
Address:
Laoyang Klang Coffee
72, Jalan Kapar, Kawasan 18,
41400 Klang, Selangor
GPS: 3.052371, 101.447958
Tel: +6016 209 8393
I have eaten many Hainanese Chicken rice….but never tried chicken chop before. Hmm…
Tekkaus: now is the time to find out! 😀
The chicken chop looks gorgeous. This must be sometime ago – no dining in allowed now. #staysafe #staywell
suitaupui: yaa, was when dining in was allowed.
Actually, the best nasi lemak is a nasi lemak kosong…basic but good….where you can’t hide the two most important aspects…the rice & the sambal. ^_~
eatwhateatwhere: I completely agree!
I can see the butter given was quite okay mah, big & thick, but of course the bigger/thicker, the merrier, hehe 😛
Choi Yen: I LIKE A LOT OF BUTTER! haha
Seems like a nice little hidden gem… I am eye-ing the nasi lemak more than the siken sop. Hahahaha
CleverMunkey: hahaha you and me both.
I have my eye on the coffee and the kaya. 😉
Monica: good choice!
No need to waste time on Laoyang, from coffee to noodle and nasi, nothing is good here
Boon: guess we have differing opinions.