[2025 Kuala Lumpur Restaurant] Travel Guide for Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam (Updated Jan)

#WinterTravel Location: Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam Ambience: Good restaurant for breakfast! You will have to queue if you come on the weekend, but you can scan the QR code to view the menu and order first. But the bread is good, tastes like coffee, but worth a try. Location: Short walk from Chinatown All the staffs can speak English and Chinese very well. Highly recommended! 📍Address: 1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Very delicious Michelin restaurant This is a breakfast restaurant in Chinatown that you must not miss. We started queuing since 7 am. The shop opens at 7.30 am. We got number 5 in line. I recommend the toast with custard. It's the most delicious. Very delicious. The Kopi coffee is also very delicious. It's so delicious that no other shop can compare. But there was a long queue. We didn't have to wait long. They managed the queue system very well. The price is not worth mentioning. Very cheap. We paid 400 baht. It's worth the food. If you travel to Malaysia, I must say that you must not miss this Chinese restaurant. The shop is closed every Monday. Opening hours 07.30 - 14.30 hrs. 📍Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam #Review of delicious restaurants #Malaysia trip #Travel to Malaysia #Malaysian restaurants

Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam opened since 1956. We are pleasured to take photo with the boss, Ho Kow. The Kopitiam famous with its old fashion interiors and makeovers. They serve Hainan style breakfast, e.g. Baked Butter Kaya Toast, and a cup of Charm Kopi. Address - 1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Ambiance - Old Style Fashion Interiors Highlights - Hainan Foods and Drinks Avg. Price per Person - Rm10-15 Rating - 4.5 #hainanfood #kl #hokow

Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam (何九海南茶店) is located at 1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. It's just 5 minutes walk from Petaling Street, two streets away from Pasar Seni MRT. Established in 1956, Ho Kow Kopitiam used to be a hidden gem in Lorong Panggung(an historical alley which has now refurbished and opened to public as a tourist attractions, more known as Kwai Chai Hong). Thier menu are some of the familiar breakfast staples we grew up eating with, such as Fried Bee Hoon with Curry Chicken, Dried Shrimp Curry Chee Cheong Fan Stir Fried Noodles and Nasi Lemak with fried Chicken, just to name a few. Toasted Breads & soft-boiled eggs, Dim sum, Nyonya Kuihs and nourishing Tong Sui are available too. This kopitiam always have crowds queuing for seats(get your number from queuing machine). Business hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 7.30am - 2.30pm, closed on Monday.

#meetkualalumpur Very long queue early in the morning. Good things is they have a very good ticketing system that you just press accordingly to get your ticket and wait for your turn. The price of the food here is pretty reasonable and the food here is delicious too! Highly recommended !

Address - Kuala Lumpur Ambiance/Facilities - Renovated Oldstyle Kopitiam Highlights - The local foods Avg. Price per Person - 15 Rating - 5/5 The peanut butter bun, nasi lemak, curry cang feng 😍and also kopi, Very delicious breakfast

#newyearnewtrip Chinese Imperial Beef Roti, often found in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Malaysia, is a beloved culinary dish reflecting the rich tapestry of Malaysian cuisine, which is influenced by various cultures, including Chinese, Malay, Indian, and others. The dish typically features a flaky, crispy pastry filled with savory minced beef seasoned with spices and sometimes combined with vegetables or herbs. The origin of the roti itself can be traced back to various types of bread popular across Asia, particularly in Indian cuisine where "roti" refers to bread in general. Over time, as Chinese immigrants settled in Malaysia, they adapted local ingredients and flavors, leading to the development of unique dishes like Chinese Imperial Beef Roti. Chinese Imperial Beef Roti 📍Address: 142, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur 🕰️Business Hours: 10:00 am - 11:00pm 💰Average Price per Person: RM1 -RM20

hello! here’s a short compilation of what I ate on my 5 DAY TRIP TO KUALA LUMPUR! 😛 when googling for places to try, one location that kept surfacing was HO KOW HAINAN KOPITIAM! being a yakun gurlie, I just had to try it for myself to see whether it deserved the hype the queue was crazy at 11am! (my fault for being a lazy pig that can’t wake up early 🥲), but they do give out queue numbers so you don’t have to stand in line! Just take the queue number and go for a walk around the neighbourhood, there’s quite a few things to see around the area! Anyways about the foooooood: the toast was kinda sad LOL look at the butter! Yakun is still better imo. What was really worth an order was maybe the beehoon! And the curry (super sedap with bread..!)

In the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, there is a street with a long history - Petaling Street. It is not only one of the oldest districts in Kuala Lumpur, but also a dazzling display of Chinese culture and a symbol of multiculturalism. Petaling Street, with its unique charm, attracts countless tourists and locals to explore and experience. Historical Origin The history of Petaling Street can be traced back to the end of the 19th century. At that time, with a large number of Chinese immigrants to Malaysia, they established their own communities and business districts on this land. Petaling Street gradually developed into a Chinese settlement and business center in Kuala Lumpur, witnessing the hard work and unremitting struggle of Chinese immigrants. Today, Petaling Street has become one of the most representative historical districts in Kuala Lumpur, retaining a strong Chinese cultural atmosphere. Cultural Characteristics Petaling Street is famous for its rich cultural characteristics. On both sides of the street, there are all kinds of Chinese shops and restaurants, selling all kinds of traditional handicrafts, souvenirs and authentic food. Here, you can see exquisite porcelain, bright silk, exquisite wood carvings, and taste authentic Chinese snacks, such as Bak Kut Teh, Char Kway Teow, grilled fish, etc. Every bite of food, every commodity, carries the profound cultural heritage of the Chinese. In addition to commercial activities, Petaling Street is also an important place for the inheritance of Chinese culture. Here, you can enjoy traditional Chinese opera performances, dragon and lion dances and other cultural activities, and feel the unique charm of Chinese culture. Every year during traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, Petaling Street will hold grand celebrations, attracting a large number of tourists and locals to participate. Multicultural Integration Petaling Street is not only a display of Chinese culture, but also a symbol of multiculturalism. Here, you can see Malays, Indians, Europeans and people from different cultural backgrounds living in harmony, creating the prosperity and vitality of this land together. The shops and restaurants on Petaling Street also integrate various cultural elements, providing a wide variety of goods and food, allowing tourists to feel the unique charm of different cultures while tasting food. Tourism Value As one of the most representative historical districts in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Street has a high tourism value. It is not only an important window for tourists to understand Chinese culture and Malaysian history, but also a good place to experience multiculturalism and shopping and entertainment. Here, you can stroll on the old streets, feel the heaviness of history and the diversity of culture; you can also taste authentic food, buy exquisite souvenirs, and leave unforgettable memories. Petaling Street, this street with a long history, has witnessed the colorful chapter of Kuala Lumpur and the process of multicultural integration. It attracts countless tourists and locals to explore and experience with its unique charm. In the future, Petaling Street will continue to be an indispensable part of Kuala Lumpur with its rich cultural characteristics and diverse cultural atmosphere, allowing people to feel the charm of culture and the heaviness of history here.

I'm usually pretty skeptical when it comes to places with overwhelming social presence, and breakfast places in KL are aplenty. But Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam really lives up to its name! Firstly, the place has beautiful aesthetics of an old shophouse, great for your socials, but more importantly, food is great!! From the curry chicken beehoon to the yam cake that's only available on weekends, down to the thick coffee and tea, everything we tried was so good! I also loved that they have a very systematic queue system, but do still go early to grab a number, and you can then walk along that very street that has very beautiful photo spots too! #kl #kualalumpur #breakfast

Based on my own travel experience, I'm sharing my feelings and an incomplete Cost/rmb Round-trip flight tickets 816, hotel + tourism tax 10 Malaysian Ringgit/night amounts to 380 per person for two nights, Malacca one-day tour group fee 188, spending on food, drinks, and shopping for three days 650+, travel insurance 59, totaling about 2100. Pre-trip Preparation ① Purchase flight tickets and book hotels, you can squat for AirAsia's low-cost flights, there is no free checked baggage allowance, carry no more than 7kg on the plane, search for specific requirements~ Stay in a hotel near the Twin Towers, if you want to check in at the infinity pool, you can stay in an apartment. Print out the flight and hotel itinerary. ② Malaysia is visa-free, which makes travel very convenient, you need to apply for an electronic entry card, search for the Malaysia MDAC official website, process it within three days before departure, and print out the paper version after approval. ③ Buy a travel adapter, download the Grab app for taxis. ④ Exchange Malaysian Ringgit cash after getting off the plane and exiting the gate, the machine is a bit hidden, ask around. Exchange 1000 Malaysian Ringgit for two people for 3 days, plus the service fee is almost 1590 RMB, actually, besides using it for the subway and light rail, everything else can be paid online. ⑤ Phone card/data card, I bought overseas data from Unicom for 20/day, my friend bought a phone card, less than 30 Malaysian Ringgit for a few days, quite affordable. Immigration At the immigration counter, just give the printed itinerary and passport to the staff, they didn't ask me anything, stamped it, and let me go. 🚉 The cheapest cost from the airport to the city: Take the regular express train to Putrajaya station then take the subway to KLCC, very close to the Twin Towers, 15 Malaysian Ringgit is enough. Note that if it's off-peak for the express train, it's 30min per train, peak time 15min. 👣 Three-Day Itinerary DAY1: Kuala Lumpur Airport→Hotel→Ghost Lane Dining at Ho Kow Hainanese Kopitiam → Petaling Street → Indian Temple → Central Market → Jamek Mosque → Sultan Abdul Samad Building → Independence Square → Bukit Bintang McDonald's → Lot10 Shopping for Chocolate → Alor Street Dining Indian Crispy Tarts → Hotel → Twin Towers Photo Spot → Fried Noodles Back to Hotel DAY2: Malacca One-Day Tour, includes driver for 6 people, itinerary can be seen in the picture. The driver picks up at the hotel entrance, returns to Kuala Lumpur after six in the evening. Then dine at Cape People and go for a 💆 back to the hotel DAY3: Hotel→National Museum/5 Malaysian Ringgit→Photo Spot at Twin Towers but didn't find the right one→Dining→Pick up luggage to the airport Kuala Lumpur Airport Couldn't check in online, the ✈ at 4:30 PM, set off before 1:30 PM, missed getting off at T2, the car drove back, it was already past 3 PM, got off at T1 immediately took a taxi, 10 minutes to T2, managed to self-check-in before 3:30 PM, security check was quite smooth, not too bad. It's best to leave more time! Kuala Lumpur and Malacca are really sunny, remember to bring hats and umbrellas, not suitable for city walks, quite suitable for Grab. Pay more attention to the safety of your belongings when shopping, overall the service in the shops visited was not bad. English is more commonly used, you can download a translation APP

This infamous coffee shop named Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam is always crowded no matter what time you go. It is said that they have been in the business for more than 60 years! Don't get intimidated if you see large crowd gathering in front of the shop waiting for their seats. Normally the customer turnover are quite fast. The average waiting time is about 15-20mins. It is located along Jalan Balai Polis near Petaling Street, KL Chinatown area. Parking is quite convenient as there's an open car park just right opposite the coffee shop, and the charges is RM10/entry. We decided to stopover here for a glass of Hainanese coffee and a toast bread with butter and kaya before continuing our journey. I must say their signature coffee is definitely worth a try if you like the local coffee aroma. They also serves other local dishes like Nasi Lemak, Char Kuey Teow, Curry Chee Cheong Fun and many more... Foods are served quite fast too. Overall the food taste OK, I'll give it a 4/5 and the presentation is good. Oh ya, this is a Muslim friendly coffee shop. It is definitely worth a visit if you are around KL Chinatown and are craving for some classic and authentic Hainanese breakfast. #wheretogo #hainanesebreakfast #localfood #deliciousfood #yolobeliever #foodporn

Address - 1, Jalan Balai Polis, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ambiance/Facilities - air-con no frill Highlights - local Chinese style breakfast food/drinks Avg. Price per Person - RM8-15/pax Rating - This Hainanese Aircon coffeeshop had been Ard for decades just beside the tourist "ghost alley" street. They serve up traditional hainanese beverages like coffee w butter slab, thick savoury teh c(tea with evaporated milk), traditional toast butter Kaya bread, curry chicken mee boon,some dim sum and dozens more on their extensive menu! Do take note only able to get queue number once arrive at store and average waiting time at 40-60minutes! Economical priced with good taste that's worth at least a visit if in KL Chinatown area.

#kualalumpurtrip When visiting Kuala Lumpur a visit to Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam is a MUST! Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam is not just a coffee joint; it's a laughter-filled adventure that pairs perfectly with your caffeine fix. Here are three amusing highlights that make this kopitiam a must-visit: Uncle Kopi's Wit: Meet Uncle Kopi, the charismatic coffee maestro who brews up more than just great kopi. His infectious humor is the secret ingredient that turns a regular coffee stop into a comedy show. From cheeky coffee puns to friendly banter, Uncle Kopi's wit is as rich as his signature brew. Kopi Olympics: Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam hosts the unofficial Kopi Olympics, where patrons attempt to sip their kopi while balancing on tiny stools. It's a hilarious spectacle of wobbling coffee enthusiasts trying not to spill a drop. Spoiler alert: the real winner is anyone who avoids a caffeine catastrophe! Toast-Toss Tuesdays: Forget about flipping pancakes; at Ho Kow, it's all about Toast-Toss Tuesdays! Watch skilled kopitiam staff toss perfectly toasted kaya butter bread across the room to waiting customers. It's a toast-tastic performance that adds a whole new meaning to "fast food." Ho Kow Hainam Kopitiam isn't just a place to grab a cup of kopi; it's a comedic haven where laughter flows as freely as the coffee. If you're ready for a side of humor with your Hainanese coffee, this kopitiam is the place to be. Just be prepared to leave with a smile as wide as Uncle Kopi's coffee pot

After my 2nd breakfast at Petaling Street, desperately looking for my 1st coffee of the day. Decided to come her “Ho Kow Hainan Kopitam”. 1 of my favourite Malaysian Chinese Local Coffee 👍😍 follow with 2 soft boiled eggs & Butter Kaya Bun, completed my wonderful and delicious breakfast of the day. Most important is, with my lovely wifey together and make my life going on with great wishes come true. Have a blessed day ahead to Everyone viewing my post 😂.

#TravelMalaysia Coordinates: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qi6F8E749SQWPes98?g_st=ic Opening/Closing Time: Tuesday-Friday 07.30-14.30 / Saturday-Sunday 07.30-15.00 (Closed every Monday) Another famous breakfast cafe in Kuala Lumpur. In front, there is a ticket machine for you to get a queue number first. We waited for about 1 hour. The shop has 2 floors. Friends can write the food order that you want to order while waiting in front of the shop. When you get a queue number, you can hand the food order to the staff. So you won't have to wait too long. We ordered nasi lemak. The taste is salty. I like the chicken very much. It's delicious. The meat is soft. The rice grains are beautifully arranged. It smells of spices. You have to order kaya toast. It's very delicious. It's grilled well. The butter and kaya go together very well. It's a bit sweet and salty. I love it. We ordered milk tea with less sugar. It was delicious. But the tea wasn't very fragrant.

#mymymemories #kopitiam The Hidden Gem on Lorong Panggung.Waited 45 minute on a Saturday, with very organized queue system. Overall service is good. We had the kaya butter toast, ipoh hor fun, curry chee cheong fun, yam cake, half boiled eggs and coffee. The drinks were gooood. The best dishes were the toast and curry chee cheong fun :) Service was great. Food was super fast and fresh. Easy to get staff attention to order more. Highly recommend !!!!

The renovated "Ghost Lane" is located in Tsuen Wan Street, taking you back to the 1960s! After renovation, the alley, lane, and 10 shophouses located between Lorong Panggung and Jalan Petaling have been restored to their former glory, bringing back the vibrant history of this area with strong Chinese cultural heritage.

Great food with nice ambience. The Hainan coffee is very nice, must try. Nasi lemak is also very good. Also order soft boiled egg with toast. Had a wonderful breakfast.