Hakka Kopitiam Hokkien Meat Roll

Post by Chiefeater VK

The name “Hakka Kopitiam” is perhaps a misnomer, as the kitchen serves much more than just Hakka specialties. Their frontage is so nondescript, it is easy to miss. I found a diverse array of regional favorites, including Hokkien dishes, Penang Prawn Mee, and Curry Mee.

I ordered a spread that allowed me to sample this variety: Hakka Mee, Hakka Yong Tau Foo, a Hokkien meat roll, and a bowl of Penang Prawn Mee.

The Prawn Mee was alright; the noodles were cooked firm—a texture I quite like—and the broth was decent without being overwhelmed by MSG.

The best item in the prawn mee was the cut of pork slices within it. It was a nice cut of pork belly.

The Yong Tau Foo featured a filling of fish and pork paste, though it lacked the distinctive brine of salted fish or cuttlefish to make the flavor pop.

The Hakka Mee was quite good, particularly the flavorful fried pork that accompanied it. Even the minced meat in it was good. But I found it strange that it came with an egg too.

However, the true star of the meal was the Hokkien meat roll; it was densely packed with meat, and the skin provided a satisfying, crispy crunch with every bite. It’s a reliable spot for traditional favorites, even if the menu doesn’t explicitly list every item available.

The white coffee was very Kau. I didn’t finish it.

Pricing

Penang Prawn Noodles: RM10.00
Hakka Yong Tau Foo: RM10.00 for 4 pieces (RM2.50 per piece)
Hakka Mee: RM14.00 (estimated price as it was not listed)
Hokkien Meat Roll: RM10.00 (estimated price as it was not listed)
Hot White Coffee: RM3.30
Iced Sour Plum Calamansi: RM4.00

Total: RM51.30
Average Spend: RM25.65 per pax
(we ordered enough for 3 actually so in most cases, the average spend should be under RM20 per person)

MVX Summary

Score: 7.67/10

M – Meal Value
At RM51.30 for a table of dishes, the pricing is very reasonable. The standout quality of the meat roll and the fried pork makes it well worth the cost.
Score: 8.0/10

V – Venue & Vibes
The kopitiam provides an unpretentious, bustling atmosphere typical of a Taman Gembira neighborhood haunt.
Score: 7.0/10

X – X-Factor
The X-factor is the Hokkien meat roll. Finding a meat roll that balances dense, generous filling with a perfectly crispy skin is a rarity.
Score: 8.0/10

Business Hours

Tuesday to Friday
07:30 am to 02:30 pm
05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

Saturday to Monday
07:30 am to 02:30 pm