Kiow Jie Hakka Yong Taufu Puchong is Good

Post by Chiefeater VK

Kiow Jie Hakka Yong Taufu Puchong has a connection that goes back quite a long way for me. It traces its roots to Wah Kiow Hakka Yong Tau Foo from Peel Rood, which I remember fondly. Kiow Jie is now run by the third generation, carrying that style of Hakka Yong Tau Foo forward.

So naturally, I was curious when I found that they had opened in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

There is quite a selection here, and for lunch we picked the lady’s fingers, bitter gourd, tofu pok, pork rind, brinjal and tofu, together with fish balls, chee cheong fun and kon lou noodles.

The current version tastes good. I particularly enjoyed the lady’s fingers and pork rind. Both had a good bite to them, which is important to me with Yong Tau Foo. I don’t want the vegetable or rind to have been cooked until everything becomes soft. The stuffing, though, is where personal preference comes into play.

Kiow Jie’s paste is very smooth and bouncy. There is nothing wrong with the flavour, and if that springy texture is what you like in your Yong Tau Foo, this fits the bill.

I prefer mine more rustic. The Yong Tau Foo I like and enjoy has a rougher texture from a mixture of pork and fish, with a stronger hint of salted fish or cuttlefish coming through. There should be a little more irregularity when you bite into it rather than that uniformly smooth bounce.

So while Kiow Jie’s version tastes good, it doesn’t quite scratch that particular Yong Tau Foo itch for me.

The kon lou noodles were a useful accompaniment, while the chee cheong fun was kept simple with dried shrimp and sesame scattered over the top. It may sound simple but it tastes good.

Pricing

Kon Lou Noodle — RM9.50
Chee Cheong Fun — RM4.50
Brinjal × 2 — RM4.60
Lady’s Fingers × 2 — RM4.60
Bitter Gourd × 2 — RM4.60
Tau Fu Pok — RM2.30
Pork Rind — RM2.30
Tau Fu — RM2.30
Drink — RM3.40

Total paid — RM38.10

Average per pax — RM19.05

MVX Summary

MVX Score: 8.2/10

M – Meal Value: 8.5/10
RM38.10 for lunch for two is very reasonable, particularly with the selection of Yong Tau Foo, noodles and chee cheong fun we ordered. The lady’s fingers and pork rind were my picks from the meal.

V – Venue: 7.5/10
A straightforward air-conditioned Bandar Puteri restaurant for breakfast or lunch, with the focus firmly on the Yong Tau Foo rather than the surroundings.

X – X-Factor: 8/10
There is history behind Kiow Jie, particularly with its connection to the old Wah Kiow Hakka Yong Tau Foo I remember. The current paste is smoother and bouncier than the rougher pork-and-fish texture I personally prefer, but that difference may be exactly what appeals to diners who like their Yong Tau Foo springy.

Business Hours

Tuesday to Sunday
07:00 am to 04:30 pm

Closed on Monday

Editor’s Note

Chiefeater VK paid for this meal himself and reflect this own views