Namgor Hainan Kopitiam was on our to-try list as Jien and I are on a lookout for good kopitiams to add to our options. We read on Google that the place is super crowded so it’s best to go early to secure a parking spot and a table.
Namgor Hainan Kopitiam
I’m going to sound critical but I find Namgor Hainan Kopitiam overrated. For starters, the place is really warm so if you’re planning to try their signature noodle items such as Siam laksa, curry mee and Ipoh hor fun, be prepared to sweat.
Siam laksa
Not really authentic in my opinion, but this tasted quite good
The Siam laksa (RM10) was probably the best of what we ordered that day. Not that it was spectacular. It was decent but I’d say not an authentic version of Siam laksa. A fusion Siam laksa, but done deliciously. If you’re expecting proper Siam laksa, you probably won’t like Namgor’s version (comes with prawns).
Ipoh Hor Fun
This was below average, even if it’s a fusion dish
Another signature at Namgor Hainan Kopitiam is the Ipoh hor fun (RM9), which I found very disappointing. I’d say this is a below average bowl of kai si hor fun where the broth is mostly salty with hardly any flavour or sweetness from the prawns. The hor fun is also quite “rough” so there’s no silken texture when you slurp.
Croissant sandwich (spot the burnt parts)
This was very dry due to the over toasting of the croissant
Namgor Hainan Kopitiam also offers croissants and toasted breads, which we ordered. Our croissant sandwich (RM7.50) arrived with blackened edges, indicating it was toasted for too long. The croissant was dry and fell apart too easily, and you can taste the bitterness from the burnt sides that they tried to mask with the ham, egg and cheese.
Crunchy peanut bun
Service was all over the place and I couldn’t even get them to rectify the issue with the burnt croissant. Fortunately, the crunchy peanut bun (RM5.50) wasn’t burnt so there was no bitter note to it. Jien enjoyed this.
Curry mee wasn’t thick or robustly flavoured
The curry mee (RM9.50) took ages and multiple reminders to arrive. Customers who came later than we did got their curry mee earlier. I was sweating like a pig since the place was so humid and we waited rather long for the curry mee to arrive.
Pretty underwhelming
When it did, it looked like a rush job. I reckon the person who made this did not put enough “curry paste topping” which is supposed to give the broth more body. So my bowl of curry mee wasn’t “lemak” and lacking flavour.
Salted coffee and iced tea
Namgor Hainan Kopitiam offers salted coffee which I was looking forward to try. It was thick, frothy and aromatic but I still prefer the salted coffee at Yi Feng. The tea could be thicker but that’s just my preference; it’s not bad.
Some of Namgor Hainan Kopitiam’s signatures
Overall, I find the food at Namgor Hainan Kopitiam underwhelming. Parking is difficult especially on weekdays / peak hours. Even if I’m craving Siam laksa (hypothetically), the overall experience doesn’t warrant the drive and parking hassle.
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Ambiance: 5/10
Price: 6/10
Food: 5/10 (non-halal)
Verdict: Among all that we tried, the Siam laksa, peanut bun and salted coffee were decent.
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Namgor Hainan Kopitiam is located at New Yee Sang Seafood
Namgor Hainan Kopitiam
18, Jalan SS 6/8,
Ss 6, 47301 Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 012-774 8936
Business hours: 6am till 3pm daily