Kheng Heng Coffee — Restaurant in Borneo

A hidden place that I never knew about. After having a birthday dinner at a nearby restaurant, my cousin mentioned about a cafe just a few minutes walking distance. We walk through an alley which had a bright light passageway (reminds me of alleyway in Penang. Maybe the Kheng Heng Coffee owner can get an interesting mural on their outside cafe..for customers to have selfies 😉) Anyways, they have variety of drinks to try. They only had 2 choices of cakes during our visit (the time was after 8++pm) Hopefully there will be few more varieties of cakes on our next visit. The cafe deco is simple, minimalist but it has cozy kind of vibe. It is a nice place to have great conversations with...

The first thing that disgusted me upon entering the shop was the strong bleach smell. I don't enjoy smelling bleach and having my meals at the same time! Plus the place was pretty full and noisy, that's very uncomfortable. But I was told the drink and food were nice, so I stayed and ordered tea and sandwich. The simple sandwich took 30 mins to be served!! I don't understand why it took so long! It's super duper slow and I HATED it. I finished the sandwich in 5 mins and left, feeling unsatisfied and time wasted. Very...

Wandering around Miri town to pass the time before heading to the airport, a sudden memory struck me—Kheng Heng, an old Hainanese café tucked in the heart of the town centre. Once known for its traditional coffee brewing, it has now evolved into a cozy café that serves local Hainanese coffee alongside fresh bakery items and even a selection of beers.

For my coffee break, I treated myself to their cheesy bun paired with a cup of rich, aromatic Hainanese coffee. A lovely blend of old-school charm and modern comfort—just...