Kok Boon Cafe — Restaurant in Borneo

This is another one of the very few authentic old coffee shop in town that is still going on strong and with the same operators. It is a living testament to the resilience and quality of food offered here over the generations. It is almost unnoticeable as it is located off the busy old city zones. Located on a hill just below the teochew association building. The Kueh chap here is renowned, and indeed it did not disappoint. The portions are big and loaded with ingredients. A shout out to the auntie operating the drinks here single handedly while being still cheerful all the way. So just bear with the expected wait. The pricing wise here is still affordable. The whole atmosphere here has that genuine old school charm boosted by the friendly attitude of the operators here. Noticeably most of he customers here seem to be regulars with greetings flying past as they come and go through. Despite the coffee shop's heavy patronage over the years, it is still well maintained and clean. Indeed a traditional Kuching kopitiam...

This is what goodness tastes like when handed down the generations. The kuay chap noodle is silky and cooked just nice to go with the hot broth.

You can order the original serving or ask for just the lean meat with no intestines -- they accommodate various requests. At RM8 per bowl, this dish sets the tone for the day.

It can get crowded here and be sold out by noon, so get there early to avoid...

Beneath the Teochew Association lies a hidden gem... well, maybe not for the students farther up the hill; Ann Ann Kueh Chap, that nestles within the confines of this coffeeshop, serves one heck of a Kueh Chap - pig's offals and all other trimmings plus broad rice noodles. The coffeeshop is almost entirely runned by the female fraternity, saved for a...