Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam (Mount Austin) — Restaurant in Johor

We visited this vegetarian restaurant and tried three dishes: Pumpkin Tofu, Nyonya Sambal Ladyfingers, and Salted Egg Abalone Mushrooms.

The Pumpkin Tofu was incredibly soft, smooth, and flavorful—definitely a dish worth ordering. In fact, this was my third time having it! However, at RM19.90 for just six pieces, the portion felt a little small, especially compared to the other dishes.

The Nyonya Sambal Ladyfingers were fresh and cooked just right, but the sambal was disappointing. There wasn’t enough of it, and what was there felt too dry, making it hard to coat the ladyfingers properly. This resulted in a rather bland taste—almost like eating plain steamed ladyfingers. A more generous and moist sambal would definitely improve this dish.

The Salted Egg Abalone Mushrooms were hands down the best dish of the meal! They were crispy, rich in flavor, and super addictive—we couldn’t stop eating them. At RM24.90, it was slightly pricier, but absolutely worth it.

One thing to note: the restaurant only serves oil rice and brown rice, with no plain white rice available.

Overall, the portion sizes (except for the tofu) were quite generous, and we left feeling very full. Despite some minor flaws, the meal was satisfying, and I’d recommend giving this place a try!

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🌿 Hidden Gem Alert: Vegetarian Chicken Rice at Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam 🌿

If you're on the hunt for a satisfying plant-based twist on a local classic, look no further than the vegetarian chicken rice at Hainan Village Malayan Kopitiam. This dish captures the essence of traditional chicken rice—fragrant rice, flavorful sauces, and mock chicken that’s impressively tender with a slight crisp on the outside. Whether you're vegetarian, flexitarian, or simply curious, it’s a must-try for anyone craving comfort food with a conscience.

✨ Pro tip: Some dishes at this kopitiam contain onion and garlic, which may be a concern for those following certain dietary restrictions. Look out for garlic indicators on the menu, and when in doubt, the staff are more than happy to clarify ingredients.

Warm vibes, delicious flavors, and thoughtful vegetarian options make this a standout spot for lunch or dinner. Highly recommended for anyone exploring tasty meat-free meals without sacrificing...

Today is my vegetarian day. N found 2 restaurant vege coffee n this. Vege coffee is closed, so we drop by here.

This is paradise for vegetarianism.

All the mock foods are here.

Starting from rendang chicken nasi lemak. The flavours are there, anchovies also crunchy. Sambal is mild spicy.

The curry mee, the curry taste nostalgia watery n not strong but flavourful. The char xiu is nice too, not too chewy.

The Thai basil minced meat is nice, too. The base basil flavours are there.

Since their title is hainan, then must try their toast bread. The savoury is there. The butter is thicker than the bread and crunchy.

But their dessert my fav Mango Pamelo sago not my expectation. more tangy n the pamelo is soft n stick together.

The service is great n attentive. Surprisingly, the ice water is big glass.

Overall I will repeat to taste the...