Restoran Hiang Kang — Restaurant in Kelantan

Kelantan Trip Day 1 Part 4

Note: The best Teo Chew restaurant in town, better than most restaurants in Klang Valley. Please do not attempt walk-in on weekends. Reservation is a must!

Who would knew that such impromptu decision would turn out to be the best dinner in KB? Since the restaurant was closed on Wednesday, I had to make last minute attempt to walk-in on Tuesday evening.

The restaurant was literally packed but luckily one table was about to leave. Looking at the lady owner with Bambi eyes, I asked if there was any table without reservation and she said yes!

◾Oyster Omelette - definitely not stingy on the delectable oysters, as witnessed by the sheer number of the marine bivalve mollusc spread on top of the omelette. ◾Eight Treasure Chicken - filled with stuffing and we tore all the meats off the bone effortlessly. Flavourful gravy which I mixed with the rice before wiping them off. ◾牛头面 or Gu Tau Mee - despite the name, it contained no beef but seafood. My first time eating Teo chew style braised noodle that had minimal alkaline taste and I had to give thumb up to them. Delicious! ◾Teo Chew steamed siakap had a light taste yet flavourful, salty yet just at a right degree.. plus that fresh barramundi was very appetizing. ◾Braised Chinese Cabbage with dried scallop - never thought that I'd say but this was actually my dish of the night. For a meat lover like me, I couldn't resist but to heap praise for this bland-looking yet luscious dish topped generously with dried scallops. My dish of the evening! ◾Orh Nee - Yam paste with ginkgo might be the best that I've ever tasted after so long since the last time I had one in the now-defunct Formosa SS2. This dish was so popular that it actually had to pre-book but I told the boss that we loved Orh nee so much that she somehow miraculously brought out a small plate for us. Very profound yam taste yet not too sweet.

I simply love almost everything on the table that evening. Didn't expect to find the best Teo Chew food in Pantai Timur.

An old school Teo Chew restaurant that might not have been refurbished nor renovated from day one, it is located along the day to the famous Dataran Cheng Ho (dubbed Chinatown of KB) where parking can get tricky but...

Hidden Gem with Incredible Food and Warm Hospitality-

I’m not usually one to write reviews, but after tonight’s dinner at Hiang Lang, Kelantan I felt compelled to do something different—I personally went to congratulate the chef, who also happens to be the owner.

This restaurant has been around for 60 years and is run by a dedicated family of four. The father and son work their magic in the kitchen, while the daughter and another son ensure everything runs smoothly at the front.

Now, let’s talk about the food—simply outstanding. • The oyster omelet was mouthwatering. • The fish and noodles were so clear and fresh, full of delicate flavors. • The soup? Wow. Just wow. • The kai lan had that perfect wok hei (wok-fired taste). • And the duck—absolutely incredible.

To top it all off, after I paid, they still brought out a platter of crackers and fresh fruit, a gesture that truly reflects their warmth and generosity.

Amazing food, genuine hospitality, and a family that takes pride in their craft—Hiang Lang is a must-visit! Your fans from...

A restaurant that only thrives on regulars.

Walked into this restaurant knowing that it is old, well-known, and a classic.

However, food was so slow and it did not even justify the wait because it was so mediocre. Staffs did not seem interested in serving us at all and the treatment we received was cold and unfriendly compared to what the other tables received.

I understand we did not order their famous teochew dishes, but their other dishes should not turn out the way they were. It is a...