Teochew Nang Cafeteria (CL) — Restaurant in Klang Municipal Council

Walking into Teochew Nang Cafeteria is like stepping into the 1960s through the eyes of a Teochew immigrant who loved retro tiles, wooden furniture, and the scent of old paper. A stone’s throw from Klang’s train station, the restaurant doubles as a cultural museum upstairs, displaying artefacts and stories of those who ventured “down south” from China, chasing new lives in Southeast Asia. There’s a quiet charm in seeing generations preserved in old photos, redhead boats, and a few faded instruments from the era.

The food is a mixed bag, sometimes hitting, sometimes barely grazing the mark. The Teochew specialties, when done right, are comfort in a bowl: taro rice that’s smooth and generous, fried porridge that smells like home, and abacus yam that’s sweet, fragrant, and oddly addictive. The lor dishes and kueh offerings often get high marks for authenticity. Desserts like oni cha cha, orh ni, and taro egg tarts are Instagram-ready, and some of them, particularly the brown sugar bump cake, taste as good as they look. Coffee is strong, rich, and aromatic, though the iced versions get watery quick.

Yet not everything lands. Sometimes the fried porridge lacks punch, a few noodle soups are timid in flavour, and the occasional kueh is overcooked or oddly bland. Prices can feel steep for portions that are modest, and weekend crowds make it a little chaotic. Still, the staff are mostly warm and attentive, hustling to keep things running smoothly under pressure.

The real charm isn’t just in the dishes; it’s in the environment. The retro décor, old-school thermos flasks, wooden chairs, and dim lighting create a cosy cocoon that invites slow meals and quiet reflection. Upstairs, the cultural displays add depth; it’s part museum, part restaurant, part time machine. A few hiccups with service or food don’t ruin the experience, they’re just part of the ride, like finding a hairpin turn in a food alley.

For anyone craving a Teochew culinary fix, Teochew Nang is worth the trip. Unpredictable in flavour but undeniably full of character. Even when a dish doesn’t hit, the atmosphere carries the soul of the place, and the abacus yam will make it...

Teochew Nang presents kopitiam style Teochew foods and desserts nestled in Klang old town, attracting visitors both within and outside of Klang. Welcomed by a quaint decor, you will feel like you have stepped into a vibe from the old times ✨

Ordered: Teo Chew Taro Rice 潮州芋头饭 (RM10.90) Classic taro rice with prominent lap cheong taste. Rice was not clumped together but wished that it cloud be fluffier 😬 nevertheless, it's filling on its own.

Teo Chew Fish Ball Kuey Teow Dry 粿条鱼丸干捞 (RM11.90) Not bad but not mind-blowing.

Hakka Traditional Abacus 客家算盘子 ⭐️ (RM15.90) Didn't expect this to be a huge portion! Chewy abacus seeds shaped like mini gnocchi cooked in claypot, so aromatic and addictive! 👍

Teo Chew Shui Kueh 潮州水粿 ⭐️ (RM6.50) Translated to "water cake" that does not possess any flavour, these were topped by finely chopped pickled radish and served with chilli sauce at the side to elevate the savouriness.

Brown Sugar Bump Cake 黑糖碰糕 ⭐️ (RM3.50) A fluffy steamed cake that is resemblant to a 马来糕 containing molten brown sugar. Sticky, moist, and nostalgic! 🍰

Taro Egg Tart 芋泥蛋挞 (RM4.80) Could taste the well-balanced flavours of custard and taro, but I would prefer to have more taro filling 🍠

Teo Chew Orh Nee 潮州芋泥 ⭐️ (RM8.90) Smooth yam paste topped with gingko nuts. The sweetness is just right 🙌

Hot Signature Kopi C 万寿咖啡 ⭐️ (RM5.90) Iced Signature Cham 万寿参 (RM6.90) Both tasted equally nice and not very concentrated. The hot drink is accompanied by crackers for dipping, reminded of the old times when we dipped them into coffee/milo! 🥰

Four Fruit Soup 四果汤 (RM6.90) Cold soup based dessert with longan, red dates, snow fungus, rock sugar, and grass jellies. Personally felt that the pricing is on the...

Cafe located near to the KTM station. Old building with great renovation which have the nostalgic ambience.

The Cafe serving Teo Chew food such as braise pork platter comes with rice or noodles, kueh, dim sum and drinks. Braise pork platter, dry noodles & milk tea taste was moderate. Taro rice was totally failed & unacceptable, no fried shallot, no fragrance at all, broken rice was being use & its texture was rough, pricy, small portion & not tasty at all. rice kuey was like 6cm for 2 portion .....

Overall the food review was over rated by the cyberstar or blogger, food portion was rather small for one person. Price was on the high side than KL area. With the higher price charges RM35/ per person, customer would like to fill in at least half of their stomach. Lastly, it is advisable to improve the food portion & QC as well.

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