Kedai Kopi Hing Leong

Last Saturday was the third time we dined in this 'kedai kopi' and we seem to like it more each time. Located in Tanjung Aru, a small town very near KK, along the way to the LCCT (terminal for budget airlines like Airasia), the Tanjung Aru beach and the Beach Hotel. The kedai is in front of the Pantai Cafe. First time here we had a fried pomfrey with sambal sauce but found the fish too dry and sauce too salty. The rest of the dishes were ok (can't remember the whole menu). Second time round we order a steamed kampong chicken with chinese herbs and it was delicious. Sorry no pictures... but this time we were adequately armed...These are what we had...

The shop's menu. Too bad only in chinese.

Cannot resist shooting these twins. So cute!!

Leanne getting her supply of garlic for the night

Clay pot tau fu Rm10

They used local tau fu which we loved and lots and lots of seafood, meat, mushroom and fresh vegetables. Wholesome meal. Tastewise okay.

Roasted duck with special bean sauce Rm25

This dish was recommended by the shop's captain and when the dish arrived we looked at each other and thought 'what did we get ourselves into?' Why?? Take another look at the pic - it looked burnt and unappetising. But wait...remember never to judge a book by its cover? Well, this is a case of not judging a duck by its skin...this is easily the favourite of the night. The skin is crispy and the meat tasty without the dreaded overpowering five spice...oh and the sauce... Daniel (who is a very good cook btw) with his acute sensory antenna detected a hint of sour plum and nam nui (red fermented beancurd) in the sweet bean sauce.

Steamed fish Rm 24

Fresh water Talapia done to perfection. Kesh had another helping of rice to go with the sweet and spicy bean sauce - her favourite.

Fried bitter gourd with fish slices and black beans Rm 8
A bit too oily, taste wise okay.

Vegetable with sambal belacan Rm 8

Ti wang mio is not exactly our favourite veggie because of the sap and the earthy taste but this dish actually tasted good.

Two very satisfied customers

Daniel and Doria, another two happy diners

The total cost of the meal...Rm79 for the six of us. We will be back to try out more of its other dishes. Will keep your posted...

The shop only open for dinner - 6pm to midnight

Love, Jo