Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock

First opened in ’13 by three friends, Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock has since become a household name with locations all across the Klang Valley. The modern kopitiam is inspired by all things Malaysian and muhibbah, if a touch nostalgic for the founders’ school-going days: from interiors featuring marble top tables and stools and vintage windows to comfort food like amah used to make. On the menu, nasi lemak served with deep-fried chicken has been popular since the beginning, alongside kuey teow goreng (not basah or ‘wet’, we prefer our kuey teow dry and with char) and chicken curry paired with roti bakar or roti jala. Of course, a kopi, teh tarik or cham is a must.